The market was full and teaming with locals this morning. And as I found out today, I didn’t get there early enough!!
I wandered in about 11:00 (Opens 9–12) and they had sold out on the most popular items. Tree ripened apricots were gone and so were the first green bean crop. I should know better, with the increase in popularity of this great local market, I need to get moving faster in the morning.
There was still plenty of fresh produce left, baked goods (bless those ladies that turn on the stove in the summer), eggs, lamb, beef, pork and lots of fun crafts. Plus Vogel’s Farms are always cooking up something scrumptious and different.
Today the market featured a group of Irish dancers. Local talent always adds some ambiance to the event.
The market gets better and better every year and people are starting to discover the great produce and fun. Every week promises something different to try and enjoy.
It’s a great place to run into some neighbors and have a cup of joe at the local coffee shop, relax and enjoy the day.
Next week there will be more green beans and perhaps the first crop of Peaches! Better go early.
Kuna’s Farmers Market is found under the big flag in the Sandstone Plaza off of 4th St. Or if you take Main into downtown, just locate the flag and follow the road to the flag.
One of the nicest subdivision in Kuna, Crimson Point offers mid price homes(average price $200,000) in a community that supports a family friendly atmosphere. 
Since the new
elementary school is located in the middle of the subdivision, parents love the convenience of having their kids so close to home. Plus the school has attracted lots of families with children close to the same age. Talking with neighbors, they love having children for their kids to play with and a peaceful, safe family atmosphere to live in. Some amenities that may be coming ….
1. There has always talk of a swimming pool but with the turn down in the market, there have been delays in the start of this long awaited project . Recently earthmoving machinery has been seen in the subdivision with some promise of a pool this summer. Everyone is keeping their fingers crossed. 
2. Crimson Point borders Indian Creek and the land over the bridge was donated to the city for a park. It will be a nice addition someday when this park gets developed and there is a place to enjoy the surrounding beauty within walking distance of every home in Crimson Point.
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If the City of Kuna is able to carry through on their plans, someday this community will be connected to a green belt and there should be wonderful biking and walking paths along the creek into town. But that all takes time and money to complete.
(Picture of Boise Green Belt taken by Madhu Muraleedharah More Pics )
Sales are still brisk in this subdivision if you are talking about new construction. The builder has been able to cut his prices substantially to continue building. Any resale homes that are being sold are also cutting their prices to compete with market prices. There are currently 18 active listings, 10 sold in the last 3 months. The absorption rate (5.4 months) which is much better than the average for Kuna (8.9 months)
Factor out the new construction and there are presently 6 homes for resale with an absorption rate of 12 months. Many homes have gone on the market and have expired without a sale because they could not compete with present prices.
Crimson Point is about halfway built and Corey Barton builds a well built home with a wide range of upgrades. The homes have good design with every house coordinated but different. Unfortunately the landscaping is very generic and contributes to a cookie cutter appearance (in my opinion).
As people get settled in and the subdivision is finished, this should turn out to be a good community in Kuna to invest in. If you are looking to purchase in Crimson Point, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you intend on staying for a while. .
This home for sale by owner has one great feature that should help attract potential buyers. It has great curb appeal. Located in a wonderful Kuna neighborhood, these owners made an effort to add uniqueness and beauty to the property.
So often these things are not considered until it’s time to put the house on the market. Unfortunately, shade takes years to develop and is a treasured addition in most yards.
I love working with clients that have beautiful yards. Usually if the grass is green, weeds are pulled and some beauty has been added, it’s a good sign the rest of the house has also been maintained.
A modest home at a modest price begs to be viewed. Let me know if you would like to see the inside. I would love to show it to you and help you find the perfect home.
May 2008 Kuna has 242 building lots being advertised on the Multiple Listing Service.
23 of those building lots are not in subdivisions.
Kuna is still growing and people are still choosing to drive to this community to live. How long will we have this kind of supply, even if sales picked up? I’m thinking we will have an abundance to choose from for a few years. Even if these sell, there is lots more land just waiting to be developed.
Subdivisions in Alphabetical Order
Applewood– One of the newest with a few houses built for show. It is located off Hubbard/ Ten Mile North of Kuna. Lots start at $54,900.Applewood
Arrowrock Ranch– Large almost Acre Lots South East of Kuna. Luxury Custom Built Homes. Stricter CCR’s. Only a couple lots left $104,900
Belmont Heights–Nampa address, Kuna Schools, 1 acre lots perfect for horses. Only a few lots left, some with daylight basement possibilities . Located north of victory on McDermott. $162,500
Denali Heights– One of the most exciting subdivisions in Kuna, large lots with upscale homes. Swimming pool and city park add to the nice things this community offers. Located North of Kuna on Hubbard. $75,000 Denali Heights
Iron Horse– Luxury homes and large acre lots. North of Kuna west of Ten Mile on Columbia $189,000
Mineral Springs– North part of Kuna, close to schools and conveniences. Large Lots and promises of water features and walking paths. $60,000 Mineral Springs
Placerville– 62 lots available in this new subdivison south side of Kuna off of Ten Mile. No building going on yet. $70,000
Regal View– Two lots available. 2.5 acre for 250K and 4.74 acres for 400K Small subdivision on a bluff over looking Kuna on its south side off of King Rd
SchoolHouse– Only 20 lots left and priced to sell! $37,000! South of Kuna off of School Rd,.School House
Sutter’s Mill – Just a small part of this subdivision is not built out.Advantage being you can see what this neighborhood looks like. Custom built homes. South of Kuna off of Ten Mile. $79,900
WillowGlenn – Close to Schoolhouse subdivision, South side of Kuna off of School Rd. $39,900.
What has sold this year in Kuna? 42 Lots have sold or are pending this year. One in Denali Heights, one in Willow’s Glenn, and 2 in Applewood.
The majority of lots are pending in the Schoolhouse Sub (19) and 17 lots sold to CBH homes for building in Crimson Point
New construction has slowed in Kuna. But you can be assured that we will always be growing and have need for more housing.
Internet users who click on the "Street View" box on Google Maps (maps.google.com), will be able to peek at images from streets in the Boise and surrounding communities including Kuna. The views were stitched together from images taken by Google employees over the past year from cars and vans equipped with cameras.
The feature, which already captures street scenes more than 15 cities across the country, has become popular among people planning vacations, searching for shops or restaurants, or checking out landmarks such as Wrigley Field in Chicago or the Empire State Building in New York
Now it can be used to check out a neighborhood when considering a move to a new community. This is a great tool to use to see what is around the house you are looking at. Some things do not show up on the video that the real estate agent advertises with for a reason.
Of course this is just another tool, and does not take the place of actually being there. I noticed on our street it must have been on a very hot day in the middle of the summer. It did not capture the best part of the day.
There were complains about privacy issues, everything from photos of recognizable men entering adult bookstores to an image of a cat in a window has shown up on street views.
"We take privacy concerns seriously," said Stephen Chau, product manager for Google Maps. "All these images are taken on public streets. It's exactly what you could see walking down the street."
This is another good reason to keep the front of our homes in tip top shape. If I would have known they were in my neighborhood we would’ve fixed that dead spot in our front lawn! Now when we list our house, that dead spot will glare out at any inquisitive customers that use this google feature.
At least I wasn’t standing in my robe on the front porch!
The service covers only certain streets and neighborhoods in the cites where it's now available, although in some locations, such as the Treasure Valley, the majority of streets have been photographed. Google plans eventually to extend Street View to cities and towns of all sizes worldwide.
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Real estate agent that loves the country and selling real estate. Helping you navigate your rural property purchase whether a hobby farm, horse property, or a building lot with elbow room
Whether you are a first time home buyer or moving into the Boise area, let me help you discover why so many people call Idaho home.
I work and play here in Kuna and the surrounding communities and specialize in rural property. There is something to be cherished about rural America and understanding the value of owning land to carry out your dreams is essential.
From my experiences when I relocated here from Wisconsin seven years ago, it is very important to work with someone that understands the area and your desires and needs. So whether buying, selling or just browsing the listings, you'll find something useful here. I'd love to tell you more in person about the rural community I'm a part of.
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I love to sell dirt! There is something about helping clients that are looking for a little land to play with that I can relate to.
I grew up on my Dad’s hobby farm. He was a farmer’s son and it was in his blood to raise his food and spend his free time tilling the soil and feeding his family. The hard, back breaking work was never discussed, it was just part of our lives.
But it does get in your blood. I love the smell of fresh turned dirt. And I’m always sneaking my husband’s truck to fill up with good rich well composted cow manure.
So it’s easy for me to connect when people call looking for a house with a little land too.
But what is rural living in this neck of the woods?
My definition of rural is defined as a community (that could include a city) of less than 20,000 where the majority of the local income is agricultural. So Kuna and Star are the only towns in Ada county that I would considered rural and they will probably outgrow that definition in 10 years.
Suzie Benkstein from Emmett Idaho, defines rural as an area with no bright lights, not a lot of traffic, quiet, where you can ride bikes and you can see the stars. I like her definition.
There are still plenty of larger acreage lots within Ada county that are not located in a defined rural community. You may have more road traffic, can’t see the stars all the time or have to put up with more noise, but they definitely meet the requirements for most people that want to raise animals, gardens, or numerous other reasons people need more land.
Rural living is completely different from urban living. You deal with different issues, it’s easy to get involved in the community, entertainment is very different, and it’s easier to give. Community Giving
Of course that’s only if you like that social interaction. You can be isolated and private in the country if that is what you need.
I think people get discouraged when they move to a rural community for the cheap land or housing, build or buy their dream home and then decide they don’t like driving all the time into the city to do the things they were use to doing with their free time or to conduct business.
My office is in Boise but I like being here in Kuna. I like dealing with people that like rural communities and know what that means. If you are relocating, I make sure you understand what kind of community fits your needs before I start showing you homes.
This is my envision of someone that would enjoy living in a rural community. They enjoy quietness, don’t care for crowds, are OK with a slower pace, only go to the mall if necessary, they lift their heads to take in the smells of the country and they can’t wait for the weather to straighten around to venture out to do yard chores. Then rural living is probably something you would enjoy.
From first time home buyers, John and Amanda: Sara never made us feel bad with all the questions and doubts we had. Her patience made us comfortable with the home buying process.
Deanna was told to not even bother trying to buy a house with her financial challenges, but she took the information I gave her and ran with it. She was able to purchase a home in the town she wanted to be in and she told me" Thanks for listening and understanding my needs. You helped with financing options others didn't think of to help me reach my goals."
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