Jules Espero · Field Notes

Notes from the Treasure Valley.

A working notebook on Treasure Valley real estate: Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Eagle, Nampa. Written for investors, out-of-state buyers, and locals, by a Stanford urbanist and working Kuna landlord. Three columns: a monthly Investor Brief, occasional Urbanism Notes, and Personal entries from the field. No fluff, no scripts. Just signal.

American Dream Team Realty · Updated regularly

Currently on the field

The pillar this week.

Personal · October 15, 2026

Closing Notes · Out-of-State Buyers

Buying a Treasure Valley Home Sight Unseen

A new construction purchase signed by power of attorney, for a buyer who has never walked through the house. What the paperwork actually required.

October 15, 2026 · 6 min read · By Jules Espero

Also in the notebook

Earlier entries.

Dispatches from the field: local events, newsletter editions, and notes that did not need to become a guide.

Oct 19 · Personal

Why I Moved My License to ADT Realty

What a brokerage change actually changes for the person buying the house. A 28-state referral network, marketing freedom, and the honest cost of switching mid-year.

Personal4 min read

Aug 16 · Boise Living

Boise Events: August 17 to 31, 2026

The fair, the rodeo, Shakespeare’s closing weekend, and the last free outdoor movie of the summer. The full verified calendar.

Boise Living6 min read

Aug 19 · Stay in the Loop

Stay in the Loop: August 19, 2026

The web edition of this week’s issue. Ten days of fair, Shakespeare’s last night, and four things that cost nothing.

Newsletter3 min read

Evergreen · Buyer Resources

The longer reads.

Deep guides for buyers thinking through Boise versus another Treasure Valley city, evaluating builders, or planning an out-of-state move with real numbers attached.

Builder Comparison · 2026

New Construction Homes in Boise: CBH, Tresidio & Brighton

A side-by-side breakdown of the three builders dominating the Treasure Valley. Pricing, communities, build quality, and where each one fits a different buyer profile.

Builder Guide10 min read

Why Idaho · OOS Read

Why Idaho: A Treasure Valley Read for Out-of-State Buyers

Tax structure, growth corridors, and the long-term thesis. Built for buyers comparing Idaho against California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Arizona.

Relocation9 min read

Buyer's Guide · Process

The Treasure Valley Buyer's Guide

From pre-approval to closing. New construction quirks, FHA mechanics, and the negotiation points most buyers miss when they tour without an agent.

Buyer Process11 min read

City Guide · Evergreen

Kuna, Idaho: A Buyer’s Guide to the South Valley

Kuna is the most affordable new-construction market in the Treasure Valley. Who actually fits here, what the trade-offs are, and how to read a Kuna subdivision in 2026.

City Guide9 min read

City Guide · Evergreen

Eagle, Idaho: A Buyer’s Guide to the Valley’s Premium Market

Estate lots, foothills communities, and semi-custom builds. Who the Eagle price point actually makes sense for, and where the value hides.

City Guide9 min read

Out-of-State Read · Evergreen

Moving from California to Boise: A Real-Numbers Guide

What the cost-of-living math actually looks like, what California buyers consistently get wrong about the Boise market, and the timing decisions that make or break the move.

Relocation12 min read

Parade Pillar · Evergreen

Treasure Valley Parade of Homes 2026: A Buyer’s Guide

35 homes. 5 cities. 16 days. How to walk the Parade like a buyer instead of a tourist, and what the new construction market was signaling.

Buyer’s Guide9 min read

Methodology · Evergreen

How to Tour the Parade of Homes Like a Buyer's Agent

The scorecard methodology. Score every home on six categories. Why your gut ranking and your scorecard ranking will disagree, and why that's useful.

Methodology5 min read

Route Guide · Evergreen

Kuna and Meridian Route Guide

7 homes, roughly 3 hours. The route for buyers in the $400K to $700K range, starting in Kuna and moving north into Meridian.

Route Guide5 min read

Route Guide · Evergreen

Eagle and Northwest Boise Route Guide

10 homes, 3.5 to 4 hours. The higher-end corridor for buyers above $700K. Tresidio and Brighton anchor the Eagle Parade presence.

Route Guide6 min read

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