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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.
Neighborhood of the week: Greensferry Grove
Rough-cut timber. Slate. Knotty alder. Granite. Earth tones. The best that Mother Nature can offer. What else would you expect to find in a house built in Nort…
A perspective on mortgage interest
Last week brought another moderate increase in 30-year mortgage interest rates but with the average rate still below 4.5 percent there seems to be little cause for alarm. Still, with many remembering the lowest of …
Neighborhood of the week: Condos on the Green, Priest Lake
Even when you live in the midst of paradise, sometimes you need to escape. So, for the ultimate summer or winter getaway, why not consider the newest Priest La…
Market appreciation still climbing
2013 ended with an increase in sales of 21 percent over the previous year. That pace has cooled somewhat this year with sales at the end of May just 3 percent ahead of May 2013 when we look at the entire Coeur d'Al…
Neighborhood of the week: Crown Pointe
Crown Pointe isn't a new neighborhood; in fact, it opened in March 2012. But it appears to be a carefully kept secret, tucked at the foot of the mountains nort…
The proximity principle
This principle, in various studies, suggests that people develop lasting relationships with those in closest proximity to them. Their proximity leads to frequent contact and relationships develop by way of this fre…
Neighborhood of the week: Stone Creek
It's super-quiet.
Election time strategy
In the spring flowers bloom and the air is filled with their fragrance. Also at this time of year, mailboxes fill with campaign literature from hopeful candidates, both incumbent and newbies each vying for our vote…
Unanticipated rate drop equals opportunity
Even though higher than last year at this time, interest rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped last week to the surprise of most. Last week's 4.21 percent rate is the lowest seen in six months giving buyer…
Neighborhood of the week: Downtown Coeur d'Alene
When you're alone and life is making you lonely / You can always go downtown / You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares / So go downtown / Thing…
Neighborhood of the Week: Twin Lakes Village
We all remember the good ol' days. Even if you're too young to remember them yourself, you've heard your parents and grandparents reminiscing about them. Those…
Markets stall
Reports from several national sources were seen and heard last week announcing a bad first quarter for housing. An article on Friday in Business Week stated in part, "Sales of previously owned properties tumbled 7.…
Communication is key
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…
Neighborhood of the Week: Montrose
Just when you thought you would never find that perfect place to live - a family-friendly community in a great location with homes to suit most every price ran…
Neighborhood of the Week: Parkside
Downtown living is fast becoming a national trend, and Parkside is no exception to that rule. This elegant condominium complex is the latest addition to the do…