Hi Reader,

Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a great week and that you enjoyed your Christmas.

Over the last 12ish days, Tony and I have been busy balancing work and time with our kids, since they are on Christmas break and home from school.

As entrepreneurs, and running a husband and wife real estate team with just us 2, we don't really 'shut our doors' or take a lot of time off. Yet, we always manage to make time for our kids, especially around the holidays. It's been a great holiday break so far.

I even took my daughters with me to shop around and explore the small downtown Eagle area to grab a few last minute gifts, now that the major road construction downtown is all finished.

That brings me into sharing my Treasure Valley spotlight of the week - Downtown Eagle - and shopping and supporting local!

I created a video (reel) on Instagram of our shopping experience that you can watch by clicking here.

If you live in the Treasure Valley, or have a visit planned, you need to check out the locally owned shops along State street just East of Eagle Road, and then go down on 2nd street to find more. Here are the ones we visited that I recommend checking out:

• ​ACQUIRE and Company - home decor
• ​Sweet Tea Living - home decor
• ​Lion's Den Toys and Book Store - new toy store
• ​ChambRaye boutique - clothing

Be sure to go grab coffee at Kevista Coffee in Eagle, next to the Albertsons. They have great coffee, matcha, and delicious avocado toast.

​Click here to watch the Instagram video I created.

If you're looking for some fun things to in Boise and the Treasure Valley this first week and weekend of January, then check out these ideas:

🥔 Idaho Potato Drop Downtown Boise - December 31, 6 pm - 12:00am at the Idaho State Capitol. Click here for more details.

🛍️ First Thursday Downtown Boise - Click here for more details. Shop local and enjoy walking around downtown Boise the first Thursday of every month.

⛸️ Neon Night Skate at The Village at Meridian - Friday, January 2nd from 4pm - 8pm enjoy a DJ and ice skating. Click here for more details​

🥾 Hike at Eagle Island State Park for 'First Hikes' Day - on Thursday, January 1st, 10am - 2pm, join the nationwide hiking tradition. Stop by the ranger office for hot cocoa. Click here for more details.

🛍️ Treasure Valley Flea Market - Indoors - Saturday January 3rd and Sunday the 4th at the Expo Idaho! Click here for more details.

☕️ Join Tony and Jill for our monthly Coffee Meetup - Tuesday, January 5th at 11am at Nazca Coffee in Meridian (a slight change of time from our usual). Reply back and let us know if you plan to make it! Click here for more details.

Boise Real Estate from my perspective:

Real estate nationwide tends to slow down each year over the holidays, which we saw happen here in the Boise area. Yet, that doesn't mean it comes to a standstill.

Tony and I went to tour a new home last weekend to see if it might be a good fit for a buyer we are working with, and 2 separate couples drove up hoping it was an open house. One lived nearby and might want to move, and another was in town visiting their son for the holidays and considering relocating here to the Boise area.

So, with all that being said, Tony and I are still seeing quiet a bit of activity. As for interest rates? They are at 6.1% right now, which is great compared to this time last year they there were at 7.0%.

I have a feeling that 2026 is going to be a healthy housing market here in the Boise area of Idaho, with buyers continuing to relocate to the Treasure Valley area, and sellers wanting a new home and needing to list their homes for sale.

We already have 2 listings coming up in February, and 4 or 5 buyers coming into town over the next 1-3 months to tour the area and consider shopping for homes to relocate here to the Boise area. It's not too early to begin the conversation if that's you too.

If you're thinking 2026 might be the year for you to make a move, weather it be to buy a new home or selling your current home, Tony and I would absolutely love to help you.

Just reply to this email and let us know your timeline and goals. Or, book a quick 15-minute call and we'll help you think through your options.

If you're interested in shopping homes in the Boise and Treasure Valley, then you can click here to search for homes and see what stands out to you.

I hope you're having a wonderful week! Here are two ways we can connect:

☕ Coffee Meetup - Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 6th at 11am! We're gathering at Nazca Coffee in Meridian for our monthly coffee meetup. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, we'd love to see you there and make some new connections!

If you want to talk about real estate, you can also reach us directly at 208-314-4193.

Best,
​

Jill (and Tony too!) Greising-Murschel
​www.thriveinboise.com​

P.S. If you know anyone exploring a move to the Treasure Valley or looking to relocate within the area in 2026, we'd be honored to help them. Feel free to pass this along!