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
To list or not
With the frigid temperatures upon us it seems to many that no one could possibly be interested in looking for real estate. If that were true, there are nearly a thousand Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors member…
Neighborhood of the week: Goodwater Loop at The Landings
Value and design functionality.
Low rates only part of the picture
Even though interest rates for 30-year mortgages dipped below 4 percent again last week, that is not the only good news. More on that later. Prior to the announced average of 3.99 percent interest we received repor…
Seattle boom can help
According to an article published by Forbes.com, Seattle was listed as one of the top 10 markets this year for construction. Forbes.com compiled its list of "Building Boom Towns" using statistics from Dodge Data An…
Holding our own - and then some
As promised the statistical report from the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service is completed and we are pleased with the results. We have indeed outpaced 2006 for year-to-date sales and by more than anticipated.…
Neighborhood of the week: The Village at Riverstone
Unless you've been sleeping under a rock for the past century, you're aware of the role logging has played in the history of the Northwest.
Early signs show continued recovery
Since the end of the month was just Friday, our staff has not yet compiled the market statistics for the month ending on Halloween. We want to make sure that late closing sales are reported before publishing the st…
Neighborhood of the week: Downtown Coeur d'Alene condos
If you're new to the area, you're not surprised at the sight of the high-rises downtown. But longtime residents of Coeur d'Alene weren't sure what to make of t…
More on safety
Even though Realtor Safety Month was September, the month old murder of Arkansas Realtor, Beverly Carter still is fresh in our minds.
Timing is everything
We know that the decrease in temperature affects attitude. Nesting instincts kick in and we begin thinking of soups rather than salads. Comfort foods replace convenient foods as we begin to alter our activities. Ev…
Neighborhood of the week: Lake Forest West
If you've been wondering what's happening at the corner of Ramsey Road and Canfield Avenue recently, wonder no more. What's happening is the opening of Lake Fo…
The bigger picture
When we report statistical data as compiled by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service, we generally are reporting on single family homes on lots under two acres in size. This is consistent with the national new…
Local stats buck national trend
On the heels of a Case Schiller report of a decline in real estate sales across the country, our staff at the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service was quick to prepare an overview of our local market. We are plea…
Neighborhood of the week: New construction/remodels in downtown Cd'A
Do you dream of living in the heart of the action? In a neighborhood where you're a short walk from restaurants, shopping, parks, and markets? Where you can ri…
National news bodes well
It is rare that we put much stock in what happens nationally with real estate. We choose instead to focus on local activity to give you a perspective which benefits you directly. The news this past week however has…