housing

House payments can eat up a big part of the monthly budget, but some states are cheaper than others. Believe it or not, Idaho has among the highest mortgages in the U.S.

Could you imagine spending $3500 per month on rent? That's the average in one U.S. city, and thankfully it's not in Idaho. We're getting off cheap here in comparison.

If you or someone you know has been on the hunt for housing in the Treasure Valley, you've probably heard it's hard to find. Especially if you are on a lower or fixed-income.

It's really no surprise (we get used to seeing our beloved home town on the top of these lists), but Boise has been named America's Fastest-Growing City by Forbes Magazine.

Boise State has its largest honors class in history, and they've got a new residence hall option that was just dedicated this week to help handle the growth.

Oh, and it's more than just the honors students that get to settle in to the sweet new digs.

The conversation of how best to help our homeless population get back on their feet has had many different ideas. One that's moving forward in a new development in Boise.

We hear how popular Boise and the Treasure Valley are for people looking to relocate.  That certainly seems to be the case with a new construction boom happening in Boise.

We keep hearing there are more and more people wanting to make the Treasure Valley home, and this winter proves it.  Boise was one of only six housing markets to hit a record.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has taken a look the minimum amount of money you have to make to afford rent in all states across the nation.

When choosing between buying a newly built home or a pre-owned, older one, here are five important considerations to think about before making your decision.