Real Estate News
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Landowners, Adams district, Nez Perce Tribe restore 1.25 miles of the Little Salmon River
Fencing cattle off of streambanks can make a significant improvement in an area’s water quality
Quality homes and convenience at Rathdrum's Boekel Ranch
Rathdrum may be growing, but it’s still got enough of that small-town feel to make it an attractive option for homebuyers searching for affordability, convenie…
Coeur d'Alene Place - still groovin'
Everybody wants to live there, so we’ve got to talk about it.
New construction, strong resale in Hayden's 55+ Leisure Park
Some neighborhoods just age well. Hayden’s Leisure Park, an age 55-and-older community established in 1985, remains of the best of its kind in North Idaho.
Lakeside living beckons at Dover Bay's Marina Town
It’s cold and snowy, but imagine just a few short months from now — sunny skies, warm temperatures and your own picturesque view of Lake Pend Oreille.
Hayden's Heatherstone a convenient 55+ neighborhood
More space often means more things to manage. A big home on a large slab of land is a dream for many, but sometimes, especially later in life, there’s a desire…
Neighborhood of the Week: Looking forward to 2018
Another year gone and an opportunity to reflect.
Neighborhood of the Week - Like a good neighbor
In the spirit of Christmas, it’s prime time to talk about the one thing that probably matters most to finding an ideal neighborhood. It can be the most unpredi…
Now what?
As promised, the president has signed the tax reform bill prior to Christmas. There is much discussion and conflict as to whom benefits and how. As far as homeowners though, there is little doubt what has changed.
NAR warns loss of net neutrality may be costly
Just as we have seen the broadcast television industry change since loosening of the FCC’s control during Ronald Reagan’s administration and then the complete abandonment of multiple ownership rules under Bill Clin…
Luxurious Sandpoint living at new Sandcreek Lofts
Sandpoint continues to attract a healthy spectrum of tourists, retirees and those just looking for a beautiful place to live. Lake Pend Oreille serves as both …
Home sales didn't freeze
Home loan interest rates increased slightly last week ticking up .04 percent on average. Experts predict another hike after the Fed’s December meeting next week where they are expected to raise the rate they charge…
Coeur d'Alene at 1-2-3 (and 4)
Not everyone wants to be downtown Coeur d’Alene, but enough sure do to keep the real estate active throughout the year.
Home affordability threatened
Last week the National Association of Realtors sounded the alarm calling on all its members to write their Congress members to block the latest version of the Tax Reform Bill. Both the House and Senate bills would …
Keeping it simple and central in Post Falls
As much as new construction often claims to have a convenient “central location,” the most central neighborhoods, of course, are usually the ones that already …
Don't cut corners
As competitive as the real estate market has been — lower inventory and higher prices — some buyers are prone to cut corners to keep from losing a long-sought home. One trend seen nationally is skipping the inspect…