The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices).. read more →

Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options

Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand still heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), today’s housing inventory sits at only a 2.6-month supply. To put that into perspective, a neutral market typically features a 6-month supply. That places today’s market firmly.. read more →

10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom

10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom Whether you have a simple powder room or a master en suite, functionality should be at the heart of your bathroom remodel. Read on to learn tricks for gaining storage, improving lighting and drainage, and more to ensure that your renovated bathroom stands the test of time. Arthur.. read more →

People are flocking to Idaho in droves. #1 state to move to Forbes

Most of this year the locals in Idaho have been marvelling at all the out of state licence plates they are seeing on the rural roads of Idaho.  We have to consider ourselves very lucky to be far removed from the vast majority of Chaos happening in todays world.  The beauty of the lush green.. read more →

Every Failure is a step to success

Setbacks are a part of life. The next time you’re facing a setback, here are a few stories about people who used a setback as a set-up for a comeback: Lucille Ball: She began studying to become an actress in 1927 and was told by the head instructor of the John Murray Anderson Drama School, “Try.. read more →

The opening of Sandpoint Realty Rain Silverhawk, North Idaho

“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”? Abraham LincolnWe wanted to bring you good year wishes with an exciting anouncement that was made possible because of YOU! Our managing broker Mark McInnes and I are pleased to announce that we have.. read more →

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area When the weather cooperates, there are few meals more pleasant than those you can enjoy in your own backyard. The fresh air and hot grill have a way of conjuring a vacation mood — even if you are only grilling up a quick weeknight dinner. Get.. read more →

Summer Weekend Projects to Have Your Home Looking Sweet by Fall

Summer Weekend Projects to Have Your Home Looking Sweet by Fall Summer can be a great time to finally tackle those house projects you’ve been dreaming up, from painting and decorating to yard and garden work. This list of projects (all short enough to accomplish over a single weekend) is enough to keep you busy.. read more →

Attention Pilots home with view of lake and private airstrip

A unique opportunity to own this completely remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath home overlooking, and frontage of, Providence Lake. Includes a 1/14 share in the Timber Basin 80 acre Airpark Community. Great private and registered airport located in Sagle Idaho near Bottle and Garfield Bays of Lake Pend Oreille. A 2,200 foot runway. The original.. read more →

2 bedroom cottage with view of the Hope islands

Unsurpassed 180 degree views of Lake Pend Oreille, The Hope Islands, The Hope Peninsula to Monarchs and South down the lake way past Garfield Bay. This southern exposure 2 bed 1 bath cottage sits on .20 usable acres with a large fenced yard, 1 car garage, mature trees, fireplace, and plenty of room and level.. read more →