I don't blame them! I don't want to live on Wisteria Lane, either.

As a real estate team that specializes in Empty Nesters, we have a keen interest in real estate trends among the 50+ crowd.

A new survey conducted by ERA Real Estate is helpful.

The survey finds, not surprisingly, that "Of those who plan to move, a majority (63 percent) are looking to purchase a single-family home, while 18 percent would purchase a condo or townhouse and only a scant 2 percent would choose an adult community. "

Fortunately in the Boise, Idaho real estate market single-family homes are abundant and still affordable.

Who is the ideal neighbor of the Empty Nester?

"When asked which celebrity would make the best next-door neighbor, the majority chose pro golfer Tiger Woods. Affable talk-show host Regis Philbin was a close second while funny lady Ellen DeGeneres was third. Only a small percentage of respondents would borrow a cup of sugar from Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher, and James Gandolfini of The Sopranos fame ended up dead last. "

So Americans in the prime of their life don't want to live in an adult community or next door to a mobster. No kidding!

Read the article available on RIS Media by clicking HERE.

The average Boise, Idaho family can expect to pay 23.2% of their income to the federal government, according to study published this month by Runzheimer International.

Click HERE to read the full article or see how your city ranks.

H/T The Real Estate Blog.

Labels: Boise, Taxes

Labels: Listing, Real Estate

Boise has a lot to offer the performing arts lover.

A local theatre that produces excellent work is The New Heritage Theatre Company. This winter, one of us caught their vision of "A Christmas Carol." Last year we all attended "King Lear."

New Heritage is launching its 2006-2007 with Tennessee William's masterpiece "The Glass Menagerie," March 30-April 8.

Through a special arrangement with New Heritage, we are offering friends and clients a $5.00 discount to any performance! Seniors and students receive even deeper discounts.

Call Katy Barbour, our marketing director, for more information: 208/472-8606 or call the theatre to reserve your tickets: 208/381-0958. Mention Boise's Best to receive the discount!

Postscript: As season ticket holders to Boise Contemporary Theatre, we rarely miss a performance. Their next show, "A Number" by Caryl Churchhill, starts April 12. Their work is self-defined as being established "for the production and presentation of theatrical works of the highest quality, which reflect and explore contemporary life."

Labels: Art, Boise, Community Events, Community Outreach