Tag: SandpointHomes

  • 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.  

          

  • “Saturday Spotlight” Sandpoint Acreage with 2 Homes

    “Saturday Spotlight”

    Sandpoint Acreage with 2 Homes

    Sandpoint Acreage with 2 homesA fantastic opportunity.  It is very seldom we find these dual dwelling properties come available, much less on 5 acres in Sandpoint.  Privacy and seclusion less than 10 miles to town.  Each home has its own driveway to itself.  With Smith Creek, a year round creek, as the western property line this is a must see Sandpoint acreage with 2 homes.

    Very special to the property is the diversity of the two separate homes.  Either offering itself as the ‘main’ living quarters.  With the two private driveways and locations both homes sit separate without intrusion on the others privacy.

    Sandpoint Acreage with 2 homesThe 3 bedroom 1 bath home sits closest to Flamingo Road.  1 car attached carport with room for wood storage.  Step inside to the warm and cozy ambiance set off with tongue and groove paneling, vaulted living/dining Sandpoint Acreage with 2 homesroom ceilings.  Both a free standing wood stove and monitor propane heater.  Just off the dining and living room is the user friendly kitchen with peninsula separating the living room.

    Continue down the hall to centrally located bathroom to the 3 bedrooms.  Master is larger bedroom and all have plenty of light flowing in from the larger windows.

    Step out back through the combination laundry room / mud room located just off the back side of the kitchen.  This cozy warm 1,100 sq. ft. plus 3 bedroom home accommodates many different plans and desires.

    Sandpoint Acreage with 2 homesOn the upper side of the 5 acres sits a large studio, 800 square foot plus, with attached garage/shop.  Garden shed and green house ready to help with all landscaping and gardening plans.  Shop area in garage supplies plenty of cupboard and storage space.  Only your imagination will hold you back with the possibilities.

    The attached living quarters can be entered through a front door of the covered porch area or thru the garage. Step into the large great room living area of kitchen and living room.  A separate lovely windowed eating nook isSandpoint acreage with 2 homes off the great room.  French doors exit to a covered porch either side of the eating nook. A separate room being used as non conforming bedroom.

    Enjoy this short YouTube video to better feel the ambiance of both homes.

    Please contact me with any questions or additional photos desired regarding this special property.  MLS#20190387.  List Price $379,000.00.

    Experience the Difference Living In North Idaho will make.  Contact me as your local North Idaho Real Estate resource. 208 255-6227

  • Sold Sandpoint Home on 10 acres – Congratulations Ron and Brandy

    We met in late fall and began our search.  Two extended weekends and over 40 homes viewed gave way to an offer in Selle Valley Sandpoint.  As luck would have it another buyer was also interested and submitted an offer.  Best and last was a success for Ron and Brandy and so began the process of Title and Lender requirements.  With many outside obstacles, we finally reached the goal of a Sold Sandpoint Home on 10 Acres.

    A transaction is more than just a buyers agent working with the buyers.  Lenders, listing agent, title and many more come into play as one moves through the process.  Ron and Brandy were great.  Hung in there through all the obstacles.  Erik Envik of Realty Plus made a huge difference as well as Lynnette Miller of North Idaho Title.  Thank you to all.

    Sold Sandpoint Home on 10 AcresUsually closing and recording are the big relief.  A moment to sit back and enjoy your new home.  Unfortunately Ron and Brandy have not had much luck with weather.  Large snow storms have interfered with moving.

    Sold Sandpoint Home on 10 acresOn top of that propane supplier was unable to get to the house due to snow accumulation on the 200 yard driveway.   With the tank extremely low and single digit temperatures I loaded my snow blower and worked clearing the driveway so propane could be delivered early the next morning.

    Through all this Ron and Brandy have remained positive.  Good people that I feel fortunate to consider friends.  Congratulations again on your Sold Sandpoint Home on 10 Acres !

  • North Idaho 3 bedroom 2 bath Homes for Sale – January 2018

    The most popular searched home is the 3 bedroom 2 bath.  Currently, as of January 23, 2018, there are 20 available in Boundary County and 72 available in Bonner County.  Figures are based on Selkirk MLS search results.  A wide variety of styles, pricing, size, and accompanying acreage are available for these North Idaho 3 bedroom 2 bath Homes for Sale.

    List prices vary from both the low and high extremes.  A low price of $79,000.00 to be found for a Sagle home.  A Clark Fork home shows current high price, for 3 bedrooms 2 bath homes, $2,350,000.00

    North Idaho 3 bedroom 2 bath homesSquare Feet and acreage is just as varied.  924 Square Feet being the low and 4,371 square feet being the high with neither coming from the high or low listed prices above.  Same being true of the acreage low of .17 acres and high acreage at 320 acres.

    Of the 92 homes presently available, 84 are priced below $750,000.00.  15 are priced below $200,000.00.  This little fact again confirms home prices have climbed steadily over the past few years, and the under $200,000.00 inventory restricted, not in just 3 bedroom 2 bath homes, but all categories.

  • North Idaho Sellers Beware!

    By now we are all aware of, and comfortable with the fact the real estate market is healthy and strong.  There are no signs indicating that is going to change anytime in the near future.  Sellers across the nation are pricing their homes at higher and higher prices.  North Idaho Sellers Beware… relates to any sellers, not just those in North Idaho.

    A seller will often state one, maybe even two or three, reasons why they need price their home far above the market price.  I am not talking about 5%, 10% above market, but more like 20% to 25%.  They will justify it with the same statements.  So much so, that Keller Williams has put together a template flyer, for sellers, showing the exact statements that should not be used  when deciding on a home price.

    As seen there are six basic statements with variations to all those:

    “What you paid”    “What you need”North Idaho Sellers Beware

    “What you Want”

    “What your Neighbor Says”

    “What another agent Says”

    “Cost to rebuild today”

    A good agent should be showing you comparable homes that have sold in the past 6 months, one year at most.  Expired homes in the past 6 months, as well as current active homes.  The most weight being put on the sold homes.

    While a guide to what your competition will be, one must be careful not to put too much weight on active listing prices.  Someone can ASK whatever they want for a home.  That does not make it a legitimate market price.  Expired listings tend to show what potential buyers are not willing to pay for a home.

    A good agent will work with you.  They will want to get you the most money for your home as possible.  They will take into consideration all factors that affect the price of your home.  Do not let yourself, as a seller, get caught up in the “I have to haves’.  It will cost you money in the long run.

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