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Real Estate News
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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.
'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
Anxiety rising
The rates for mortgage interest rates rose last week for the second week in a row adding to the angst many first-time homebuyers are feeling due to the lack of inventory and heated competition for those few houses.…
A forested paradise in Hayden's Rimrock Meadows
You know a new neighborhood has some clout when John Beutler takes you on a personal tour through the development.
West Beach Court sites moving fast at Dover Bay
The newest neighborhood at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community on Lake Pend Oreille is proving to be a hot commodity — maybe even hotter than the recent scorchi…
Dearth of inventory stalls market
At least in some locations the lack of inventory has caused sales to lag behind last year. Even so, it remains a seller’s market in much of our Multiple Listing Service geography. Our active inventory is down over …
New homes with curb appeal at Greensferry in Post Falls
With new development in Post Falls, most expect to see it on the northern and western outskirts of town. But you can find pockets of new and recent constructio…
The American Dream
Independence Day is Tuesday. The day we Americans celebrate our victory of winning our independence as a nation separate from Great Britain. This gives us cause to celebrate nearly a quarter century after the signi…
Hospital TV home design marathon
Last week the Wilson family welcomed baby No. 4, and with his arrival came multiple late-night daddy-son hangouts watching HGTV in the hospital room. The HGTV-…
Misleading or deceptive?
At least one reader is disgusted with looking at homes that she believes are deliberately pictured differently than what is seen at a showing. We have told you month after month that there is a real shortage of inv…