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Second case of CWD detected in Idaho domestic elk
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has confirmed a second case of Chronic Wasting Disease in domestic elk f…
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…
Average rate on 30-year loan at 4.40 percent
We are holding our own
Interest rate changes last week were inconsequential, moving up to 4.4 from 4.39 percent the previous week. This offers buyers some stability, however fleeting it may be.
Average rate on 30-year loan up to 4.39 percent
Buyers on edge
It has to be frustrating being a buyer today with interest rates moving up and down. With nearly a two-year period of mortgage rates below 4 percent it was easy to become complacent. Many new buyers have been unawa…
Realtors fail to make top 10
Recently we heard from a client who was once a real estate agent. He shared how disappointed he was, after getting his license, to learn that real estate agents were among the least trusted professions - right belo…
Realtors celebrate 100 years
In 2013, Realtors adopted our first Code of Ethics. Here is the current version:
Sales surpass 2007
Sales of homes in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service continued to be brisk through June. Our staff reports that we have surpassed Year to Date sales made in 2007, the year before the dramatic slide took pla…
The natural look
Moth-wing light fixtures? Thunderhead wallpaper? If you're an armchair naturalist, you'll love one of this year's big home decor trends.
Realtors obtain objective opinion on ULUC
We members of the Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors, Idaho Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors take our commitment to protect and preserve the private property rights of our citizens se…
U.S. mortgage rates jump to 2-year high of 4.46 percent
Are we doing it again?
As we near the half-way mark of 2013 we the members of the Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors are very busy making sure that buyers and sellers of real estate are getting together to transfer ownership from thos…