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  • Sandpoint Realty ‘Friday Flag’ – May 13, 2022

    Sandpoint Realty ‘Friday Flag’ – May 13, 2022

    Sandpoint Realty Friday Flag

    Another special Sandpoint Realty ‘Friday Flag’ this week.  I am often pleasantly surprised to see ‘Ole Glory’ flying more for the benefit of the home owner, rather than the general public who might be driving by.  This was one of those times.

    While checking on my Rising Hawk Vacant Land Listing in Sandpoint I noticed this flag.  I was surprised because I had driven this route dozens of times.  Set back and to itself sits this wonderful flag on a weathered barn.  The horse trailer and worn corrals only added to the ambiance of the scene.  My only regret was in not being able to get the horse, that was off to the side, in the photo.  

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

  • 10 Acres Vacant Land for Sale – Off Grid – Seasonal Creek – Naples Idaho

    10 Acres Vacant Land for Sale – Off Grid – Seasonal Creek – Naples Idaho

    Top of the world panoramic Naples Idaho Mountain and Valley views. Breathtaking views of Paradise Valley, the Purcell Mountain

    range and Black mountain. Leave the world behind with 10 acres off grid wilderness for the ultimate get away or home

    site. Enjoying the quiet and privacy with no nearby neighbors and no CCRs.  Near thousands of acres of USFS and BLM

    land. Private gravel drive to home site is in.  If your looking for a remote property with views this is the property for you.

    MLS 20220002  $160,000.00  (Currently Pending- March 31, 2022) 

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

  • Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word #4’ – Chafe 150 Gran Fondo

    Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word #4’ – Chafe 150 Gran Fondo

    Chafe 150 Gran Fondo is one of the events coming back this year, to Sandpoint Idaho, with a full venue.  A favorite for locals and participants as well, this event is not one that you would at the last moment decide to give a try.  A fully sponsored bicycle ride with the furthest distance being part of the Event Name ‘Chafe 150 Gran Fondo’.  

    Sandpoint Realty - Chafe 150 2022

    4 other rides available along with the 150 miles.  A newer addition of the 100 mile or Century, 80 – 40 – and 25 miles.  All rides start and finish at City Beach Sandpoint Idaho, with the 80 and 100 mile rides getting a bus ride to Troy Montana, from City Beach, to officially begin their designated rides.  

    Sandpoint Realty - Chafe 150 route

    ‘Gran Fondo’ means Great Party and Chafe 150 definitely holds up to the calling.  Check in the day before on the grass at City Beach Sandpoint, in and outside of Trinity’s Restaurant.  Fully supported ride with early morning breakfast before ride, staffed break stops along all rides, mechanics and safety vehicles watching over riders, and of course the real party starts when you finish the ride, no matter the distance.  

    For complete information and details on the ride click here!

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time professional Idaho Realtor.

    Mark Don McInnes – Broker – 208 255-6227

    Sandpoint Realty

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint Idaho 

  • Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word – Northern Idaho Ice Dams

    Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word – Northern Idaho Ice Dams

    Sandpoint Realty Wednesday Word - Ice Dams

    Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word’ Episode 3 shows the possibility of a hidden problem.  It in fact is hiding under one of the things we enjoy looking at during the Northern Idaho winter months. 

    Ice Dams form at the edges of rooflines where the warmer temps from the house, and the freezing temperatures from outside meet.  Icicles form.  We enjoy looking at the beauty of the icicles glimmering and shining and are not aware of what is happening hidden behind all that beauty. 

    Simply put water is backing up behind those ice dams and being forced the opposite direction it is meant to flow.  Crawling under composite roofing, metal roofing, seams.  From there it can work it’s way to many different places, none of which are meant to see water. 

    Watch the short YouTube Video.  You will be surprised at the amount of water behind even a small ice dam.   

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

  • North Idaho Winters – Right Tools for the job

    North Idaho Winters – Right Tools for the job

    North Idaho is definitely a ‘four season’ area.  New comers purchasing Northern Idaho Homes are not always properly prepared for the harsh winters that can be found up here.  Having the correct tool / equipment for any job is no less important than having a full time Professional Realtor guide and counsel you with your Real Estate needs.

    Sandpoint Realty - Wednesday Word - Ice Scrapper

    Ice Scrappers are a must for the winter months.  And while a must it seems, in my opinion, that one needs fight with the ice scrapper to get a full reach across the windshield, or torque it and your body if any amount of snow has fallen.  Done this for years with all different kinds of Ice Scrappers.  

    By accident I found this one in Home Depot the other day.  This has a great extension that reaches AT LEAST half way across even the tallest of vehicles.  Adjustable head for pulling snow, rather than fighting it sideways.  And a triangular shape for better reinforcement.  

    As a leg up to those new to the North Idaho area, make sure you have an ice scrapper.  While I have nothing to do with this make or brand I would suggest watching the short video to check it out.  

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 8386

  • ‘Friday Flag’ Sandpoint Realty – January 28, 2022

    ‘Friday Flag’ Sandpoint Realty – January 28, 2022

    Sandpoint Realty - Friday Flag

    ‘Friday Flag’ this week will wrap up January Flag’s with a special shot.  A resident on Highway 95 who always fly’s Old Glory.  Showing off calm before the storm.  Wispy clouds across the horizon, and not a feather of a breeze.  Thank you North Idaho resident for proudly flying our USA Flag.

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 8386

  • North Idaho Driving

    North Idaho Driving

    Driving safely in North Idaho takes a bit more attention to the surroundings than in most other states.  North Idaho from Sandpoint to Bonners Ferry and even further north to the Canadian Border is basically a two lane highway.   And while there are the same hazards no matter the season, inclement 

    Sandpoint Realty - Driving Safely

    weather definitely calls for extra focus and attention.  Highway 95 is the main highway from Sandpoint to Bonners Ferry.  There are driveways, roads, business’s bordering.  60 mph in both directions, with good visibility, can be difficult when wanting to enter traffic.  Even more demanding of ones attention is if someone ahead is turning left and there is no room to go around.  Last second signals create havoc to all especially those who may be tailgating.  Poor weather can add to the dangers but certainly not always the cause of accidents. 

    Sandpoint Realty - Safe Driving

    Add to all this another item not common in most other states.  Deer, moose, even wild turkeys crossing the roads.  4 wheel drive does not equal better stopping ability.  Ice, and snowy slush, is very unforgiving.

    Sandpoint Idaho winter driving

    This is not meant to be critical of drivers whether local or out of area.  It is strictly a reminder that with the large influx of people moving into our area we must be more cognizant of the hazards of driving.  I would also like point out I am always impressed with our Highway Department and the fantastic job they do keeping up with the snow and ice on the roads.  Very impressive.  

    Watch short Sandpoint Realty ‘Wednesday Word’ video on North Idaho Driving.

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 8386

     

  • Sandpoint Realty ‘Monday Motivation’ – January 24, 2022

    Sandpoint Realty ‘Monday Motivation’ – January 24, 2022

    Sandpoint Realty - Monday Motivation

    ‘Monday Motivation’ this week can apply to much more than just being a hero.  One’s goals, projects, successes. 

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 8386

  • ‘Monday Motivation’ Sandpoint Realty – November 22, 2021

    ‘Monday Motivation’ Sandpoint Realty – November 22, 2021

    ‘Monday Motivation’ starts us off into this Thanksgiving week ahead and the Holidays beyond.  Appreciate all that is around you and take a moment for a second look. 

    Sandpoint Realty - Monday Motivation

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 8386

  • Home Interest Rates Remain All Time Lows

    Home Interest Rates Remain All Time Lows

    Sandpoint Realty LLC - Home Interest Rates

    With interest rates nudging above 3% many are showing concerns of where the housing market will go.  Proper perspective on interest rates will show that even between 3% to 4% we are far far below what interest rates have shown themselves at for decades.  

    This market is still showing wonderful opportunities for sellers and buyers alike.  Contact me for any questions you may have regarding how interest rates may be affecting you as a possible buyer or seller of Real Estate in North Idaho. 

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time professional REALTOR®.  Your wants and needs will always be my priorities.  

    Mark Don McInnes

    Broker – REALTOR®

    208 255-6227

    SandpointNorthIdaho.com – North Idaho Home & Land Searches

    Sandpoint Realty LLC

    1205 Highway 2

    Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

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