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Real Estate News
Stay informed on major Kootenai County real estate news. Browse our articles below.
Marty and Max: Fernan Lake — Passion, Persistence, and Community Spirit
Fernan Lake and its surrounding area offer a unique blend of country charm and urban convenience.
Buy or rent?
Realtors will be quick to reply that you should buy, but let’s face it, we’re biased. If you want an objective opinion do some research online. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is a great resource fo…
A tough target near Target
The Neighborhood of the Week is often about the best of what’s available. In the case of the homes, townhomes and apartments just west of Highway 95 near Targe…
Inventory continues to affect sales
Even as national reports of sluggish August sales are coming in, the staff of the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service have already compiled our September statistics. While most of the geography we cover has expe…
Dover Meadows a quality first impression for Dover Bay community
The fall colors bring added beauty to the already gorgeous views at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community on Lake Pend Oreille.
This job can be dangerous
September was Realtor Safety Month. During the month we received several reports of members feeling “uncomfortable” with prospects and classes at the Association office on how to be prepared for dangerous encounter…
Post Falls' The Reserve in final phase of new construction homes
There’s still time to book a place to call home in The Reserve, a collection of new construction from Architerra Homes located at Greensferry Road and Bunting …
Do sellers expect too much?
Along with the weather, the real estate market appears to be cooling a bit. After a brisk spring and summer market, sellers set and achieved high expectations from their properties. It may be time to re-evaluate th…
Incredible views in Cd'A's Woodlands at Frosty Pines
Neighborhood names don’t always tell you anything about the look of a development. Woodlands at Frosty Pines, however, is a name that feels right.
We are not alone
Not as in an alien invasion sort of way although some locals may look at it that way. This paper recently reported the impact that growth is having on our schools and infrastructure. Spirit Lake has issued a buildi…
Second phase begins at Dover Bay's Parkside Bungalows
There’s new opportunity for a modern cabin in the woods at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community.
Market activity down, prices up
It’s still the same old story. In the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service as of the end of August, active residential inventory was down nearly 11 percent compared to 2016, with 2,819 active listings vs. 3,161 a…
Crossing the border
From a visual perspective, nothing really changes when you drive across the Idaho border and into Washington state.
Inspections are now commonplace
Recently a party inquiring about the home sales process seemed surprised when informed that nearly every buyer will want to conduct a home inspection. We explained that, unlike some other states, home inspections i…
Golf and spa 'highlight' Highlands living
By TYLER WILSON
The changing landscape of real estate wants
Just a short time ago, it seemed everyone wanted an open floor plan. Now, it seems that some segregated areas are desired over that trend. Open floor plans, which typically combine the kitchen, living room and dini…