The Boise Bubble Podcast

Episode 48: Broken Dialogue - Tools to getting us back on track

November 9th, 2022  |  1 hr 23 mins

boise, boise bubble, housing, housing market, idaho, real estate, treasure valley, twin falls

How do we handle difficult conversations when opinions differ? It’s been clear for a while that Idaho, and the rest of the United States, have struggled to come to the table on divisive topics. Whether it’s in political debates, or around the kitchen table.

In this episode, we talk with local Alexis Morgan, an Organizational Culture Consultant about this disconnect. Alexis and Shane come with their extensive backgrounds in Organizational Development and Natalie with 15 years of working in social media. We pull many ideas from the book “Crucial Conversations” Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High.

Dropping just in time for your Thanksgiving dinner conversations.

Episode 46: 2022 - Housing Market, Inflation and Recession

October 12th, 2022  |  1 hr 2 mins

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A lot of us in the Treasure Valley are looking at the housing market and economy and just asking “What the F**k?”. We decided to invite back experienced Real Estate investor and Idaho Realtor Jesse Taff to follow up from our 2021 conversation. Also joining us is mortgage and loan specialist Bryce Gonser.

Together we chat about interest rates, the accurate definition of a recession, and this swift change from a sellers market to a buyers market. We chat directly about the thought of waiting out the bubble for stabilization, and they give their thoughts on whether that stabilization has happened.

We ask the question on many people minds: “Is the American dream still available?”.
Clearly homeownership and retirement are no longer low hanging fruit.

Episode 19: Unselling Boise

September 15th, 2021  |  49 mins 14 secs

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So you want to move to the Treasure Valley? We get it! There are so many amazing things about Idaho! However, this is not utopia. We have real struggles, from our natural environment to our unprecedented growth. Discussions about some of the negative aspects of the Boise area are important to set realistic expectations for newcomers. From our housing shortage to fly season, health care realities to limitations on outdoor recreation. Shane and Natalie sit down and riff on some of the things you might want to know before heading this direction.

Episode 2: Into the Deep End - Californians coming to Idaho

February 16th, 2021  |  51 mins 31 secs

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A jumping-off point for a charged topic that affects us all. How do we tackle such a grizzly bear? Well, let’s start by listening to stories, then maybe questioning those we tell ourselves. Comments and stories from people on both sides of the issue, shared by members of the community.