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Where are Nampa Idaho Home Values headed?

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:25:33 -0600

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As you can see, since the end of the hype in 3rd quarter on 2007, prices of new and existing homes have been falling. Are we at the bottom?

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Locate new communities in Star Idaho

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:19:22 -0600

Star New Subdivisions
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Cost Analysis

Average Quarterly Sales Price of New and Resale Homes in Star, Idaho

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Star New Townhomes and Condominiums	Starting Home Values

Star New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Price	Starting Home Prices
Havencrest Subdivision E of Can-Ada & S of Floating Feather Elizabeth Ghafarshad	0.22+		$132 - $179k
Lobo Creek E of Star Rd, N of Floating Feather Elizabeth Ghafarshad	0.21+		$123 - $182k
Rhinoceros Bay Off Star Rd, D of Floating Feater @ Rosedale Ok Chang			$189
Saddlebrook Subdivision N of city of Star, off Star Rd Richard Falk	0.18- 0.28	$23 - $60k	$119 - $299k

Star New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Colt Place N of Of Floating Feather, E of Star Rd Chris Conner	0.18		$269
Heron River On S side of State Street just East of Star Roland Desauniers, John L Scott	0.12 - 0.44	$27 - $85k	$249k
Hunters Creek off Star Rd CHERYL WETTSTEIN	0.12- 0.56	$36 - $69k	$249k
Lakeshore Park On Floating Feather, W of Star Road Lori Stevens	0.24- 0.32	$89k	$245k
Moon Creek Cove 3rd Street & Evelyn Matt Weston	0.12- 0.16	$29 - $35k
Pavillion Commons West on State Street, North on Star Road Thayne Berrie, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	0.17 - 0.24	$22k	$244k
Pinewood Lakes On State St W of Star Rd Michael Fletcher, 43 Degrees North	0.18- 0.31	$35 - $80k	$199 - $215k
Rockbridge Off State Street 1 mile east of city of Star	0.25+-		$237
Tucana Sky North of Hwy 44 on East side of CanAda Ron McConnel, Prudential Idaho Realty	0.17- 0.28	$54k	$250k
Waterview Estates From State St, N on Star Rd Michael Fletcher, 43 Degrees North Real Estate	0.14- 0.25	$59k	$239k

Star New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx Acres)	Lot Prices

Star New Executive Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Prices
The Oaks off Star Road at Rose Lake	0.17		$312k
Streamview N of State St & W of Plummer Thayne Berrie, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson	0.17- 0.51	$27k	$255k
Yellowstone Estates/ Claymont S of Floating Feather & W of Plummer Glenda Jenkins, Group One Realty	0.33- 0.52		$289k

Star New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Prices
Colton Ranch Off Emmett Hwy 16 North of Chaparral	10.0+		$699k
Hillsdale Estates Emmett Hwy, N on Deep Canyon Donna Lueder, Integrity Group Real Estate	1+	$135 - $250k	$599k
Monument Ridge Off Lanktree Gulch Road Jeffrey Stewart, Stewart Realty	10	$224k
Star Ridge Estates CanAda and Purple Sage Rd, Adjacent to Hillsdales Estates Subdivision Shane Jaszkowiak, REMAX West	0.88 - 5+	$134 - $269k	$825k
Stonebriar on the River N of Chinden, From Star Rd E on Joplin Rd James Ripley, John L Scott Real Estate	10+	$250 - $375k
Trellis Off Emett Hwy Jeanene Flake, Premiere Properties	0.4- 0.75	$175 - $195k	$410k
Wild Horse Estates Off Floating Feather E of Star Rd Scott Bishop, Bridgetower Real Estate	0.46- 0.66	$130 - $145k

updated 11/09

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Locate new communities in Eagle Idaho

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:16:42 -0600

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Community Profile Available	Community Building	Community Golf Course	Pressurized Irrigation
Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

Eagle New Townhomes and Condominiums	Starting Home Values
Terrazza at Eagle River From Eagle Rd, N of State St, East on East Riverside St, East on East Shore Dr. Terrazza is South of (behind) Reed Merrill Park.	$250k

Eagle New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Starting Home Values
Eaglefield Estates N of State & W of Linder Karen Boos, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	0.48 to 1.3	$124k

Eagle New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Gladstone N Hwy 55, W Hill Rd, S Parkinson Kit Fitzgerald, Red Barn Real Estate	0.20-		$199k
Legacy Subdivision located south of Floating Feather Road west of Linder Road Kristi Knowles, The Woodhouse Group	0.20-		$229k
Winding Creek E of Eagle Road, on State St, N on Winding Creek Derek Schenck, Group One Real Estate	0.06 - 0.12	$60k	$239k

Eagle New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Banbury Meadows (The Villas) Off Eagle, N of Chinden, at bottom of hill. Jacquelyn Mcklveen, Group One Real Estate	0.12- 0.57	$60 - $275k	$306k
Cabra Creek Off Linder and Floating Feather	0.50		$279k
Eagle Hills From State Street, N on Edgewood, Subdivision is just North of Hill Rd	0.48		$399k
Kathleen Estates off Park Lane across from Eagle HS Cheryl Wettstein	0.23- 0.31	$54 - $60k	$349k

Eagle New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Bella Terra E of Linder & N of Floating Feather Patti Dubie, The Woodhouse Group Real Estate	0.17- 0.42	$106k- $159k	$399k
Clear Creek Crossing Off Floating Feather, W of Eagle Rd	0.47	$165k
Eagle Creek Subdivision/ Senora Creek E of Eagle Rd, N of State Street	0.20		$379k
Equus Estates North on Eagle Road, west on Beacon Light to subdivision Mike Brown, Keller Williams Boise	1.8- 2.08	$175k	$450k
Lakemoor Subdivision east side of S. Eagle Road approximately one-half mile north of Chinden Boulevard Richard Barlow	0.19- 0.43	$100 - $150k	$269 - $359k
Senora Creek Walk to Eagle High School Carmine Furioso, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	.023- 0.28	$89k	$274k

Eagle New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Arbor Ridge From State Street, N on Hwy 55, W on Hill Road, N on Echohawk. James Bouden, Market Pro Real Estaet	0.23 - 0.5	$84 - $120k	$583k
Bella Vista NE of Homer and Park lane @ Artemisa	10+	$525k	$1M
Buckhorn Estates Off Ballantyne, N of Beacon Light Lori Stevens, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	5+-	$380k	$1M+
Castlebury West N of Chinden & E of Meridian Mary Ann Morgan, Selequity Real Estate	0.90	$119k- 149k	$525k
Clearcreek Crossing SW Corner of Floating Feather & Eagle Yvonne Evans, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	0.32-0.47	$100 - $135k	$789k
Colton Ranch N on Hwy 16 past Firebird Raceway across from Halway Saloon Leah Morgan, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	10+	$67 - $100k	$749k
Copperfield Subdivision S of Floating Feather & E of Linder Emily Biggers	0.45+	$79k	$565k
Corrente Bello N of Floating Feather & E. of Hesse Chris Loftus Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	0.29- 1.52	$84 - $140k	$600k
Covenant Hill From Eagle Rd, Approx 1 mile W on Floating Feather Nick Koontz, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Realty	0.48- 1.89	$110 - $165k	$800
Henry's North 40 On Meridian Rd S of Beacon Light, W on Haley Ivan Castillo	1.87	$200k
Hidden Island/ Nestled Island NE of Island Woods Sub	0.65- 8.54	$135 - $395k	$1.15M
Highlander Estates From Beacon Light, N on Eagle Rd to Willow Crk, W on Quarter Andrew Knowles, The Woodhouse Group	10 - 12.71	$395k- $500k	$700k
Honey Creek W of Eagle Rd off Beacon Light, N on Sunny Meadow Janet Anderson	5	$399k
Laguna Pointe/ Coast to Coast East side on Eagle rd, N of Chinden & S of Boise Rvier Andrea Coddens, The Woodhouse Group	0.72- 2.41	$99k- $329k	$1M
Montebello Ridge off Homer, W of Ballentyne Gloria Keulman	10.2	$394 - $450k
Pony Hollow Subdivision S of Beacon Light & E of Ballantyne Blake Mayes	1.81- 2.29	$199k- $295k	$350k
Rivers End E of Eagle Rd, off Islands Wood Drive to subdivsion Karla Bassett	0.98- 3.02	$349 - $400k	$539k
The Estates at Corrente Bello North on Eagle Rd. West on Floating Feather and go approximately 3/4 mile. North on North Moon Bello Way through the gatehouse into the Estates. Jane Kramer	0.34- 0.50	$149k- $255k	$495k
The Shores N of Chinden & W of Eagle Kristi Knowles, The Woodhouse Group	0.4- 3.94	$99k- 390k	$550k
Silver Moon Ranch From State St @ Hwy 16, S on Moon Valley Rd to Silver Moon Chris Loftus, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group RE	5.4		$2.7M
Spurwing Creek Estates Off Chinden, E of Ten Mile Rd at Spring Creek Rd Peggy Jordan, Group One Real Estate	1	$319 - $1Mk	$1m
Starview Estates N. on Eagle Rd., E. on Beacon Light, N. on Holl Rd. to StarView Estates	0.6±	$574k
Streamside Subdivision Off Eagle Rd, N of Banbury Dave Kallas, Coldwell Baker Tomlinson Group	0.51	$399k
Tangle Rose Off Beacon Light, W of Eagle Rd Ann Moffatt, Eagle Rock Properties	1.8- 2.56	$209 - $310k	$675k
The Colony Off State Street between Park and Ballantyne Doug Gulbrandsen, Market Pro Real Estate	1.44	$199k
Timberland Ridge Estates Off Hwy 44 W of Ballantyne Graham Mackenzie	0.5+		$409k
Two Rivers Subdivison Off Eagle Rd, S of Boise River Rick Roe	0.13- 1.89	$73 - $390k	$599k
Vizcaya/ Thompson Acres located on the south side of Beacon Light Rd between Los Luceros Drive and Edgewood Drive Karen Elitharp	1.8- 2.69	$195k- $324k
Wedgewood Estates N of Chinden, W of Locust Grove Richard Sieber	1.22- 1.42	$695 - $735k	$2.7M
Westover Lakes/ Nagy Springcreek From Chinden, N on Eagle Rd to E River Meadows Dr.			$194k
White Pine Estates N of Home, W of Willow Creek Ann Moffatt, Eagle Rock Properties	5+-	$300k
Yorkshire Acres W of Hwy 55 & S of Floating Feather Jan Higginbotham, Boise Places	0.23+	$69 - $70k	$499k

updated 11/09

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Boise Home Builders down 80%

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:17:34 -0600

It is getting easier to find a builder. Only 80% left from 2005 that are still actively building

Boise Idaho Home Builders Update

If you are looking for a home builder in Boise Idaho it is getting a lot easier to select one because there are not near as many. Here is a break down

Year	Total Builders in Market	Total Builders pulling >1 permit	Notes
2005	770		Top performing builders pulling 40+ permits
2008	220	90	23rd largest builder pulled 10 permits
2009	160	60	Top 37 buidlers pulled 4 permits or more

What does this mean to you? Only the strong survive and any builder alive today is getting back to the basics- customer service and adding value into the product from the community to what is in the home.

The process for finding a builder is still the same. Drive around and look at homes, get referrals and interview home builders of choice but your selection is down to probably a handful now instead of dozens. This also means that competion is fierce and they are eagere to not only earn your business but continue to stay alive so do your homework and find out who wants your business the most.

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Boise Idaho Home Values

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:51:06 -0600

Boise Idaho Home Values

Below are historical looks at Boise home values by quarter from 2005 to present.

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Southwest Boise New Communities- Lot sizes, prices, starting home values

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:51 -0600

Looking for a new home in SW Boise? Here is the latest results from our research-

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Southwest Boise New Townhomes and Condominiums	*Starting Home Values*

SW Boise New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Madera Creek N of Overland & W of Cloverdale	0.15-

SW Boise New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Hardrock Subdivision West Amity Road, located between Cole Road and Gowen Road Gene Strate, Keller Williams Realty Boise	0.40+-	$249k	$295k
South Hill Neighborhood Off Cole Rd S of Desert Ave. Thayne Barrie, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	0.14- 0.30	$35k	$194k
Thorn Hill Community Off Victory between Cole & Maple Grove, S on Jupiter	0.14		$242k
Village Creek (Teeters Meadows) N of Amity off Maple Grove, W on Bienapfi Dr Judy Ainger, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	0.24-	$74k+	$242k
Watersilk Subdivision From Maple Grove, W on Overland, S. on Cotterell, N. on Watersilk Kit Fitzgerald, Red Barn Real Estate	0.2- 0.25	$59k	$275k

SW Boise New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Kylee Cove E of Five Mile on Victory, N on Charlotte, W on Antietam Thayne Barrie, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	0.20 to 0.26	$35k+	$220k to $500k
Moonstone Lake Hazel & Maple Grove, off Tarp Lane Kristi Keith	0.25- 0.56	$39k+
Small Creek Subdivision Off Maple Grove Between Vitcory & Overland, East on Targee Jerrilyn Anghel	0.22+	$65h	$342k
Southfork Estates On Cole, N of Lake Hazel	0.2- 0.34	$74k- $135	$379k
Teeters Meadow (Village Creek) N of Amity off Maple Grove, W on Bienapfi Dr Cheryl Wettstein, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	0.23 - 0.26	$35 - $65k $80k

SW Boise New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Stonyfield Farm Five Mile & Overland Rd	0.14-		$179k

SW Boise New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Calderon Estates From Orchard, S on Pleasant Valley, W on Hollylinn Eva Steinwald, Smith & Coehlo Real Estate	4.96	$190k

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New Communities in SE Boise

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:17:42 -0600

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Community Profile Available	Community Building	Community Golf Course	Pressurized Irrigation
Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

*SE Boise New Townhomes & Patio Homes*	Starting Home Values
Las Ramblas Boise Ave E of Broadway, N on Holden (between Apple & Law) Allan Brock	$495k

SE Boise New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Size (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Rosedale From Broadway, W on Pennsylvania, S on Leadville
Utter Subdivision S of Pennsylvania, W of ParkCenter on Amy	0.09		$200k

SE Boise New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Barbless Hook Off Richmond S of Federal Way between Broadway & Leadville	0.08+		$249k
Dundee E of Broadway @ Boise at Warren Nsncy Ward Windermere	0.07 - 0.19	$94k	$194k
Milo Place E of Boise Ave & S of Pennsylvania			$229k

SE Boise New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Vlaues
Bridgewalk Subdivision approximately 155 feet south of the intersection of East Iowa Drive and East Boise Greg Scrivner, Group One Real Estate	0.08+		$360k
Columbia Village Jason Jackson, Superior Realty	0.23+	$190k
Daybreak S of Amity off Oregon Trail Way	0.3+		$350k
Kelton Crossing State Highway 21 and East Lake Forest Kim Degen	0.27 - 0.41	$100 - $210k	$369k
Lakewood Subdivision Off Federal Way @ Bergeson Judy Arnt, Group One	0.12 - 0.28	$199k	$315k
Promontory Ridge East on Federal Way past Gekeler to Amity-turn left onto Amity and Promontory Ridge Sub Michael Meloche, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Grou Realty	0.12- 0.22	$69k- $229k	$269k

SE Boise New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Superior Ridge at Columbia Village N of Highway 21 E of Grand Forest Dr. Dewey Rowland, Windermere Capital Group	0.27 to 0.53	$159k- $329k	$574k
Talavera Located on the north side of E. Boise Avenue between Apple Street and S. Ekert Road. Louis Miller, Windermere Capital Group	0.25 to 0.8	$159- $219	$478k

*SE Boise New Affluent Subdivisions*	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values

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North Nampa New Subdivisions

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:11 -0600

North Nampa New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Blackhawk Community Ustick Rd between Midland & Middleton Mike Pennington	0.12- 0.28	$51k- $58k	$137k
Castle Peak Subdivision Off Linden between Middleton and Midland Saundra Roberts	0.15- 0.25	$51k-	$159k
Greens at Ridgecrest Subdivision SE Corner of 11th Ave & Birch Lane Don Brandt	0.1- 0.12	$35k- $48k	$162k
Meriwether Park S of Ustick Rd & E of Franklin Blvd Veronica hem			$129

North Nampa Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Starting Home Values
Dani's Ranch Deborah Gibson	1+	$207K+
Whitney Springs Subddivision Midland & Ustick Abraham lopez	0.20- 0.32	$236k

North Nampa New Updrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Astoria Park Ustick & Franklin Blvd
Stiehl Falls N or Cherry W of Midland Kem Marshal	0.52- 0.83	$80k- 150k	$80k- 150k
Sydney Circle			$384

North Nampa New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot prices	Starting Home Values
Birch Creek Estates N of Ustick, W of Franklin Don Brandt	1.85- 2.16	$119- $129
Eastview Off Cherry, E of Franklin	1.08	$99k-
North Pointe Subdivision Off Ustick Tracy Kasper	0.39- 0.88	$69k- $117k

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Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:56:13 -0600

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Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:31:49 -0600

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Southeast Boise New Communities- Lot sizes, prices, starting home values

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:20:16 -0600

Legend

Community Profile Available	Community Building	Community Golf Course	Pressurized Irrigation
Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

*SE Boise New Townhomes & Patio Homes*	Starting Home Values
Las Ramblas Boise Ave E of Broadway, N on Holden (between Apple & Law) Allan Brock	$495k

SE Boise New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Size (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Rosedale From Broadway, W on Pennsylvania, S on Leadville
Utter Subdivision S of Pennsylvania, W of ParkCenter on Amy	0.09		$200k

SE Boise New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Barbless Hook Off Richmond S of Federal Way between Broadway & Leadville	0.08+		$249k
Dundee E of Broadway @ Boise at Warren Nsncy Ward Windermere	0.07 - 0.19	$94k	$194k
Milo Place E of Boise Ave & S of Pennsylvania			$229k

SE Boise New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (In Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Vlaues
Bridgewalk Subdivision approximately 155 feet south of the intersection of East Iowa Drive and East Boise Greg Scrivner, Group One Real Estate	0.08+		$360k
Columbia Village Jason Jackson, Superior Realty	0.23+	$190k
Daybreak S of Amity off Oregon Trail Way	0.3+		$350k
Kelton Crossing State Highway 21 and East Lake Forest Kim Degen	0.27 - 0.41	$100 - $210k	$369k
Lakewood Subdivision Off Federal Way @ Bergeson Judy Arnt, Group One	0.12 - 0.28	$199k	$315k
Promontory Ridge East on Federal Way past Gekeler to Amity-turn left onto Amity and Promontory Ridge Sub Michael Meloche, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Grou Realty	0.12- 0.22	$69k- $229k	$269k

SE Boise New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values
Superior Ridge at Columbia Village N of Highway 21 E of Grand Forest Dr. Dewey Rowland, Windermere Capital Group	0.27 to 0.53	$159k- $329k	$574k
Talavera Located on the north side of E. Boise Avenue between Apple Street and S. Ekert Road. Louis Miller, Windermere Capital Group	0.25 to 0.8	$159- $219	$478k

*SE Boise New Affluent Subdivisions*	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values

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Boise North End New Communities

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:55:52 -0600

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Community Profile Available	Community Building	Community Golf Course	Pressurized Irrigation
Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

North Boise New Townhomes & Condominiums	Boise North End Starting Home Values
10th & Main Condos	$207-$468
The Aspen Lofts S. 8th Street & W Front St Donald Plunkett
Cityside Lofts Condos S 13th Street & W Grand Ave. Lisa Lyins	$219k
Gem Noble lofts 10th and Main Street
Highlands Village (The Harrisons) N Harrison Hollow Lane & N Bogas Baisin Denise Hodges	$409k
Leicester Square Condominiums at 26th & Sunset, S of Hill Rd Chris Findlay	$345k Lots $135k
The Metropolitan 15th & Idaho Street	$230k
Royal Plaza Condominiums Downtown Boise at the corner of Main & 11th. Ti Smack	$399 - $784k
Somerset Hills Condominiums Crestline Dr. & West Boise Hills Dr. Dave Kallas	$169k
The Jefferson Off Jefferson, W of 3rd Bryant Forrestor	$179 - $901k
Villa Norte/ Afton S of Hill Rd on 15th	$289k

North Boise New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx. Acres)	Boise North End Starting Home Values

North Boise New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx. Acres)	Lot Prices (In Thousands)	Boise North End Starting Home Values
Frank Davis Addition David Marmillion			$219k

North Boise New New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx. Acres)	Lot Prices	Boise North End Starting Home Values
The Fernwoods N of W Highlands, E of Division			$335

North Boise New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx. Acres)	Lot Prices (In Thousands)	Boise North End Starting Home Values
Angora Canyon North of State St. from 36th, to Bison Jay Pynchon	0.37 to 0.94	$65- $165k
Arrowhead Canyon North of State St. from 36th, to Bison Jay Pynchon	0.5 to 2.78	$85- $309k	$399
Cascara Ranch/ Grassy W of Bogus Basin Rd, N of Hill Sarah Seidl, Smith & Coelho Real Estate	1.0 to 1.55	$155k	$549k
Crescent Rim off Crescent Rim above Ann Morrison, N of Morris Hill	0.28		$3.5M
El Pe'lar Estates From Bogus basin Rd, N on Cartwright, N on El Pe'Lare David Marmillion, Prudential Jensen Real Estate	0.3+	$155k	$600k
Eyrie Canyon North on 36th, East on Bison, South on Arrow Crest Jay Pynchon, SelEquity Real Estate	0.28- 0.74	$71- $125k	$399k
Highlands Village Off Bogus Basin N of Hill Rd Shelley Eichman, Windermere Real Estate	0.24 - 0.60	$100-$175k	$519- $549k
Showy Phlox Estates E. of N. Cartwright Road Dan Givens	1- 11+	$259k- $800k	$1M+
Somerset Heights From 8th Street, N on Boise Hills Drive and W on Clubview Drive Todd Laursen, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group Real Estate	0.3- 3	$190k- $340k	$389 - $536k

North Boise New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (Approx. Acres)	Lot Prices (in thousands)	Boise North End Starting Home Values
Bogus Basin Homesites N on Bogus Basin Rd Lee Hill, Group One Real Estate	2.73 to 6.28	$330- $725	$1.3M
Somerset Ridge East end of Ridgeline, E of Orion Dr & Clubview Dave Kallas, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group	0.22 to 1.88	$140 - $1.2M	$699k - $2.5M

updated 11/09

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What are Boise's Hottest selling communities?

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:29:42 -0600

Everyone has an opinion of what the best new subdivisions are. Here is what the consumer voted for with their dollars.

October New Home Sales	Community	Treasure Valley Location	Approximate price per square foot.
24	Silvertip	Kuna	$108
11	Charter Pointe	Boise	$84
9	Solitude Place	Meridian	$81
8	Paramount	Meridian	$0
8	Sienna Creek	Meridian	$114
5	Brownstone Sub	Boise	$119
5	Ryans Meadows	Kuna	$68
4	Applewood	Kuna	$106
4	Crossfield	Meridian	$110
4	DEVONSHIRE	Boise	$109
4	Greyhawk - Kuna	Kuna	$80
4	Pioneer Estates (Kuna)	Kuna	$130
3	Bellingham Park	Meridian	$98
3	Bridgetower Sub	Meridian	$101
3	Hidden Springs	Boise	$110
3	Pine Tree Village	Boise	$0
3	Sundial	Meridian	$101
3	The Cove at Winding Creek	Eagle	$120
3	Tuscany Messina Meadows	Meridian	$114
2	Ambercreek	Meridian	$99
2	Arbor Ridge (Kuna)	Kuna	$97
2	Avimor	Boise	$153
2	Green Valley	Meridian	$94
2	Greenbriar Commons	Boise	$112
2	Lobo Creek	Star	$93
2	Saguaro Canyon	Meridian	$105
2	SILVERLEAF	Meridian	$102
2	Sonata Hills	Boise	$128
2	Stans Homeplace	Boise	$124
2	The Orchards at Cloverdale	Boise	$99
2	Tomorrow	Kuna	$101

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Boise New Construction Report- When will it be normal?

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:38 -0500

At the forefront of many developer’s and homebuilder’s and their constituent’s minds is the question; when will it
get back to normal? We now know, based on the leading economic indicators, nationally the economy bottomed in
March of this year and the greater Boise market area bottomed in August. Based on our recovery period analysis of
the last nine recessions, over the past 65 years, technical market recovery was consistently achieved two quarters
after the quarter in which the market bottomed. Market normalcy was achieved in the second quarter following the
1st quarter of GDP growth.

Nationally, this suggests there will be a positive GDP in 3rd quarter of this year with normalcy achieved by the end
of the 1st quarter of 2010. This analysis suggests Boise would achieve technical recovery by the end of the 1st
quarter of 2010 and normalcy by the end of the 3rd quarter 2010. However, due the scope and breadth of the impact of the recession on the greater Boise economy, it is not anticipated it will achieve normalcy for an additional
two quarters. The new home construction and master planned community development industries are not anticipated to achieve normalcy until the 4th quarter of 2011 or two years from now, due to the declines in nonfarm employment, decline in homes prices, residual land values and impact of the recession on real estate development
lending.

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Boise Home Builders Directory

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:29:23 -0500

Boise Valley Builders

Boise Home builder profiles include credentials and qualifications, the builder's portfolio of homes and homes for sale. Many profiles include videos about the builders. There are many Boise home builders but not all are credible much less, incredible. BuildIdaho.com is determined to become the best resource to research home builders and the real estate local market. Buying or building a new home is one of the largest investments most people will ever make. It is important to do your due diligence and research home builders that are the best fit for you. A home builder's credentials and qualifications are important but the relationship you will develop is also important. Buying or building a new home is a highly emotional and expensive experience, so having a Boise home building professional you trust is critical. You may also want to check out "How to select a home builder."

Click for Builder Profile	In Business Since	Recognized for Construction Excellence	Credentials & Qualifications
Asin Homes Boise, ID	1993		Affordable Excellence Since 1993.
Blackstead Building Co. Boise, ID	1986		With nearly two decades of experience, Blackstead offers homebuyers dedication, integrity, a committed and loyal staff, and time-tested partnerships with the best subcontractors in the Treasure Valley. Blackstead Building Company has consistently surpassed the expectations of today's homebuyers and offers you a proven commitment to personalizing the building process.
Boise Hunter Homes Eagle, ID	2006
Brighton Homes Boise, ID	1994		Beautifully designed and skillfully crafted, Brighton's homes are among the area's most sought after. With an extensive selection of award-winning designs, you're sure to find one that truly captures your style and complements your lifestyle.
Chuck Miller Construction Hidden Springs, ID	2001		Do you believe that your new home, office, or remodel should be comfortable, healthy, durable, use energy and resources efficiently and responsibly, and reflect your personal style?
Diamond Homes of Idaho Eagle, ID	2002		Diamond Homes believes in developing a personal relationship with our their clients to ensure we build exactly what you want, at the price you expect and we have an open book policy
Eric Evans Construction Meridian, ID	2002		Eric Evans Construction's dedicated team, hand selected by Eric, ensures consistent quality workmanship that follows Eric’s reputation in the Treasure Valley.
Flynner Homes Boise, ID	2002		Flynner Homes builds with the integrity of the past and technology of the present. We strive to construct high quality custom homes by utilizing fine craftsmanship, inspiring designs and stimulating materials.
Syringa Construction Boise, ID	2003		By creating spaces that are thoughtfully designed, expertly crafted, warm and inviting, we create a home that you can live life in.
Ted Mason Signature Homes Boise, ID	1991		Ted Mason has been building homes and developing communities since 1991. Our developments emphasize safety, security, convenience, low maintenance and are pet friendly.
Thompson Homes Meridian, ID	1969		Thompson Homes Inc. Invites you to experience the extraordinary quality and service in building your custom home. Honesty and integrity from the BEGINNING to the end of the building process and beyond.
Tradewinds Building Co. Boise, ID	1980		Our motto of "First We Listen" explains how our team of professionals begin the building process for 28 years.
Whitney Homes Meridian, ID	1993		Exceptional craftsmanship, quality design, and personal attention are foundations on which Whitney Homes was built.
Zach Evans Construction Eagle, ID	1993		Zach Evans Construction customers experience something refreshing and new including the unsurpassed quality and innovative design in every home we offer.

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Top Five 'must haves. for Idaho Custom Home Builers

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:27 -0500

What you should expect from your Idaho builder.

Confidence
Every builder says they are the best, trust me I have heard it many times, and that is not a bad thing, because if they did not believe that they should not be in business. Too much ego is not someone to work with though. Ask them why they are the best. And disreguard the point they make that they have the best subcontractors because that is something they all say as well. What concrete evidence do they have. Feelings are nice but proof is much stronger.
The Network
If your builder has not been around for at least 3 years and pulled at least 3 permits per year, how do you know that are working with qualified subcontractors? It takes time to build a team and develop a level of trust. A new builder deserves a chance to build their reputation, let them do it on someone else's home.
Availability
Available alll the time and will be on the job site often. Truly custom homes are not something left to happen by osmosis. There are surprises, changes and quick calls that must be made constantly. Your builder must be your full time employee. There job is not only to manage subcontractors but to design your home and quality control. They can't do that while they are at the office or on another jobsite too often.
The Right Experience
In 2005 it became apparent that anyone could become a home builder. Now that the dust has settled it is obvious that a successful builder must also understand how to run a business from managemnet to financials including markeitng and costing jobs but there is more. Though your builder may be able to build any home, finding a builder that has experience building your type of home is very advantageous.
They are ANAL
While you may want a home builder with an eye for detail, that is not eough. They must be down right anal. This is not a homework assignment you can re-write and although it is not brain surgery, you want someone who is the type of person who whatches everything and maintains quality standards every inch. You want a 'natural' born builder who immediately can see a wall is out of line or how a home will look before it is under construction.

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Custom Home Video Tour

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:54:00 -0500

Eric Evans Construction dispalyed a custom home during the 2009 Boise Fall Collection of Homes. Last we I took a tour of the home with the builder. What you can't see in hte video is how custom this home is. Not only in terms of interior finishes but also behind the walls. The home is really built to the standatrds of a commercial building. The builder even said this was the most architectually intense home his company has built. Check it out-

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There is only one way to learn about new Idaho Real Estate

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:13:29 -0500

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In an effort to brig you the best information about buying and building new home, we think video is incredibly compelling. As you can tell, they are not scripted, little editing and we enjoy getting out in the field to see what in going on with new construction.

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Northwest Boise New Subdivisions

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:11:01 -0500

Norhtwest Boise New Subdivisions
MLS Area 800 (including Garden City and Hidden Springs)

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Northwest Boise lies blanketed against the Boise Foothills to the north, the major thoroughfare State Street to the south, the city of Eagle to the west, and Downtown Boise to the east. It contains an eclectic mix of old and new neighborhoods, including Lakeharbor, which features the private Silver Lake, a reclaimed quarry. Northwest Boise has some pockets of older homes with a similar aesthetic to the North End, yet housing prices tend to be lower. Downtown is minutes away, as is Veteran's Memorial Park and easy access to the Boise Greenbelt. Across the river sits the Boise Bench and to the west is fast access to the bedroom communities of Eagle, Star, and Middleton. Learn more about Boise, ID.

Cost Ananlysis

Average Quarterly Sales Price of New and Resale Homes in Northwest Boise

Source: Intermountian MLS

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Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

Northwest Boise New Townhomes & Condominiums	Starting Home Values	Boise Contractors
Blacksmith Condominiums at Shadow Ridge off Old Horseshoe Bed Rd, S of Floating Feather, W on Shadowview	$225k	Borup Construction Kirschner Homes
Serrano Court Russ Poe	$259k	Haun Group
Shadow Hills From State Street, N on Gary Lane, W on Baron Lane Leel Melendez	$265k	WR Gann Co.
Ulmer Lane Off State Street, W of Gary Lane, S on Ulmer Chris Roth	$239k	Roth Homes

Northwest Boise New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Boise Starter Home Builders
Carlton Bay SE corner of Hwy44 & horseshoe bend Rd	0.11
Phantom Creek W of Gary Lane & S of Hill Rd Jenifer Coughlin- Jones	0.12 to 0.16	$70k- $75k	$186k	Feature Homes Haun Group
Pinebrook Place N of State St off Bogart Lane, E on Sloan, N on Sunglow Nancy Byme			$219k	Wedgewood Homes
7. Santa Maria NE Corner Pierce Park & Filly	0.08+		$120k	Wood River Builders
Stan's Homeplace N of State Street & W of Bogart Lane Nick Koontz	0.16 0.25	$51k- $84k	$189k	Beachwood Builders Brewer Construction Brian Ditto Homes Busalacchi Construction Dimension Building Hearthstone Inc. Iverson Construction Mellen Construction Open Range Homes Outlook Homes Shadow Mountain Const. Ted Mason Signature Homes Travco Construction Truax Westrock Homes

Northwest Boise New Move-up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Homes Values	Boise Home Builders
Avimor Hwy 55 N of Shadow Valley Golf Course Phil Hoover	0.11- 1.0		$173k	SunCor of Idaho
Baron Gary Lane & Baron Lane	.12-		$189k
Chelmsford Place East of North Pierce Park Lane, approximately 1,100 feet north of West Castle Drive Kelly Kitchens	0.06- 1.37	$342k	$269K	Lochsa Homes
Chardonnay Square N of State St. E of Duncan Lane			$275k	Harris Homes
Lakeland Village At State St & Old Horseshoe Bend Hwy Chris Roth	0.22		$250k	Roth Homes
Moorgate Square From State Street, North on Pierce Park, West on Saxton	0.12+-	$64k	$250k
Panther Creek Pierce Park & Saxton Russ Poe	0.1-		$294k
Tana Heights N of Baron , W of Gary Louis Miller	0.14		$220k	Americana Homes
Willowgreens From Veteran's Memorial Parkway head West on State St. about half a mile and turn South (left) onto Willow Lane. Subdivision is 100 yards past the Willow Lane Sports Complex on the Boise River Greenbelt. Scott Flynn 867-4587	0.12 to 0.31		$280	Flynner Homes

NW Boise New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Boise Builders
Clearbridge South of Hill Rd off Collister. E on Clearview	0.16		$329k	Greenwood Investments
Garden Subdivision Gregory Scrivner			$358k
Hidden Springs Seamans Gulch & Dry Creek Daniel Dougherty	0.10 to 1.88	$47k- $315k	$309k	Boise Hunter Homes Chuck Miller Const Bruno Built Homes Capitol Building Co. Seidl Home Company Fire Side Homes, Inc. Roth Homes The Savage Group Mayer Construction Sun River Custom Homes Western Properties McMillan & Company Sedona Homes Canyon Crest Homes

NW Boise New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Boise Lifestyle Builders
Quail Ridge From State St. N on Collister, E on Quail Ridge Dave Kallas	0.22 -0.65+	$324k- $374k	$379k	All American Homes CAFCO Inc. CSC Homes Diamond Homes of Idaho Welch Custom Homes
Spiker Subdivision N of Dry Creek & E of Broken Horn	10.38		$450k

NW Boise New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Boise Custom Builders
Dry Creek Ranch/ Echanove N of Dry Creek, E of Broken Horn of Echnove
Edgewater Estates South of State Street off Old Horseshoe bend Road, Lakeland Village area Doug Perry	0.3 to 0.79	$366k	$999k	Burgundy Homes
Sombra Canyon E of Hwy 55 above Shadow Valley Golf Course	10.9- 12	$229k- $274k	$1M

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Recommend your Idaho Home Builder

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:40:42 -0500

There is a great local web site that provides information about new communities and builders in Idaho (www.buildidaho.com ). The link below will take you to an area for home buyers to share their home building experiences including builder recommendation and advice you might share with others. When you get a free minute, I would appreciate anything that you would be willing to share about your experience, it only takes about 3 minutes. Link

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How to find an Idaho Home Builder

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:24:41 -0500

Finding a builder

Selecting a home builder is a very important decision. It will determine the entire process of the home you build and what is delivered. There are three ways to develop a list of builders to interview-

After looking at several homes the builder has available for inspecting which ones did you like the best? Were they similiar to what you are looking to build or buy? Knowing the builder has done it before lends credibility to that builder(s).
What are their credentials and qualifications? Having been in business for years is a good sign you will be working with a successful builder but don't discount a new builder who is ambitious and looking to establish their company as a reputable builder as well.
Talk to past clients and ask if they would recommend the home builder based on-

Did they get the home they were expecting including price and was it completed in the time frame expected?
Were there any call backs and was the builder responsive?
How were the subcontractors?
Would they recommend the builder?

Finding the right builder is a daunting task that requires your due diligence. Learning about the builder's credentails and qualification and meeting past clients is very important but at the top of the list is your impression and gut feeling about the builder. Building a new home is an experience that can be filled with emotion that includes both excitement and stress. Add in the money factor and if you have questions about your builder before you begin, you are destined to have problems. You must find someone you completely trust so finding a builder with the right personality is very important.

Credentials and Qualifications

Experience - Does the builder have enough experience in building that dream home you have discussed so many times with your family and friends? How many of years experience does he have? How many home were build and what types of homes did he build?

Integrity - Does the builder have a reputation for building quality homes and is his company financially sound? References - Does the builder have solid references from previous clients?

Professionalism - Does the builder have the necessary professionalism to not only work with a number of different personalities in the construction business and business community, but also does the builder communicate with you in a professional manner? Follow-up - Does the builder follow-up with regard to getting back to you with pertinent information concerning your house?

Design and Creativity - Do you like the previous designs of the homes that the builder has built in past years? Does the builder have the creativity and the architectural knowledge to design that special fireplace, open stairway or other unique architectural design suited to the country whithin which you want to build?

Technology - Does the builder keep abreast of the latest technology in the building industry?

Chemistry - Do you and the builder have the necessary chemistry that will make building your home a positive and memorable experience?

Types of Home Builders

Production Builder- A builder who builds many of the same homes repeatedly

Advantages- Cost savings. Because they produce many homes they normally have lower costs including lot costs and labor. They buy in bulk and therefore get a better deal.

Disadvantages- You get what you get. Because they make money by streamlining processes, they don't work well with much customization.

Spec Home Builder- A builder who builds only a few homes a year to sell.

Advantages- You will probably meet the builder. They are more open to making changes

Disadvantages- Their cost savings is lower because they don't do the volume. but quality may be higher as their is more hands onBuild

Semi Custom- Taking existing floor plans and customizing them to your specifications

Advantages- You will work one on one with an employee of the company or the builder. Customization options are endless. Because the home has been built before the builder will have fewer surprises during construction. becaue it is an existing plan your design costs will be less.

Disadvantages- Semi custom is semi so your neighbor could have something very similiar. While it can be less expensive, many times it may be worth looking at custom construction.

Custom Construction- taking a home concept and turning it into drawings and then building it

Advantages- It is your home exactly as you design it. While many think of custom homes as higher end homes, it is not necessarily true. A custom home can be as small and as little cost as you would like.

Disadvantages- It takes a lot of work and time on your part because everything is selected by you. While custom homes take more time to build, there is also mor opprotunity to make changes as the home owner sees elements they woudl like to add or change.

A Well Written Contract

	Disputes between parties often involve good faith issues that their contracts do not adequately address, either because the parties did not consider these issues or because they failed to write them in the contract
	A well-written contract is a critical tool for reducing liability.It should: 1) be a product of the parties negotiations, 2) describes in detail the rights and obligations of the parties, 3) fairly allocates the risks inherent in the project.
	Such a contract provides the parties with a mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions, thereby improving the chances that each partys expectations will be met.
	A well-written contract helps prevent disputes from arising during construction because the parties have settled potentially troublesome matters such as the scope of work, the materials to be used, and the time and method of payment before the project begins.
	Although a well-written contract requires communication between the parties, it is no substitute for ongoing communication between the buyer and builder or remodeler during the project.Inevitably, during construction, changes may be desired by the purchaser or even suggested by the contractor.All changes should be fully understood by both parties, reduced to writing and made a part of the contract.Consumers should understand, however, that changes may result in added costs or time or both to the construction process.This is another reason to select a builder or remodeler from the start with whom you can communicate effectively and with whom you are comfortable.

Express Warranty

Many builders also include a limited warranty in their contract.Such a warranty can also help prevent disputes after construction is completed.

The warranty, like the contract, should clearly express the intent of the parties.The limited warranty describes the problems and remedies for which the builder or remodeler will be responsible after completion of the project and the duration of the warranty. It also defines the mechanism for addressing disputes.

If a remodeler warrants workmanship and materials in a warranty, the warranty should also provide some guidelines or standards against which to judge the contractors compliance. One of the best sources of such guidelines is Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers.

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Northeast Caldwell New Communities

Trey Langford (BuildIdaho.com) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:40:58 -0500

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Community Profile Available	Community Building	Community Golf Course	Pressurized Irrigation
Community Contact	Fiber Optics	Community Park	Lots by Water
Community Walking Path	Gated Community	Community Pool

NE Caldwell New Townhome & Condominiums	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Contractors

NE Caldwell New Entry Level Subdivisions	Lot Sizes (in Acres)	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Starter Home Builders
Copper Creek Subdivision Off Hwy 20/26 at Ward, E of KCID & W of Middleton Charlene Bragg	0.13+		$104k	Hubble Homes
Delaware Park Subdivision South of Franklin Rd & W of Middleton Rd & East of Wade St Renee Baird	0.13- 0.26		$114k	CBH Homes
Marble Heights From Hwy 20/26, N on Middleton, W on Marble Front Rd Stephanie Rohrdanz	0.14- 0.21	$29k- $58k	$153k	Bradshaw Construction
Montecito Park Highway 20/26 Chinden Debra Stearns	0.15±		$96k	Hubble Homes
Newbury S on Lincoln & W of Middleton			$179k	GNG Construction Oldenkamp Construction Striker Construction
Sawgrass Village From Middleton S of Lincoln, W on Marble Front	0.13+		$160k	Evergreen Homes Pioneer Homes
Virginia Park Franklin Exit in Caldwell. East on Highway 20/22 to KCID. North on KCID to Greenway Renee Baird			$114k	CBH Homes

NE Caldwell New Move-Up Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Home Builders
Pheasant Run Hwy 20/26 & KCID Rd Kristie Patterson	0.13- 0.26	$37K-46K	$209k	GNG Construction TKO Homes LCI Custom Homes Elordi Homes Brook Construction \| Old West Quality Homes Equityquest Homes
Quail Cove off Middleton Rd	0.28±		$268k	Westminister Homes
Woodgate From Hwy 20/26, W of Middleton, Head N on Ward Cindy Oldenkamp	0.13±	$36k	$199k	Stetson Homes

NE Caldwell New Upgrade Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Lifestyle Builders

NE Caldwell New Luxury Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Lifestyle Home Builders
Rosedown Subdivision On Midland Blvd N of Linden St.	0.9- 1.5		$474k
Willis Estates Willis Rd & Freezeout				Chaney Stotts Construction

NE Caldwell New Affluent Subdivisions	Lot Sizes	Lot Prices	Starting Home Values	Caldwell Custom Home Builders

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