Oh geez, my last blog was about the first snow. Yippee!Ok, I admit, that was A WHILE BACK.Being "new" to North Idaho, I was feeling pretty good about the mild winter we'd had so far (that is until the end of January).I'm dancing around in the office telling everyone I see Pussy Willows already and what a mild winter and how much everyone was a baby complaining when they thought it was "cold".....THEN February hit!Snow, snow and more snow. Wind and snow, and then more snow.Again (being new) I have to ask everyone, is this as bad as it gets? Well, I'm learning!Everyone says the winters are unpredictable. I guess I had forgotten the weather in Alaska! Yes, winter is always unpredictable. Especially the further north you go it seems.I'm told "Sometimes the winter season brings on a plethor... 03/14/2019

I just wanted to share with you my visit the annual Schweitzer Fall fest, 4 days of fun for the family. Tons of events for the kids and for the adults alike. Beer and wine from 75 area micro breweries served in souvenir glasses and steins. In the villiage you will find Arts and Crafts vendors, Live music and lots of fun.  Bring your mountain bike to ride the trails or take a sight seeing ride up the chair lift to the Sky house.     11/25/2018

  Our Little Town Embraces Winter 2018 It's snowing today! The first snow of the season!Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! After 20 years of "Santa on a Surfboard", I'm so excited to see snow.Ask me how I feel in about three months LOL!Get out the skiis' snowmobiles, snow-shoes (oh yeah, get out and the snowplow and snowblower and the shovel).  Schweitzer is hopeful to open by Thanksgiving. Stay tuned.My dogs (Duke and Noey-great Danes) have never seen snow.They are still trying to figure out what we did to them about 6 months ago taking away their sunny 80+ degree weather 365 days a year and acreage to play in. Now stuck in the house most of the time and freezing dark walks. They look in wonder at all this new stuff happening. What's the big horse's doing in the yard (moose), ... 11/09/2018

 Congratulations Sandra and Jeff on your new home in Sandpoint Idaho.  Another great team effort with Ron and Jackie.   Luxurious getaway, just off the beaten path. Only the finest materials & craftsmanship combine for stunning effect with custom wrought ironwork, Montana slate, & Hickory flooring. A wall of windows overlooks the forest and the lake, just yards away. Exquisitely scaled spaces include a chef's dream kitchen with Wolf range/oven, granite counters and island and generous pantry. The main bedroom suite boasts a walk-in shower, deep soaking tub with ceiling faucet & dressing room that could serve as an additional bedroom. Covered porch with hot tub enjoys the view. Stately office overlooks the living room from a loft with reading nook. Upstairs bedroom is plumbed for a priva... 10/19/2017

Each year on May 11th Keller Williams agents take the day off work to renew, energize and donate their time to helping the community.  This year the Sandpoint Keller Willams Realty picked the Sandpoint Idaho Panhandle Special Needs  to help.  "There are red shirts everywhere" one of the clients exclaimed. She wasn't kidding! Lisa Holder, Karen Rodriguez and the rest of us were busy weeding, raking, pulling branches, sweeping, hauling, shoveling. Our fearless leader Bud Bolan brought in and shovelled a truckload of bark. Kris Kingsland could be found swinging in the trees pruning them to prefection. Tony Villelli and Yvette Rainey was entrusted to put together the picnic tables with the added challenge of no instructions. No extra parts were found after assembly, good job guys!   Yours t... 05/12/2017

Cody Spencer and Rain Silverhawk of Keller Williams and Jackie Suarez and Ron Hanson of Century 21 teamed up to make two familes dreams come true.  This absolutely stunning 3800 sf beauty with curved staircase, large gourmet kitchen, hardwood & tile floors, vaulted ceilings and a gorgeous rock fireplace has now been sold.  We hope this wonderful family has many fantastic years here.    Damien Shafer of Veterans United did a fantastic job with the VA loan on this one.  He streamlined the loan process and was full of sound advice and kept everyone in the loop.  VA loan limits are $417,000 but did you know that in some circumstances you can qualify for a VA jumbo loan for higher amounts?   If you are thinking of buying a home in Idaho please call Rain Silverhawk 208-610-0011 01/26/2017

Sandpoint Idaho: Northern Lights Festival   One of the many exciting events in Sandpoint Idaho is the annual Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort Martin Luther King Holiday Northern Lights Festival. People flock in from all over to enjoy a day of skiing, snow boarding, live music, food and drinks. The Torch Light Parade followed by fireworks tops off the night of fun in Sandpoint Idaho. 01/19/2017

Congratulations Kristen!  We sold your home in 2 days.  Thank you so very much for putting your trust in me to sell your home.  (Not to mention remembering my name after 5 years ago when we met) I wish you the best in all your new adventures.Cozy 3 bedroom home on 10 wooded acres. Single story with open floor plan . Custom kitchen. Large bathroom includes raised jet tub and spacious linen closet. Ceramic tile throughout main living areas. Large sunroom with French doors is perfect for an office, dining area, or playroom. Variety of out buildings on the property including detached large 1-car garage and new 14Wx30Lx12H Utility Storage Building. Fenced garden with raised beds and hoop style greenhouse built for home gardeners! Artesian well fed from natural spring and 1500 gallon tank pro... 07/07/2016

 Dover Bay Located 75 minutes east of Spokane Washington Dover Bay is a planned residential, waterfront resort community situated on the shores of Lake Pend Orielle.  Dover Bay is located on 285 beatiful acres, just a short drive to Sandpoint and skiing and hiking at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Restort  which receives and average snofall of over 300 inches annually.  Cottage style homes in Dover Bay start at $189,000 and run up to over a million dollars.  Homesites range from 5,000 square feet to over one acre featuring panoramic vistas of the lake and mountains.  Homesites start at $69,000. For more information contact Adrian Willanger  @Realm Partners (206) 909-7536.  05/25/2016

2016 Schedule of Events May 19-22, 2016 Our 31st Annual 2016 Lost in the '50s features terrific musical acts each night for our concert and dances. Thursday we're "raising the roof" at the fairgrounds with Rock 'n' Roll Heaven. Be sure to come out and have some fun.Thursday, May 19 Rock 'n' Roll Heaven. The Bonner County Fairgrounds at 4203 N. Boyer Ave. is the venue for the 12th annual Rock 'n' Roll Heaven. This popular show sells out almost every year, and is the opening event for the 31st annual Lost in the '50s celebration. Friday, May 20 Classic Car Parade. Hundreds of classic cars on parade, leaving Sandpoint High School at 6 p.m. and making their way through downtown Sandpoint. Street Dance. Live DJ for everyone to enjoy at Jeff Jones Town Square (immediately following the Classi... 05/21/2016

Weekend  Events May 14 Stamp Out Hunger. The National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive is May 14.  Children, senior citizens, veterans, and entire families need our helping hands. Help Stamp Out Hunger - leave a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox the morning of May 14, and your letter carrier will pick it up. All food collected goes directly to food banks in our community.  208-946-092114 Hope School Spring Fling Fundraiser. Hope Elementary, 255 Hope School Rd., holds its 5th annual Spring Fling Fundraiser from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Enjoy lots of fun activities including plant and yard sales,  chair massages, a barbecue lunch, bouncing fun,  crafts, a car wash, bake sale and so much more!  208-255-723214 Sandpoint Farmers Market.  9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Farmin Park... 05/14/2016

Keller Williams Realty RED Day was yesterday May 12 2016. RED day stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, and is our annual day of service to our communities. Each year on the second Thursday of May, associates spend the day away from their businesses serving worthy organizations and causes in their communities. Give where you live is the motto for the day. This year our sandpoint Keller Williams Realty office planted a vegetable garden for the Bonner County Transitional Housing shelter for families and children at the Trestle Creek site.  The housing programs include assisting individuals and families with housing, food, clothing, medical assistance, transportation, counseling and skills classes. The garden will help provide nutritional goodies while they get back on their feet. The nex... 05/13/2016

Congratulations to the Russels for their new waterfront condo purchase!What a great place to live, love and dream. Congratulatons Don and Leila for the sale on your condo.  I hope your new washington home will be cherished for a long time to come. Overlooking the Pend Oreille River  Ground floor end unit overlooking the water for vacation home or year round living. Super clean, new upgrades and first time on the market one bedroom at Condo del Sol. Featuring two swimming pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, clubhouse, BBQ area, storage shed, landscaped grounds & waterfront living, marina, clubhouse. New marina in the works and a complete remodel on the Clubhouse.  Looking for a condo at Condo Del Sol?  This one is sold, but there are more to see.  Ask me for a list of condos in San... 04/23/2016

Condo Del Sol pending in 2 daysA beautiful 1 bedroom condo at Condo Del Sol in Sandpoint  Idaho sold in 2 days.  We have  an accepted offer and it is pending and we plan to close next week.  Rain Silverhawk signed the listing on Thursday and it sold on Saturday.  I am so excited for our sellers and buyers!  If you missed out on this, no worries.  There are two more condos just like this currently for sale by other agents for just $155,000  If you are looking to sell a condo in Sandpoint Idaho  Rain Silverhawk. 208-610-0011 04/11/2016

Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort 2900 acre ski park is the largest ski resort in North Idaho. Located in the Selkirk Mountains in the panhandle of Idaho, only 60 miles south of the Canadian border. Schweitzer Mountain Resort is about 11 miles northwest of the town of Sandpoint Idaho. See the   Ski trail maps for Schweitzer Mountain  With 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, 2,400 vertical feet, 92 designated runs and three terrain parks, Schweitzer has what it takes to keep experts, beginners and everyone in between entertained. The only thing better than the skiing are the views of the breathtaking Lake Pend Oreille.   Schweitzer villiage has a day lodge, restaurants and pubs and two ski shops offering snowboard and ski rentals. There is twilight skiing from 3-7 and if you don't fell like dri... 01/28/2016

Condo Del Sol in Sandpoint Idaho is one of the favorites for vacations or year round living. One of the very first things  you see as you enter the south side of Sandpoint.  Gracing the  grassy banks of the river it is a short walking distance to downtown Sandpoint Idaho. There are two swimming pools, tennis courts, halfcourt basketball, a beach volleyball pit, and massive expanses of lawn all with mountain and water views. If you are looking for maintenance free living Condo Del Sol on the water is a great place to be.  Easy access to the Long Bridge bike and walking path or walk to Sandpoint Marina, Sandpoint Train Depot, City Beach, Panida Theater, numerous restaurants, cultural activities and shopping.  Each unit is privately owned and will feature different finishes and upgrades.  ... 01/26/2016

 Kickoff the winter ski season and find great deals on snow equipment and clothing – Get outfitted with skis, snowboards, gloves, jackets, pants, boots, poles, bindings, helmets, hats, goggles, socks and more at the SARS Annual Ski Swap on Saturday, November 14. The Ski swap benefits the Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS), nonprofit ski racing and freeride programs.Saturday, November 14, 2015Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pmBonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, IdahoAdmission fees: $2/person $5/familyParking is FREE!Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards accepted 11/05/2015

Ponderay Rotary and Community Cancer Services hosting the "Night to Remember" annual fundraising event, which will be held on Friday, November 6 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $75 per person or a Sponsership table of eight for $1200. Dinner catered by Dish at Dover bay and wine tasting Sandpoint’s Pend d’Oreille Winery and Small House Winery as well as Coeur d’Alene Cellars and Clearwater Canyon.  A night to remember celebrates those those who have won their battle with cancer, those who are currently fighting cancer and for those that who are no longer able to join us at the table. A silent auction will be held and among the items will be 1. A one night luxury bed and breakfast for 4 at Talus Rock Retreat 2. Two Season passes to the 2016 Festival at Sandpoint 3. A 1 week... 11/05/2015

Rain Silverhawk had 3 sales this week.Congratulations to the Currys for their new property in Sandpoint Idaho This 20 acre parcel backs up to USFS land has no near neighbors in sight, Has a 55x50 2750 sqft shop with 5 roll up doors, 4 hydraulic lifts, drilled well and installed septic. The bonus is that the 2000 sq ft home has been started and is at the drywall stage ready for you to finish. Private drive with 2 gates, abandoned horizontal mine on property flowing with water and a little mining cabin has been used as rental. Top of the world views and this one will be a real treat for someone who can finish out the home.SOLD 07/02/2015

Congratulations to the Nunes family on your new log home in Sandpoint Idaho!  I can't wait to see all the changes you accomplish on this Hud home and I have no doubt it will be stunning when you are done.  What a picturesque setting on the pack river winding through and those gorgeous mountain views, I know you will be happy for years to come.   04/27/2015