Idaho

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Archaeological evidence indicates that the modern-day state of Idaho was first inhabited more than 15,000 years ago. Some of the more contemporary Native American Tribes include the Shoshone and the Nez Perce people who still inhabit some parts of this state. The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived in this area in 1805 and were followed by Wilson Price Hunt six years later. The fur trade here was the dominant economic activity at that moment which saw the establishment of Fort Henry as a major trading post. The British entered this area in the 1820s and sought to control the fur trade through the Hudson’s Bay Company. Due to the prosperity of fur trade, the North West Company was established but was later merged with the Hudson’s Bay Company.

This area was initially included in the Oregon Country, which was administered by the Provisional Government of Oregon from 1843 to 1849. This state was later organized into a US territory on March 4th, 1863 which saw it claim some parts from the territories of Dakota, Oregon, and Washington too. The Territory was quite large and also included some parts of the states of Wyoming and Montana too. The residents of this area tried to organize themselves into civilized communities which saw the creation of cities such as Lewiston.

With an estimated population of about 88,000 people, Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the country’s 43rd state. It covers an area of 83,569 square miles which makes it the 14th largest state in the country based on area. With its nearly 2 million people calling it home, it now ranks as the 39th most populous US state. It is nicknamed the Gem State or Potato State and has the motto of ‘Let it be perpetual’. This state uses Gold, Red, and Green as its official colors.

The state is located in the northwestern part of the United States and shares its borders with the states of Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and Montana as well as the country of Canada on its northern side. This state falls under the Rocky Mountains region which is known for steep canyons and snow-capped peaks. The Pend-Oreille River, the Snake River and the Salmon River are among the major rivers that cross this state. The Lost River Range hosts the highest point in this state; the Borah Peak. The other significant mountains and ridges here are; the Salmon River Mountains, White Cloud Mountains, Clearwater Mountains, and the Bitterroot Range.

The Gem State is endowed with various parks, historical monuments, and national preserves. Though most of the Yellowstone National Park is located within Wyoming, part of it is within here too. It is recognized as the oldest of its kind in the world and features mudpots, hot springs, and geysers along with many lakes and various wildlife species. The Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail commemorates the floods that affected this state in the Last Age period and left a permanent mark on this area. The Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument preserves the site where fossils of Hagerman Horse were found and has been a very crucial study area on the evolution of horses. The City of Rocks National Preserve is an attractive site for those who love rock climbing, hiking, hunting and camping among many other recreational activities. The Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve is known for its ocean made of lava and sagebrushes. Some of the other popular places to experience here are Payette Lake in McCall, Redfish Lake in Stanley, Coeur d'Alene City Park and Independence Point, Ponderosa State Park in McCall, Yellowstone Bear World in Rexburg, McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene, Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, the World Famous Hot Pools in Lava Hot Springs, Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Snake River Greenbelt, Mesa Falls in Ashton, North Idaho Centennial Trail and the Tubbs Hill Nature Trails in Coeur d'Alene, Sawtooth Wilderness Area in Ketchum, and the Coeur d'Alene Lake.

Various museums here help preserve the history and heritage of this state. The Basque Museum & Cultural Center covers the state's history as well the culture of Basque. The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center explores the evolution of the airline industry here. The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude has artifacts that depict the historical cultures of the Asians, the Europeans, and the Nez Perce people. The Potato Museum in Blackfoot focuses on the history and evolution of potato farming in this state. Other popular museums and things to do here are Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch in Coeur d'Alene, Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa just to name a few.

The city of Boise serves as the capital of the state. Nicknamed the City of Trees, is a major attraction with activities such as rafting, boating, fishing and swimming along the Boise River. Several trails such as the Boise River Greenbelt are also available. The Boise Art Museum concentrates on the American arts of the 20th century laying emphasis on the ceramics and American Realism. The World Center for Birds of Prey is located just outside the city limits. Other popular things to doo and see here are State Capitol Building, Bronco Stadium, Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Zoo Boise, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Kathryn Albertson Park, and the ID Botanical Garden.

Idahoans have access to a variety of schools to quench their thirst for formal education. The Boise State University is the largest public university in this state based on enrollment. The other main public universities here include ISU in the town of Pocatello and U of I in Moscow. The major private universities are the BYUI located in the city of Rexburg and NNU in Nampa.

This Potato State hosts several popular sports teams from various minor leagues. Among the most notable ones are; the Steelheads in Boise who are affiliated with the AHL Texas Stars ice hockey team, and the Boise Hawks with the MLB Colorado Rockies baseball team. College level sports also has a massive following with teams such as the UI Vandals, the BSU Broncos, and the ISU Bengals playing in the NCAA Division I. The Potato Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that draws teams from the Mid-American Conference and the Mountain West Conference.

The economy here is diversified across various economic sectors. This state is known to produce almost a 3rd of all the potatoes in the United States. Other major players include energy, food processing, transport, banking, retail, healthcare, and insurance just to name a few. Some of the major private employers include; Micron Technology Inc., Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, On Semiconductor Corp, Melaleuca Inc., Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Blue Cross, D.L. Evans Bank, Idaho Banking Company, First Federal Savings Bank, Intermountain Gas Company, and J.R. Simplot Company.

When buying or selling a house here, the real estate closing agent will typically use a Warranty Deed or Corporate Deed to convey the title of the property to the new owner. For the deed to be legally valid, the document must include the property’s exact legal description, which usually comes from language within the property’s original survey. This state primarily follows the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodology when surveying real estate. Its initial starting point for their PLSS is the Boise Meridian which is located between the Snake and Boise Rivers. Because this state used to be part of the Oregon Territory where homesteading was encouraged, the other land surveying method used here is based on the old Donation Land Claims survey system too.

If you aren’t paying cash for the home and are instead getting a loan to buy the real estate, then understand that this is primarily a title theory state. This simply means that the raw title of the property will remain in a trust until the lien is ultimately paid off. The most common document that is used here to secure the lender’s interest in the title is called a Deed of Trust.

If for some reason the borrower cannot repay the home loan, then the lender can typically avoid having to go through the court system on account of the power of sale clause. They do this by merely starting a non-judicial foreclosure which typically only takes about 150 days to complete. The laws that pertain to the ID foreclosure process are mostly found in Title 45, Chapter 15, Section 45-1503 et. seq. and Section 45-1506B.

However, if you are landlord here that needs to evict a non-paying tenant, then you would need to reference the statutes of Title 55, Chapter 2 & Chapter 3, §§ 208-308 instead. Whereas if you are looking to become a real estate agent, then you would just deal directly with the ID Real Estate Commission, which oversees all the licensing of the agents and most of the implementation and enforcement of the Idaho Real Estate Laws. Amongst other things, the main requirements to get a real estate license here would be to be at least 18 years old, have at least a GED, complete at least 90 hours of their approved real estate courses, successfully pass the written state real estate exam, pass certain criminal background checks, and pay the various required licensing fees.

The favorable business environment, the agricultural base, entertaining sporting action, beautiful parks and preserves, fantastic museums, and modern education system are just a few reasons why so many residents love calling the state home. Speaking of homes, if you happen to have one that you would like to sell, then we would be honored with the opportunity to purchase it from you. If the speed of selling your home is your concern, have no fear because we can close escrow very quickly. In fact, if you had only contacted Finally Sold ten days ago, your home could have already been Finally SOLD by now.

 

Some of the counties where we purchase properties here are: Ada | Adams | Bannock | Bear Lake | Benewah | Bingham | Blaine | Boise | Bonner | Bonneville | Boundary | Butte | Camas | Canyon | Caribou | Cassia | Clark | Clearwater | Custer | Elmore | Franklin | Fremont | Gem | Gooding | Idaho | Jefferson | Jerome | Kootenai | Latah | Lemhi | Lewis | Lincoln | Madison | Minidoka | Nez Perce | Oneida | Owyhee | Payette | Power | Shoshone | Teton | Twin Falls | Valley | Washington.

At Finally Sold, we buy most all single family homes in their as is condition. If you happen to have a property that you would like to sell, make sure you call us or fill out our short online form so that you too can once and for all get your property Finally SOLD!

Finally Sold is a national real estate investment company that specializes in helping homeowners sell quick for cash. We are not Realtors® or a real estate agency. We instead purchase houses and real estate for our benefit. No 'Agency' is created when selling a property to us. We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. We do business in accordance to the Federal Fair Housing Law. One or more franchisees of Right Now Capital, LLC and the Finally Sold Brand may be licensed real estate agents.