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Helpful Tips North Idaho Winter Driving Preparation 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 snow storms!  Driving in the snow and knowing how to be prepared for winter […]
First Time Home Buyer 12 Mistakes That Can Derail Closing Day For Buyers Buying your first home? Maybe you have done this before and just assume lending is pretty straight forward? Avoid these common mistakes that can blindside a buyers mortgage and closing day!   Lending is a complicated business with a number of moving parts and many rules that can make the difference between a happy closing day […]
Fall The North Idaho Hunting Experience Idaho hunting is some of the best around! 20.4 million acres of the state is National Forest, which is approximately 40%. There’s more than enough room for every type of hunter. There are different seasons for different types of animals, such as big game (deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, wolf, etc.), sheep, goat, moose, turkey, […]
Fall Fall Home Maintenance The purchase of a home will likely be the biggest invest anybody will make in their life. Our homes are the centers of our lives because they hold everything and everyone important to us. Our top priorities are taking care of that invest.  Winter is a harsh season here in North Idaho as a result […]
Helpful Tips Fire Safety As fire season continues, it’s good to take a moment and review some fire safety tips for both in the home and while outdoors. Having the basic knowledge may help prevent a home fire or a wildfire.     Outdoors Below are 3 steps to follow when you have a fire outdoors: Picking Your Campfire […]
Helpful Tips Boating Safety 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 Camping Preparation Here in beautiful North Idaho, one of the most common past times in the summer is camping! Whether you pull an RV or rough it with a tent, it’s a hobby most enjoy. Although the first camping trip of the year can be exciting, it may also seem a little overwhelming. It’s been months since […]
Costs and Spending Choosing the Right Area to Live Things to think about when choosing the right place for you and your family to live   Lifestyle: First thing you would want to consider, before ever looking at homes, is the lifestyle you lead. Think about the things you would need in an area that you couldn’t live without. Do you want to live […]
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Helpful Tips How To Get The Most From Your Home Renovations Everyone has an idea of their dream house. Maybe it has an elaborate built in shelf for your trading cards. Maybe there is a slide to go downstairs. While these are both awesome, they might not be part of the next owners dreams. When you are ready to invest some money into the house, consider […]
Helpful Tips Spring Checklist 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 proper. 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 roof […]
Helpful Tips Homeowners Exemption Tax season is upon us! That means we not only need to file taxes by April 15th, but also to file for the homeowners exemption. If you’re not sure if you qualify or where to file, we are here to help!     What Is The Homeowners Exemption This exemption is provided by Idaho state […]
Costs and Spending Rules for Saving & Paying Down Debt Saving money can be such a challenge for most of us.   When it comes time to buy a home or invest in real estate it can become even more of a struggle.   With mortgage financing, we must be sure to keep our debts low, while having  enough assets on hand to get our loan approved.  […]
Fall Home Maintenance Home Maintenance for Fall/Winter     The purchase of a home will likely be the biggest invest anybody will make in their life. Our homes are the centers of our lives because they hold everything and everyone important to us. Our top priorities are taking care of that invest.  Winter is a harsh season here […]
Helpful Tips Preparation for Winter Driving and Snow 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 snow storms!   Driving in the snow and knowing how to be prepared for winter […]
Fall Fall Leaf Fest 2018 Is 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 […]
Helpful Tips What is a SHOME? We get a lot of questions about this. What… is a SHOME? A SHOME is a shop + home. In this case a 40×60 shop with a large RV drive through bay on one side and a 1200 SQFT “home” on the other side. Viola, the SHOME. This is something you will find in Idaho […]
Helpful Tips Decor through the ages I think most of us had the horrible shag carpet or the unfortunate wall color at some point in time.  Here is a sweet little recap of some of the most unfortunate and not too bad from decades past.   https://www.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/1745 Home Decor Through The Decades Posted in Living by Guest Author    As we celebrate our 45th anniversary […]
First Time Home Buyer Do I Need An Agent? You already know the answer if you’re reading this on our blog. Of course you do!  I have summed up a few reasons that will illustrate the why’s. Real estate is a complicated industry with lots of specifics and exclusions and but’s and why’s. I had to be specially trained to understand the depth of […]
Helpful Tips Make Your Home Easy to Buy   When you decide to sell your home it’s all about appealing to the buyer. It can be a frustrating experience as a seller because you have built a relationship with the house. It’s not just a house, it’s your home and like most of us, you’re probably attached to it. Unfortunately, the buyer probably […]
Costs and Spending Homeowners Exemption                         When buying a home for the first time you most likely want to save money any chance you get. It can seem like an overwhelming and never ending drain on your bank account. When you finally close on your new home you probably […]
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