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Spice * Interest * Transparency * Realism – WHAT?

By North Idaho Dream Team on February 7th, 2012

Today is Tuesday. Tuesday’s and Friday’s are the days each week I have dedicated to provide YOU with something spicy, interesting, transparent, realistic, etc. about real estate in the Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls markets. Perhaps I’m just not feeling spicy or interesting today. I’m always transparent and realistic (sometimes WAAYYYY too much so), so ... [Continue Reading]

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 ... [Continue Reading]

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 ... [Continue Reading]

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 ... [Continue Reading]

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 ... [Continue Reading]

Top 10 Most Expensive Homes in Kootenai County Idaho (North Idaho)

By North Idaho Dream Team on October 25th, 2011

There are 184 homes priced over $1,000,000 in the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service. A not so insignificant portion of these homes are located outside of Kootenai County. However, within Kootenai County (Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden areas) we boast not only most of the luxury homes available in North Idaho, but also, the most ... [Continue Reading]

Area Events, Fun Activities, Facebook, Wine Tastings & More

By North Idaho Dream Team on October 21st, 2011

I’m not sure I’ve ever mentioned this before – we have a Facebook Page that is very active. We share area events such as Wine Tastings, yummy places to eat, athletic events and more. I think you should go over and check it out. And “like” it. Right now. Go. See you there! ... [Continue Reading]

Blackberries, Launches, Weekends, Pumpkins

By North Idaho Dream Team on September 23rd, 2011

It’s supposed to be 90* today and for the weekend. Since it’s the 1st day of fall in North Idaho, this is pretty phenomenal. I’m wondering what everyone is planning on doing to enjoy the gorgeous weather? We’re heading out to Greenbluff to pick raspberries and blackberries. We do it this same weekend every year. ... [Continue Reading]

More high end condo’s coming to Coeur d’Alene Lake – in the Gozzer Ranch area.

By North Idaho Dream Team on August 15th, 2011

It looks like there will be more beautiful luxurious condo’s coming to Coeur d’Alene Lake. While individually owned private residences… they will also be available for rent approximately half of the year. Development is still in it’s infancy. Here’s the article in the Coeur d’Alene Press. What say you? Gozzer condo-hotel resort project advances with ... [Continue Reading]

Coeur d’Alene is a Dog’s Dream

By North Idaho Dream Team on August 13th, 2011

Dog Fancy Magazine has honored Coeur d’Alene as Dog Town USA – considered to be the most dog friendly city in America. Going to the Dogs: Magazine honors Coeur d’Alene’s pooch friendliness ... [Continue Reading]