Boise’s Top Trending Home Features [2026]

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Top 7 Trending Home Features In Boise 2026 As a custom home builder in Treasure Valley, we often see patterns in home features that people are requesting and adding to their custom home plans. Keeping on top of these trends allows us to help our clients build homes that are more desirable should they need…

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Top Tips For Designing A Multigenerational Home

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Whether it’s the appeal of stronger family relationships, the ability to care for relatives, or the financial incentives, many families in Boise and Treasure Valley are considering multigenerational living. As a custom home builder serving Treasure Valley, Idaho, we’ve helped many families to build and design multigenerational homes. From custom ADUs for older generations to…

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Is Mountain Home, Idaho A Good Place To Live?

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To determine if Mountain Home, Idaho is a good place to live for you and your family, it’s important to understand a little bit more about Mountain Home, including general information like population and major employers in the area, as well as livability information like things to do, amenities, proximity to quality healthcare, and more. …

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Build On Your Land Developments In Mountain Home & Elmore County

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Elmore County, just south of Idaho’s most populous county, Ada County, is currently one of the most affordable areas to build or buy a home near Boise. With recent population growth increasing home prices in and around Boise and suburbs to the west of the city, real estate investors and Treasure Valley residents are looking…

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19 Benefits Of Multigenerational Living

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Despite the many benefits of multigenerational living, in the United States, multigenerational living has not always been common. However, data from PEW research shows that the rate of multigenerational households in the U.S. has been on the rise since the early 1970s, increasing from 7.1% of households in 1971 to 18% of households in 2021.…

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How To Choose The Best ADU Builder

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It’s no secret that the popularity of ADUs in Boise and the Treasure Valley area has skyrocketed in the past several years. With this growth, the number of ADU builders in the area has also increased. This growth provides more options for customers, but it can also make it more difficult to choose the best…

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The True Cost To Install A Well On Your Land

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For many people, building a custom home in Treasure Valley, Idaho requires installing a water well. Most of the time, water well installation is necessary because the property is not connected to a municipal water source, and for others, water well installation is an optional choice, allowing homeowners to manage their own water source and…

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Buying Undeveloped Land: Pros & Cons

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4.15 acres for $175,000 right outside Boise. A wooded 1.5 acre lot with mountain views.  You may have seen listings like these in Treasure Valley and considered purchasing these lots to build a home on, only to find they were undeveloped lots and reconsider your decision.  Should you buy undeveloped land to build on? It’s…

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How To Choose HVAC For New Construction

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Selecting the right HVAC system is an important decision you’ll need to consider when building a custom home. The system you choose will impact your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term costs. In Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley, the climate, home size, and energy efficiency all play an important role in determining which HVAC…

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Guide To Financing An ADU In Treasure Valley

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In Treasure Valley, there have been numerous updates to city codes in recent years that have led to new opportunities for homeowners to build an ADU. With these easing restrictions, interest in building an ADU and financing an ADU has grown dramatically. There are many benefits to building an ADU, and to help homeowners take…

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