Coeur D'Alene Real Estate Market Update for Fall 2014

There are many great North Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today we just wanted to give you a quick market update on what's been going on in real estate in Northern Idaho. The market has been very active and busy, and so have we. We have been seeing lots of pending sales and closed sales in the past few months. Compared to this time last year, we are way ahead of where we were.

If you've been thinking about selling your home, pay special attention to housing price numbers. Depending on your neighborhood, prices may have increased 11-17%.

If you're buying as well, it's a great time to purchase due to low interest rates. They are expected to rise soon, and won't be near as affordable in the future. Locking in a rate now could save you a ton of money down the road.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. We'd love to help you out!

How Can You Get More for Your Home in Less Time?

There are many great North Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Lately, many homeowners have asked us how they can get more money for their home in a shorter time frame. Today, we have one simple tip that will certainly help you move in that direction.

The most important thing you can do is declutter your home! It sounds simple, but many homeowners fail to do it adequately. Get rid of the items you're going to move to your new home and that aren't necessary to make the home look nice. You also need to throw away things you're not going to keep or that might make the home look crowded.

Having clear surfaces makes your home look much more spacious, and a decluttered home will make it easier for a professional photographer to make your home look big, clean, and bright. In today's market the first showing is online, so it is crucial you make your home as photogenic as possible. Part of the decluttering process also involves depersonalizing - take down family photos and refrigerator magnets, so people can picture themselves living in your home.

Want more tips on how to get your home sold fast and for top dollar? Give us a call or shoot us an email for the real estate assistance you deserve!

Northern Idaho Real Estate Market Update for August 2014

There are many great North Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

As we approach the end of the summer, we thought now would be a great time to give you an update on the latest real estate market conditions here in northern Idaho.

We had a 2nd great year in a row and sold 14% more homes this year than we did last year. Another positive sign for us is in our market values. They are up 17% from the last two years in many of the neighborhood markets.

While things have been a little slow the last few weeks, that is to be expected around this time of year when people are on vacation and enjoying fun summer activities.

Things will begin to pick up soon, however. The 4th quarter of the year has been a very strong quarter for us the last 10 years, usually better than the first 2 quarters of the year. There's never really a bad time to sell in this market, it's all about when you are ready. We are seeing a lot of really exciting things right now, including bidding wars and full-priced offers on homes that are prepared and priced properly. It's fairly easy to get more money in a shorter time in this market.

If you have any questions about the market, or are looking to buy or sell real estate in the area, please let us know. We would be glad to assist you with whatever you need.