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VIRTUAL TOUR: Custom 2.57 Acre Craftsman Style Estate

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JUST SOLD in Shadow Wood Estates

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What do you think: Require 20% Down?

Friends,

We pass this along to you in an effort to keep you informed.  This article was forwarded to us this week from various sources, especially the Realtor Action Center.

We’d love to hear from you.  Comments are open for your opinion on the proposed 20% Down Payment requirement.

Proposed QRM Regulations Could Stifle Housing Market

The National Association of REALTORS is encouraging its members to contact Congress about the proposed regulations governing Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM). If approved, all homebuyers would be required to pay a 20% down payment when buying a home. This would have a detrimental impact on the real estate industry and the overall economy. Economic recovery depends largely on a housing market recovery; therefore implementing a new rule requiring a 20% or higher down-payment would stop the housing recovery in its tracks.

NAR asks that you consider contacting Congress today and ask them to please make it clear to the regulators that this was not their legislative intent and to instead implement a more reasonable Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) that will keep credit-worthy buyers in the market and able to acquire a loan.

It’s very easy to do; just go to the REALTOR Action Center and the website does everything else for you.

https://realtorparty.realtoractioncenter.com/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1565&utm_source=org&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=rac&utm_campaign=qrm2011

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Nationwide Open House Dream Weekend, June 4 and 5

Dream Weekend Open House

Watch for more information on our Dream Weekend Open Houses.
We will be showcasing some of Our Listings on June 4 & 5!

Summer Event Will Put Spotlight on Home Ownership

The 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House will be held on the weekend of, June 4-5, 2011. This event, which began on a local level a few years ago, is a weekend when REALTORS® across the country—and across the globe—are invited to hold open houses in their area. It is designed to drive buyers’ attention and interest to homes for sale and offers opportunities to educate the public about the benefits of home ownership.

http://www.realtor.org/topics/nationwideopenhouse/

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY MAY 22: Village Condos

Open House

SUNDAY MAY22

11am – 2pm

Door Prizes!

172 E Knotty Pine, Coeur d'Alene

LOWEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT IN THE VILLAGE CONDOS!
3BR/2BA Condo
Includes Rocked Corner Gas Fireplace in the Living Room
Very peaceful, lushly landscaped Private Patio with Pond!
Community Amenities include:
Indoor Pool & Spa/ Hot Tub
Recreation Center & Tennis Court
NOW $173,900

172 E Knotty Pine Lane
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Hosted by Jose Keller

Call

Christy Oetken

208-660-0506

Oetken@RealEstate-Browser.com

Get Directions!

Directions:
North of Appleway on 4th Street, West on Knotty Pine

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Gated 15 Acre Coeur d’Alene Lakefront Estate

15 Acre Lakefront Estate on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Reminiscent of an English Country Manor, mortared in Rocky Mountain Granite, this singular Lake Coeur d’Alene gated estate has few rivals. While premium waterfront property typically claims no more than a mere acre or two, this massive gated estate is nestled on a full 15 Acres, on 510 feet of deep water lakefront.

Incomparable cerulean lake views from large Palladian picture windows adorn most spaces of the 7330 sq ft 6 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath Main House. Generous expanses of Eastern Butternut hardwood flooring, tongue-in-groove vaulted ceilings & hand-hewn beaming grace the interior of this Cross-gabled Tudor Revival.

Interior hallways and a foyer are founded in Idaho Diamond Plate Rock. Grand Stone Fireplace takes a well-deserved seat of honor in the formal living room. Sun-drenched Palladian picture windows frame a breathless blue Lake View from the exquisite Formal Dining room, featuring a built-in sideboard. That St Charles cabinetry is augmented in the Gourmet Kitchen, & faces a full suite of appliances, including built-in refrigerator. The chef who masters this domain is treated to another Lake Vista, as well as a large granite island breakfast bar with prep sink & gas Cooktop.

Fairy-tale Master Suite has a Gas Fireplace framed in a charcoal surround with White Mantle & hearth. The restful watery dreamscape is again a dominant focus to this heavenly retreat.

Trophy room is perfect for any prize: from big game or your Biggest Games. Equipped with a “Murphy” bed and its own bathroom, this could also serve as a 6th bedroom or guest room.

Daylight lower level boasts a Home Gym, Wine Room & Theater Room with two rows of theater-style seating. Also included in lower level are 2 full bedrooms with bath, sitting room and secret safe room.

Main Level Family Room features a wood-burning fireplace in a rocked wall with media niche, flanked by two walls of Lake Views, one of which opens onto an Outdoor Patio.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped with paved walkways and stairways, granite rockwork walls, lush shrubbery, colorful flora & Champion-Quality Tennis Court.

The Luxury 1500 sq ft guest house could serve as two separate guest quarters. Main Level has a Rocked Corner Fireplace in the Great Room, Master Suite & Full Granite Kitchen. Upper Level features a Bedroom Suite with Granite Kitchenette. Guest House also features un-impeded Lake viewing.

Scenic patios boast views of Lake Coeur d’Alene and pine-, fir- and tamarack-studded mountains.

By day, bask in sunny North Idaho perfection from the Sandy Beach at the waterfront. Swim fish or launch almost any type of watercraft from the 1110 sq ft, 3-slip Boat Dock with Lift. Gather around the Outdoor Fireplace at day’s end for an evening of star-gazing.

An adorable single-room ‘Duck House’ on the waterfront might be suitable as artist’s studio or a play cabin.

Located five miles from The Golf Club at Black Rock, a world-class members-only community.

Take a Virtual Tour!

Call Randy or Christy Oetken

of Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty

208-660-0506

Check it out at www.OwnTheLifestyle.com

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JUST LISTED: 6+ Acre Mountain View Retreat

Beautifully Landscaped Mountain Retreat

A Story-book Setting on 6+ Acres!

SOLD

 

Colorful flowers, bushes and shrubs backed by charming split-rail fencing adorn this idyllic private mountain view retreat. If you yearn for a quiet life in the country, far away from the noise and rush of city life,
then you will fall in love with this

3BR/2.5BA,  1782 sq ft  Country Home!

 Picture two Adirondack Chairs nestled amoung the flower pots of this home’s big front porch. Add a bistro table & a pitcher of refreshing lemonade or iced tea…What could be more perfect on a lazy summer afternoon?
Winters are worthy of picture postcards on this mountain view acreage.
You can almost hear sleigh bells from your spot in front of the
cozy living room wood stove.
Dreary it is not!
Though the weather outside may be frightful, the skylights are so delightful!
Other indoor features include a Well-Equipped Kitchen with Island & Pantry, newer Laminate Flooring & Main Floor Master Suite with dual sink vanity.
LOTS of Storage, Garden Shed & sprinkler system help keep that exquisite landscaping & hanging garden in primo condition, so you can have more time for family & friends.
With 6.14 Acres, there’s plenty of room for a family reunion.
Oversized 2 Car Garage, too!
Call

Christy Oetken

208-660-0506

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Happening Tomorrow: All Things Dog!

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Happening Tonight: 2nd Friday Artwalk Downtown Coeur d’Alene

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY: Village Condos

Open House

Saturday, May 14

12 – 3pm

172 E Knotty Pine, Coeur d'Alene

LOWEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT IN THE VILLAGE CONDOS!
3BR/2BA Condo
Indoor Community Pool & Spa/ Hot Tub
Rec Center & Tennis Court
NOW $173,900

172 E Knotty Pine Lane
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Call

Christy Oetken

208-660-0506

Oetken@RealEstate-Browser.com

Get Directions!

Directions:
North of Appleway on 4th Street, West on Knotty Pine