Real Estate News
Stay informed on major Kootenai County real estate news. Browse our articles below.
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
More on closing
A couple of weeks ago we discussed the importance of final documents leading to a solid transaction without surprises. There can be so many documents involved in the process of transferring real estate that sooner …
Dover Bay unveils newest neighborhood - West Beach Court at Island Cove
The newest development at the Dover Bay Waterfront Community offers opportunity for a wide spectrum of buyers, with every potential home site boasting spectacu…
Contrary conditions
The predominate theory about real estate is that after school starts the market slows down. Our year-to-date statistics prove that conventional wisdom may be rooted in theory rather than fact. Prices are up and act…
Sanders Beach neighborhood a classic Coeur d'Alene option
In the Sanders Beach area of downtown Coeur d’Alene, history is an important attribute to every single property in the neighborhood.
Closing soon?
If you have gone through all the steps of inspection and repairs and financing has been verified you are likely looking forward to closing on your real estate transaction. At this point some people heave a sigh of …
Woodbridge a tucked-away Post Falls gem
It technically isn’t a wood bridge, but it’s close enough.
Mediate, arbitrate or litigate - the choice is yours
You already know we have systems in place to handle complaints when someone thinks a Realtor member may have misbehaved. When a member of the public or another member of the Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors ha…
Sellers beware
No good Realtor will ever fault you for trying to go it alone when it comes to selling your own property. We admire the courage, tenacity and patience it takes to make yourself available to anyone at any time who m…
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 …