north idaho: Luxury can be bought inexpensively right now... Blackrock owner cinching the belt even tighter. - 04/09/09 04:32 PM
The developer of some of the most exclusive real estate properties in Kootenai County and Spokane is optimistic but realistic in what the future holds for him and others in the business.
"Anybody today in the development business who tells you things are a bowl of cherries is a liar," Chesrown … (3 comments)
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north idaho: The North Idaho economy is ripe for a comeback... - 04/08/09 10:49 AM
Steve Griffitts is confident in his weather prediction: The sun is going to come out in April and eventually, it will stop snowing here.He has the same confidence in his economic forecast that businesses will rebound, jobs will bounce back, shoppers will return to stores and things will get better."People are … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Go ahead don’t listen to me: 8 reasons why my advice sucks. - 04/08/09 10:46 AM
I wrote a post on my North Idaho Real Estate Blog, a list post. I'm actually participating in the #31DBBB challenge and yesterday's challenge was to write a list post.
Anyway, while it's satirical, it's based firmly in reality, so here is a synopsis of the post. You can read more … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Yes, investors are still buying rental homes in the Coeur d'Alene area - 04/07/09 08:01 PM
30% of all sales are vacation-home buyers and investment home buyers. Sure that number has dropped from 33%, but it's still a very strong number.Who are the buyers? Investment-home buyers in 2008 had a median age of 47, earned $85,000, and bought a home that was fairly close to their primary … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Vo-Tech High School in Coeur d'Alene - the future is a probability - 04/06/09 09:26 AM
This one is a bit near and dear to my heart - one of my boys wants to build cars as his career and he needs to start out with a full understanding of the workings - aka, mechanics! Neither his father or I know enough to get him beyond the … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Coeur d'Alene Idaho - All I can say is WOW "Black Rock North faces foreclosure" - 04/03/09 10:55 AM
Bank files action for $14.6 million against luxury home project on Lake Coeur d’Alene
The complaint filed by American Bank, based in Bozeman, Mont., centers on Black Rock North, a 1,100-acre tract that Chesrown and his investment companies envisioned as an extension of the original Black Rock luxury golf club at Rockford Bay.
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north idaho: California exodus turns to stampede... where are they going? Idaho!! - 04/01/09 11:30 PM
Based on data from moving companies, California had the second highest population out-flow of any state in 2005, according to the report.
The report was published by the American Legislative Exchange Council and it showed that jobs are not just leaving the country, they are moving from state to state and … (0 comments)
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north idaho: North Idaho is great for vacations - especially affordable ones! - 03/31/09 01:45 PM
Seeking a destination that won't break the family budget?In Idaho there are many affordable family recreational opportunities. Attractions range from the Route of the Hiawatha Trail (ranked as one of the most scenic trails in America by Great Bicycle Trails) with trestle bridges, tunnels, and 15 miles of scenic high mountain … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Video tour of a beautiful Coeur d'Alene Idaho custom home on acreage - it's my first, enjoy! - 03/30/09 01:24 PM
This weekend I bought myself a Flip MinoHD, it's the same size as my Blackberry Pearl and to tell you I'm "in love" would be a serious understatement.
Saturday afternoon I went out to a beautiful home I have for sale and did an extensive video tour of the property. The … (8 comments)
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north idaho: A 6,000+ seat event arena, in Coeur d'Alene? It can be done! - 03/30/09 01:16 PM
Consultants outline benefits of possible Coeur d'Alene arena
A 6,000-seat sports and events arena in Coeur d’Alene would operate at a net loss of more than $300,000, but could result in millions of dollars in new tourism and visitor spending annually.
Those are among the findings of a consultant’s study presented … (0 comments)
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north idaho: What do spiders and robins have in common??? - 03/30/09 01:08 PM
SPRING! They are both signs of SPRING! WHOO HOOO!! Yes, I know there was a fresh new inch of snow on the ground this morning but... I SAW ROBINS! and I SAW SPIDERS!!! WOOT!
Snow will melt quickly (in fact, all the fresh stuff is gone now and it's 11am) … (0 comments)
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north idaho: All right, here it is - Going directly to the builder WILL NOT save you money in the Coeur d'Alene Area!!! ARGGGHHH!!! - 03/28/09 08:37 AM
This is BEYOND frustrating for me and this WILL be a vent/rant.
Let's get one thing VERY STRAIGHT here - deciding to buy a brand new construction home directly through the builder WILL NOT SAVE YOU MONEY - PERIOD!
I don't care if you think that by doing so the builder … (5 comments)
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north idaho: Idaho ranks #8 in "Healthiest States" - 03/27/09 02:34 PM
The United Health Foundation ranks all 50 states and Idaho has come in a healthy #8 (from #15 in 2007).Strengths:Low incidence of infectious diseaseLow rate of preventable hospitalizationsLow levels of air pollutionLow percentage of children in povertySignificant Changes:In the past year, the percentage of children in poverty decreased by 5%Since 1990, … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Stop giving away information to consumers - they won't "need" us . . . - 03/27/09 02:26 PM
In the December 2008 issue of REALTOR Magazine, a REALTOR wrote in on the issue of "Why pay for what's free". His contention is that agents putting extensive information on their websites are simply "trying to show people how much smarter they are than everybody else to attract customers." He goes … (37 comments)
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north idaho: In a time of extreme unemployment, you'd think "time is of the essence" would be important! Post Falls Life Care Facility - NOW OPEN! - 03/19/09 08:19 AM
Yes, the Post Falls Idaho Life Care facility has been completed and fully ready to open since SEPTEMBER - but the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare hasn't been able to inspect the facility because of some such ranking system (a ranking system of priority) - ok yeah, whatever.
The facility … (2 comments)
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north idaho: Do you know that geese are LOUD??? - 03/17/09 08:56 AM
Yes, they are. I'm sitting here, getting ready to write another post and I again here the loud honk of geese. What's really funny is to just watch them fly over head and "really" listen to their honking. Sometimes they sound like they are just carrying on a conversation...
"Say, how … (2 comments)
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north idaho: Coeur d'Alene Real Estate - Short Sale Opportunities - 03/16/09 09:35 AM
So you want to get a "deal", a "bargain" and in your eyes, that means a SHORT SALE.
Be prepared for many things 1) rejection, 2) long waits, 3) rejection, 4) hard work, 5) rejection.
There it is. Short sales can be a great opportunity to get a wonderful home at … (3 comments)
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north idaho: Kootenai County Real Estate Stats - You asked for it, I'm giving it to you. . . - 11/07/08 01:24 PM
You said you wanted timely, up-to-date stats on the Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai County) real estate market. You told me specific things you wanted to know - how many active listings - how many closed listings - and details on what happened with all of the other listings.
I've taken your requests … (0 comments)
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north idaho: Don't die of lung cancer - you have the control. - 08/23/08 08:13 AM
We live in beautiful, rugged country. Beautiful rugged country comes with lots of granite. Granite is GORGEOUS on your counter tops - it just has this dirty little secret.
Granite carries a heavy amount of uranium, and as uranium decays it produces radon gas. North Idaho has a lot of granite … (3 comments)
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north idaho: Blogging North Idaho Real Estate - Updates for May 26th, 2008 - 05/26/08 09:41 AM
Get involved in the Kootenai County Comprehensive Plan . . . Here’s how:
A completed draft of the county's Comprehensive Plan was unveiled Thursday and is available for review.Chapters including...
Coeur d’Alene & Post Falls area events - May 2008
May 2-24 - Lake City Playhouse presents “Into the Woods.” Please RSVP … (0 comments)
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