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  • 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

  • Will End of Forbearance Bring Sandpoint Foreclosure Flood? NO

    Will End of Forbearance Bring Sandpoint Foreclosure Flood? NO

    In North Idaho one can go to many different sources and research questions concerning the possible Flood of Foreclosures that many, mostly the uninformed public, continue to bring into conversations, with the end of forbearance nearing .  The stated flood of foreclosures on the horizon is just not going to happen. 

    Sandpoint Realty LLC - October Home Inventory

    The above chart is but one indicator the housing market is much different than that of the housing crash in 2008.  2008 and 2010 showed Home Inventory at 1 year levels and today the national average is roughly 3 months.  Many areas, such as Sandpoint North Idaho, being far less than that.  

    Another item relating directly to this is the actual number of mortgages actually still in forbearance.  There are, as of Friday October 29, 2021, 1,221,000 mortgages in forbearance.  The predicted number at the beginning of the program was 9.3 million.  Of the mortgages still in forbearance 93% have at least 10% equity.  That equity allows for choices and options that just were not there during 2008.

    Do you have concerns about possible foreclosures putting pressure on our Sandpoint North Idaho housing market?  Please do contact me and I would be happy to discuss any of your concerns from both the buyer and seller side.

    ‘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

  • Congratulations to New Keller Williams Sandpoint Agent – Cindy Kramer

    Keller Williams Realty Sandpoint

    This past Saturday I met with Cindy Kramer at Keller Williams Realty Sandpoint office.  Cindy is a new Real Estate Licensee and researched what agency she felt she would fit best with.  We had communicated a few times about her joining Keller Williams Sandpoint.  She had decided to do so and had most of the paperwork signed and filled out.  With initial classes and training coming this week, at Keller Williams Coeur D’Alene, Cindy still had many questions.  I like questions.  They can show one many things just beyond the questions themselves, so I happily met with Cindy at our Keller Williams Sandpoint office.

    I have to say right now, CONGRATULATIONS CINDY!  A big Kudos on a few different levels.  First with Covid-19 paralyzing many people you not only made it through Real Estate school but chose to continue on.  Snap decisions are often made, straight out of school, as to where one will work.  Cindy asked many intelligent questions prior to us even meeting at Keller Williams Sandpoint office. 

    A couple key items helped with the final decision.  The Education that is available to any agent at Keller Williams.  More than 50% of that being free.  Keller Williams named #1 in training 3 years, and keep in mind that is against all companies, not just Real Estate Companies.   Secondly the culture of Keller Williams attracted her.  A giving company, with founder Gary Keller, always putting the agents as the priority.  That expands out from top to bottom.  From within company to clients.  

    And third was the pay.  Not only what would be received with the first commission check but what possibilities lay ahead with consistent efforts.  I must chuckle when thinking back at my Keller Williams decision.  Many touted the pay and the company to be a pyramid scheme and that I would surely regret my decision.  I am still with a company that is #1 Agent based in the United States, #1 with number of transactions, and #1 in volumn.  The hat trick.  

    Again Cindy, congratulations.  Your questions and demeanor lead me to feel very strongly your Real Estate successes are but around the corner.  I am pleased to have been part of your decision making process.  Thank You.  

    “Experience the Difference in working with a full time professional Keller Williams agent.  Contact me for any North Idaho Real Estate questions or any questions you might have in possibly starting your Real Estate career.   

  • Keller Williams Realty Capper – Rain Silverhawk

    Rain Silverhawk 

    Keller Williams Sandpoint – Capper Award

     Congratulations to Rain Silverhawk who is pictured with her Keller Williams ‘Capper’ award, for 2019, at the Keller Williams Realty Coeur D’ Alene Vision Breakfast. A yearly event held to highlight agents for their past year’s achievements, as well as give insights to the direction of the Keller Wiliams Coeur D’Alene Market Center for the coming year.  To say the numbers, of not only the agents but the market center as well, were impressive would be an understatement beyond my imagination.

    More than numbersthough, I am interested in expressing what Rain Silverhawk demonstrates on a daily basis.  While having impressive Real Estate performance year after year she embodies the Keller Williams Culture.  There to help and assist those who might need.  Going the extra mile time in and time out for her clients.  Working the past two years for the ALC leadership and bringing monthly meetings to Keller Williams Sandpoint without fail.  Working with new, and seasoned agents alike, to grow their business.  Teaching classes in Coeur D’Alene for agents to better kick start their own personal business.  The list goes on and on.

    Long have I respected the work of Rain Silverhawk.  From our first transaction together, to when she moved to Keller Williams Sandpoint, to present.  Never has she faltered.  Always of the utmost in integrity, ethics, and hard work.  Again I find her to embody all that Gary Keller strives for in an agent.  Not only is she motivational to our office, she is all anyone could look for in a Keller Williams Realtor. 

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time professional Keller Williams Realtor®.  Contact me, Mark Don McInnes, as you local North Idaho Real Estate resource.  

          

  • 3 bedroom 2 bath Home Sandpoint Home Located Base of Schweitzer Mountain

    3 bedroom 2 bath Home Sandpoint Home Located Base of Schweitzer Mountain

    Sandpoint Realty recent listing (courtesy Rain Silverhawk) is an excellent example of location-location-location. 

    Sandpoint Realty Sweetgrass Sandpoint Idaho Listing

    Just at the upper portion of the aerial you can see the home at the outskirts of Sandpoint Idaho & Ponderay Idaho city limits.  Marked are some nearby well known locations.  Also within the same radius, and not marked, are several restaurants, hotels, medical, grocery, Post Office, multi screen theater, and of course a fast food haven along Hwy 95.  

    Also of note should be that Schweitzer Ski Resort Village is but 9 miles from their base Park & Ride, if one chooses to drive rather than take the shuttle.  Access to Highway 95 (highway 2 leg to Bonners Ferry) and Highway 200 (to Clark Fork and Hope Idaho) very simple and accessible.

    As seen in the short YouTube video above the home alone, on this very sought after and secluded street, is reason enough to set up a time to view, if not at least ask for additional information.  Add the benefits of these city comforts, shown on the aerial, all being less than 2 miles away, and this a must see home in Sandpoint Idaho.

    Selkirk MLS Listing 20230154    $599,000

    ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Sandpoint Realty 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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