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2011 YTD STATS: Curious About the Real Estate Market in Our Area?

Coeur d'Alene Market Review 2011 YTD Stats

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VIRTUAL TOUR: Custom 2.57 Acre Craftsman Style Estate

Take a Virtual Tour of this Radiant Custom Estate!

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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.

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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

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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!

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of Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty

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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

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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

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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 with an entire Suite of Upscale Appliances. 

Other finery includes Walk-in Master Suite Steam Shower & 4+ Car Garage.

Outdoor grounds boast the same attention to excellence and detail with landscape curbing, lush lawn, colorful flora and a lovely mountain view.

Directions:

15 SCENIC MINUTES FROM COEUR D’ALENE 
Highway 95 South, Left on KIDD ISLAND,
Right into HARBOR VIEW ESTATES, Left on MEADOW LANE

4545 Meadow Lane Drive, Coeur d'Alene

 

Call Christy Oetken of Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty today:

208-660-0506

Check it out at
http://www.realestate-browser.com/viewdetails.php?nid=77204&mls=11-3060

 

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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 at economical prices.

By Emily Brandon

Posted: July 12, 2010

…To find this and other low-cost mountain towns, U.S. News fired up our Best Places to Retire search tool. We looked for places that offer access to plenty of skiing, trails, and wildlife, while still providing affordable housing and a reasonable cost of living. We also used the Onboard Informatics data to screen for other retiree-friendly characteristics, such as access to healthcare and a low crime rate…

Few aspiring retirees have enough saved to buy a retirement home in Aspen or Lake Tahoe. But if you’re willing to look beyond the most well-known ski resorts there are mountain towns that offer scenic views and well-groomed slopes at far more affordable prices. In Salt Lake City, the host city for the 2002 winter Olympics, the average home sale price has dropped by 11.92 percent since last year. And in Bend, Ore., average housing prices decreased by a whopping 17.62 percent since 2009. Redding, Calif. and Post Falls, Idaho have also experienced recent drops in average housing prices, which could mean bargains for newcomers. …

Check out these 10 affordable places to retire in the mountains:

Blacksburg, Va.

Bend, Ore.

Boone, N.C.

Bozeman, Mont.

Burlington, Vt.

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fayetteville, Ark.

Post Falls, Idaho

Redding, Ca.

Salt Lake City, Utah

 

We have POST FALLS Listings!

Inverness Drive, Post Falls

HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE AREA
Priced to SELL FAST!
Gas Fireplace & 3 Car Garage

Huge Home & Shop on Acreage

LARGE HOME & HUGE SHOP
on 4.5 Acres
4 Beds, 3 Baths
3240 Sq Ft


Leatherwood Estates

LEATHERWOOD LOT 1   &   LOT 2
Build your Custom Estate
Two 10 Acre Parcels available
Lake Newman, Mountain & Valley Views

Post Falls Duplex

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY
1800 sq ft Duplex
2BR/1BA Units
Great Rental History

 

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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 benefits you could have received by taking an alternative action.2. The difference in return between a chosen investment and one that is necessarily passed up. Say you invest in a stock and it returns a paltry 2% over the year. In placing your money in the stock, you gave up the opportunity of another investment – say, a risk-free government bond yielding 6%. In this situation, your opportunity costs are 4% (6% – 2%).
 
 
Investopedia Says
Investopedia explains Opportunity Cost
1. The opportunity cost of going to college is the moneyyou would have earned if you worked instead. On the one hand, you lose four years of salary while getting your degree; on the other hand, you hope to earn more during your career, thanks to your education, to offset the lost wages.Here’s another example: if a gardener decides to grow carrots, his or her opportunity cost is the alternative crop that might have been grown instead (potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc.).In both cases, a choice between two options must be made. It would be an easy decision if you knew the end outcome; however, the risk that you could achieve greater “benefits” (be they monetary or otherwise) with another option is the opportunity cost.

Of course, we realize that every situation is unique. 
We’d love to help you decide if buying is right for you.  Let us help you calculate your own Cost/Benefit Analysis.
 
Contact Randy & Christy Oetken for more information!

208-660-0506