SARS Ski Swap November 14th

The Bonner County Fairgrounds is hosting its annual ski swap. Come trade in your old skis for new ones. The proceeds benefit the Schweitzer Alpine Racing School. For more information see http://www.schweitzer.com November 14, 9:00am – 2:00 PM Bonner County Fair Grounds 4203 N. Boyer Ave, Sandpoint Idaho 83864 read more →

Local lapidary artisans gemstones

As many of you know, along with being a Realtor I am also co owner of Silverhawk’s Creations. While we do everything from webdesign to jewelry, on of our biggest claim to fame are our gemstones. Yep, my very talented Sam and I (and even my 16 year old son Chris and Sam’s equally talented.. read more →

Chris Owens Family Fundraiser on Nov 7th, 2009

Friends of Chris Owens, local residents and the logging community host a fundraiser to benefit the Owens Family. Chris Owens is a 30 year old Sandpoint native who was paralyzed in a logging accident August 17th, 2009. Chris is the father of three young children 3 ½, 2 and 5 months old.   Owens Family.. read more →

Lake Dance Film Festival

      Sandpoint Realty is a proud sponser of the Lake Dance Film Festival.  Joel Whitaker of Laser image played a great role in getting this pulled together this year.  The Historic Panida Theater is located at 301 1st Ave, Sandpoint. Tickets for the event are $8 for film blocks, or $6 discounted for.. read more →

Log home and timber frame show coming to the Spokane Fair and Expo center

 The Log and Timber Frame Home Show, Nov. 13-15, 2009 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center, showcases fully erected log homes on display and the eye-popping, energy-efficient designs and fine craftsmanship that make log and timber frame homes a favorite in building styles. The Spokane Log and Timber Frame Home Show features hundreds of.. read more →

First time Buyer Credit extended to April 30, 2010

Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit.   First-time Buyer Credit $8000 ($4000 married filing seperate) First-time Buyer May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase Current Homeowner credit $6500 Must have used the home sold as principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous.. read more →

Hope Idaho

When you travel East towards Montana from Sandpoint Idaho on the scenic Byway 200 you will travel through Hope Idaho.  Aptly named with expansive lake views featuring the hope islands and picture perfect sunsets.    Just 12 miles from Sandpoint, on the North shore of Lake Pend Oreille. Hope found its begining with the building of the.. read more →

Clark Fork, Idaho

When coming in from Montana, Clark Fork Idaho is the port of entry to the gorgeous Pend Oreille Scenic Byway along Highway 200. Clark Fork is a small town.  The population sign at one end of town says 553 and at the other 558.  Smile.  But no matter how many people live here it  always.. read more →

What to use the blog for….

Bob presented a bonus challenge which I just found. It is too late to get the bonus points, but it did get me to thinking about how I use my blog and website.  I am the first one to tout the benefits of blogs and websites.  I have always floundered a bit on what to.. read more →

Re-Discover Box Canyon, Sandpoint Idaho

Land is rolling to level terrain and at 5.1 acres, each lot has a variety of house sites to choose from. Lots have been surveyed and perk tested; power is in to each lot, and phone is available. County approved road serves all parcels. Breathtaking views of the Selkirk Mountain Range, panoramic views of Schweitzer.. read more →