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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
Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage at 4.22 percent
Future seems good for local real estate
When attempting to predict the future market we often look at performance in other areas. Particularly we look to the west, beyond Spokane to see what is happening as a prelude to what we can expect here. That is w…
More evidence of local recovery
We were delighted to report last week that we see continued strength in our local housing market and as our staff completes their analysis we see that our current production levels are nearly those seen in 2006! Th…
Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage at 4.35 percent
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose for the second straight week amid some signs of economic strength. Still rates remain near historically low levels.
Market continues strong
Last week we surmised that the sequester and shutdown that sidelined government workers, coupled with rising interest rates during September, may have impacted our market. Of course, in real estate, it usually take…
Warm and inviting
As temperatures drop and daylight is in shorter supply, we fight back: We crank up the heat in our homes and turn on lights earlier and earlier. And yet we also want to keep our heating and electric bills as low as…
Interest rates may favor winter market
As interest rates rose in early fall, housing in some areas began to slow and applications for refinance loans became a trickle. Now, with interest rates at their lowest since June, we may see a boost in the lendin…
When adversity is not adverse
It is a requirement of all licensed real estate agents to disclose, "Adverse Material Facts" to parties in a real estate transaction. As defined in Idaho real estate license law an Adverse material fact is one that…
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…