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Boise Growth – Our Perspective, Concluding Remarks

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Boise Idaho's growth good for business

In 2017, Boise’s migration rate was twice that of Seattle’s and three times greater than Denver’s.  There is no doubt that Boise is attracting talent, business expansion, and economic investment.  While Boise’s growth can create challenges, we are encouraged by the results of a recent City of Boise citizen survey which found that 62% of residents thought that Boise’s growth was positive for the community and 92% believed that Boise’s overall quality of life exceeded or greatly exceeded their expectations.  Our thriving community is well aware that we will have to thoughtfully and strategica

Retail construction spikes with the completion of Albertson’s Market Street store on Broadway

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New Albertsons grocery store on Broadway in Boise

Albertsons completed construction on their new 64,600 SF store on Broadway. YTD, the Boise MSA has seen roughly 160,000 SF of completed construction in the retail sector with a projected total of 242,000 SF to be completed by the end of 2018. Our August CRE market newsletter offers additional insight into the retail sector's latest trends.

The local press has also written extensively about the new Albertsons store.  You can read their analysis by utilizing the links found below.

Office Construction Has Outpaced 2017

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Boise Idaho office space construction in 2018

The Boise Metro’s office construction total for 2018 has surpassed the total amount of office construction for 2017, and it’s only August. 

This year the Boise MSA has already seen 356,000 sq. ft. of office space constructed, compared with 242,000 sq. ft. in all of 2017. It is projected that 450,000 sq. ft. will be constructed in the office market by the end of 2018.  This growth in construction is certainly one factor in the lower vacancy rates, as well as the increases in total absorption and the average overall asking rate.  

Boise Valley Industrial Market Vacancy at All-Time Lows

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Aerial photo of Gowen Industrial Business Park

The Boise Valley's Industrial market is very competitive.  In fact, not a single Boise Valley submarket posted an increase in Industrial vacancy for the month of July.

Incredibly, of the 15 Boise submarkets that our team tracks, 11 of them actually saw a further decline in Industrial vacancy (from the previous month) and 4 of those submarkets set all-time lows for the vacancy rates recorded. 

Plenty of factors are contributing to these market conditions and we believe that the market will continue to be tight, since projected supply has dropped below the 6 month mark.

Boise Growth – Our Perspective, Part 3 of our Conversation

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Boise ldaho's cost of living remains low

Boise’s cost of living is a key driver of growth. Historically, the cost of living in Boise has been considerably lower than other regional metro areas, including Seattle, Portland and Salt Lake City.  Fortunately, Boise has been able to maintain this affordable cost of living while experiencing significant growth.   Attracting and retaining a skilled work force is crucial for community and commercial success.  We believe that Boise’s unique ability to grow its talent base while maintaining its fully vibrant lifestyle, at a fraction of the cost of similar metro areas, should be celebrated. 

Twin Falls Land Market Very Healthy

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Twin Falls Land Values Strong

The market for development land in Twin Falls continues to enjoy strong interest.  As the entire Magic Valley region has been the subject of attention by national corporations (Chobani, Clif, Jayco, Glanbia...), the demand for development land has risen dramatically.  In fact, land prices within the city of Twin Falls seem to be keeping pace with those in the Boise Valley.  A combination of factors are contributing to these market conditions, including: scarcity of land, population growth, appraisal values, proximity to new industry and investor interest.  The Idaho Business Review recently

Boise Growth – Our Perspective, Part 2 of our Conversation

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Boise's population growth has attracted national attention

As mentioned previously, the positive national attention that Boise has recently received spurred us to reflect on Boise’s past, present and future.  As we compare Boise’s growth through the 1990s (when we began our commercial real estate practice in Idaho) with current trends, we continue to be optimistic about both the business environment and the sustained quality of life here in the Boise Valley.

Boise Growth – Our Perspective, A Four Part Conversation

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Boise Idaho growth opportunities

If you haven’t heard, Boise is garnering significant positive attention from the national press. The Boise MSA is consistently considered to be a preferred destination for its business environment and quality of life. All of these accolades have spurred growth and given us an opportunity to pause and consider how today’s trends compare to those of the area in the early 1990s.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share an interesting data point from today’s news and compare it with what life was like in the Boise Valley 25 years ago.

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