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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.
Early fall paradise at Dover Bay's Parkside Bungalows
As the leaves begin to turn, the Dover Bay Waterfront Community remains a gorgeous locale for late summer/early fall outdoor fun and relaxation.
Markets balance
Buoyed by continued strong growth in Post Falls and the Rathdrum area housing markets — where new construction of single family homes is booming — the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service reports Kootenai County …
Signs of the times
In good and bad real estate markets you will see “For Sale” signs around your neighborhood whether you are a city dweller or you live somewhere well off the beaten path. These signs are one of the most important to…
Tales from the Trenches: Facing fire and insurance claims
Every August, many homeowners around the Inland Northwest can’t help but worry about the threat of wildfires. The hotter and drier the summer, the greater risk…
Home of the Week: Fantastic luxury above Fernan Lake
Neighborhood of the week: Cherry Hill
While we’re seeing a lot of new neighborhoods pop up in our area, there are still those established communities that feel as though they have been here forever…
Safety first
Last month was Realtor safety month and our members were well supplied with reminders and classes to learn self-defense and safety. The murder of Arkansas Realtor Beverly Carter was just a year ago. Now as another …
Neighborhood of the week: The Estates at Black Rock Bay
Just a few miles south of Coeur d’Alene down Highway 95 is The Estates at Black Rock, part of the luxurious Black Rock development, with a host of outdoor activities at your doorstep and truly breathtaking panorami…
Fall sales should be strong
There is a nip in the morning air. Kids are back in school and the leaves are beginning to turn colors. Do not let the dormancy of fall foliage set you into dormancy as well. Realtors are selling properties daily a…
Frederick Post left hard times in Germany for the American Dream in Idaho and Washington
In the northeast corner of Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls, Frederick Post and his wife Margaret lie beside each other under a grey marble monument. The city is named after him. And just a few yards further east, …
Help us keep it clean
We have discussed here before the damage that can be done by alienating buyers who are expecting to see property advertised as one thing that turns out to be another. While some ads may contain honest mistakes othe…
Sales up 19 percent
Even with all the smoke in the air that subdued traffic the past several weeks, our local real estate market continued its solid growth. With August figures tallied, the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service repor…
NIBCA announces Parade of Homes winners
Neighborhood of the week: Equestrian centers and sporting ranches
Americans have had an infatuation with and passion for horses since the founding of our country. The equestrian culture and lifestyle has a significant impact …
Realtors vigilant regarding property rights
As Kootenai County continues to develop a Comprehensive Plan, the Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors is taking an active role. Many of you will remember the last attempt to adopt a comp plan. Consultants were hi…