Sandpoint named Idaho e-city 2013

Congratulations to America’s eCities Google eCity Awards recognize the strongest online business community in each state Download image Congratulations, Sandpoint Surrounded by mountains and overlooking Idaho’s largest lake, scenic Sandpoint has another thing going for it: A business community of local shops and online retailers who’ve led the way in the state’s web presence. 2013.. read more →

Avoid Financial Pitfalls When Buying A Home

Avoid Financial Pitfalls When you buy a house, you enter into a long-term financial obligation. You fill out papers and sign legal documents based on those papers. It’s important that you understand your responsibilities so that you won’t be a victim, or a participant, in a fraud. When you apply for a mortgage loan, every.. read more →

A mortgage you can live with

Determining a Mortgage You Can Live With There are a few basic formulas commonly used by lenders to determine how much of a mortgage you can reasonably afford. These formulas are called qualifying ratios because they estimate the amount of money you should spend on mortgage payments in relation to your income and other expenses… read more →

How Much Home Can You Afford?

How Much Home Can You Afford? The single most important part of buying a house is figuring out how much you can realistically afford to pay. You’ll have to take a good look at your budget, debts, credit reports, and credit score. Once you have a good picture of your financial status, start saving as much money as.. read more →

My Job is to get your house sold

          Connect with me on: Keller Williams | 212 N 1st Ave 101 | Sandpoint | ID | 83864-1436 Add rain@northidahosandpoint.com to your safe senders list. Click here for directions. read more →

USA TODAY 10 picture-perfect mountain towns

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/11/28/mountain-town-winter/3769789/   10 picture-perfect mountain towns Caroline Costello, SmarterTravel.com8:03 a.m. EST November 28, 2013 (Photo: Nathan Bilow, AP)  11034CONNECT 157TWEET 15LINKEDIN 12COMMENTEMAILMORE There’s something impossibly charming about a mountain town in winter. Lantern-lit cobblestone streets, glowing cafes filled with friendly locals, and intimate family-run inns warm even the coldest, shortest of days. Add fresh mountain air, high-altitude views,.. read more →

Tips For Buying A Foreclosed Home

  Homebuyers in the market for a deal on their dream home need two things: lots of patience and the stomach to do battle with investors. Any home that is in a decent area and priced right is facing keen competition in today’s market. Homebuyers in the market for a foreclosure need those qualities tenfold… read more →

Retirement Planning: Will Owning a Home Help You Retire?

    There was a time when nobody had doubts about the value of owning a home. It was considered an incredible long-term investment and ideal for retirement. Today we know that real estate isn’t as safe as we once thought it was, at least as a short-term investment, and Americans, young and old, are.. read more →

11 Reasons to list your home for the holidays

11 reasons to list your home during the Holiday Season. 11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low. 10. You can sell now for more.. read more →

5 Tips For The Best Home Showings

  Home routines tend to come to a standstill while your home is on the market. The need to keep the house clean  – and not scare potential homebuyers away – means that kids can’t throw their school books on the dining room table, Dad has to pick up his stinky socks, and even the pets.. read more →