Dover (Sandpoint, ID)
By Gary Lirette, Business & Investing in the Inland Northwest
I recently visited my friend Heather Mehra-Pedersen at her upscale B&B Talus Rock. For the better part of a decade I've been hosting and cooking for the Winemaker's Dinner at the Festival at Sandpoint Grand Finale. We were meeting at Heather's retreat to finalize plans. Let me tell you right here before you read further, there is nothing else like Talus Rock in Sandpoint or Bonner County. It really is extraordinary. Like many projects, TRR had it's rocky start. I was a REALTOR for Sotheby's then, and all too familiar with the road. Disgruntled neighbors, governmental road blocks, and the very real chance that this fantastic property might not come to fruition. That was 2010, and there was a bevy of articles detailing their travails. Flash forward to 2013. While the Bonner County Daily B...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
Dover Bay Waterfront Resort has continued to be aggressive in marketing and selling its array of distinctive neighborhoods.  Some of the recent transactions: a Marina Town condo is pending after two closings a few months ago, one closed and one pending Parkside Bungalow, and a closed Cottage.  Dover Bay has introduced a very appealing finance incentive that is currently available through the month of February. Dover Bay has teamed up with Mountain West Bank to offer the following terms on standing inventory at Dover Bay, whether this be a waterfront vacation home, waterfront or secondary condominium, bungalow, cottage, or waterfront homesite. This is a straightforward 30 year fixed loan (NOT an ARM), and Dover has negotiated a 'rate buydown' for its customers offering 3% Interest in yea...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
Dover Bay Waterfront Resort has selected a core team of Real Estate Agents to represent most of its property sales, including Bayside South condos, Parkside Bungalows, Cabins in the Woods, Cottages at Dover Meadows, Bayside North and Reedwalk Homesites.  This new team is comprised of myself, PJ Nunley, Carrie LaGrace, and Brian Harvey, all with Jeff Bond's team at Tomlinson Sandpoint Sothebys International Realty. TSSIR has and will continue to be the Listing Broker representing the sale of properties owned by Dover Bay Development.  This change has simply reduced the number of Listing Agents on the Dover team.  And rather than having two agents responsible for different neighborhoods, the four of us now form a core team sharing equally in the responsibility for all listings. What this ...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
Dover Bay Resort is now offering incredible finance incentives for standing inventory, to anyone who initiates a Purchase offer before October 1.  Dover Bay has worked with Mountain West Bank to create this opportunity, with rates that really provide an exceptional savings.  However this is a short term offer that applies to any Purchase & Sale agreements that are initiated by October 1. For conforming loans (up to $417,000) the following rates are being offered:  3% Interest Rate for year 1, 4% Interest Rate for year 2, and 5% for years 3 through 30.  This is based on excellent credit, 10% down, and a primary residence purchase.  Second home purchases however should be much the same, except for potentially requiring 5-10% additional down payment.  For a Bayside South condo priced at $3...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
Yappy Hour is a new Sandpoint event which is essentially a happy hour where you can bring your dog with you.  This is a concept that was started by my wife when we lived in Santa Barbara, CA and that really took off.  There are too few places where dogs are allowed and even welcomed.  The first event here in Sandpoint was hosted by the Ponderay Vet Clinic at the Dog Park.  This second event will take place at Dover Bay Resort from 4-7p on July 30, in the lawn between the Cafe and Pool. Admission is free with a cash bar and other refreshments available.  Donations are welcome, with all monies going to the Panhandle Animal Shelter, our local no-kill shelter. The concept of Yappy Hour was inspired by our paralyzed pug named Molly, who very sadly passed away last week at the age of 8.  The ...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
This coming weekend is the big event of the year for Dover Bay Waterfront Resort, the waterfront residential resort community located 2 miles down the bike path from Downtown Sandpoint.  The weekend is supposed to be nice and sunny, and its a great time to come check out this emerging resort community and to see friends.  There will be live music, games, displays by local craftsmen, and great giveaways at all the open houses.    Schedule of events and information for Dover Bay Days Scheduled Activities Saturday   8:00a - 2:00p Volleyball tournament 11:30p - 2:30p Music in food area between café and fitness - Inbred Goat Ropers 12:00p - 3:00p Potato Sack Races and other kids activities on the Marina Town Lawn Sunday   11:30a Tomlinson Bear arrives 2:00p Concert in the park - Swing Band 4...
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By Rick Evans - Sandpoint Idaho Real Estate Waterfront, Ski, and Resort Property
(Sandpoint Sothebys Intl Realty)
'Talk Dirt to Me' is Dover Bay's first Home & Garden Show, taking place throughout Dover Bay Resort this Saturday, June 6.  This is an outdoor event that will take place from 11a to 5p, centered around Dover Bay's waterfront Marina Village. There will be classes from KXLY Garden Expert Phyllis Stephens, an All Seasons Garden & Floral demonstration on editable landscapes, the first annual Rusty Tiller Sailing Race, kayak and canoe demos, food and all sorts of vendors.  My friend Arthur's band, 'Bright Moments', will be playing near the Dover Cafe, a fun band playing lively jazz. Each of the neighborhoods at Dover Bay will also hold an open house, where you can enter to win prizes at each location.  We have a fantastic prize to give away at the Parkside Bungalows (the new homes located on...
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