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Small businesses, cooperation bolster real estate
Small businesses, cooperation bolster real estate Originally published in RISMedia | By: Ron Phipps As more than 31 million small businesses across the country were recognized during National Small Business Week, it’s a good time to look at how small, local operations drive so much of the economy and search for ways to continue to…
Read MoreSigns, Signs Everywhere a Sign. But Not There
Signs, Signs Everywhere a Sign. But Not There Currently the City sign code does not require to pull permits, however it does prevent you from placing in a city right-of-way. Be careful placing signs in the grassy strip between the street and sidewalk. But usually they are a part of the right-of-way, so check before…
Read More3 NEW MLS Rules You Need to Know
3 NEW MLS Rules You Need to Know To provide greater transparency about compensation for buyer’s agents, the National Association of Realtors® made key changes to MLS policy. If you’re a buyer’s agent, you better not claim that your services are free. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently implemented policy changes, including prohibiting MLS…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Homebuying Process
Understanding the Homebuying Process Step 1 – Get Ready for Home Ownership Build good credit history, get mortgage pre-approval and find out what type or mortgages you qualify for. Save up for a down payment and closing costs. Step 2 – Find a REALTOR® Get a referral from friends, family and work colleagues, or use…
Read MoreHome Sales Continue Upward in November
Home Sales Continue Upward in November Home Sales Continue Upward in November Coeur d’Alene- – (December 28, 2021) The Median sales price rose in November to $476,570 an increase of 0.33% comparted to last month according to the Coeur d’Alene Association of REALTORS®. There was a 6.4 % increase in homes sold compared to November…
Read MoreLocal home prices continue to set records
Local home prices continue to set records Coeur d’Alene- – (November 23, 2021) The Median sales price for October was unchanged at $475,000 compared to last month, compared to October of 2021 we saw an increase of 35.7% $350,000 according to the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service. The county had a total of 382 homes…
Read MoreKootenai County Home Prices Remain Strong
Kootenai County Home Prices Remain Strong Coeur d’Alene- – (October 19, 2021) The Median sales price in Kootenai county continued its steady climb last month up to $475,000 with an increase of 37.3% compared to $346,000 in September of 2020 according to the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service. A total of 544 homes were on…
Read MoreNational Existing-Home Sales
National Existing-Home Sales In August 2021, each of the four major U.S. regions experienced declines on both a month-over-month and a year-over-year perspective, breaking a two-month streak of increases. The Existing-Home Sales data measures sales and prices of existing single-family homes for the nation overall, and gives breakdowns for the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions of…
Read MoreREALTOR® of the Year 2021
REALTOR® of the Year 2021 REPRINTED CDA PRESS By BILL BULEY Staff Writer | September 27, 2021 1:09 AM Lindsay Allen has been a licensed real estate agent for seven years. And during those seven years, especially early on, there have been moments she thought about quitting. Find a new career. Change course. Get out. But each…
Read MoreKootenai County Sees Housing Supply Improves, But Prices Still Climb in August
Kootenai County Sees Housing Supply Improves, But Prices Still Climb in August Coeur d’Alene- – (September 17th, 2021) The Median sales price in Kootenai county escalated 38.2% from $340,000 in August of 2020 compared to $470,000 last month according to the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service. August brings a continued increase to inventory for…
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