Realtors' resolution: Hope for housing market

Agents see some positive changes on horizon

Some local real estate agents see signs of hope in the housing market in the coming year.

Bargains at any time of the year!

Our regular feedback from readers splits pretty much down the middle. About half of you say “you should really do more recommendation columns,” and the other half says “you know, you kind of do too many recommendation columns.” We appreciate all the feedback we get from folks, but this tells us we probably have it pretty close to right.

Fed keeps key rate near zero, sees inflation as 'transitory'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is keeping

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 seen us here refer often to the crazy market from 2004-2007 as the feeding frenzy. An oft used strategy in that marketing period was, if your listing is not selling, raise the price. Interestingly enough, that strategy yielded results more often than not.

Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows.

Growing demand for U.S. apartments pushing up rents

These are good times for U.S. landlords. For many tenants, not so much.

Housing strategies, solutions

Solving the housing crisis in North Idaho is not an unattainable goal. It may be a "BHAG" — a "big hairy audacious goal" — but those who are working to accomplish this feat realize it will take collaboration, communication and innovative ways of doing things to arrive at outcomes desirable for the whole community.

Kootenai County median home price rises

Study: Idaho most expensive state to own a home

Home prices inch up

Far East fallout

As markets drop, question is: Will the Chinese still shop?

A sign of recovery?

Auto sales up for first time since the recession

DETROIT - Auto sales rose in the United States last year for the first time since the recession. They're still far from what they were just a few years ago - but that's just fine with the downsized auto industry, which can post profits even if it sells millions fewer cars and trucks.

Winter Wine Rodeo: Review

The second annual Winter Wine Rodeo was held on Saturday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with the fairgrounds and by all accounts was a great success. Nearly 400 folks attended and had the chance to sample more than 70 different wines, and food from great local restaurants, and also do some holiday shopping. The event in its second year evolved to include an expanded venue and more wines and vendors.

Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices

The United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis that was decades in the making

TAXES: Double indignity

Did I miss a proposition on the last ballot? In California we had a famous Prop 13 allowing the people to vote to make property tax value the sales price of a home. The first house I bought and sold here was not affected. However, after buying another home here last spring my property tax doubled.

Neighborhood hunting in a frenzy

It’s been a wild year on the housing market.

ISSUES: And observations

(1) If I lived in California or Oregon, I would sell and move to North Idaho with a pocket full of cash and buy property and drive the price and property tax up so the existing workers, seniors and middle class are just about priced out of being able to keep a home.

Investor indigestion

Even the smart money is flummoxed by this economy

NEW YORK - Small investors, take note: The smart money isn't sure what to make of the economy, either.

Facetious real estate terms

An amusing translation of real estate's many buzzwords and catchphrases.

What St. Vinny's is (and isn't)

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho – We’re on a Mission! When I received some not-so-pleasant feedback the other day, I wondered how many others shared the same misconceptions about St.

Real estate realities in the Wild, Wild West

Experts remain hopeful that housing market won't stay crazy

Housing and development professionals talk growth in the KC

Nutrition: Choose wisely

Nutrition is the No. 1 area of health and wellness that everyone can, and should, make a priority.