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Acreage OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY: 4545 Meadow Lane, Coeur d’Alene Open House Sunday, May 1 12 – 3 pm Rustic Craftsman Elegance is articulated in an impressive list of posh amenities. This Single level residence on 2.4 Acres in Harbor View Estates incorporates nature’s finest materials: Granite Counters, Custom Knotty Alder woodwork & Cabinetry & stone rockwork throughout. An exceptionally equipped Gourmet Kitchen is outfitted […]
Buyers US News: Post Falls Named one of 10 Best Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement There you have it!  USNews.com has discovered what the rest of us have known all along.  This time, Post Falls has been recognized in the Top 10 Most Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement.  Below are excerpts from the full article: 10 Best Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement These places offer scenic views and groomed slopes […]
Buyers Should I Buy or just Rent? A Cost/Benefit Analysis You might be surprised to find that a careful Cost/Benefit Analysis still favors BUYING, despite increasing interest rates.  Here’s one scenario: What Does Opportunity Cost Mean? Here is a great explanation we found at www.investopedia.com: 1. The cost of an alternative that must be forgone in order to pursue a certain action. Put another way, the […]
Acreage What is the True Cost of the Interest Rate Increase? Dear Friends, It’s probably no surprise that rising interest rates have a significant impact on your pocket book. But how much of an impact?  The True Cost may shock you! Consider this: The average stay in a home is 5 to 7 years according to the National Association of Realtors®. Knowing you like to stay informed, […]
Acreage A Creek Runs Through this 6 Acre Parcel! A Ticklish icy splash…a mischievious winking flash… tittering and giggling and skipping along the rocks on the water…  The West Fork of Pine Creek gambols through this 6 acre natural wonderland.  Come and play! Build your dream home on this buildable 6 Acre parcel.  Like to hunt, hike or sight-see?  This parcel backs up to […]
Build Your Custom Home 4 big money mistakes of first-time homebuyers First-time homebuyers almost always make a few mistakes when buying their home. Perhaps they pay too much, choose the wrong type of mortgage or neglect to budget for needed home improvements. Working with a trustworthy, experienced lender can help prevent such mistakes. But consumers also need to take responsibility for their budgets and choices. “Before […]
Acreage Real estate: It’s time to buy again Forget stocks. Don’t bet on gold. After four years of plunging home prices, the most attractive asset class in America is housing.  From his wide-rimmed cowboy hat to his roper boots, Mike Castleman fits moviedom’s image of the lanky Texas rancher. On a recent March evening, Castleman is feeding cattle biscuits to his two pet […]
Buyers Good News: Existing Home Sales Jump As you wander through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole! -Sign in the Mayflower Coffee Shop, Chicago  This quote came to us through our Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty newsletter this week, and we thought you would appreciate it. It’s also a great introduction to […]
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Browser's Friends Browser’s Friends in Cougar Gulch Browser wants to give a “Howl-Out” to our new friends in Cougar Gulch area.  We sold them this property last year, and we were so pleased to receive their Christmas Card last month.   Here are the pictures of their beautiful family enjoying Christmas in their new home! We would LOVE to help you find your dream home!  […]
Bank-Owned Market News: 2011 Real Estate Market Forecast
Buyers Market News: SOLD Residential Comparison 2005 – 2010 Here’s the data from the Coeur d’Alene MLS.  Are you thinking of selling your home in 2011? The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator, rose 10.4 percent to 89.3 based on contracts signed in October from 80.9 in September. The index remains 20.5 percent below a surge to a cyclical peak of 112.4 in […]
Buyers Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays We found this terrific list of Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays and thought you might appreciate it! If you are interested in Buying or Selling during this Holiday Season, don’t hesitate to call us.  We can help! By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/07/2008 The holiday season from November through January is often considered […]
Bank-Owned How to Compete Against Bank-Owned and Short Sales Homes Here’s a blog article that we thought you might appreciate, written by a noted Short Sale Real Estate expert. Wondering what your Coeur d’Alene area property is REALLY worth in today’s market? Call us for a FREE Market Analysis. We’d love to help you get the information you need, and to help you decide if […]