Property taxes can have a bigger impact on homeownership than many buyers realize. Garrett and Shelby explain why buyers should look beyond the mortgage payment, how taxing districts can affect affordability, what happens to taxes on new construction, and why escrow payments can change over time. For sellers, they discuss how understanding a property’s tax picture can help set expectations and give buyers a clearer view of the true cost of owning the home.

Your property tax bill isn’t just one tax—it’s a combination of local taxes supporting schools, cities, counties, fire districts, roads, libraries, and other community services. Garrett and Shelby explain where the money goes, why two similar homes can have very different tax bills, and explore the ongoing debate surrounding property tax relief, rising home values, local government spending, and the cost of Treasure Valley growth.

Are you taking advantage of the property tax relief available to you? Garrett and Shelby explain Idaho’s homeowner’s exemption and walk through additional programs designed for qualifying seniors, widows and widowers, disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans. They also discuss the property tax deferral program and why knowing the application requirements and deadlines could make a meaningful difference in your annual tax bill.

Why can Idaho have relatively low property tax rates while homeowners still feel like their bills keep climbing? Garrett and Shelby break down how property taxes are calculated, the difference between your assessed value and your actual tax bill, and how rising Treasure Valley home values can affect what you owe. Plus, they explain what to do if you believe your county assessment is too high.

Why host the REALTOR® Games on Boise State’s famous Blue Turf? Garrett and Shelby look back at the history of the field, its connection to the Treasure Valley, and what makes stepping onto it such a unique experience. They also recognize the local sponsors making the event possible and share how teams and businesses can get involved in the September 25 REALTOR® Games.

Meet REALTOR® Games Gold Sponsor Sawtooth Garage Doors. Co-owner Jeramie Keen joins Garrett and Shelby to share the story behind the locally owned, family-run Treasure Valley company, their decades of combined industry experience, commitment to honest and fair service, and why giving back to the community—especially supporting the next generation—is such an important part of their business.

The REALTOR® Games are about much more than friendly competition. Garrett and Shelby share the heart behind the event and Idaho Life’s goal of raising at least $10,000 for Scholarship America. They also discuss why bringing competing brokerages, lenders, title companies, inspectors, and other industry partners together strengthens the entire Treasure Valley real estate community.

The REALTOR® Games are coming to Boise State’s iconic Blue Turf! Garrett and Shelby introduce Idaho Life Real Estate’s charity field day, where teams from across the Treasure Valley real estate industry will compete in classic games, connect outside the office, and come together for a great cause. Find out who can participate, what to expect, and why this is one event where you definitely don’t need to be an athlete to compete.