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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: Cottage Grove
Carefree living. That's what life in Cottage Grove is all about.
Property not selling?
There was a time, not so long ago yet it seems a distant memory, when someone would pay any price for real estate offered for sale. Some refer to it as the real estate boom, others merely call it insanity. You have…
Neighborhood of the Week: Corbin Crossing
Small-town lifestyle. Panoramic views. Minutes from shopping and services. High-quality schools. Family-oriented community. Close to everything. When you hear …
Holiday travel slows activity
Staff does not like to report statistics so early in the year. Small numbers mean even a couple of sales can yield a large number as a percentage more or less. Even so, we like to see what is happening by comparing…
Neighborhood of the Week: Fort Grounds
For centuries, it was Yap-Keehn-Um, "The Gathering Place." Each summer, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe came to fish, play, swim, dance, and feast on the beaches at th…
Interest rates sure to rise
Although mortgage interest rates declined for the third consecutive week, down to 4.32 percent from 4.39 last week we anticipate a reversal of those declines, sooner rather than later. Wednesday's announcement by t…
Neighborhood of the week: Foxtail
Pioneers.
Rate drop should help market
For the second consecutive week we have seen mortgage interest rates drop, not dramatically, but enough that fence sitting buyers should find some compulsion to move forward with purchases or risk paying higher rat…
Neighborhood of the week: Forest Ridge Estates
What do people picture when they think of North Idaho - well, besides potatoes? Folks in the know are well aware that the true gems of our fair state are the m…
Be careful when selling with Craigslist
Not so long ago, success in using Craigslist to sell real estate was limited. Today the free classified site is considered a required strategy by most sellers, especially those wanting to sell their own property. R…
Neighborhood of the Week: Radiant Lake Estates
As you're gazing out your window at the brown vegetation and traces of dirty snow clinging to the edges of your driveway, you're probably wondering: why do I l…
More property types gain traction
The hardworking staff of the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service has completed their statistical analysis of 2013. We are pleased to report that our Commercial, Investment and Large Land categories all gained gr…
When buying a home anticipate expenses
Each month we, at the Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors, offer a course for first time home buyers. This course, in conjunction with Idaho Housing, offers tips and advice to make sure that folks approach home o…
Neighborhood of the Week: Meadow Ranch
When Sharon and Dennis Cunningham saw the barn, they knew they'd found the right place.
Reflection
As we look back on 2013 we must begin with the third quarter of 2012 as our starting point. November of 2012, interest on real estate loans hit an all time low and aided our recovery as market-wise buyers realized …