Money – it’s cheaper now.

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 29th, 2011

I can tell people all day long that interest rates are historically low, but somehow, that just doesn’t resonate with most people. What does “historically low” mean to me? The consumer? To my bottom line? WSJ: “In 1991, a $1,700 mortgage payment allowed a borrower to take out a $200,000 mortgage. Today, it gets that…

Don’t get caught in a flood of your own making. Preventing Frozen Pipes 101

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 26th, 2011

Flooding. It’s not just for lakes and rivers. Don’t get caught in a flood of your own making. Seriously. This is so timely. I read this article this week on City of Coeur d’Alene’s blog and felt strongly I should share it with y’all. Especially since we are finally in the season of freeze! Here’s…

Happy Thanksgiving!

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 24th, 2011

Thanksgiving Day – Celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November A little Thanksgiving background… George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789. I was established as an annual holiday in 1863. It’s a day for Turkey, stuffing (and feeling stuffed), football and travel. To learn more about Thanksgiving visit Timeanddate.com and Wikipedia.org Have…

Today’s economic reality. Is it really different?

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 22nd, 2011

I find it interesting how people are reacting to today’s economic reality. Some are scared out of their wits. Worrying about the future, etc. Others are excited. Excited for the opportunities they see. Different perspectives are enlightening. Are you noticing these different perspectives? What’s your perspective? Do you see opportunities? Here is a…

93 years

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 11th, 2011

It’s been 93 years since the “formal” end to WWI. 93 years TODAY, at 11am. The last living (verified) veteran is Florence Green. She was a member of the Women’s Royal Air Force. It sends shivers down my spine to know that no other person alive fought in that war. I hope we don’t lose…

Making Craigslist work well for you in your home search.

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 10th, 2011

I’ve been putting ads for homes we have available for sale on Craigslist. Needless to say – I’m just slightly “aghast” at the ads other REALTORS are putting out there. I can only imagine that the consumer is beyond frustrated. I’m talking about the REALTORS who continually ignore Craigslist terms of service. Putting up false…

Recycling in Post Falls, Idaho

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 9th, 2011

The City of Post Falls just implemented “Single Stream Recycling”. It started the first week of October. In a nutshell – I LOVE IT! It is so insanely easy to recycle here now. One container. Lots of things they’ll take. It’s been a month and in that time our trash container is now never full…

Either you’re the idiot – or they’re the idiot – which is it?

By North Idaho Dream Team on November 7th, 2011

A letter to Post Falls & Coeur d’Alene Idaho Homeowners Dear Mr./Ms. Seller: Please explain to me why you would list your home for sale with an agent at a price that is 20% higher than a good “sold analysis” indicates your home will sell for? Do you want to sell your home or are…