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
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…
'Seven27' luxury condos set for groundbreaking
A new set of luxury contemporary condominiums are coming to downtown Coeur d’Alene, with construction on a 12-unit, seven-story high rise set to begin this fal…
Another one bites the dust
Friday we received a call from an old friend who works in the title insurance business. It seemed as though she had dropped off the face of the Earth about a year ago when she left that business to pursue other end…
Construction set, interest booming for Dover Bay's Sandcreek Lofts
Dover Bay Development is expanding into downtown Sandpoint, and interest is high as construction is about to begin on Sandcreek Lofts, which is comprised of 13…
Where market slows prices still rise
One would have to bet that when fewer homes are for sale, fewer will sell. That would be a safe bet in most environments. In fact, that appears to be the case in the Coeur d’Alene market where 8 percent fewer listi…
Bits and pieces
You already know the real estate market is strong, especially if you are trying to buy a house. Sellers know too when they get multiple offers and sell their houses for more than list price. So rather than repeat t…
Ask for direction
It is true with any occupation that, as your experience grows, your communication style changes. In many occupations, acronyms are used as words and although peers understand what you mean, no one else does. Realto…
Steering clear of sales fever
By TYLER WILSON