A quick peek in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for homes for sale as short sales turned up a list of 190. They range in price from a high of $1,595,000 for a Coeur d'Alene Lake waterfront home, to a low of $21,000 for a manufactured home on a rented lot in Rathdrum. One thing's for sure, short sale distress is an equal opportunity condition.
It's noteworthy that of those 190 homes, 84 have contracts pending, awaiting review by the seller's lender. I haven't seen the inventory of short sales this low in Coeur d'Alene in the past few years. If you've been sitting on the fence waiting to scoop up a super deal, you may have missed the boat!
Homes that are being offered for sale as Coeur d'Alene short sales are homes that have a current market value of less than what the owner owes on their mortgage. They are upside down, under water. Between a rock and a hard place. The seller's lender will usually allow them to be sold short of what is owed on them, thus the term "short sale."
Property for sale as short sales in Coeur d'Alene and surrounding areas include homes at The Club at Black Rock, Bellerive, Mill River,Coeur d'Alene Lake, Hayden Lake and the Spokane River. There are high end 
homes and fixers. Golf course homes on the fairway at Highland Hills, and a Hayden Lake Country Club home.
Click here to see photos and details of EVERY HOME being offered for sale as a short sale in the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service.
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Short sales can present some challenges for both sellers and buyers, but can be a very good option depending on the particular circumstances of each situation. If you are considering either buying or selling a short sale in Coeur d'Alene, you will increase your chances of success TREMENDOUSLY by using a Realtor skilled in handling them. Trust me on this! Call for a no-strings-attached consultation to find out if you would be a good candidate for a short sale.
Buyers who have the ability to be patient while a short sale purchase plays out are the buyers in today's market who are getting the true SMOKING HOT DEALS!
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