Rain Silverhawk Sandpoint Idaho

Rain Silverhawk Sandpoint Idaho http://activerain.com/blogs/silverhawk North Idaho Realtor serving Sandpoint, Clark Fork, Hope, Naples, Bonners Ferry, Sagle, Cocolalla, Priest River, Laclede, Spirit Lake and more. Web design, SEO, computer graphics, photography, fine art prints, gemstones and lapidary en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719584/2112-butler-creek-cocolalla-idaho-creek-pond-cabin-13-acres 2112 Butler Creek Cocolalla Idaho Creek pond, cabin 13 acres <p><span style="color: #026402;"><em><span style="font-size: 16px;">Amazing 13 acre property features a spring fed pond, year-round Butler creek, and borders thousands of acres of Forest Service land. Tiny house lovers:</span></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #026402;"><em><span style="font-size: 16px;">There is a 10×16 insulated cabin that sleeps 4 with a kitchette and covered porch! Privacy w/ off the grid options or the convenience of nearby power and phone. Good access, gentle terrain, mature trees, mountain views, sunny exposure, NO CCRs. There is even an enchanting foot bridge over the creek, water rights on spring and a handy 8′X8′ storage shed. Cabin is wired for electricity and ready for your generator.</span></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span style="color: #1b4fe3; font-size: medium;"><em></em></span></span></p> <p>Virtual Tour  <em></em></p> <p style="display: inline !important;"><a target="_blank">http://www.tourfactory.com/997167</a></p> <p><span><span style="color: #1b4fe3; font-size: medium;"><em></em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1b4fe3;"><em><span style="font-size: 16px;"><img title="creek, bridge, pond acreage" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/3/1/5/ar136795451251372.jpg" height="800" alt="" width="600"></span></em></span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:05 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719584/2112-butler-creek-cocolalla-idaho-creek-pond-cabin-13-acres http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719569/10-88-recreational-acres-waterfront-lot-with-airstrip-access-60-000 10.88 Recreational acres waterfront lot with airstrip access $60,000 <p><span style="color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;">Attention pilots! 10 acres with 297 ft of Clark Fork River frontage taxi to the the private airstrip across the road. Level land with large trees and some open area with fantastic mountain views. A perfect place recreational property with water access. Electric and phone to the property line. Way below tax assessment. River access and airstrip with acreage all on a county maintained road. Have it all and with a good price. $60,000</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.northidahosandpoint.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;">http://www.northidahosandpoint.com</span></a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/0/6/3/3/ar136795415833606.jpg" height="800" alt="waterfront with airstrip" width="600" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 07 May 2013 12:17:55 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719569/10-88-recreational-acres-waterfront-lot-with-airstrip-access-60-000 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719553/368-park-3-bed-2-bath-2-car-garage-short-sale-150-000 368 Park 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage Short sale $150,000 <p>Quality built warm and inviting 3 bedroom 2 bath home with 2 car garage on .54 acres. Bamboo flooring knotty pine doors and trim, natural gas stove. Large fenced back yard with a deck to enjoy the mountain views quiet county maintained road in desirable neighborhood at the base of Schweitzer. Short sale $150,000</p> <p>Virtual Tour  <a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/973397" target="_blank">http://www.tourfactory.com/973397</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/8/6/6/ar136795385666834.jpg" height="800" alt="368 park short sale" width="600" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 07 May 2013 12:13:17 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719553/368-park-3-bed-2-bath-2-car-garage-short-sale-150-000 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719543/38-forest-moyie-springs-id-walk-to-bonner-lake-3-bed-2-bath-2-5-acres- 38 Forest Moyie Springs ID Walk to Bonner Lake 3 bed 2 bath 2.5 acres <p><span style="color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;">Sportman’s Delight! Great year round access on county maintained roads. Close to public lands for hunting and fishing. 3 minutes walking distance to Bonner Lake public access. Cedar sided home on 2.5 acres with mature trees in a sunny location.  $129,900</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;">Virtual tour at </span><a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/888281" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">http://www.tourfactory.com/888281</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/3/2/5/ar136795339852313.jpg" height="800" alt="38 Forest drive" width="600"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 07 May 2013 12:06:16 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719543/38-forest-moyie-springs-id-walk-to-bonner-lake-3-bed-2-bath-2-5-acres- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719532/17-westwood-moyie-springs-id-owner-carry-utilities-21000 17 Westwood Moyie Springs ID Owner carry utilities $21000 <p style="margin: 12px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;">$21,000 with motivated seller. Seller can carry with 20% down. Almost 1 acre with awesome mountain views. Overlooks mill and valley and no one can ever build behind you. In the city limits and close to public access on Moyie River. Electric, phone, water & natural gas are to property line. Public road with year round access. Come build your dream home. Owner will carry!! Bring all offers!</p> <p style="margin: 12px 0px; padding: 0px; color: #0b1518; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #b6d2dd;"><a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/998364" target="_blank">Virtual tour at http://www.tourfactory.com/998364</a></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/7/0/0/ar136795275700735.jpg" height="800" alt="1 acre lot with utilities 21000" width="600" style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:48 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3719532/17-westwood-moyie-springs-id-owner-carry-utilities-21000 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3616451/can-you-define-the-job-of-a-real-estate-agent- Can you define the job of a real estate agent? <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;">I was visiting a local office and there was an agent playing solitaire on the computer and complaining bitterly that they had to go open a house for a buyer's agent.  After all it wasn't their job.  Hmmm, we have a house to sell and buyers that want to see it, isn't our job putting those two together?  We all lead very busy lives and sometimes it is a juggle, but attitude counts for a lot in how we represent our clients and ourselves.  </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;">It is funny but I have never actually seen anything that clearly defines my job entirely. They sure don't explain that in a real estate school when going for your license. That list sure would be long and I am pretty sure that nowhere on it would it say "bring a bad attitude". </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;">I have been doing this a long time and every day, every person and every transaction is different. Every agent out there, is called upon to wear a lot of hats.  We are the jack of all trades and our contracts let our clients know we are not experts in most of those fields.  </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;">Have you ever dug around to figure out where the septic is, looked at the electrical panel, found someone to clean out that property with the junk yard in the back yard.  Have you ever watched someone's children so they could view the house in peace?  How about taking that call on a Saturday night that the water pipes burst, or someone let a dog out of the house, check that a house was secure.  Have you ever tried to figure out where a property line was, found a mistake on a HUD 1, explained ways to improve a credit score, spotted a construction flaw, figured out how much a house was really worth. How about plow snow from a driveway, move furniture, knock down a wasp nest. Do you carry a flashlight so you can crawl under a house or inspect an attic. Have you ever comforted a client in crises, got them unstuck or dealt with a car malfunction, shimmy through a window because an agent locked the seller out of the house. Have you ever dealt with a finicky copier, answered the office phone and took a message, fixed a computer glitch? How about patching a hole in the wall, fixing a fence, spruce up a front yard, replace a smoke detector, take pictures, helped an agent do something.</span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #4f6228;">So far I have plumber, electrician, contractor, well driller, surveyor, trash man, septic servicer, psychologist, baby sitter, title officer, inspector, lawyer, financial advisor, teacher, dog sitter, roofer, tow truck driver, mechanic, security guard, taxi, tour guide, computer tech, office equipment servicer, secretary, mover, repair man, photographer, advisor, landscaper, dry Waller, pest exterminator, maid, animal controller, advertiser, writer, editor, coach.  This list is just the tip of the iceberg, I am sure you have tons more.  </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;">This job encompasses so many skills trades, and ideals that it would be impossible to really figure out what wasn't in our job description. But this also isn't just a job, it is part of who we are as people.</span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; color: #1f497d;"> </span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="">Think about how you form opinions of colleagues.  Do you think of this one as lazy and not very likable because you remember the time 5 years ago when they couldn't be bothered to do their job.  Do you remember another fondly because 10 years ago they helped you out when they didn't have to because it wasn't their job?  Notice I did not define this as a good or bad agent, because how we perform in our jobs also ultimately defines us as who we are as people.  Human kindness isn't supposed to have a price tag on it and it always pays far more than its fair share.  I'd be willing to bet that if we take a minute here and there to help a fellow agent that more and more would be willing to help out when we need it.  </span></em></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:18:49 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3616451/can-you-define-the-job-of-a-real-estate-agent- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610473/profitable-store-and-cafe-great-investment-325-000 Profitable store and cafe Great investment! $325,000 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"> </p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"> </p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/6/0/3/ar135978375430614.jpg" height="322" alt="Hoodoo Creek Cafe" width="500"></p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Great investment on this turnkey successful cafe and country convenience store. Updated siding, roof, wiring, insulation, Central air and heat, Backup generator keeps the business flowing when the electric goes out. While they haven’t needed it, there are security cameras and monitors throughout. Beer/Wine/ tobacco lottery sales, food, snacks, fishing gear, household items and an atm. Equipment, Fixtures, inventory, goodwill, web presence 2218 square feet on .82 acres included. Sole establishment for a 12 mile radius is a favorite of locals, hunters, tourists alike and supports 4-9 employees throughout the year. Gross 250k- $300 a year</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/886572">VIRTUAL TOUR</a></p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">For sale at $325,000</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"> </p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lakeandhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/c9.jpg" style="color: #1e77b9;"><img title="store, cafe, kitchen " class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-466" src="http://lakeandhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/c9.jpg" height="696" alt="" width="569" style="border-style: none;"></a></p> <div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:46:53 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610473/profitable-store-and-cafe-great-investment-325-000 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610427/101-cedar-hill-sagle-idaho-83860-89-900-usfs 101 Cedar Hill Sagle Idaho 83860 $89,900 usfs <p>101 Cedar Hill Sagle </p> <p>No CCR's Close to lake and USFS. Well cared for good cents home. 2004 3 bedroom 2 bath features spacious kitchen with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, beautiful landscaping, garden fountain and pond, fruit trees, half circle drive, and fenced yard. Includes storage shed and carport, community water on .34 acres. Close to lake Pend Oreille at Talache, Past Mirror & Shepherd Lake for an ideal year-round or vacation home. Lease option possible $89,900</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/887635">VIRTUAL TOUR</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/5/1/7/ar135977879571507.jpg" height="550" alt="Great buy near usfs and lake" width="634"></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:22:18 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610427/101-cedar-hill-sagle-idaho-83860-89-900-usfs http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610418/49508-highway-95-naples-idaho-2-rentals-commercial-land-barn-horses 49508 HIGHWAY 95 Naples Idaho 2 rentals commercial land Barn horses <p>49508 HIGHWAY 95 Naples </p> <p>Great investment 2 rentals. Over 400 feet of Hwy 95 frontage plus 4 acres set up for horses with two residences and multiple outbuildings.Commercial potential. Property has electric fence and features garage with haycover and stalls plus an additional shop with over 1200 sf that has a 1 bd/1 ba apartment. Also has a 2000 sqft open sided pole bldg with power.  $179,000</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/7/4/0/ar135977734304704.jpg" height="213" alt="" width="300"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/7/0/6/ar135977743060753.jpg" height="234" alt="2 rentals bar, hay shed horses " width="300"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:59:09 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610418/49508-highway-95-naples-idaho-2-rentals-commercial-land-barn-horses http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610411/1998-white-mountain-rd-naples-idaho-log-home-and-guest-usfs 1998 White Mountain Rd. Naples Idaho log home and guest usfs <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/8/1/3/0/ar135977664103188.jpg" height="450" alt="Balcony for entertaining" width="600"></p> <p>Step back in time. Charming custom crafted 2 bedroom 1.5 bath Log home on 4.9 acres with no ccrs. Right across the street from State land and McArthur Lake Wildlife Area. Thousands of acres of public land to explore. Beautiful granite rock fireplace in open living room. Decks and Balconies, views of lake from up above cabin, gentle rolling landscape on county road. Separate quest cabin and tack room. Set for horses great for gardening, root cellar, natural log accents and up to 10 more acres available. $169,000</p> <p>Adjoing 10 acres available</p> <p><a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/885975">Virtual TOUR</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/6/9/3/ar135977670139694.jpg" height="688" alt="log home" width="600"></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:47:41 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610411/1998-white-mountain-rd-naples-idaho-log-home-and-guest-usfs http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610402/111-eagle-pine-lane-sandpoint-idaho-83864-home-barn-5-acres 111 Eagle Pine Lane Sandpoint Idaho 83864 home barn 5 acres <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/7/8/2/ar135977533928756.jpg" height="225" alt="home barn acreage" width="300"></p> <p> </p> <p>Beautiful 5-acre level parcel with views of Schweitzer & the Cabinet Mountains. Easy access. No CCR's, Barn, tack room, hay storage, chicken coop, wood shed, storage sheds, garden hoop house, 2-car garage, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced & cross fenced, a perfect horse set-up. There is both a well and Oden bay water set up. Sun room, laundry and mud room, and an extra exterior room for a studio, garden or storage. A great country home in the desirable Selle Valley area. $170,000  Might be open for a lease option</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/0/3/4/ar135977575943087.jpg" height="300" alt="home barn garage acres" width="400"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/2/1/0/ar135977563301221.jpg" height="510" alt="barn acreage garage home" width="659"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:31:22 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610402/111-eagle-pine-lane-sandpoint-idaho-83864-home-barn-5-acres http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610393/sold-quail-ridge-lot-5th-one SOLD Quail Ridge lot 5th one <p><strong style=""><img src="http://lakeandhomes.com/quail.jpg" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></strong></p> <p> </p> <h2>QUAIL RIDGE</h2> <p><strong style="">  This one sold for $55,000<br>OWNER FINANCING</strong></p> <p>5 acre parcels <br>Many Parcels border State lands <br>Close to town, golf and a recreational lake.<br>Paved roads and underground utilities <br>Virtually unlimited recreational land surrounding the project <br>Area of great water producing wells <br>Some parcels offered with water.<br>Email me for prices, maps for remaining 5 acre parcels</p> <p><img src="http://lakeandhomes.com/quailstrip.jpg" alt=""></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:20:15 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610393/sold-quail-ridge-lot-5th-one http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610390/sold-502-humbird-3-bedroom-2-bath SOLD 502 Humbird 3 bedroom 2 bath <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/7/0/6/ar13597748960732.jpg" height="375" alt="Rain Silverhawk SOLD" width="500"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="">This fabulous ranch style 3 bed 2 bath home boasts a beautiful kitchen, high ceilings, recessed lighting,large bedrooms, 2 car garage, spacious floor plan and lovely mountain views. Built in 2005 on a .21 acre lot, located down a paved drive, just moments from all that downtown has to offer!</span></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:16:11 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610390/sold-502-humbird-3-bedroom-2-bath http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610362/keller-williams-named-number-9-in-top-150-workplaces Keller Williams named number 9 in top 150 workplaces <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We just got the press realease.  It doesn't suprise me.  I am very new to Keller Williams but it has been amazing.  Everyone helps each other and we are all better for it.  Thanks KW</span></strong></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/7/9/1/ar135977197319732.jpg" height="645" alt="keller williams named number 9 in top work places" width="640"></span></strong></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/9/8/0/ar135977213708937.jpg" height="130" alt="Keller Williams" width="640"></span></strong></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Named One of America's Top Workplaces</span></strong></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 1, 2013) — Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced today that WorkplaceDynamics has named it the No. 9 workplace in America – the only national real estate franchising company on the National Top 150 Workplaces list.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"This is a great honor that reflects the incredible energy and vitality of Keller Williams offices across the United States," CEO Mark Willis said. "Our associates are creating workplaces that everyone wants to be part of and no one ever wants to leave."</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">WorkplaceDynamics  conducted the annual survey in partnership with 30 leading regional newspapers, reaching 1.7 million employees nationwide. The survey found that employees want to work at companies with high levels of organizational health – those that set a clear direction for their future, execute well, and bring real meaning to work.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Imagine being part of a culture where passion, joy, and purpose go hand in hand with productivity and profitability," Keller Williams President Mary Tennant said. "We're so honored to be in business with the best real estate professionals in America."</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In addition to the National Top 150 list, Keller Williams offices in Cleveland and Minneapolis ranked as the No. 1 workplaces in their respective regions. Keller Williams offices in Austin, Boston, Hartford, and Tampa also finished among the Top 10.  </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Details about Top Workplaces, a full list of the Top 150 companies, the survey methodology, and factors that drive organizational health are available at </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.topworkplaces.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.topworkplaces.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"># # #</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:</span></em></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">Keller Williams Realty Inc. is one of the largest real estate franchise companies, with approximately 700 offices and 80,000 associates around the world. The company has grown exponentially since the opening of the first Keller Williams Realty office in 1983, and continues to cultivate an agent-centric, education-based, technology-driven culture that shares profits with associates. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information or to search for homes for sale visit Keller Williams Realty online at (</span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kw.com/"><span><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.kw.com</span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">). or http://www.northidahosandpoint.com</span> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:29:27 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3610362/keller-williams-named-number-9-in-top-150-workplaces http://activerain.com/blogsview/3606670/fannie-mae-overvaluing-property-by-20-percent-please-sign-petition Fannie Mae overvaluing property by 20 percent Please sign petition <p>I specialize in short sales and about 6 months ago all I my Fannie Mae short sales (Even the approved ones) were coming back with values way above market price.  I found that this has been going on across the nation.</p> <p>Fannie Mae admits to demanding 20% more than market value for short sale properties - forcing homeowners into foreclosure. They then offer the properties to the public on their homepath.com website at 20% above market value and will give a federally sanctioned Fannie Mae bad loan for this price if the buyer "takes advantage" of not paying for an appraisal. These are the type of manipulations which destroyed the property market. As a federal bailout, Fannie Mae should be forced to act ethically and responsibly or they should be shut down.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Click here to<a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/force-fannie-mae-behave-responsibly-or-shut-them-down/vtY71bhk?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl#"> Sign The Petition</a></p> <p><a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/force-fannie-mae-behave-responsibly-or-shut-them-down/vtY71bhk?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl">https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/force-fannie-mae-behave-responsibly-or-shut-them-down/vtY71bhk?utm_source=wh.gov&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=shorturl</a>#</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:48:36 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3606670/fannie-mae-overvaluing-property-by-20-percent-please-sign-petition http://activerain.com/blogsview/3587006/what-have-you-done-for-me-lately-life-line-of-a-listing What have you done for me lately? Life line of a listing <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;">I was  talking with one of my commercial clients this week who owns the<a href="http://4156vayrd.idahoquickfind.com/" style="color: #1e77b9;">HooDoo café and Kelly Vay Mart</a>, and I had a bit of a wake up call.  While they stated it in a diplomatic way, the gist was that their listing didn't sell yet and what have I been doing about it.  It dawned on me that while I am constantly working at promoting my all my listings, the sellers just know that it hasn't sold yet.  I now have a belated New Years resolution; Figure out a better way to let my sellers know what I have been doing on their behalf. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;">We have all been there. We are so much time and money in promoting our listings that we forget to let the sellers  know what has been done.  How else are they going to know?  My family certainly knows how much time I invest.  I usually have at least 30 listings and use a variety of methods to promote them and it is alot to keep up with.  When I think about all the people I talk to, messages I send out, leads I track down, websites and printed that I advertise on, I feel overwhelmed on how to get this in a nice neat weekly report.  I would love to hear some feedback from fellow agents that have figured out a good way to gather the information and present this each week.  I have a general outline of the listing process, but am very interested in hearing how you do it.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"> The Life of a Listing</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Pre-Listing</span></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Call Title Company for a pre listing package</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Print Aerials, well, septic and survey documents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Conduct visual inspection of property</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Stage the property to ensure the most positive showing</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review “Home Inspection Checklist” to go over items that may need attention</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Day 1</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Have all documents signed-Listing Agreement, PCR, Disclosures, Consent Forms, etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Take pictures (75-100) for websites and virtual tours</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Record all information for listing sheets and advertisements</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Prepare office file</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Make and test keys</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Enter house into the CDA and Selkirk MLS by 68 A.M. to take advantage of agents looking at daily updates</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Create virtual tour</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Create property flyers</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Day 2</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Put “For Sale” sign on property with flyers</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Submit listing to internet venues-Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Order “Just Listed” post cards</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Submit listing for print advertisements</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Mass email to all Keller Williams  agents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Mass email to all </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">MLS area agents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Fax flyer  to all offices</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Mass email to all buyers on my personal mailing list</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Notification to other Keller Williams contacts (insurance customers, financial customers, etc)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Identify good demographic potentials of the property, for instance a horse property would be well suited to advertisments in the equine community.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Week One</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Introduce property at sales meeting</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Caravan property with all KW agents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Advertise Brokers Open House</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Advertise Public Open House for the weekend (When Appropriate)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Hold Brokers Open House Thursday or Friday to ensure the property is fresh for the weekend</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Hold Public Open House over the weekend (weather permitting)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Introduce property to investor groups</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Create a Video for and syndicate to sites like youtube</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Promote listing on social networks and blogs</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Every Week for Length of Listing</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Prepare advertisements for feeder markets, internet advertising, local print advertising.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Replenish bulletin board ads, post flyers in employee lounges, update classified ads.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Each Monday-Mail weekly update of all activity (advertisements, showings, feedback, etc.)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">·  Resubmit listing to internet venues</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Obtain and interpret feedback from showings and comments from other agents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Analyze marketing stats to see what is working and what is not</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Conduct weekly inspection of property (restock flyers, check conditions, identify drawbacks</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">etc.)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Every Month for Length of Listing</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Market property to area agents</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review reverse prospecting to identify what agents have clients interested in property</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;"> and contact those agents and present the listing information</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Refresh internet venues i.e. Craig's list, eBay, trulia, Zillow etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Monthly update on marketing stats</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review of new listings and sold properties in comparison to the listing</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Mailing of postcards advertising the property (every 3 months)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: maroon;">Offer and Closing Timeline</span></span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Offers</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Present all written offers</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Verify buyer is pre-approved for a mortgage</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Negotiate terms and price until an agreement can be reached</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Contracts</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review terms and conditions of the contract with the seller</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Distribute contracts to </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;">title companies </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">attorneys, agents, etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Plan out sale process-Deposit due dates, home inspection date, mortgage commitment date etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Confirm receipt of initial deposit</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Open Escrow</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Deliver Preliminary report</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Home Inspection</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;">, Appraisals etc.</span></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Arrange appointments for inspectors, appraisers, contractors etc.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1f497d;">Home Inspection report</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Obtain written reports of any issues uncovered.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Arrange estimates from contractors to ensure the buyer’s estimates are in the correct range</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Arrange to have the issues corrected with contractors</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Steps to Closing</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Verify all deposits are accounted for</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Verify mortgage contingency is satisfied</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Obtain current survey</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Review closing statements for errors</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· There are a lot of different variables to this step.  Most escrows will present some bump in the road and as they come up I deal with them.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #2e6cb8;">Closing Day</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Arrange and attend buyer’s final walkthrough</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Attend Closing</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif;">· Call to congratulate you on your closing.</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:09:22 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3587006/what-have-you-done-for-me-lately-life-line-of-a-listing http://activerain.com/blogsview/3585968/two-cups-of-coffee-with-one-of-them-for-the-wall- Two cups of coffee, with one of them for the wall. <p></p><p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">That was a fantastic post </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">http://activerain.com/blogsview/3579393/two-cups-of-coffee-with-one-of-them-for-the-wall- </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">and very inspirational.  I would hope that we could all take the time to  leave a "cup on the board" in our own communities</span></p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3578252/two-cups-of-coffee-with-one-of-them-for-the-wall-">Glenn Freezman (Family Abstract, Inc.)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><strong>I recently had the awesome</strong> <strong>opportunity to take a week off from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Abstract-Inc/100424003341537">Family Abstract</a> <em>(thank you to my staff and my Partner)</em> and visit my son in South Lake Tahoe. At Family Abstract, we have done settlements in Coffee shops, I am sure you have all met buyers and sellers in coffee shops, but I have not seen this remarkable phenomenon before, please read the story, it's well worth your time. (Jmho).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> <strong>One afternoon I sat with my son</strong> in a well-known coffee shop <a href="http://familyabstract.com/blog/2013/01/two-cups-of-coffee-with-one-of-them-for-the-wall/note-on-the-wall/" rel="attachment wp-att-1942"><img title="Family Abstract" src="http://familyabstract.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/note-on-the-wall.jpg" height="176" alt="note on the wall" style="float: right; margin: 3px; border: 3px solid black;" width="287"></a>in near Heavenly Mountain. As we enjoyed our lunch, a man entered and sat at a table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his order saying, Two cups of coffee, with one of them for the wall. We heard this order with rather interest and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee, but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying "A Cup of Coffee." While we were still there, two other men entered and ordered three cups of coffee, two on the table and one for the wall. They had two cups of coffee but paid for three and left. This time also, the waiter did the same. He pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying, "A Cup of Coffee." <strong></strong></p> <p><strong>It seemed that this gesture was a norm at this place</strong>. However, it was something unique and perplexing for us. Since we had nothing to do with the matter, we finished our lunch, paid the bill, and left. After a few days, we again had a chance to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our breakfast, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. <strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Poverty was evident from the looks on his face</strong>. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, "one cup of coffee from the wall." The waiter served coffee to this man with the customary respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the waste basket. Now the matter was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by the inhabitants of this town welled up our eyes with tears. Coffee is not a need of our society, nor a necessity of life. The point to note is that when we take pleasure in any blessing, maybe we also need to think about those people who appreciate that specific blessing as much as we do, but they cannot afford it. <a href="http://familyabstract.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/orange-note.jpg"><img title="Glenn Freezman" src="http://familyabstract.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/orange-note.jpg" height="226" alt="orange note" style="border: 2px solid black; margin: 2px; float: left;" width="223"></a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Note the character of this waiter</strong>, who is playing a consistent and generous role who helped the needy with a smile on his face. Also ponder upon this man in need. He enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-esteem asking for a free cup of coffee. He only needs to look at the wall. Along with the other characters, we need to remember the role played by the wall that reflects the generosity and care of the people of this town. <strong></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #003366;">Where's your coffee shop that you take your clients too? Next time leave a note on the wall,</span></strong> <span style="color: #003366;"><strong>Let's see what happens!</strong></span></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>From my family to yours, from <strong>Title Insurance</strong> commitment to policy, all our very best! Take at least a moment each day to smile and laugh, then call <a href="http://www.familyabstract.com" target="_self"><strong>Family Abstract</strong></a> for all your title needs in PA, NJ, MD and FL. At Family Abstract, Inc. We look forward to making you, and your clients smile very day, especially the day of settlement. Please <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Abstract-Inc/100424003341537" target="_blank"><strong>like us on Facebook</strong></a>, Please “Plus 1 us on Google, most of all..<span style="color: #ff0000;">Please give us a shot at your <strong>Title Insurance.</strong></span></strong></p> <p>==========================================================================</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <h1>About Family Abstract, Inc.</h1> <p><strong>Established in 2002, Family Abstract, Inc</strong>. provides Title Insurance to clients and customers throughout <strong>Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania</strong> with more than 40 years of combined experience in management alone. We pride ourselves on retaining the most skilled and knowledgeable employees who share our goals of providing the best service in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Located in Horsham, Pennsylvania</strong>, Family Abstract, Inc. maintains an extensive network of skilled title insurance abstractors in all the states we service in addition to a nationwide network of qualified closing agents who are available to close loans at any location.</p> <p><strong>Backed by the strength of four title insurance underwriters</strong>, we are able to provide expert attention to detail without sacrificing versatility in the closing process, thus providing more options in difficult title situations. Due to our depth of industry knowledge and commitment to excellent service, Family Abstract, Inc. has been able to develop client relationships that have endured for decades.</p> <p><strong>Having successfully settled and insured thousands of transactions</strong>, we have already earned the trust and confidence of hundreds of customers, lenders, brokers, and realtors and now we would like to share our expertise with you!</p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:50:35 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3585968/two-cups-of-coffee-with-one-of-them-for-the-wall- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580924/debt-forgiveness-act-extended Debt forgiveness act extended <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>For those of you in a facing a foreclosure, principle reduction,<span>   </span>deed-in-lieu of foreclosure,<span>  </span>or short sale. on your home, the debt forgiveness act of 2007 has been extended for another year. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Under the IRS tax code forgiven debt was treated as income subject to federal income tax.<span>  </span>Homeowners who get their mortgage debt forgiven through a short sale, deed-in-lieu or loan modification will not be taxed on the debt forgiven on the amount forgiven up to $2,000,000.<span>  </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>On Jan. 1 both the Senate and House passed H.R. 8 legislation to avert the “fiscal cliff.” The bill was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Jan. 2.<span>  </span>Below is a summary of real estate related provisions in the bill:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Real Estate Tax Extenders</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>•<span>       </span>Mortgage Cancellation Relief is extended for one year to Jan. 1, 2014</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>•<span>       </span>Deduction for Mortgage Insurance Premiums for filers making below $110,000 is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>•<span>       </span>15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements on commercial properties is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>•<span>       </span>10 percent tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy improvements to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012 Permanent Repeal of Pease Limitations for 99% of Taxpayers Under the agreement so called “Pease Limitations” that reduce the value of itemized deductions are permanently repealed for most taxpayers but will be reinstituted for high income filers.<span>  </span>These limitations will only apply to individuals earning more than $250,000 and joint filers earning above $300,000.<span>  </span>These thresholds have been increased and are indexed for inflation and will rise over time.<span>  </span>Under the formula, the amount of adjusted gross income above the threshold is multiplied by 3 percent. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>That amount is then used to reduce the total value of the filer’s itemized deductions.<span>  </span>The total amount of reduction cannot exceed 80 percent of the filer’s itemized deductions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>These limits were first enacted in 1990 (named for the Ohio Congressman Don Pease who came up with the idea) and continued throughout the Clinton years.<span>  </span>They were gradually phased out as a result of the 2001 tax cuts and were completely eliminated in 2010-2012.<span>  </span>Had we gone over the fiscal cliff, Pease limitations would have been reinstituted on all filers starting at $174,450 of adjusted gross income. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Capital Gains</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Capital Gains rate stays at 15 percent for those in the top rate of $400,000 (individual) and $450,000 (joint) return.<span>  </span>After that, any gains above those amounts will be taxed at 20 percent. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The $250,000/$500,000 exclusion for sale of principal residence remains in place.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Estate Tax</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The first $5 million dollars in individual estates and $10 million for family estates are now exempted from the estate tax. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>After that the rate will be 40 percent, up from 35 percent.<span>  </span></span><span>The exemption amounts are indexed for inflation.</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:53:11 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580924/debt-forgiveness-act-extended http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580897/waterfront-home-for-93-000-wow-6745-north-river-rd-bonners-ferry-id Waterfront home for $93,000 WOW! 6745 North River Rd Bonners Ferry, ID <p> </p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Z4ISZLbgbg/UOhofTWpg_I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/h2N_n3OK1Cc/s1600/riverfront.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Z4ISZLbgbg/UOhofTWpg_I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/h2N_n3OK1Cc/s320/riverfront.jpg" border="0" height="240" alt="" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hKBqfHFObLw/UOho43X4A_I/AAAAAAAAAJc/4RcPcYdFh3M/s1600/houseext.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hKBqfHFObLw/UOho43X4A_I/AAAAAAAAAJc/4RcPcYdFh3M/s320/houseext.jpg" border="0" height="240" alt="" width="320"></a></div> <p>6745 North River Rd Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 <a href="http://rainsilverhawk.kwrealty.com/listing/mlsid/548/propertyid/12-10286/" target="new">See Full Listing 6745 North River Rd Bonners Ferry, ID 83805</a></p> <p>Waterfront property on the Kootenai river for $93k! Freshly painted, Older 2 bedroom home with a basement on 3/4 acre splittable lot. Detached two car garage and large storage building, mud room. In city limits with all city services yet feels like out in the country. End of the road privacy, great views, and no future buildings around you. Year round living or build your dream home and use it as a guest house. Call Rain 208-610-0011 Details: Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.0 Square Feet: 1664 Acres: 0.76 Built: 1976 School District: Boundary Listing Price: $93,000 Rain Silverhawk Keller WIlliams For more information please see my website at <a href="http://www.northidahoproperty.org">North Idaho Property</a> or contact me at <a href="mailto:rain@lakeandhomes.com">rain@lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:33:59 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580897/waterfront-home-for-93-000-wow-6745-north-river-rd-bonners-ferry-id http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580890/december-keller-williams-top-agents-of-2012 December Keller Williams top Agents of 2012 <p><span style="">Keller Williams December Top Agents For December productions. </span></p> <p><span style="">Rain Silverhawk</span></p> <p><span style="">Patty Muhlhauser</span></p> <p><span style="">Janice Harvey</span></p> <p><span style="">Danielle Watson</span></p> <p><span style="">Penny Carver</span></p> <p><span style="">Stan and Julie Groves</span></p> <p><span style="">Greg Link</span></p> <p><span style="">Dennis Spencer</span></p> <p><span style="">Dan H and Janet Stevens</span></p> <p><span style="">Jason Walker</span></p> <p><span style="">Barbar Swehosky</span></p> <p><span style="">Jaye Mounsey</span></p> <p><span style="">John Thomas Sinclair</span></p> <p><span style="">Paul Ertel</span></p> <p><span style="">Josh Adams</span></p> <p><span style="">Brandon Marchand</span></p> <p><span style="">Debra McMann</span></p> <p><span style="">Tom and Julie Nolan</span></p> <p><span style="">Aimee Gerone</span></p> <p><span style="">Pete Puga</span></p> <p><span style="">Mike Threadgill<br></span></p> <p><span style=""><br></span></p> <p><span style=""><br></span></p> <p><span style="">Congrats everyone!<img title="December top agent 2012" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/5/8/1/9/ar1357835091859.jpg" height="403" alt="December top agent 2012" width="403"></span></p> <p><span style=""><br></span></p> <p><span style=""><br></span></p> <p><span style=""><br></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:30:16 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580890/december-keller-williams-top-agents-of-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580872/rain-silverhawk-joined-keller-williams Rain Silverhawk joined Keller Williams <div class="userContentWrapper aboveUnitContent" style=""> <div class="_wk mbm" style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="userContent">I have moved to Keller Williams!</span></div> </div> <div class="shareUnit attachmentUnit" style=""> <div> <div class="userContentWrapper"> <div><span class="userContent">Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene is excited to announce that Rain Silverhawk is now with Keller Williams! Welcome aboard Rain we are so glad that you are here! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kwnorthidaho">See Keller Williams on Face Book</a><br></span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="photoUnit clearfix belowUnitContent" style=""> <div class="_53s uiScaledThumb photo photoWidth1" style="overflow: hidden; float: left;"> <div class="uiScaledImageContainer photoWrap" style="overflow: hidden; margin-left: 3px; height: 403px; width: 403px;"><img class="scaledImageFitWidth img" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/425643_568726696475113_927820505_n.jpg" height="403" alt="Photo: Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene is excited to announce that Rain Silverhawk is now with Keller Williams! Welcome aboard Rain we are so glad that you are here!" width="403" style="border: 0px; height: auto; width: 403px;"></div> </div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:21:14 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3580872/rain-silverhawk-joined-keller-williams http://activerain.com/blogsview/3574512/rain-silverhawk-has-moved-to-keller-williams Rain Silverhawk has moved to Keller Williams <p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">Greetings Friends,</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">It brings me great sadness to announce to you that Sandpoint Realty has closed their doors and I have decided to make Keller Williams Sandpoint my new home. I have been following their growth, networking and marketing endeavors for some time and have been very impressed with them on a whole.</p> <div class="separator" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFAqSFVtntU/UOhfHNWS7OI/AAAAAAAAAI8/TL9ucEggC0A/s1600/KWRVS-vertical-logo-web_full.gif" style="color: #666666; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NFAqSFVtntU/UOhfHNWS7OI/AAAAAAAAAI8/TL9ucEggC0A/s400/KWRVS-vertical-logo-web_full.gif" border="0" height="188" alt="" width="344" style="border-style: solid; border-color: #558866; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 4px;"></a></div> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">The good news for you as sellers is that we will start from scratch with new marketing plans for your property. I will be putting alot of energy into new promotion of your listing, new flyers, virtual tours, videos, postcards will be made for you. A email campaign will be sent to buyers who have an interest in your property. Your property will be entered in as a new listing in both Multiple Listing Systems (MLS) and in the Keller Williams networking system. All of my listings will be viewed by the office and we will have a whole new set of people who will be thinking of your property when they have clients. While you have been included in about 100 websites before, you will get even more exposure with your property appearing on almost 900 websites. WOW! Even I am impressed.</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">For my buyers we have even more ways to see properties and save your favorites. A good staff to answer phones when I am out in the field. I will be able to stay in touch with you even better than before and meet your needs even quicker.</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">I look forward to trying some of the innovative marketing plans from this new company and will look at this as a bright new beginning for us all.</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">Lets make 2013 a great year!<br>Rain Silverhawk</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">For more information please see my websites at<a href="http://www.northidahosandpoint.com/" style="color: #666666;">www.northidahosandpoint.com</a> <br><a href="http://www.rainsilverhawk.kwrealty.com/" style="color: #666666;">rainsilverhawk.kwrealty.com</a><br><a href="http://www.rainsilverhawk.yourkwagent.com/" style="color: #666666;">Rainsilverhawk.yourkwagent.com</a><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/" style="color: #666666;">lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; background-color: #eeeecc;">or contact me at <a href="mailto:rain@lakeandhomes.com" style="color: #666666;">rain@lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:23:13 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3574512/rain-silverhawk-has-moved-to-keller-williams http://activerain.com/blogsview/3518981/hunting-safety-how-about-your-hearing- Hunting Safety how about your hearing? <p>With hunting season upon us, John asked if I would help get the word out.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: 13.5pt; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Hi my name is John O'Connor, I am a father, outdoorsman and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.  Over the past few years I have become more and more interested in hearing loss.  My father and grandfathers, who are and were all hunters, are affected by hearing loss.  I feel that there is a general lack of understanding around the issue and it is our job to spread awareness where we can.  Check out my new blog at http://www.<a href="http://bloggingwjohno.blogspot.com/">bloggingwjohno.blogspot.com</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Times;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Enjoying Hunting While Maintaining Ear Health</span></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Millions of people value hunting as both a hobby and a sport. Though many enthusiasts like to have the latest and greatest equipment, they often fail to accommodate their hearing safety. Hunting is detrimental to your ability to hear if no protection is used. Much of the time, this damage takes time to become noticeable. If you've endured hearing loss, it would be very smart to make an appointment with your doctor.  My father who has been a hunter for years, finally after years of suffering decided to make and appointment with his doctor.  He found out that he had severe hearing loss, partially due to hunting and has been wearing <a href="http://www.earq.com/">hearing aids</a> ever since. While hearing is something that's easy to take for granted, taking care to safeguard it can ensure that you still have it later in your life.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Just How Bad Are Guns For Your Ears?</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Besides the fact that guns can cause considerable physical injury, they can also your hearing. On average, shotguns register at about 160 decibels (dB), or around 140 dB with a silencer equipped. By comparison, when talking normally, the human voice only registers a little over 60 dB. The <a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/noise.aspx">decibels produced by a shotgun, silenced or not, are more than enough to damage unprotected ears</a>. Over time, it's possible to lose your hearing entirely. Luckily, you've got options when it comes to preserving this invaluable sense.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <strong><em><br> </em></strong></span><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Don't Shoot Indoors</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">Shooting inside can be very harmful to your ears. In fact, they may be even worse than discharging your weapon inside of the average home. Indoor ranges are well insulated and densely constructed to keep ammunition inside. This amplifies the gun's noise many times. Whenever you can, limit your shooting to outdoor ranges.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"> <br> </span><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Wear Earplugs</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br><br></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Earplugs are the most basic form of defense against excessively loud noises. Many types are available that will block out a variety of noise levels, so read the packaging carefully before settling on one. If the plugs don't work as well as you'd hoped or you just want to ensure maximum protection, you may want to add some of the popular types of earmuffs to the mix.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Clamshell Earmuffs</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> </span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Clamshell earmuffs are very popular amongst hunters, handymen, sport shooters and others who deal frequently with loud noises. Some of the more affordable models utilize foam inserts around the ears, which keep a considerable amount of the noise out. Mid-range and high-dollar ones usually feature gel inserts that will block out the vast majority of unpleasant sound, making them a better option. The only downside to these is that they make communication tedious. For this reason, you may want to try the cream of the crop of hearing protection.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><strong><em><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">Electronic Earmuffs</span></em></strong><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">If you like to have the best equipment, then these high-tech earmuffs are for you. They will pick up normal speech, amplify the signal and pipe it directly into your ears using tiny speakers in the earpieces. This way, you can effectively communicate with others without having to take them off. However, once things hit 80 dB or greater, they'll shut off all incoming noise, making them ideal for convenient hearing protection.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Times;"><br> <br> </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Arial;">You hearing is irreplaceable, so protect it as best you can. Whether you're tracking big game in the woods or keeping your skills sharp, the more you protect your ears, the better.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:58:33 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3518981/hunting-safety-how-about-your-hearing- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3504347/clark-fork-idaho-treasure-hunt-support-local-business Clark Fork Idaho Treasure Hunt Support local business <p>There is a fun way to get to know and support our local small businesses in Clark Fork Idaho.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stop at a business in Clark Fork and pick up your treasure hunt map.  Go to each of the businesses listed and get a stamp showing you have been there.  Consider doing some of your holiday shopping while you are there.  A gift card is always a great gift.</p> <p> </p> <p>After you have had at least 10 stamps completed, turn in your map with name and contact information for a chance to win a gift basket.  If you are diligent and get all the stamps completed you will get a second entry put in to the drawing.  The basket of goodies will be on display at various business during the first two weeks of November, so be sure to check it out.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Enties must be in by Wednesday Nov 21, 2012 and drawing will be at Evergreen Supply on Saturday Nov 24, 2012.</p> <p> </p> <p>Evergreen Supply Ace Hardware</p> <p>Clark Fork Computer Lab</p> <p>Clark Fork Beverage</p> <p>The Quilt Patch</p> <p>Hays Chevron</p> <p>Bobs Maintenance and Repair</p> <p>Cindy McCall, LMBT Certified Reflexologist</p> <p>Clark Fork Lodge</p> <p>Antelope Mountain Supply and nursery</p> <p>The Clark Fork Pantry</p> <p>Cheryl Meadows Massage Therapy</p> <p>Monarch Market</p> <p>A Shear Inspiration Haristyling</p> <p>Rivers End Book Keeping</p> <p>Gretchens</p> <p>Dooley Metal Works</p> <p>Annies Orchard</p> <p> </p> <p>Good luck and have fun shopping local.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:44:42 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3504347/clark-fork-idaho-treasure-hunt-support-local-business http://activerain.com/blogsview/3504338/sod-8459-river-road-clark-fork-idaho- SOD!!! 8459 River Road Clark Fork Idaho <p>8459 River Road Clark Fork Idaho 83811 Remote No CCR's! Absolutely gorgeous land! 17.5 acre country property with 360 views. Year round creek, 15 gpm well plus a second well and old homestead for a shed. Property is mostly open with a fringe of trees. 3 bedoom home needs some upgrades and tlc. Very close to Montana border, easy drive to town, year round access.</p> <p>$128,000</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/">http://www.lakeandhomes.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale">http://www.lakeandhomes.com/sale</a> for listings<br><a href="mailto:info@lakeandhomes.com">info@lakeandhomes.com</a><br>Rain Silverhawk Realtor<br>Sandpoint Realty<br>223 North First Ave. |  Sandpoint, ID. 83864 <br>Phone (208)  610-0011  FAX 208-265-5641 <br> </p> </div> Rain Silverhawk Realtor® Sandpoint Idaho (Sandpoint Realty) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:29:34 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3504338/sod-8459-river-road-clark-fork-idaho-