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Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CLHMS, SFR - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Real Estate Sales

These days, one thing EVERY buyer has in common is that they are looking for a SCREAMING DEAL!  Often, they look for that deal in the form of a foreclosure.  These are properties that unfortunate homeowners have lost to Coeur d'Alene Foreclosurestheir bank.  They are now bank owned, and the banks refer to them as REO properties, short for Real Estate Owned.  REO is one of the lines on a bank's balance sheet. 

Click here to see every bank owned home
currently listed for sale in the
Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service.

As of today, 1/29/12, there are 106 active REO foreclosure listings of homes for sale in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service.  Another 26 Coeur d'Alene REO foreclosure properties are in escrow with pending sales. 

The active Coeur d'Alene REO foreclosure listed Coeur d'Alene Foreclosuresproperties average in list price from $19,900 to $675,000.  They come in all shapes and sizes and are found in just about every neighborhood.

If you are considering purchasing a foreclosure in the Coeur d'alene area, give me a call.  There are certain things you can do to improve your chance of success.  Preparation is key, and often with the best REO properties in the best price ranges we will find ourselves in multiple offer, competitive bidding situations!  Let me help you come out on top, with SUCCESS in getting your smokin' hot screaming deal on a Coeur d'Alene bank owned foreclosure home for sale. 

The link above will remain active and update daily with new listings and status updates for 30 days.  If you stumble upon it after that, just give me a call and I will gladly send you a fresh link!

Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Distinctive Home with Big Shop and Apartment



Double Door Entry and Large Office



Warm Living Room



Gas Fireplace



Bright Casual Dining



Gourmet Kitchen with Elbow Room



Double Wall Ovens



Walk-in Pantry



Main Level Master Suite



Luxurious Master Bath



Here We Go Upstairs



Sophisticated Pebble Tech Flooring



Two Large Bedrooms Upstairs



One of 2 Full Upstairs Baths



Double Doors to Family Media Room



A Private and Spacious Retreat



Wired for Surround Sound



Wet Bar Area



Here is the Self-Contained Apartment



Host Your Guests in Style and Comfort



The Heated Man Cave



Storage in the Loft, 3 Rooms Approx. 10x10



Kitchenette Area, Bath, Laundry



Cavernous and Bright



Lovely Mountain View from the Shop
Description
Here's a lovely and distinctive home that offers privacy and seclusion yet is located conveniently close to Hwy 41 and Hwy 53. It's a just quick trip to everywhere you need to be!

The most stunning feature to greet you as you step inside is the extensive use of sophisticated Pebble Tech flooring. An inlaid elk silhouette adorns the entry and punctuates the home's gracious design.

This upscale high tech flooring is beautiful and durable. It offers years of low maintenance upkeep in the high traffic areas of the home, including the beautiful staircase.

At the front entry is a spacious home office. Opposite is the oversized formal dining room where you will entertain your guests in style. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and is anchored by a gas fireplace. The hardwood flooring is made of attractive elm, and big windows allow natural light to warm the living space.

Between the living room and gourmet kitchen is an informal dining area with french doors opening to a magnificent 16x32 covered patio. Let your living overflow into the great outdoors where wildlife is a frequent visitor.

The gourmet kitchen has new granite and many upscale bells and whistles. There's a big walk-in pantry and a kitchen planning desk to serve as your command center. If your guests insist on congregating in the kitchen, no worries. There is plenty of elbow room here!

The master suite is also conveniently located on the main level. It features a large and luxurious bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower and an oversized jetted tub big enough for two.

A wonderful bonus is the beautiful full apartment also found on the main level. It has an entrance from the garage, as well as entrances to the front and back yards. It has a lovely living room, kitchen and casual dining area and a comfortable bedroom with a large full bathroom. You can put up your visiting guests in grand style!

Another wonderful feature is the expansive upstairs family room and media center wired for surround sound. Here is your personal retreat! It features a wet bar kitchenette and provides much flexible space for whatever your lifestyle desires may be.

Also upstairs are three large bedrooms, one with a hardwood floor. Altogether, there are 5 bedrooms, including the apartment. There also are two full baths upstairs and another room that could serve as an exercise room, sewing room, hobby room, storage room or? YOU decide!

What North Idaho lifestyle home would be complete without a big shop? Here is a huge 40x60 "man cave" with it's own bathroom. There's plenty of room for all your "stuff" and you can spend hours tinkering with your toys in heated comfort!

The Virtual Tour link will take you to panoramic photos of the interior spaces. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you have questions or would like to have a personal tour of this exceptional one-of-a-kind property.


Features
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Year Built: 2006
Lot Size: 10.08 Acres
Garage Size: Double
School District: Lakeland - 272
Square Footage: 4920
Agent Name: Janna Rankin Scharf
Broker: Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene
MLS #: 11-5984

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Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CLHMS, SFR - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Short Sale Specialis

A former short sale client of mine called me the other day.  He asked me to look up some information for tax purposes and I was more than happy to help him out.

In our conversation I mentioned how many people I have recently run into who have simply given up in despair and let their house go back to the bank in foreclosure.  Most of the time, they would have been far better off in several different ways to have sold their house through a short sale.

The next morning I awoke to find this kind endorsement in my mailbox.  If you or someone you know is wondering if a short sale may be a good option for you, please read Jake's experience and then give me a call for a confidential consultation:

short saleFor anyone out there going through the foreclosure process and weighing your options between attempting a short sale and just plain giving up, please look no further.

I was there just over a year ago and thought there was no hope in sight.  I luckily stumbled across Janna's information online and took a shot in the dark.  I don't know if I can say enough!

I don't think I could have imagined anyone taking my personal case more serious.  Even though she didn't stand to make a fortune off of my problem she literally jumped in head first and through the entire process of struggles she remained focused, dedicated, and positive until I actually SOLD my home!

Even writing this now I still can't believe that I escaped my foreclosure and I'm so much better off financially because of it.  I owe all of this to one person and although it might sound cheesy - Janna Scharf solved my problems and saved the day!

Please give her the opportunity to do the same for you.  You will never regret having her on your side, and just like she did for me I guarantee she will work her tail off - that's just who she is!

~ Jake Hoskins

Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CLHMS, SFR - Coeur d'Alene Idaho Short Sale Specialist

short saleIf you are in the market to purchase a short sale property in Coeur d'Alene, or in Kootenai or Shoshone counties, here is a handy link that will take you to all properties currently listed as short sales in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service:

All Properties Currently Listed as Short Sales in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service

As of today, January 29, 2012, there are 211 active short sale property listings in the Coeur d'Alene area, and another 70 Coeur d'Alene area short sale listings are in escrow with sales pending.  A little bit of trivia - 5 of those pending short sale properties are my listings! 

At the high end of the price spectrum is a stately home at The Club at Black Rock, listed as a short sale for $2,495,000.  Wowser!  It has 6,734 "nearly finished" square feet on 1.4 acres.  Here's proof that being in a Coeur d'Alene short sale situation is an "equal opportunity" condition.

short saleAt the other end of the spectrum is a tiny and cute little house in Smelterville for just $16,000.  Yes, that's right, just $16,000!  (If you'd like some comic relief, click the link to read how Smelterville recently gained prominence in the Silver Valley...)

Of course, between those two extremes are all manner of short sale homes in every conceivable price range and location. 

The link above will update with new Coeur d'Alene area short sale listings and status changes daily.  It will remain active for 30 days.  If you stumble upon this link after that, just give me a call and I will gladly send you a fresh link.

Below are some links to some of my recent Coeur d'Alene short sale success stories.  Nothing is more gratifying than to have a part in helping someone avoid foreclosure and achieve the best possible outcome in a very unfortunate situation.

If you or someone you know is wondering if a short sale might be a good option, please call me in complete confidence.  I can help you weigh your options and give you information to make the best decision based on your individual circumstances.

Seafaring Short Sale Success Story
Coeur d'Alene Short Sale Success after 30 Months!
My December Short Sale Success Stories

 

Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene Lake Waterfront Homes For Sale

Coeur d'Alene Lake Waterfront Homes For SaleThe year 2011 saw 179 property listings of waterfront homes for sale on Coeur d'Alene Lake.  Of these, 29 were successfully sold over the course of the year.  The sold prices ranged from a low of $300,000 to a high of $2,200,000.   

The year ended with 47 waterfront homes actively listed for sale on Coeur d'Alene Lake.  I'm pleased to claim one of these beautiful Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes as a listing of mine.  It is located at 5265 S. Catamaran Court at exclusive Arrow Point and you can click here for more information.  Of the Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes actively listed on December 31, the lowest priced home was listed at $299,900 with the highest being listed at $5,900,000.

Four Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes were in escrow with sales pending at year's end.  List prices Coeur d'Alene Lake Waterfront Homes For Salewere $180,000 to $650,000.  Of course, we won't know the final sales price of these homes until the sales are closed in 2012.

That leaves 99 Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes that were rejected by the market in 2011 and either expired or were canceled or withdrawn from the market.  The homes in this category ranged in price from $199,900 to $7,995,000.  I would expect to see many of these homes back on the market once spring makes an appearance in beautiful north Idaho.

Click here for complete details of each of the 111 Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes on the market in 2011.

This link will remain active for 30 days.  After that, please give me a call or visit my website for current market information on Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront homes for sale.

View 2011 Coeur d'Alene Area Waterfront Market Activity Reports for other area bodies of water:

Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene Area Waterfront Homes For Sale: Spokane River

Spokane RiverA look at the market activity for waterfront homes for sale on the Spokane River in 2011 shows 111 listings over the course of the year.  Of those, there were just 15 waterfront homes on the Spokane River that sold. They ranged in price from $225,000 to $1,800,000. 

As we rang out the old year, there were 29 homes actively on the market for sale on the Spokane River.  They ranged in price from $299,000 to $5,900,000.  Two Spokane River waterfront home sales were pending in escrow at year's end.  One at $315,000 and one at $997,000.  We won't know until they close how much the final sales price was.

Sixty-three Spokane River waterfront homes for sale either expired or were canceled in 2011.  These homes ranged in price from $329,000 to $10,795,000.

Spokane RiverClick here for complete information on all 111 Spokane River waterfront homes that were on the market in 2011.

This link will remain active for 30 days.  After that, give me a call or visit my website for the latest market activity on the Spokane River or any other beautiful body of water in the Coeur d'Alene area.

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Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene Area Waterfront Homes For Sale

Hayden LakeWaterfront homes for sale on Hayden Lake in north Idaho saw light activity in 2011 compared to previous years.  Inventory is relatively low and buyers are scarce for the higher priced waterfront homes on Hayden Lake

At the end of the year there were just 17 actively listed waterfront homes for sale on Hayden Lake.  They ranged in price from $449,000 to $1,895,000.  Twelve waterfront homes on Hayden Lake sold in 2011, with purchase prices ranging from $134,000 to $1,750,000. 

Hayden Lake IdahoTake a look at how many waterfront homes for sale on Hayden Lake expired or were canceled by the end of the year: 49!  These Hayden Lake waterfront properties that were rejected by our depressed market ranged in price from $299,000 to $2,385,000. 

Click here to see information on all 78 waterfront homes for sale on Hayden Lake in 2011.

This link will remain active for 30 days.  If you stumble upon this post after that, just call or email me for current market activity information for waterfront homes on Hayden Lake, or any other lake in beautiful North Idaho.

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Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Waterfront Homes For Sale: Spirit Lake

spirit lakeMarket activity with waterfront homes for sale on Spirit Lake in northern Idaho in 2011 was light.  There was just one Spirit Lake waterfront home that sold, at $400,000.  Another Spirit Lake waterfront home had a sale pending at $250,000 as the year ended, and three more were actively listed for sale.

Those three waterfront homes for sale on Spirit Lake at the end of 2011 ranged in price from $114,500 to $1,499,000.

Four more Spirit Lake waterfront homes expired in 2011 while one Spirit Lake waterfront home listing was canceled.  These five homes ranged in sales price from $299,000 to $899,000.

Click here for information on all waterfront homes listed for sale on Spirit Lake in north Idaho in 2011.

This link will remain active for 30 days.  After that, please call me or visit my website for information current market activity on Spirit Lake in beautiful north Idaho.

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Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene Area Waterfront Homes Market Report: Avondale Lake

Avondale Lake2011 did see some activity with waterfront homes for sale on Avondale Lake in Hayden, Idaho.  This beautiful private lake sits beside Avondale Golf Club and is renowned for wonderful fishing and abundant wildlife.

As the year 2011 ended, there had been three waterfront home sales recorded on Avondale Lake, and two homes were actively listed for sale.  Over the course of the year, one Avondale Lake waterfront home listing had expired and another was canceled.  As with waterfront homes for sale on other bodies of water in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area, inventory as well as activity is down considerably over past years. 

The three waterfront homes that sold on Avondale Lake in 2011 ranged in price from $235,000 to $465,000.  On the low end, it was a 2,492 square foot home built in 1976 with 80' of water frontage.  On the high end, I'm happy to report that it was my Avondale Lake waterfront listing that sold for $465,000.  It was a lovely new home built in 2006 that had Avondale Lakenever been occupied.  It had 3,394 square feet and sat on 120' of water frontage.

There were just two active Avondale Lake waterfront homes for sale at the end of 2011.  Listed at $599,000 and $695,000, I'm proud to claim the latter one as my current active listing.  It is located at 11557 N. Eastshore Drive.  You can click here for more information, it is an incredible home and value in an area of estate homes that rarely come on the market. 

Just one Avondale Lake waterfront home for sale expired in 2011, and one waterfront listing was canceled.

Click here for information on all of the waterfront homes for sale on Avondale Lake in Hayden, Idaho in 2011.

This link will remain active for 30 days.  If you come across this blog post after that, simply call me or visit my website for current information on waterfront homes for sale on Avondale Lake in Hayden Idaho.

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Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Waterfront Homes For Sale: Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes A look at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Waterfront Real Estate market activity for Twin Lakes in 2011 shows six waterfront homes sold on Twin Lakes.

Sales prices of the waterfront homes that sold on Twin Lakes ranged from $77,000 to $365,000.  On the low end, the home had boat access only.  It was a bank owned foreclosure that was built in 1918, had 814 square feet and 50' of water frontage. 

At the other end of the spectrum was the home that sold on Twin Lakes for $350,000.  It was built in 1976 and had 2,486 square feet.  It came furnished and had 100' of water frontage.

In addition, there were eight homes actively listed for sale at the end of the year.  Seven homes for sale on Twin Lakes had expired listings in 2011, and another five Twin Lakes waterfront homes for sale were either canceled or withdrawn from the market in 2011.

Cllick here for information on all waterfront homes listed for sale on Twin Lakes last year. 

This link will remain active for 30 days.  After that, please call me or visit my website for current market activity report for waterfront homes for sale on Twin Lakes, Idaho.

View 2011 Coeur d'Alene Area Waterfront Market Activity Reports for other area bodies of water:

Janna SignJanna Rankin Scharf  provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit Janna.ServingNorthIdaho.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.

No matter how grand or modest your real estate dreams may be, you can turn to me in confidence.  Give me a call today and let me know what I can do to be of service to you!

Janna Rankin Scharf AB, GRI, CSP, CNS, CLHMS  208.651.9700

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