North Idaho Real Estate Blog Keeping the “invisible” property owners of Kootenai County in-the-know, as if you were here on a daily basis. 208.769.9464 * dreamteam @ nidt . com * Author: Christina Ethridge, REALTOR(R)

I’ve been temporarily posting on my “other” blog (it’s really my “old” blog but I keep it active because a lot of you have found me in searches from that blog) - here are a few of the posts:

• North Idaho is great for vacations - especially affordable ones!

• Idaho holds it’s own in the 2009 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index

• Video tour of a beautiful Coeur d’Alene Idaho custom home on acreage - it’s my first, enjoy!

• Idaho holds it’s own in the 2009 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index

• Video tour of a beautiful Coeur d’Alene Idaho custom home on acreage - it’s my first, enjoy!

• A 6,000+ seat event arena, in Coeur d’Alene? It can be done!

• What do spiders and robins have in common???

• All right, here it is - Going directly to the builder WILL NOT save you money in the Coeur d’Alene Area!!! ARGGGHHH!!!

• Idaho ranks #8 in “Healthiest States”

• Stop giving away information to consumers - they won’t “need” us . . .

• The economy is helping some industries - North Idaho Nudist Community

• Need tailoring services in Coeur d’Alene Idaho? Then stay FAR away from . . .

• Mica Flats (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) puts new community on the drawing board - and it’s drawing debate…

• In a time of extreme unemployment, you’d think “time is of the essence” would be important! Post Falls Life Care Facility - NOW OPEN!

• Wordless Wednesday - Ribbit

• Wazza up with the online version of the Coeur d’Alene Press??

• You too can “know the future”… all it takes is watching the present with eyes wide open…

• Coeur d’Alene Idaho ranks #2 for best performing cities - We’ve done it again!

• Do you know that geese are LOUD???

• Coeur d’Alene Real Estate - Short Sale Opportunities

• Post Falls is examining 277 acre annexation request… for immediate development.

• Out with the old and in with the new!!! And no, this isn’t another resolutions/goal post

• Recession cuts Idaho’s numbers, but state still has sixth-fastest rate

• I’m running a business, not a charity - but apparently, all too many agents think the opposite.

• Ok people - relax, calm down, I’m not stalking you if I have your mailing address…

Posted under For Buyers, For Investors, For Renters, For Sellers

I have been very behind the times on keeping y’all updated and I sincerely apologize.  I don’t know that I’ve ever truly found the “balance” between truly working with buyers and sellers and keeping this blog updated so that buyers and sellers can stay informed.

Frankly, blogging takes a lot of time.  The beauty is, I very much enjoy my interactions with y’all, both virtually and live.  It’s been busy the past 2 months.

So, what does “busy” mean?

The North Idaho Dream Team LLC is now powered by SKE Realty Group LLC. The brokerage we were affiliated with, GMAC Northwest Real Estate essentially went “belly-up”.  The owners closed down the business and we had all of 24 hours to relocate.  Thank goodness we had already begun the work necessary to form our own brokerage.  It was our intention to open our brokerage in late spring of this year (2009) but with the advent of the actions of our previous brokerage, we opened on January 5th, 2009.  So, it was up to me to do 5 months worth of work in as short of a time as possible - and yes, I achieved that, but not without some downside - one being consistent updates to y’all via this blog.

I also was inaugurated as the local chapter President of the Coeur d’Alene Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors. An honor and I very grateful for and am enjoying immensely.

AND, although number of sales are down this year over last year (so far), I’ve been incredibly busy working with sellers (and Chuck has been busy working with buyers) and well, actually ASSISTING you in your real estate transaction is our number 1 priority so this blog became a #3 priority.  But that is OK!

So, although we are still very busy helping you buy and sell real estate, I’m not as busy with the “nuts and bolts” of opening up a new business (SKE Realty Group LLC) as I was in January and February and, I feel as though I’ve “settled in” to my position as President so, I am fairly sure I’m back to keeping you updated on the real estate goings on of Kootenai County.

It is my absolute pleasure to assist you!

Posted under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Real Estate

Please note - this information only encompasses Hayden & Hayden Lake residential properties. It does not include the entire Coeur d’Alene MLS (commercial, businesses, etc nor other geographic areas included in the MLS).

Residential Stats for May 2008

Active Listings: 426
Average listing price $485,300
Average square feet 2,622
Average list price per sq. ft. $183.05
Average days on market 103

Pending Listings: 56
Average pending price $276,773
Average square feet 2,413
Average pending price per sq. ft. $123.42
Average days on market 97

Closed Listings: 16
Average closed price (listed) $318,862
Average closed price (sold) $306,850
Average list/sale price: 96%
Average square feet 2,614
Average closed price per sq. ft. (listed) $129.87
Average closed price per sq. ft. (sold) $126.04
Average days on market 142

Months of inventory
… based upon closings: 26.6 months
… based upon pendings: 7.6 months

More North Idaho residential real estate stats for May 2008:

County:
Kootenai County

By Town:
Coeur d’Alene/Dalton Gardens | Post Falls | Hayden | Rathdrum/Hauser

By Community:
Coeur d’Alene Place | Harmony Place | Hawks Nest | Sunshine Meadows | The Landings at Waterford | Broadmoore Estates | Best Hill Meadows | Bentwood Park | Armstrong Park | Fieldstone | Prairie Falls | Woodbridge | Avalon Estates | Greensferry Landing | Riverside Harbor | Hunters Glen | Northridge |

Don’t see your community? Let me know.

Posted under Market Reports

We’ve just updated our website with this week’s newest rentals now available. If you are looking for a home, condo, town home or apartment for rent Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum or Post Falls, Idaho, check out our website and view photo tours and more information on properties available for rent. You can also get an application and more information about renting from us on our property management website: D&M Management LLC.

Posted under For Renters

We’ve just updated our website with this week’s newest rentals now available. If you are looking for a home, condo, town home or apartment for rent Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum or Post Falls, Idaho, check out our website and view photo tours and more information on properties available for rent. You can also get an application and more information about renting from us on our property management website: D&M Management LLC.

Posted under For Renters

We’ve just updated our website with this week’s newest rentals now available. If you are looking for a home, condo, town home or apartment for rent Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum or Post Falls, Idaho, check out our website and view photo tours and more information on properties available for rent. You can also get an application and more information about renting from us on our property management website: D&M Management LLC.

Posted under For Renters