U.S. Population Grows, even in Boise Idaho

March 29th, 2011 | Posted by:
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According to the 2010 Census released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population was more than 308 million as of April 1, 2010, up 9.7 percent from the 2000 resident population of 281 million. All four regions of the country posted population increases over the past decade. The South gained more than 14 million [...]

What is the Ideal Size, Boise Home Buyers?

March 29th, 2011 | Posted by:
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What is the ideal home size, Boise home for sale? The majority of Americans (48%) home buyer prefer a home that measures greater than 1,000 sf but no larger than 1.999 sf.  This according to an October 2010 published survey conducted by Relocation.com. 29% preferred 2,000 to 2,999 sf 12% preferred less than 1,000 sf 10% [...]

Sugar Beet Harvest in Idaho

November 11th, 2010 | Posted by:
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One sure sign of fall in Idaho is the sugar beet harvest across southern Idaho.  The sugar beet crop is found in three distinct regions of Idaho: southwest, southcentral and southeast.  The crop accounts for $1.8 billion in the Idaho economy and an estimated 7,000 jobs.  It is the fourth largest crop in Idaho behind [...]