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In the latest Ask the Economist, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explores the link between gold prices and real estate values. Have a question for Lawrence? Share it in the comments or email AskTheEconomist@nar.realtor.

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Real Estate Market Insights 10 Takeaways Every Buyer, Seller, and Agent Should Know By Jo Short – Associate Broker- Powered By Place- Keller Williams Real Estate- Boise Idaho and Surrounding Area 208-957-8766 The real estate market continues to evolve, and clarity matters more than ever. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply watching trends, here are ten key insights shaping today’s decisions and tomorrow’s opportunities. 4. Government Fiscal Policy Impacts Mortgage Rates Interest rates don’t move in isolation. Federal borrowing, bond markets, and debt refinancing all influence lending environments. When government borrowing increases, competition for capital can push rates higher for private borrowers. Understanding these macro-forces helps explain why rates don’t always follow local housing trends.

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At the #C5CCIMSUMMIT, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared his prediction on the Federal Reserve possibly cutting interest rates five to eight times through 2026, which he said should allow for a steady improvement for commercial real estate.

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At the #C5CCIMSUMMIT, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasted five to eight potential Fed rate cuts through 2026, noting that such moves could drive steady gains in the commercial real estate market.

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Mike Ferry explains how to approach listing presentations when the seller wants all the facts and figures. For real estate agents, understanding a client’s personality type ... like analytical ... can improve listing appointments, build trust, and help close more deals. The better you tailor your approach, the stronger your results.

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𝗜𝗱𝗮𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 From early 2025 data, we’re seeing strong performances from several real estate leaders across Idaho. Using updated market insights, here’s a snapshot of the standout brokerages and agents leading in both unit and volume sales across the state. 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 & 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 tops both charts with over 1,030 units sold and $618M+ in volume, holding the largest market share statewide. 𝗖𝗕𝗛 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 follows with 760+ transactions and $343M, showing strong positioning in new home communities. Other top contenders: 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗮𝗵𝗼 – Top 3 in both categories 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 – Leading in volume with higher average price points 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 leads Idaho’s 2025 ranking with 176 listings closed and $85M in volume — a standout performance in Middleton and Eagle. Other top agents include: 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀-𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝗟𝘆𝘀𝗶 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 – Each closing over $39M+ 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 & 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 – Active in high-volume listings in Canyon County and South Meridian 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 Heatmaps show concentrated activity around Boise, Meridian, and Caldwell, with average list prices ranging from $400K to $2.2M. Luxury clusters appear near Eagle and Hidden Springs, while more affordable high-volume sales span Nampa and Middleton. 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗮𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 This analysis is powered by IDX Exchange’s internal Tableau dashboards. Our team updates brokerage and agent performance monthly, tracking listings, prices, and market share in real time. If you’re interested in accessing IDX Exchange’s interactive Idaho Tableau dashboards or reviewing your office’s current standings, just send us a message! #IdahoRealEstate #TopAgents #MarketUpdate #IDXExchange #BrokerageRankings #RealEstateLeaders

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