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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.
ULUC a collaborative effort
As the Kootenai County Commissioners work toward adopting the new Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) tension has risen among some members of the community regarding the process as well as the absolute direction of the co…
Real estate recovery continues locally
As you no doubt have heard, parts of the country are experiencing growth in the housing market. The same holds true here although, like the nation, our recovering areas are in pockets within our local geography.
More than one way to lose money
Here before, we have addressed the "fence sitter" and have described the folly of waiting for the bottom of the market. As we have reported, in many parts of North Idaho, the bottom has passed and we are on our way…
Missed it again
We told you here a few weeks ago that if you were waiting for the bottom of the market in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden you likely missed it. Last month's sales figures continue to prove that point. If, on the other han…
It is more than a moral issue
Even though the real estate market is limping into its continued recovery and foreclosures seem to have subsided a bit, there are still many folks who are finding it increasingly difficult to stay in their homes. S…
Time is running out
You have read about the changes in the market, with city real estate increasing in price. More than escalating prices, there is another threat to low income buyers and it is getting closer.
You saw it here first
Several weeks ago we reported that those of you who were waiting for the bottom of the market had likely missed it. The last few months sales figures show increases in sales in most areas and average price increase…
More improvement seen in local real estate
Gosh it feels good to be able to report more positive news on the Coeur d'Alene real estate market.
Real estate may get boost from banks
Recent news stories indicate that banks may be loosening lending requirements a bit. This would be a welcome change to those frustrated by the rigid requirements of late. Not that we would advocate for the too rece…
Realtors honored for service
Timing is everything. And the timing was excellent for guest speaker Ron Nilson's message of community at the quarterly Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors general membership meeting last Tuesday.
Market stabilization continues
As we had hoped, the May statistics as presented by the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service show improved performance in several areas. Coeur d'Alene and Dalton continue the upward momentum seen the previous mon…
How low can they go?
Interest rates dropped again last week to a new record low of 3.67 percent reflecting seven-tenths of a percent of the previous week's record. That represents the sixth week in a row of declining interest rates. Pe…
Surprised again
My how low interest rates are for mortgages! We have watched over the last several months as interest rates languished below 4 percent. Usually, we check for the lowest rates on guaranteed loans at ihfa.org, the we…
Where is the money?
Last week we received a call from a gentleman needing help to get his portion of the $25 billion settlement for mortgage fraud. Some know it as the "robo signing" offenses. In his opinion he had been illegally fore…
Realtors rally for home ownership
Last Thursday, more than 10,000 Realtors met on the lawn near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., in an attempt to get the attention of government. The message; Home ownership matters.