This Net-Zero home was built by Flynner Homes in Nampa, Idaho. It includes solar as well as other building science technology to reduce the energy demands of this home. Over the course of a year it should have a $0 utility bill.
re energy efficient homes the next big thing? The trend has swept through parts of California and Florida. Now one homeowner in Nampa shows off his new dream home, which is green as it gets.
Homeowner Joe Rengel says his house is a net-zero home and should literally cost around ‘zero dollars a year’ when it comes to utility bills.
This home runs on mostly solar power for electricity and hot water. Renewable Energy NW says the passive solar system also allows the sun to heat the home in the winter using special solar windows.
One of the main features in the home is the walls that absorb energy, so the home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Joe took it a step further after building his ultimate green home with energy efficient appliances. He brightened up the house with energy efficient LED lights and has an induction stove that runs from magnetic force rather than electricity.
Adding all of these solar power options to a home like Joe’s home costs around $45,000, but experts say there are many green features that are more affordable. See Video
This home was built by Flynner Homes. www.FlynnerHomes.com
Home tours begin May 5th. Learn more
| Boise Parade Home Builder | Subdivision | |
| 1. Cambridge Homes Don Newell |
Pinewood Lakes “The Reserve” Star Idaho |
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2. Brighton Homes Lars Hansen www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
| 3. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 4. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 5. James Clyde Custom Homes James Clyde |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 6. Schaffner Signature Homes, LLC Dennis Schaffner |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 7. Solitude Homes Cody Weight |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 8. Shadow Mountain Homes Don Flynn |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 9. CBH Homes Carey Barton |
Legacy Eagle, Idaho |
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10. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com |
The Preserve Eagle, ID |
| 11. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers |
Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho |
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| 12. James Clyde Custom Homes Jams Clyde |
Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho |
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| 13. Eric Evans Construction, Inc. Eric Evans |
Strada Bellissima Meridian, Idaho |
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| 14. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen |
Covenant Hil Eagle, Idaho |
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| 15. Thompson Homes, Inc. Jeff Thompson |
Castlebury West Meridian, Idaho |
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| 16. Mallon Homes Tim Mallon |
Alexandria Meridian, Idaho |
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17. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com |
Observation Point Meridian, Idaho |
| 18. Creekside Custom Homes Juston Hall |
The Shores Eagle, Idaho |
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| 19. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen |
The Shores Eagle, Idaho |
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| 20. Amyx Signature Homes Todd Amyx www.AmyxHomes.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
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21.Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
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22. Stacy Construction, Inc. Wayne Stacy www.StacyConstruction.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
| 23. Eaglewood Homes Abram Neider |
Tuscany Meridian, Idaho |
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| 24. Berkeley Building Company Joe Atalla |
Tuscany – Messina Meadows Meridian, Idaho |
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| 25. Creekside Custom Homes Juston Hall |
Hidden Island Eagle, Idaho |
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| 26. Northern Construction, LLC Gary Schacher |
Laguna Pointe Eagle, Idaho |
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| 27. Zach Evans Construction Zach Evans |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
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| 28. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
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29. Paradigm Construction Matt Knickrehm/ Jim Larkin www.ParadigmConstructionCompany.com |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
| 30. Berkeley Building Company Joe Atalla |
Red Feather Meridian, Idaho |
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| 31. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray |
Kingsbridge Meridian, Idaho |
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32. Ted Mason Homes Ted Mason www.TedMason.com |
Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho |
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33. Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com |
Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho |
| 34. Ninety Degrees Construction Mike LaRue |
Cedar Edge Boise, Idaho |
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| 35. Reflection Homes Don Hubble |
Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho |
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| 36. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead |
Rivers Bend Garden City, Idaho |
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| 37. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray |
Small Creek Boise, Idaho |
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| 38. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com |
Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho |
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| 39. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jame Centers |
Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho |
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40. Brighton Homes Lars Hanson www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com |
River Heights Boise, Idaho |
2012 Summary - 1st QTR COUNTY / BUILDER Avg Cost/SF Count Avg Sold Price Ada $106.12 236 $220,241 CBH Homes $82.48 50 $157,284 Boise Hunter Homes $131.41 16 $315,454 Brighton Homes $119.66 10 $313,517 Coleman Homes $102.98 12 $231,938 Hubble Homes $76.26 13 $155,150 Hayden Homes $91.81 10 $189,545 Tahoe Homes $111.28 7 $264,184 James Clyde Custom Homes $127.27 4 $355,639 HFS Homes $116.52 7 $195,719 NinetyDegree Construction $116.76 5 $213,405 Canyon Crest Homes $106.74 4 $264,300 Biltmore Company $114.37 4 $234,521 Wood River Builders $139.35 4 ...
Read moreThis is the first quarter of 2012 for NEW CONSTRUCTION found in Intermountain MLS, shown by SUBDIVISION. Boise Idaho New Home Sale Report Subdivision Count Avg $/SF Avg Sold Price Ada 236 $106.12 $220,241 Tuscany Messina Meadows 9 $114.09 $292,149 Harris Ranch 8 $143.11 $293,705 Bridgetower Subdivision 7 $110.41 $291,369 Saguaro Canyon 6 $106.01 $300,534 Paramount 6 $103.37 $233,833 Solaire 7 $116.52 $195,719 La Mirada (Hacienda) 5 $121.27 $228,450 River Heights 3 $126.38 $379,073 Brookdale Meadow 4 $115.02 $273,227 Hidden Springs 3 $126.82 $350,633 SpurWing Greens 3 $131.94 $323...
Read moreWelcome to EagleCreek of Eagle, Idaho Having a great home is just the beginning! EagleCreek is so much more.. Community Pool Community Clubhouse Walk to Eagle High School Community Parks Panoramic Views What will you do when you get home? Relax in your brand new home by one of the area's leading builders. Maybe head out to visit the neighborhood or a jump in the pool. So what are you waiting f...
Read more“For us, it’s all about access,” says David McCauley, a 48-year-old IT professional who grew up on the east coast and moved to Boise with his family 13 years ago. “Skiing in 45 minutes, fly fishing in the Boise River, which also has some cool kayaking spots. Mountain biking is literally out my door, and we live downtown.” As for the kids? “They ride their bikes all over,” says McCauley. “They’re allowed to do things alone, but they’re never really ‘alone’.” Many young single types may judge a city based on its bike friendliness, club scene, and coffee houses per square mile, in addition to the economy. And why not? You’re only young once. But once marriage and kids enter the picture, priorities change. School quality suddenly pops up as an issue. And tho...
Read moreThis is for March 2012. Thare are many builders in the Boise, Eagle and Meridian area. Here is the list for March 2012 of whom sold the most homes. Bigger is not always the best choice but it is a good sign of credibility. Best Selling Boise Idaho Home Builders March 2012 Builder Total Homes Sold CBH Homes Meridian, Idaho 5 Coleman Homes Meridian, Idaho 5 Hayden Homes LLC 5 D.R. Horton, Inc. 4 Brighton Homes Boise, Idaho ...
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Next weekend in the final weekend for the Coldwell Banker Tomlin Group Spring Home Festival. This year there are 32 homes featured from Avimor to Caldwell. The home features new homes by several of the area’s builders.
The weather is great, take the tour next weekend and see what new construction has to offer.
For more information visit www.SpringHomeFestival.com
2012 Summary - 1st QTR COUNTY / BUILDER Avg Cost/SF Count Avg Sold Price Ada $106.12 236 $220,241 CBH Homes $82.48 50 $157,284 Boise Hunter Homes $131.41 16 $315,454 Brighton Homes $119.66 10 $313,517 Coleman Homes $102.98 12 $231,938 Hubble Homes $76.26 13 $155,150 Hayden Homes $91.81 10 $189,545 Tahoe Homes $111.28 7 $264,184 James Clyde Custom Homes $127.27 4 $355,639 HFS Homes $116.52 7 $195,719 NinetyDegree Construction $116.76 5 $213,405 Canyon Crest Homes $106.74 4 $264,300 Biltmore Company $114.37 4 $234,521 Wood River Builders $139.35 4 ...
Read moreThis is the first quarter of 2012 for NEW CONSTRUCTION found in Intermountain MLS, shown by SUBDIVISION. Boise Idaho New Home Sale Report Subdivision Count Avg $/SF Avg Sold Price Ada 236 $106.12 $220,241 Tuscany Messina Meadows 9 $114.09 $292,149 Harris Ranch 8 $143.11 $293,705 Bridgetower Subdivision 7 $110.41 $291,369 Saguaro Canyon 6 $106.01 $300,534 Paramount 6 $103.37 $233,833 Solaire 7 $116.52 $195,719 La Mirada (Hacienda) 5 $121.27 $228,450 River Heights 3 $126.38 $379,073 Brookdale Meadow 4 $115.02 $273,227 Hidden Springs 3 $126.82 $350,633 SpurWing Greens 3 $131.94 $323...
Read moreWelcome to EagleCreek of Eagle, Idaho Having a great home is just the beginning! EagleCreek is so much more.. Community Pool Community Clubhouse Walk to Eagle High School Community Parks Panoramic Views What will you do when you get home? Relax in your brand new home by one of the area's leading builders. Maybe head out to visit the neighborhood or a jump in the pool. So what are you waiting f...
Read more“For us, it’s all about access,” says David McCauley, a 48-year-old IT professional who grew up on the east coast and moved to Boise with his family 13 years ago. “Skiing in 45 minutes, fly fishing in the Boise River, which also has some cool kayaking spots. Mountain biking is literally out my door, and we live downtown.” As for the kids? “They ride their bikes all over,” says McCauley. “They’re allowed to do things alone, but they’re never really ‘alone’.” Many young single types may judge a city based on its bike friendliness, club scene, and coffee houses per square mile, in addition to the economy. And why not? You’re only young once. But once marriage and kids enter the picture, priorities change. School quality suddenly pops up as an issue. And tho...
Read moreThis is for March 2012. Thare are many builders in the Boise, Eagle and Meridian area. Here is the list for March 2012 of whom sold the most homes. Bigger is not always the best choice but it is a good sign of credibility. Best Selling Boise Idaho Home Builders March 2012 Builder Total Homes Sold CBH Homes Meridian, Idaho 5 Coleman Homes Meridian, Idaho 5 Hayden Homes LLC 5 D.R. Horton, Inc. 4 Brighton Homes Boise, Idaho ...
Read moreHere is the list of home builders and participating Subdivisions in the 2012 Boise Parade of Homes. The Home Tour starts May 5th and run until May 20th, 2012. The Home are available to be toured weekdays 5pm to 8pm and weekends noon to 8pm.

more information and pictures available soon!
| Boise Parade Home Builder | Subdivision | |
| 1. Cambridge Homes Don Newell |
Pinewood Lakes “The Reserve” Star Idaho |
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2. Brighton Homes Lars Hansen www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
| 3. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 4. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 5. James Clyde Custom Homes James Clyde |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 6. Schaffner Signature Homes, LLC Dennis Schaffner |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 7. Solitude Homes Cody Weight |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 8. Shadow Mountain Homes Don Flynn |
SpurWing Greens Meridian Idaho |
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| 9. CBH Homes Carey Barton |
Legacy Eagle, Idaho |
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10. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com |
The Preserve Eagle, ID |
| 11. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jake Centers |
Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho |
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| 12. James Clyde Custom Homes Jams Clyde |
Bridgetower Meridian, Idaho |
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| 13. Eric Evans Construction, Inc. Eric Evans |
Strada Bellissima Meridian, Idaho |
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| 14. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen |
Covenant Hil Eagle, Idaho |
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| 15. Thompson Homes, Inc. Jeff Thompson |
Castlebury West Meridian, Idaho |
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| 16. Mallon Homes Tim Mallon |
Alexandria Meridian, Idaho |
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17. Coleman Homes Thomas Coleman www.MyColemanHome.com |
Observation Point Meridian, Idaho |
| 18. Creekside Custom Homes Juston Hall |
The Shores Eagle, Idaho |
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| 19. Syringa Construction, LLC Steve Hansen |
The Shores Eagle, Idaho |
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| 20. Amyx Signature Homes Todd Amyx www.AmyxHomes.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
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21.Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
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22. Stacy Construction, Inc. Wayne Stacy www.StacyConstruction.com |
Alpine Pointe Meridian, Idaho |
| 23. Eaglewood Homes Abram Neider |
Tuscany Meridian, Idaho |
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| 24. Berkeley Building Company Joe Atalla |
Tuscany – Messina Meadows Meridian, Idaho |
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| 25. Creekside Custom Homes Juston Hall |
Hidden Island Eagle, Idaho |
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| 26. Northern Construction, LLC Gary Schacher |
Laguna Pointe Eagle, Idaho |
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| 27. Zach Evans Construction Zach Evans |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
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| 28. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
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29. Paradigm Construction Matt Knickrehm/ Jim Larkin |
Lakemoor Eagle, Idaho |
| 30. Berkeley Building Company Joe Atalla |
Red Feather Meridian, Idaho |
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| 31. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray |
Kingsbridge Meridian, Idaho |
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32. Ted Mason Homes Ted Mason www.TedMason.com |
Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho |
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33. Tresidio Corporation Jon Hastings/ Russ Van Wagenen www.Tresidio.com |
Hazelwood Village Boise, Idaho |
| 34. Ninety Degrees Construction Mike LaRue |
Cedar Edge Boise, Idaho |
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| 35. Reflection Homes Don Hubble |
Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho |
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| 36. Blackstead Building Company Rod Blackstead |
Rivers Bend Garden City, Idaho |
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| 37. Stetson Homes, Inc. Stan Ray |
Small Creek Boise, Idaho |
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| 38. Boise Hunter Homes James Hunter www.BoiseHunterHomes.com |
Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho |
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| 39. Tahoe Homes, LLC Jame Centers |
Harris Ranch Boise, Idaho |
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40. Brighton Homes Lars Hanson www.BrightonHomes-Idaho.com |
River Heights Boise, Idaho |
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2012 is shaping up to be the first year that Build Idaho has seen an up tick in building permit activity. One thing most people want to know is who are the area’s largest home builders? It is good information to know when selecting a builder so you know that your builder is active and possibly financially stable, since they are building.
First Quarter 2012
| Home Builder | Total Building Permits YTD |
Average Building Permit Value |
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| 1 | CBH Homes Meridian, Idaho |
77 | $188,847 |
| 2 | Hubble Homes LLC Meridian, Idaho |
27 | $187,915 |
| 3 | Tahoe Homes Meridian, Idaho |
25 | $268,800 |
| 4 | Rockwell Develpment Idaho Falls, Idaho |
19 | $130,511 |
| 5 | Boise Hunter Homes Eagle Idaho |
18 | $244,489 |
| 6 | Brighton Homes LLC Boise, Idaho |
16 | $267,834 |
| 7 | Coleman Homes Boise, Idaho |
14 | $259,542 |
| 8 | Ted Mason Signature Homes Boise, Idaho |
12 | $190,839 |
| 9 | TKO Custom Homes Twin Falls, Idaho |
11 | $143,534 |
| 10 | HFS Homes Meridian, Idaho |
9 | $151,786 |
| 11 | Higley Developments Idaho Falls, Idaho |
9 | $145,414 |
| 12 | Hayden Homes Bend, Oregon/ Boise |
9 | $175,472 |
| 13 | Fall Creek Homes Idaho Falls, Idaho |
9 | $78,755 |
| 14 | Wood River Builders LLC Boise, Idaho |
9 | $154,870 |
| 15 | Eaglewood Homes Boise, Idaho |
7 | $271,827 |
| 16 | Ninety Degree Const Boise, Idaho |
7 | $225,644 |
| 17 | Tresidio Homes Meridian, Idaho |
6 | $263,535 |
| 18 | Stetson Homes Eagle, Idaoh |
6 | $261,553 |
| 19 | Syringa Construction Boise, Idaho |
6 | $347,667 |
| 20 | Paradigm Construction Eagle, Idaho |
5 | $205,397 |
| 21 | James Clyde Custom Homes Eagle, Idaho |
5 | $457,393 |
| 22 | Harris Homes Boise, Idaho |
5 | $123,704 |
| 23 | Wolverton Homes Twin Falls, Idaho |
5 | $137,497 |
| 24 | Berkeley Building Company Boise, Idaho |
8 | $290,923 |
| 25 | D R Horton Meridian, Idaho |
5 | $273,913 |
| 26 | Armada Homes Boise, Idaho |
5 | $150,330 |
| 27 | Builders Unlimited Meridian, Idaho |
4 | $180,101 |
| 28 | Big D Signature Construction Jackson, WY |
4 | $186,000 |
| 29 | Todd Campbell Construction Boise, Idaho |
4 | $273,899 |
| 30 | Asin General Contractors Boise, Idaho |
4 | $205,194 |
| 31 | Avimor LLC Boise, Idaho |
4 | $248,750 |
| 32 | Kevin Howell Construction Boise, Idaho |
4 | $152,272 |
| 33 | Lanco Inc Nampa, Idaho |
4 | $125,698 |
| 34 | Cotner Building Company Meridian, Idaho |
4 | $173,082 |
| 35 | Sunrise Development | 3 | $154,742 |
| 36 | Parkcrest Homes | 3 | $186,392 |
| 37 | Clark Capital | 3 | $206,609 |
| 38 | Shay Higley Const | 3 | $152,062 |
| 39 | Biltmore Co. Boise, Idaho |
3 | $309,138 |
| 40 | Heinz Built Homes Boise, Idaho |
3 | $234,357 |
| 41 | Riverwood Homes Boise, Idaho |
3 | $185,014 |
| 42 | Andy Thompson Const | 3 | $150,416 |
| 44 | C Riley Const | 3 | $211,187 |
| 45 | Lance Lebaron Homes Twin Falls, Idaho |
3 | $135,275 |
| 46 | Zach Evans Construction Inc Boise, Idaho |
3 | $290,246 |
| 47 | Clyde Dev | 2 | $323,639 |
| 48 | Granite Creek Homes | 2 | $137,450 |
| 49 | Schroeder Enterprises | 2 | $217,474 |
| 50 | Triple Crown Const | 2 | $141,481 |
| 51 | Belveal Const Services | 2 | $200,887 |
| 52 | Hallmark Homes | 2 | $340,750 |
| 53 | Big-D Construction | 2 | $186,000 |
| 54 | Monterra Homes | 2 | $154,920 |
| 55 | RDH Homes | 2 | $158,946 |
| 56 | Guardian Homes LLC | 2 | $211,155 |
| 57 | Cambridge Homes Eagle, Idaho |
2 | $277,592 |
| 58 | Sherburne-Marrs LLC | 2 | $281,976 |
| 59 | TKO Custom Homes | 2 | $218,410 |
| 60 | Colonial Construction | 2 | $148,872 |
| 61 | Kartchner Homes | 2 | $135,751 |
| 62 | Cornerstone Realty & Dev | 2 | $104,279 |
| 63 | Hallmark Homes | 2 | $293,440 |
| 64 | Pinetop Custom Homes | 2 | $215,000 |
| 65 | D R Horton Inc | 2 | $185,956 |
| 66 | Shadow Mountain Construction Eagle, Idaho |
2 | $93,618 |
| 67 | BrunoBuilt Inc Eagle, Idaho |
2 | $426,907 |
| 68 | Blackstead Builders Boise, Idaho |
2 | $256,971 |
| 69 | Canyon Crest Homes | 2 | $301,729 |