Add high dollar amounts with the added pressure of making quick decisions to secure a spot. It is a enticing combo for -dirty rotten- scammers who take advantage of people to steal their money.
A family who left San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake built the home in 1911 and they built it to last. Today the home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was constructed with 12 solid inches of concrete from top to bottom.
I was surprised with where some cities ranked and how others were not on the list at all. While I started with the top 20 I felt it was important to add Boise which made it to #23 on the list of best places to retire in Idaho.
The dream home is 2,422 square feet - single level with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Secondary prizes include sweet a Ford F150 from Treasure Valley Ford and Boise State University Club Seat tickets to a 2021 football game.
The last time it sold was in April of 2017 and sold for around $980,000. Meaning in almost exactly 4 years the value has doubled from nearly $1 million to nearly $2 million. I know market prices are booming in the area but to double in value!? Jeez.