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Costs and Spending Increase Your Buying Power Buying a home can sound like a pretty daunting idea, especially in our current market. However, there are ways to empower yourself by strengthening your financial standing. It’s all a numbers game when buying a house. The following categories are items that lenders will look at to determine your eligibility for a loan. Review them […]
Helpful Tips North Idaho Winter Driving Here in beautiful North Idaho we are lucky to have 4 very distinct seasons. Everybody loves the warmth of Summer, the freshness of Spring, the colors of Fall, and the coziness of Winter. With winter comes SNOW and that can mean snowstorms!  Driving in the snow and knowing how to be prepared for winter driving […]
Costs and Spending Which Type Of Home Is Right For You? Deciding which type of home is best for you – house, condominium, townhouse or apartment – can be a struggle. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, it all depends on your life and specific circumstances. But it’s best to know the differences and how it will align with your life before making the […]
Helpful Tips Away For The Winter? Keep Your Home Safe If you head south for the winter, whether it just for a week on vacation or for the entire season, be sure your home is protected. A vacant home can be a target for thieves, damage or system malfunctions. Take these steps to safeguard your home.   Protect Your Home From… 1. Water Damage A […]
Helpful Tips Don’t Forget! Top 6 Overlooked Winterizing Tasks As a homeowner, you likely already have a checklist of items you need to complete before the snow stays. But, there are a few items that you may have forgotten about. Don’t let these items go unchecked or you may have unnecessary headache and expense in the future. Below are 6 tasks that should be […]
Helpful Tips Organizing Your Home In these times we seem to be stuck inside more often than not. This can make our home feel a bit more cluttery or unorganized. Take advantage of the time you’re home and get things organized. But, where do you start? If you break it down room by room, it will make the task feel […]
Best of CDA Safety On The Water One thing you can almost be sure of is at some point you will find yourself on a boat during the summer here in North Idaho. With the numerous amount of lakes and rivers, it’s near impossible not to enjoy boat life, even if it’s only for a day. Whether you’re an avid boater, only […]
Helpful Tips Backyard Chickens Backyard chickens have been increasingly popular as people try to have more self-sourced food. But what is really involved in raising chickens in the backyard of an urban development? Is the benefits worth any drawbacks? Where do you even get started? We know a few families who keep chickens and they have some advise and […]
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Helpful Tips Spending Memorial Day At Home Staying home this holiday weekend?  Here are some great ideas to get ready for a great summer! Memorial Day traditionally represents the kick-off of summer. Kids are getting out of school (that’s not so much the case this year), families are making summer vacation plans, and backyard barbecues are on everyone’s minds. This is also […]
Helpful Tips Morel Season in North Idaho Beautiful North Idaho has so much to offer! One great thing is all the edible mushrooms you can find. And spring is a great time to find them. But, you need to know what you’re doing and what you’re looking for as there are more poisonous mushrooms than edible ones. Check out some mushroom identification […]
Helpful Tips Spring Gardening Spring has sprung! It seems like it may be warm enough to start getting things in the ground, but we also live in North Idaho and could get random snow without warning. So, is it really a good time to start planting? Check out some tips below for getting fruits and veggies planted. It’s never […]
Helpful Tips Getting Through Quarantine Like A Champ Whether you are choose to self-quarantine or are ordered to do so, staying at home can get boring! We all get stir crazy after a while. We can only clean the house so many times and watch Netflix for so long. And if you have kids, that can just be torture! But, there’s plenty you […]
Helpful Tips Spring Home Maintenance If you’re like us, on the first day of spring you’re still waiting for the snow to melt so you can get on with enjoying spring properly. We’ve provided for you a quick home maintenance checklist of things to look over after a long winter.   Gutters Fall loves to dump leaves all over your […]
Helpful Tips How To Stage Your Home To Sell Should I stage my home? This may be one of the most frequently asked questions when a person is putting their house on the market. This question is often followed by, How? There are many things to consider and we’re here to help! Check out some tips below to get your home staged to sell. […]
Costs and Spending Should I Sell In Winter? We get asked that question frequently. Or if a property is already on the market, sellers often ask if they should take it off. There are arguments as well as pros and cons for both schools of thought. We’ll break down each side to help you make the decision on if you should list your […]
Helpful Tips Idaho’s Top Industries When one thinks of Idaho’s top industries, they will likely automatically go to potatoes. Although we do supply around 1/3 of the country’s potatoes, that’s not all Idaho has to offer. If you’re thinking about moving over to the great state of Idaho, but wonder if you will find a job in your industry, check […]
Costs and Spending Home Features Every Buyer Wants Whether you’re buying, selling, building or remodeling – it’s good to know the home features that every buyer is looking for. Especially if you’re remodeling or building and plan to resale, some of these items may make or break your real estate transaction. What Not To Do Let’s first start with a quick list of […]
Helpful Tips Don’t Forget! Top 6 Overlooked Winterizing Tasks As a homeowner, you likely already have a checklist of items you need to complete before the snow stays. But, there are a few items that you may have forgotten about. Don’t let these items go unchecked or you may have unnecessary headache and expense in the future. Below are 6 tasks that should be […]
Best of CDA 7 Easy Tips To Keep Your Garbage Disposal Spinning We all love our garbage disposal but when it breaks down, it definitely becomes a love/hate relationship. We’ve scoured the blogs and professional opinions and we have a short list of ways to keep your disposal grinding away. Really think about what you’re putting in there. Most food should be alright, but take note if […]
CDA is Awesome Leaf Fest 2019 It’s that beautiful time of year again here in Coeur d’Alene… Fall!   With Fall comes all of the beautiful and colorful leaves that we love and enjoy for about the first 2 weeks.  After they have fallen off the trees, the fun begins with leaves all over our yards and driveways.  We then being […]