Smaller metros lead multifamily permits as Kootenai growth keeps rents tight, plus why CDA's dining corridor keeps filling and services are quietly carrying retail.
From Idaho’s CRE Markets Update, my weekly newsletter, September 16, 2026. Get it in your inbox every Wednesday.
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