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 [...]

North Idaho Housing Starts are LOWER – That is EXCELLENT!

North Idaho housing starts follow national trend
Lower numbers mean fewer jobs in construction
COEUR d’ALENE — Construction in Kootenai County, as it is across the country, is slowing down.
“(Construction activity is) running about 10 percent below what it was last year,” Kathryn Tacke, Idaho Department of Labor, said of the Panhandle region. “That’s about 730 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

County taxable value declines

Yes, I know people are worked up about this – but let’s be realistic. Has it really declined? I don’t agree, no matter what the county says on paper. Here’s why . . .
First and foremost, the county was over-valuating properties in 2007. Seriously over-valuating them. I’m going to use somewhat [...]

More development in Post Falls, Idaho – a new commercial ’sub-division’

Growth in North Idaho has never stopped, despite the perception of the market. It’s just slowed down… ‘cept it looks like it’s starting to pick up again. Post Falls Idaho is growing even faster than other North Idaho towns, mainly because Post Falls has more land available for growth. Coeur d’Alene has [...]

Another ’sign’ that North Idaho Real Estate is on the upswing.

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association is cranking out mortgage loans at a furious rate in Idaho, with about 10 percent being made in Kootenai County as homebuyers rush to take advantage of dropping prices and interest rates that remain low.
For once the media isn’t kidding – buyers are rushing to take advantage of low [...]