Hi Reader,

Happy Wednesday! Tony and I have been working on navigating raising teens while also growing our real estate business in Boise... and our daughter just got her driver's license on Monday!

That means we now have 2 teenage drivers... which could freak me out, but instead I'm feeling grateful. I'm grateful that they can help drive themselves, and their younger sisters, to and from school and to cheer practice, while I can be more available for our clients during the day and still show up to make dinners for the family most nights.

As Realtors running a husband and wife team in Boise, we love being able to show up for our kids as good parents, while also being available for our clients.

Now, I want to share with you a local highlight of the week - a list of 7 coffee shops in Boise and the Treasure Valley that I love. So keep reading.

My Idaho spotlight of the week - are 7 Coffee Shops to check out in Boise and the Treasure Valley.

I created a video (reel) on Instagram showcasing each one. Click here to watch it.

Alchemist (Boise) – moody, organic, and made for creatives
​Kevista Coffee (Eagle) – fun swing seating, and always nice smiles
​Salt and Light Coffee (Eagle) – warm, welcoming, and so community-focused
​Broadcast Coffee (Boise) — is tucked right into Cherie Buckner-Webb Park in downtown Boise
​Victory Gardens Coffee (Meridian) — drive through local coffee shop in south Meridian
​Nazca Coffee (Meridian) — great place to meet and connect with friends over a cup of coffee.
​Jovinos Coffee (Eagle) - coffee, wine, and delicious small plates.

​Click here to watch the Instagram video I created.

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

🎨 Paint and Sip - on Friday, Jan 30th at 5:30pm at Victory Garden Nursery 120 E Victory Rd, Meridian, ID. Click here for more details.

🛍️ Eat.Drink.Shop Market - Saturdays at the Warehouse from January - March from 10:30 am - 2 pm. 370 S 8th St, Boise, ID. Click here for more details.

🛍️ Shop at the Merq - the first Barnsale of the year on Jan 29th - 30th from 10am - 5pm. Click here for details.

⛄️ McCall's Winter Carnival - spend the day looking at the incredible snow sculptures, enjoying local music and more. Jan 30th - Feb 8th. Click here or more details.

🎣 Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo - browse the latest gear at The Expo, Friday Jan 30th 11am - 7pm and Saturday Jan 31st 9am - 5pm. Click here for details.

💕 Salt & Light Valentines Panting Event - Friday, Jan 30th 2:30 - 4:30. Click here for details.

Boise Real Estate from my perspective:

We're beginning to see more homes get listed and come onto the market in late January, increasing the inventory here in the Boise and Treasure Valley area. I just did a quick search on the MLS and found that from January 1st - 7th we had 69 new listings in Ada county and from January 18th - 24th we had 139 new listings go live in Ada county. That's double the amount of new listings.

With interest rates down in the low 6%, compared to last year at this time in the 7% range, and buyers excited to shop after the holidays have been over, this increase in inventory is great. It gives buyers more options, yet some homes are going fast. We've seen well staged and marketed newly-listed homes get full price offers (and some over-asking offers) in the first few days this last week. Sellers, if your home is priced right, staged, and shows well, things are moving faster than they were in November and December.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in the Boise or Treasure Valley area in 2026, REPLY to this email and let us know your timeline and goals. It's never too early to get a conversation going. Or, text/call us at 208-314-4193 and let's chat.

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.

Two of our buyers just go pre-approved and are shopping!

We recently helped connect two of our buyers with trusted lenders, each in unique situations where they still own homes out of state but want to purchase a new home here in the Boise area. For one client, we were able to help get him pre-approved without having to sell his home in California, as he's renting it out. Our other clients were pre-approved with a unique lender's product that we're excited for them to be able to use.

Without going into all the details, I wanted to share with you these 2 wins for our clients because now they can begin shopping! Tony already toured 4 homes yesterday for one of our clients and took videos to send back, as they are still living out of state.

We work closely with several excellent lenders locally in the Boise area and each has different products and strengths. Not all lenders offer the same rates, products, or services. That's where connecting with an experienced real estate agent who has connections to trusted local lenders can make a BIG difference for you in your home buying journey.

It's never too early to connect with a trusted real estate agent and talk about your goals.

Are you in the Boise or Treasure Valley area? Tony and I would love to meet you in person at our monthly coffee gathering! ☕ Join us on Tuesday, February 10th at 11am at Nazca Coffee. It's always such a fun mix of people... some brand new to the valley, others who've been here awhile. Come grab a coffee with Tony and I and meet some friendly faces.

I hope you have a great week ahead!

Best,

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

P.S. If you know anyone considering a move to the Treasure Valley or thinking about selling their home, we're always happy to chat! Feel free to pass along our info or have them reach out at 208-314-4193.