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Senator Mike Crapo
@MikeCrapo
Homes are more than just physical structures. It is critical that we make the American dream of homeownership as attainable for as many Idahoans as possible, which will continue to foster the economic success of the nation. Read more⬇️
magicvalley.com
Crapo: Home are a foundation for Idaho families
Housing affordability is a critical issue in Idaho and all across the country. With higher interest rates set by the Fed, higher mortgage rates follow, making it all the more
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R.C.McDovetail
@scallyfaxdale
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I agree Mikey, perhaps we can start with all the unoccupied houses. Check out these vacancy rates everywhere, it's wild. If you were interested, the county here in ID with the most unoccupied homes is easy to look up also.
247wallst.com
This Is the State With the Most Empty Houses
The residential real estate market in America has been described as out of control. Prices in some markets have risen 50% over the last two years. Nationwide, home prices were up almost 20% in 2021....
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ProvoGirl
@girl_provo
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Not a small impediment to homeownership is the estimate that 1/5 of homes sold nationwide go to investors. "...[growing families can't compete] when bidding against Wall Street investors who pay cash, thousands over the asking price."
boisedev.com
Deep Dive: Records reveal hundreds of Treasure Valley homes owned by out-of-state investors
The house next door might not be owned by your neighbor or someone who lives in Idaho at all.  Last year, BoiseDev reported that as many as one in five homes in Boise are owned by someone who does...
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