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Sandpoint, Spokane, and Coeur d'Alene Guide and Blog by Author Gary Lirette - Greater Spokane Incorporated Ambassador, Author of Passion for Wine, and host of the North Idaho Business radio show.
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Today is Decmeber 28, 2009, and we had four guests on the North Idaho Business radio show on KSPT and KBFI. Today's guests were Ryan Bliss from the new store at Bonner Mall: The Vapor Depot, Kyle Mercer from the Garden Company, Chief Robert Tyler of the Sandpoint Fire Department, and my old frien...
12/29/2009
Unbelievable!! That is how to describe 2009. You can add the positive or negative inference as you feel it deserves, but the word seems to be spot on for the year. As we move in to 2010, we are seeing the economy begin to move in a positive direction, ever so slowly, and we are seeing the Gove...
12/29/2009
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The Story of Sandpoint, North Idaho Sandpoint, North Idaho, Schweitzer Ski Resort, and Lake Pend Oreille gets a lot of attention, with a new article about to come out in Country Living magazine, and me, Gary Lirette, and Sandpoint recently featured in Where to Retire magazine. Now you want to kno...
12/21/2009
In a study just published by the UK's University of Warwick and Hamilton College Idaho was ranked the 14th happiest state in the US. The researchers used the happiness levels of a million individual US citizens to discover which are the best and worst states in which to live in the United States....
12/17/2009
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Sandpoint Winter Carnival is a great way to celebrate the winter, with bonfires, rail jam, fireworks, great food, and so much more. Schweitzer Mountain puts on quite the show, and 2010 looks to be a fantastic repeat of the great fun and success Winter Carnival had in 2009. To see everything that...
12/17/2009
Dine Around Sandpoint is a great way to sample some of North Idaho's favorite eateries during Sandpoint Winter Carnival and Sandpoint Mardi Gras. From January 14th through February 17th, fifteen of Sandpoint's best restaurants are offering special at generously low prices. The deals range from $1...
12/17/2009
North Idaho Arts & Adventure December 17, 2009 Yesterday, Tuesday December 17, 2009, my interviews were as diverse as the colors of the rainbow. I host two radio shows: North Idaho Business and North Idaho Arts & Adventure. Both shows are broadcast, right after Rush, on KSPT 1400 AM in Sandpoint ...
12/17/2009
Sandpoint, Idaho has had so many great articles and accolades that it is hard to believe that right above is one of the world's best ski resorts: Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. The North Idaho Panhandle is truly a winter wonderland, with several mountain ranges, including the Bitterroot Mountain...
12/15/2009
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Sandpoint Waterfront - End of year 2009 Having sold waterfront homes on Talon Drive, Bryce, and Derr Island, plus secondary and waterview lots this year, in this market, few other REALTORS® have had as much success as I have had. The market is slow, and while statistics are indicating we will see...
12/14/2009
Fannie Mae's shares are still falling, and they in turn tightening their lending requirements all together. One change is to get rid of all loans <80%LTV and no FICO's below 620. This will mean a continued increase in volume for FHA loans that require a 620 FICO but only 3.5% down. If you are s...
12/02/2009
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Sandpoint, Spokane, and Coeur d'Alene Guide and Blog by Author Gary Lirette - Greater Spokane Incorporated Ambassador, Author of Passion for Wine, and host of the North Idaho Business radio show.