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With a busy real estate market nearly everywhere across the globe, many real estate professionals and market watchers are predicting a slight easing of inventory shortages and price increases. But don’t expect a full buyer’s market anytime soon. With people increasingly working remotely at least a few days a week, being comfortable where they live (and sometimes work) is more important than ever, and many are willing to make big moves to live where they really want to – in a home they love. In this report we look at buyers’ changing priorities and tastes, inventory and material supply issues, and we explore which parts of the world are showing lots of growth – from Dallas to Dubai and almost everywhere in between. ✈️🌎 We invite you to read the full report and feel free to contact one of our agents with any questions or real estate needs.

Housing was one of the strongest sectors of the economy for 2021 but rising interest rates and inflation are causing many to wonder if sales will continue as strong in 2022. So, should you buy a home or wait it out?

Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS, believes the number of home sales will decline in 2022 but will still outpace pre-pandemic levels, based on continuing demand from homebuyers. More inventory is becoming available from home builders and from homeowners who will no longer receive loan forbearance and may decide to sell their homes instead.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a global residential real estate brokerage franchise network, has announced that it has expanded its network’s presence in Idaho with the opening of our new brokerage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty East Idaho. This addition marks the brand’s continued growth in the state and its ninth brokerage in Idaho. Our Idaho Falls-based office will operate as a partner company of the Boise Valley's Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty, owned by Tracy Kasper. “I look forward to working closely with Tracy and our dynamic team to create a culture in Idaho Falls that elevates the local real estate industry to a new standard,” said Julie Anglesey, Broker and Co-Owner.

We are honored to announced that our Broker/Owner, Tracy Kasper was recently installed as the 2022 First Vice President of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the largest trade organization in the United States. This is a monumental opportunity for the Gem State as Kasper is the first Idahoan to hold the title of NAR First Vice President, where she will represent more than 1.5 million members who make up all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industry. Click link below to read more from the Idaho Realtors recent press-release.

BHHS Silverhawk Realty celebrates two decades of service in the Boise Valley real estate market! Silverhawk Realty was founded in 2001 serving Idaho and Oregon. Today, it is still locally owned and operated by Tracy Kasper who became an owner in 2007 and has personally been licensed since 1997.

In the latest “Responding to Today” series with The Wall Street Journal, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO, Christy Budnick, other industry experts and our Broker/Owner, Tracy Kasper of Berkshire Hathaway HS Silverhawk Realty share their market forecast as we head into 2022. Another year of frenzied activity, experts weigh in on what buyers and sellers need to know.

PHENOMENAL ⚾️ Back together again!! Summertime • Baseball • Hotdogs • Drinks Best part is being able to bring our Agents, Staff and their family and friends together for some summer fun 🔆 • We are a proud sponsor of @spudsbaseball and truly enjoyed our sponsorship game night! • Being able to support our community and give back to our agents is something we pride ourselves on. • If you haven’t been to a game yet, there is still time. View link in bio to see the rest of their schedule. • The Canyon County Spuds are a collegiate summer baseball team that play home games at Historic Wolfe field in Caldwell, Idaho. Spuds are proud members of the Expedition League. ⚾️

The 39th annual "Paint the Town" was a huge success! With over 350 volunteers, this program was able to paint 25 homes. These homeowners, OUR NEIGHBORS, truly deserve a fresh coat of paint and much more! Our brokerage has volunteered for many years with this program. Our agents and staff had an incredible experience again this year and a moment they won't forget. KTVB & NeighborWorks® Boise showed up to capture our homeowner seeing her freshly painted home for the first time. Our team went above and beyond painting by adding new pavers, fixing stairs, new lights and more to make it an enjoyable outside experience! Be sure to visit our Facebook Page to see more pictures and watch KTVB video. Thank you to all of our agents, family and friends that made this possible for our homeowner - our neighbor - our community. As REALTORS®, going above and beyond, volunteering, helping our communities and our neighbors... That is "Who We R" -- #paintthetown #paintthetownboise #NWweek #neighborworks #boisekind #strongertogether #bhhssilverhawkrealty #wearegoodtoknow

We could not be more honored and proud to be aligned with this incredible brand. Fortune Magazine has just announced their 2021 list of the World's Most Admired Companies, and we are thrilled to share that Berkshire Hathaway is in the Top 10 for the third consecutive year! With Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty, we are proud to serve the Boise Valley and beyond with integrity and trust. Thank you to all of our clients, our Idaho and Oregon REALTORS®, our leadership team, as well as other BHHS real estate brokers across the globe. --- "We think the Berkshire Hathaway name will be good for HomeServices and HomeServices for Berkshire. When people are making a decision of the magnitude of buying a house, it's the biggest decision a great many families will ever make. They want to know who they're working with and we think that the Berkshire Hathaway name will be reassuring to many of those people." -Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Silverhawk Realty is the local anchor. Berkshire Hathaway is what gives us WINGS! Our business affiliations across the globe provide more opportunity for your property to be viewed worldwide. We’re bringing the WORLD to your front door! #BHHSSilverhawkRealty

We are so excited to announce that... OUR DOORS IN BOISE ARE NOW OPEN! --- Visit us at our newest location in the BODO District. We are next door to the Hampton Inn & Suites on the corner of Myrtle and Capitol Blvd. --- 473 S Capitol Blvd, Boise | 208-207-2862

We have some solid representation from our sister brokerage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sun Valley Properties and their agents for the state of Idaho in the newest WINTER edition of Wall Street Journal's Manson Global publication. Visit pages 32-33, 88-91

In times of uncertainty, home is a source of comfort and stability. And you count on us, as your trusted real estate advisers, now more than ever to get you home. Following the guidance of our government leaders to stop the spread of Coronavirus, over the next several weeks, we are going to do things a bit differently. But our commitment to providing outstanding service to you is unchanged.

It is our pleasure to announce our new Oregon Broker and Fruitland/Ontario Manager, Barb Hutchinson! Barb is a magnificent team leader and REALTOR®. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role! We are incredibly lucky to have her on our Leadership Team.

It is our pleasure to announce our new Global Ambassador and Ada County Branch Manager, Denisse S Macias! Denisse has a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and an Executive MBA in Global Management. She recently obtained her Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Her years of experience in emerging Global markets combined with her real estate background will exemplify our Global Mission at Berkshire Hathaway HS Silverhawk Realty. With the opening of our new Boise location in BoDo, Denisse will continue to promote our culture of professionalism, continued learning and growth for our Realtors(r), and extraordinary customer service to our clients, customers and the Boise community! Please help me congratulate and welcome Denisse to our Leadership Team!!

KETCHUM, IDAHO, 11-22-2019 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices today announced the opening of a new office in the Sun Valley area, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sun Valley Properties. The Ketchum-based office will operate as a partner company of Caldwell’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty, owned by Tracy Kasper. The announcement was made Thursday by Kasper and Sun Valley co-owners John Sofro and Pam Rheinschild.