When you purchase a home, you want it to appreciate in value. That way, if and when you decide to sell your home, you can fetch more than what you paid for it (and make a handsome profit in the process). Well, if you purchased your home anytime in the last seven years or so,…

As the days continue to get shorter and the holidays get closer, you may feel as if your time is running out when it comes to getting an acceptable offer on your home, and finally closing the deal. It can be easy to check out of the selling process during the winter months, because there…

You know that old phone prank… Someone calls and says, “Is your refrigerator running?” The person on the other end then says, “Yes. Why?” And then the caller says something like, “You better catch it before it gets too far away!!” The joke worked because, for the most part, everyone has a fridge, and it…

How would you like a soaking pool that is big enough to comfortably fit the family, easy to maintain, and costs around $440 to get started? Whether you live in a place like this… Or this, you can’t beat a deal like that Stock tank pools are a new trend quickly rising in popularity. You…

Tons of people think the number 13 is unlucky. Some don’t. But pretty much everyone has at least heard that the number 13 is unlucky. With Friday the 13th upon us, I thought it’d be fun and interesting to send along some superstitions we come across in the real estate industry, which you may have…

Kootenai County is located in the northern panhandle of Idaho. The entire county comprises the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat and largest city is Coeur d’Alene, which serves as the healthcare, educational, media, manufacturing, retail and recreation center for Northern Idaho. The video below will update you on the current state…

Spring is coming soon, and with it comes the opportunity to begin remodeling projects! Because there are many things that could go wrong with any remodeling project, it pays to have some help from the pros who have already done what you want to do. This way, you’ll save time, money, and a boatload of…

There are certain home decor trends that scream of decades past—like wood paneling and shag carpet—that have (thankfully) been left in the past where they belong. But there are other trends that might have been popular in recent years, but are definitely on their way out—and if you want to create a modern, sophisticated feel…

If you consider buying a new construction home, there’s a good chance you’ll question whether or not you even need to use a real estate agent. You might even wonder if there’s an advantage to not using a real estate agent…perhaps thinking you can get a lower price, or more upgrades thrown in, if the…

There’s no denying it: Homes that are staged well definitely stand out. Not only does the right amount of decluttering, organizing and accessorizing make your home more attractive, it can actually increase its value. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Staging Report, about one third of buyers’ agents believe their clients…