Boise, Idaho
Currently Ranked #1 in U.S. Appreciation by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight!!!
Information at http://ofheo.gov (data through Q3)

Attractions
Boise is ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States for more than a few reasons. Its unique location and accessibility to surrounding attractions make it a prime location to travel from in the Northwest. Bogus Basin, a ski resort that is open on average 140 days a year, is located just 16.5 miles north of the city of Boise. Its average snowfall of 250 inches makes it an excellent ski resort that is within 20 minutes of the city.
The Boise River flows through the heart of the city, and on any given weekend during the summer, one can expect to see more than 2,000 'floaters' going down the river. These residents of Boise and the surrounding areas flock to the river in the summer to enjoy the sun and the relaxing atmosphere of the river.
Boise also has its own minor league baseball team, the Boise Hawks. This team's stadium is located in the heart of the city, and draws fans out on the weekends and throughout the week as well.
Another sport attracting fans throughout Idaho is hockey. The Idaho Steelheads play out of downtown Boise, and have done so for the last ten years. Fans come and cheer on their home team from all over Idaho.

Community
Boise has a very large and dynamic community that is constantly striving to make Boise a fun, family-safe place to live. Many community outreaches take place all year long, and are sponsored by a wide array of organizations, from Churches and non-profit organizations to corporations and local businesses.
Boise State University, located in the center of Boise just a few miles from downtown, draws students from all over the world looking to better their educations and start their successful careers. An average of 18,600 students come to Boise State University for their degrees, and their presence in the city gives Boise a young, energetic atmosphere. Boise State University's Broncos football team is another source of pride for the residents of Idaho. On January 1, 2007 they went on the to Fiesta Bowl in order to compete with the Oklahoma Sooners. Boise seized an overtime victory in a game that was hailed by ESPN as "A game unlike any college football has ever witnessed."1

Investment Opportunity
Boise has seen an incredible amount of investment activity within the last few years. Maintaining a steady appreciation rate when national appreciation rates spiked and dropped, Boise investors enjoyed dependable rates that were extremely competitive. Idaho now outranks every state in the United States with the highest appreciation. An Idaho Year-To-Date appreciation rate of 17.52% was recorded at the end of November, 2006 by the OFHEO. This is more than double the national appreciation rate, making Boise and its surrounding areas an excellent place for future and current investments.