| A mountainous state, Idaho has become a popular | | | | Idaho Falls |
| destination for families and outdoor enthusiast. If | | | | The falls have been dammed up, but the city of |
| you're considering Idaho, here's a primer on the | | | | Idaho Falls is a popular relocation spot for outdoor |
| state and Idaho real estate. | | | | enthusiasts. The city is located within an hour or |
| Idaho | | | | so of both Yellowstone National Park and Grand |
| For backpackers, river enthusiasts and rock | | | | Teton National Park. Frankly, it is hard to tell since |
| climbers, Idaho is frequent destination. With a | | | | the geography is more or less the same as in the |
| mountainous profile, the state is a haven for river | | | | parks. |
| rafting, fishing, rock climbing and pretty much any | | | | Although it is a launching spot for the outdoors, |
| outdoor activity. In addition, the state has a | | | | Idaho Falls is a pretty sleepy city. If you need a |
| relatively small population and prices are | | | | strong and vibrant nightlife, Boise may be a better |
| reasonable compared to many more well known | | | | choice. |
| states. | | | | Idaho Real Estate |
| Boise | | | | Idaho real estate is reasonably priced as of |
| Located in southwestern Idaho, Boise is the city | | | | October 2005, but prices are starting to |
| with the small town feel. A virtual secret for | | | | appreciate. In particular, Boise is seeing an influx of |
| years, the city is gaining notoriety and residents | | | | out of staters as evidenced by the booming real |
| after continually being ranked as one of the ideal | | | | estate businesses claiming to be "relocation |
| small cities in the United States by numerous | | | | experts." |
| publications. Home to Boise State University, Boise | | | | Overall, single family residences can be had for |
| is a modern city with a small town feel. Tired of | | | | the low $200,000s throughout the state. Boise |
| high real estate prices, Californians in particular | | | | prices are starting to march north of that figure |
| have been relocating to the city. Of course, this | | | | and the overall state appreciation rate is in the 12 |
| means prices are going up, but it also tells you the | | | | percent range. For a very good quality of life, |
| city is worth your consideration. | | | | these aren't bad figures at all. |