Development and Industry: News & Updates - 11/21/06 03:26 PM
As many of you know, Coeur d'Alene received a groundbreaking gift of $60m from the Kroc Foundation earlier this year. This gift is being used to build a 109,000 sf community center. Today's Coeur d'Alene Press has an article about the center: "Kroc Center plans move along nicely" (link expires in … (2 comments)
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More Details on the Whole 'Non-Disclosure' Issue. - 11/21/06 12:27 PM
Non-disclosure means that anything related to the purchase price of a real estate transaction is not available to the general public. In some non-disclosure states, it's simply because reporting of the sales price is not required by the governmental entity doing the reporting, ie: the county. In other states, it's because … (0 comments)
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Beware! Sneaky Assessors Office 'fishing expedition' - 11/21/06 10:34 AM
One of the financial benefits of owning property in the state of Idaho is 'non-disclosure'. Non-disclosure means that unless you voluntarily reveal your property information (ie: price/value), the assessor has to make their best guess as to the value of the property. The best part, if they over-value the property, you … (0 comments)
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Post Falls School Property Taxes Reduced - 11/21/06 10:28 AM
As a member of the Post Falls Community, I received the Post Falls School District #273 Fall 2006 newsletter. Unfortunately, it is not available electronically, although you can access other resources on their website.
One article in particular will affect all of the Post Falls property owners. Prior to August 25th, 2006, … (0 comments)
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North Idaho: Development/Industry Hot News - 11/18/06 12:17 PM
Cabela's has started construction on their 125,000 sf destination store in Post Falls. Along with Cabela's, site grading has begun on The Pointe at Post Falls, an 800,000 sf, 235-acre complex of big-chain stores, restaurants, retail outlets and more. There are also 2 hotel sites and and additional adjacent 70 acres … (5 comments)
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A little bird told me the slopes are opening up this week. . . - 11/16/06 02:45 PM
Yep, you heard right. Despite the fact that we don't have any snow on the ground here in Coeur d'Alene, there is plenty of snow on the slopes. With 5 ski mountains all within a hour's drive or less, paradise is ready for all you avid skiers.
Silver Mountain Resort610 Bunker AvenueKellogg, … (2 comments)
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FOR SALE: 3 bd, 2 ba, 1300sf Ranch Home in Fantastic Neighborhood - 11/16/06 11:15 AM
Stunning ranch style home with phenomenally gigantic rear yard, fully landscaped and fenced with automatic sprinkler system.
Beautiful home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including a Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
This home has a spacious greatroom area with cathedral ceilings and is located on a spacious … (0 comments)
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Development Update: A New Condominium Complex - 11/16/06 10:24 AM
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
The Planning Commission approved a proposal for a planned-unit development for a 34-unit condominium complex located mid-town at 15th Street and Best Avenue. The complex is proposed as a townhome style with a 31% open space (as opposed to the required 10%). The developers say the site will have … (0 comments)
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Free Website Tool - Totally Awesome - 11/16/06 09:20 AM
Someone else may have actually mentioned this tool, but, since I use it nearly every day and find it fundamental to my website management, I thought I should share it.
It's called "Search Engine Positioning Tool" and it's totally and completely free. As always, if you like and use something, a donation … (8 comments)
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A Letter To My Sellers - 11/15/06 12:41 PM
(Please note, this is for sellers that currently live in the home they are selling. Investors can read and enjoy but do not apply).Dear Sellers:Today I read a great blog post from a fellow colleague. I've tried and tried to express the importance of allowing the Realtor to show and sell … (1 comments)
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Market Updated: November 15th, 2006 - 11/15/06 12:22 PM
Well folks, it looks like we are slowly but surely creeping down in number of available listings. What I am seeing though, is that the numbers are not dropping drastically at this point. In other words, 6000 is looking like it's going to be our new 'norm' for the area.
Historically, we … (0 comments)
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David Swarat of GMAC NW is Named One of America's Top Real Estate Agents. - 11/15/06 10:23 AM
David Swarat of GMAC Northwest Is Named One of America’s Top Real Estate Agents, According TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND REAL TRENDS
Swarat, Coeur d’Alene, Came in #1 in the state of Idaho and #14 in the nation with an impressive 248 sales in 2005
(Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, … (0 comments)
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FOR SALE: 3 bd, 3.5 ba, 2,577sf, Fantastic Neighborhood, Phenomenal Home - 11/15/06 10:13 AM
Beautiful and spacious 3 bedroom (plus a non-conforming basement room that was previously used as a darkroom) home in gorgeous, mature neighborhood.
Boasting 3 full bathrooms and 1 guest bathroom, 2,577 finished square feet of living space, formal living room, 2 family rooms, beautiful master suite with walk-in closet and spacious … (0 comments)
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Appreciation is STILL the name of the game. - 11/15/06 10:02 AM
Coeur d'Alene, ID located in North Idaho, is still experiencing excellent appreciation.
OFHEO.org released their 2006 Quarter 2 results on September 5th. In the first quarter, appreciation was 3.01%. In the second quarter, appreciation was 4.81%. We are clearly on track to achieve Fiserv's predicted 12.8% appreciation.
Remember, Coeur d'Alene was … (0 comments)
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What's with the real estate market now days? - 11/14/06 07:56 PM
Bubble or what?I've never believed we have a 'bubble' in North Idaho. Here's what we really have... almost 6000 total listings on the market, 3400 of which are residential listings. That is a lot of inventory.1/2 of these listings are people that have no rhyme or reason, they have just decided … (2 comments)
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City of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Crime Statistics - 11/14/06 07:48 PM
It is interesting how statistics can sound good or bad. We easily skew them to fit the image we want people to see. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is no exception. For example, take a look at this
...suicides have increased 113 percent, going from eight in 2001 to 17 in 2005... vehicle … (1 comments)
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Finally, someone challenges the shouting masses - 11/03/06 10:08 AM
It's about time we start hearing from the non-maniacal crowd (as opposed to the shouting 'the world is collapsing' media).Is it a housing bust or a media-driven panic? Mike Moran, chief economist for Wall Street's Daiwa Securities America, Inc., says he's surprised that virtually nobody has challenged the constant drumbeat of … (4 comments)
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North Idaho Real Estate Market Update as of November 3rd 2006 - 11/03/06 09:05 AM
I've been tracking listings in our market for a few months now. I kept hearing that we had way too many listings on the market and although I knew they were high, I also knew that historically, we were right in line.Several things you need to know when you look at … (0 comments)
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