Transitioning to our own blog host…

I’ve gone and done it.  For most of you, this won’t make a difference whatsoever.  For me, it’s wonderful.  I’ve transitioned this blog from being on the free version of WordPress (a blog hosting platform) to my own hosting account.  This allows more freedom in what I can do with the blogsite, which is a [...]

September Residential Real Estate Update for North Idaho

Here is a link to our “September Real Estate Update“
This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information perfect for buyers, sellers, homeowners, or renters.
This month’s issue includes topics such as:
“What the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Means for You”;
“Moving Away From Heavy Gasoline Use”;
“New Fed Rules To Prevent Future Runs on [...]

Q. What is the real estate market in Kootenai County like right now?

“…I am really curious what you and your colleagues are saying about the current market conditions.  Are you still saying that things are stable?  Are things down?  Looking at the first ½ of 07 vs. 08, one might say things are down, however it is in my opinion a little too early [...]

Canadians pine after Coeur d’Alene

I found three articles in the Calgary Herald recently (I know there are more articles, I only read these 3).  It seems that Calgarians are loving the Coeur d’Alene Idaho area.  There are plenty of reasons why, that is for sure!
Calgarians flock to little slice of heaven
Calgarians have known what Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has to [...]

Luxury real estate in North Idaho – what’s wrong with this picture?

North Idaho is simply gorgeous and has become a wealthy “second-home” retreat. With over 200 homes currently available with sales prices over $1,000,000 – there is plenty to choose from.
Currently, the highest priced home available for sale is on Coeur d’Alene Lake and offers over 9,500 square feet of living space and over 900′ [...]

A strange phone call – marketing and promotion of real estate in North Idaho

I received the strangest phone call last night . . .
Someone called me about Radiant Lake – a man-made lake in Rathdrum Idaho – it’s becoming quite beautiful there actually (I’ll run out and take some photos and post them in the next day or two).
Anyway, apparently this person had driven around Radiant Lake and [...]

July Residential Real Estate Update for North Idaho

Here is a link to our “July Real Estate Update“
This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information perfect for buyers, sellers, homeowners, or renters.
This month’s issue includes topics such as:
“Sell Faster When You Understand The Buyers Mindset”;
“What You Should Know About A Buyer’s Market”;
“Investor Report: Section 1031″;
“Paint The Perfect Sale”;
“Grill Burgers, Not Your Home”;
“Home [...]

Big residential housing project planned in Rathdrum, Idaho

This project isn’t so much ‘in Rathdrum’ as it is just north of major residential areas of Post Falls – ie, it’s between Idaho Road and Greensferry Road and south of Burlington Road – this area is just north of Fieldstone (a major residential sub-division in Post Falls).  Rathdrum ‘proper’ is typically considered areas east [...]

WOW – Big FHA Lending Changes . . .

FHA Announces Risk-Based Premiums
A Special FHA Announcement from FHA Expert Jeff Mifsud
For the first time in history, credit scores will be utilized in FHA lending. Jeff Mifsud, LTB’s FHA expert, encourages all LTB members to review the important FHA guideline changes that become effective on July 14th, 2008.
The following information will be available on LTB’s [...]

June Residential Real Estate Update for North Idaho

Here is a link to our “June Real Estate Update“
This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information perfect for buyers, sellers, homeowners, or renters.
This month’s issue includes topics such as:
“Moving Up? What You Need to Consider to Accommodate Your Growing Family”;
“How To Get the Goods On Regreening”;
“ID Theft Hits Home”;
“Keep Cool Starting From The [...]