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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.
Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage at 4.13 percent
U.S. builder confidence dips amid budget impasse
How will the shutdown affect the market
At the time of this writing we are still uncertain of the status of the federal government shutdown but we assume nothing has been resolved to increase the debt limit. Many are asking if their home loans will still…
Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate at 4.23 percent
All signs point to fall
Except for the real estate market in North Idaho. Preliminary September sales figures show that the real estate market in Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas is doing anything but falling. Not only did we maintain …
Another fiscal cliff
Once again we see the infighting in Congress delaying decisions on the budget that could lead to a shut down. This is increasingly becoming a non-event to many since no one is convinced that our dysfunctional lawma…
Average 30-year mortgage rate down to 4.32 percent
30-year mortgage rate dips to 4.50 percent
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week amid signs the economic recovery is slowing.
Signs of fall = encouragement
Fall is in the air. The children are in school, the crops are ripening and soon, the beautiful fall colors will return. The encouraging signs though will be found in the building of North Idaho. A leisurely drive t…
US 30-year mortgage rate steady at 4.57 percent
Is your agent giving you a fair shot?
It's a high-tech world we live in. In many regards, technology has made our lives easier. It also has disadvantages when abused to scam or con an unsuspecting consumer. Most consumers resent being mislead and most …
Average 30-year mortgage rate nears year's high
Encouraging numbers increase confidence
Although last week we noticed several reports that the housing market was softening - due to higher interest rates - that does not seem to be the case in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
More help for recession victims
The recession and the resulting loss of jobs caused many to lose their homes. Normally hardworking folks suddenly found themselves out of work and caused some to resort to the unthinkable; give up their homes.
Housing Finance reform not forgotten
In the president's speech on Aug. 6, on responsible homeownership he alluded again to the disbanding of the government sponsored Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, blaming them in part for the housing bubble that led to b…