Movers and Shakers March 20, 2013
Perry joins Cd'A Windermere office
Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty has added sales associate Cindy Perry to its Coeur d'Alene office.
Perry, a longtime North Idaho resident, has resided in the Hayden area for the past 20 years. After 12 years of successfully helping clients design their dream kitchen or fireplace systems, which was often the focal point of their home, she looks forward to helping clients find their dream homes.
"Cindy is passionate about home design and real estate and looks forward to devoting her professional energies full time," according to a press release.
Info: 691-2540
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Hallmark Homes sales team, Northwest Realty Group join up
Northwest Realty Group is pleased to welcome Hallmark Homes and the Hallmark Homes sales team. New construction specialists Brad Richmond, Melissa Romjue, and Jeremy Knoll have more than 36 years of combined experience selling homes in North Idaho.
Hallmark Homes has been building quality homes in North Idaho since 1990 and their craftsmanship is always backed by a 10 year structural warranty. Northwest Realty Group is very pleased to welcome Hallmark Homes and their sales team to the office. Any member of the sales team can be reached at (208) 664-4200.
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Sweeney earns SFR certification
Cindy Sweeney, associate broker at Lakeshore Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the SFR certification to Realtors who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.
The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help Realtors stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.
Info: Call 660-8207, www.CindySweeneyHomes.com
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NIC, ElderHelp receive grants
Two North Idaho organizations have received grants to expand services in the community. North Idaho College and ElderHelp of North Idaho are recipients of grants in the first quarter round of funding from the Avista Foundation. North Idaho College received $25,000 for a new science lab, and Elder Help of North Idaho received $4,500 to winterize homes for the elderly.
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'Green Building Team' forms
The North Idaho Building Contractors Association has formed the "Green Building Team."
The team represents a diverse background and expertise in the building industry, including representatives from utility companies, heating experts and energy professionals.
Its purpose is to promote green building in the area, train builders, and educate homeowners and consumers. Info: www.nibca.com or 765-5518
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White Pine Lodge at Schweitzer selling well
White Pine Lodge, in Schweitzer Village just steps from 2,900 acres of mountain terrain, is pleased to announce that it has sold three of 20 new whole ownership units within one month of going on the market, totaling more than $1.4 million in sales. Phase II of this signature Schweitzer Mountain Resort property will open in 2014 with fully-furnished two and three bedroom homes.
"It is exciting to see such great interest in the White Pine Lodge project in such a short period of time," said Patrick Werry of Century21 Riverstone. "The location, amenities and pricing provide an attractive option for a vacation home, and the ambiance and view at Schweitzer truly is unmatched."
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