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2009 

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has received a $2 million federal stimulus grant to build 10 homes at the site of the old tribal headquarters on the southwest outskirts of Plummer. The planned homes are to be for low-to moderate-income families and are expected to be constructed next year. The Coeur d'Al...
10/31/2009
The Homeowners Exemption has decreased from a maximum of $104,471 in 2009 to $101,153 in 2010.   What is the Homeowners Exemption? The Homeowners Exemption is an exemption provided by state law that saves property owners money on their property taxes.  The exemption deducts 1/2 of the assessed v...
10/31/2009
Looking for a SCREAMING DEAL on homes for sale in Coeur d'Alene????????????????????????????????  These homes are all priced to compete with the short sales.  There is no need for you to HOWL AT THE MOON!  SAVE YOURSELF from HEAD BANGING FRUSTRATION of waiting for months at the mercy of a loss mit...
10/31/2009
If you are looking for a TREAT, take a look at these SCREAMING DEALS!  All of these sellers have reduced their homes to be priced competitively with SHORT SALES - but what a TREAT it will be to NOT bring you MONTHS of HEAD BANGING UNCERTAINTY.  These homes can all close quickly!  No TRICKS or ove...
10/31/2009
Here are todays interest rates, which as you can see are AMAZING!  Conforming (Up to 417K): 30 year - 4.875%15 year - 4.375%7/1 arm - 3.875%         *Rate is fixed for 7 years at 3.875%, pay 2 pts and get a 3.25% rate!5/1 arm - 3.625% * my favorite  Jumbo programs($417K and up): 30 year - 5.625%5...
10/30/2009
They've AGREED to it, but it still needs to pass a vote and get the President's signature... USAToday is reporting that Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time home buyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers.  Senators agreed to extend the existing ...
10/28/2009
Do you know your neighbors?  I mean REALLY know your neighbors? I'm blessed to live in a wonderful community that is postcard pretty, peaceful and relatively safe.  That being said, there are criminals amongst us, no matter where we live.  People who have, and would, do harm to us and ours.  Are ...
10/28/2009
Today is a GOOD DAY!  Back in June I received an email from a woman who had stumbled in cyberspace upon a story I had just posted to my blog.  It was about REALLY BAD photos I had just come across when doing a search of high end homes.  Those awful photos are a pet peeve of mine, they leave me sc...
10/27/2009
Today dawned in the pouring rain, a busy day and lots to do.  Tying up the last loose ends for a closing tomorrow, my buyer client asked me a question about the legal description.  Within the legal description for the home they are buying is this bracketed bit: [IN GOVT LT3] She asked me what tha...
10/26/2009
The tax credit deadline for first time homebuyers is rapidly approaching.  Although November 30 is the deadline to have closed on your home, it will take your lender at approximately 30 days to close your new mortgage.  Although it might be possible to find one that can close in less time, it's n...
10/25/2009
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