NPR radio ran a special on August 20 talking about how more and more people are moving to resort towns in order to live where they want to rather than where they have to live.  It says that people are moving to towns with water, mountains, and skiing. This naturally got me thinking about Sandpoint, Idaho and I realized this is the very same phenomenon going on here.  It certainly fits the profile of myself and my young family, when we decided not too long ago to seek out the perfect town to raise kids and live an active, outdoor lifestyle.  We cast a wide net, with the main criteria being: good snow skiing, summer time activity (such as a lake), a town that was smaller but still had alot going on, and finally a decent price of real estate. Our short list ended up being Sandpoint, McCall... 09/02/2008

Exciting plans are underway at Dover Bay Waterfront Resort.  This summer marked the opening of several new amenities around the Marina Village.  Dover Bay Marina itself is without doubt the nicest marina in the area, with covered boat slips and public docks.  Finally people have a place to stop as they towards Sandpoint from the Pend Oreille River or from Sandpoint to water ski or wakeboard. The Dover Cafe and Market opened this summer, giving boaters and others a place to eat outside on the water and to stock up on beverages for the day.  Adjacent to the Cafe is the new Fitness Center and outdoor Pool and Jacuzzi.  The pool will be open year round with hydronically heated pavers to keep the snow from sticking.  A new Activities Director has just been hired who will plan a number of act... 08/28/2008

Dover Bay Waterfront Resort continues to sell real estate at a very healthy pace in what it otherwise a soft market.  There are several reasons for this, in my opinion. First, the developer, Ralph Sledager, has stayed very responsive to today's market and today's buyers.  He has priced various products at a point that provides very good value and is competitive to what is selling around Sandpoint.  So many developers fall in love with their own product and refuse to adjust pricing.  Secondly, there is a great deal of activity at the resort with the opening of the Beach Bungalows for rent, the Dover Cafe and Marketplace, the Dover Fitness center and Pool, and other amenities in the new Marina Village.  People are stopping in on a daily basis by boat as this makes such a nice stop off the... 08/22/2008

The resort and second home market has certainly slowed considerably as these purchases tend to be an optional luxury item.  Now more than ever it is imperative that a prospective buyer see real value in their purchase and in the resort as a whole. Whether than focus on a specific piece of property, the credibility and vision of the developer/development must be communicated.  The financial position is also important with the failure of so many larger developments to secure enough financing to finish what they started.  If you can show that a particular project is well capitalized and can convey that the developer will deliver what is promised, that is a good start. Ideally a developer has the means and foresight to complete as much of the infrastructure and amenities as possible before ... 08/04/2008

 Sandpoint's  market is staying strong. We have 56 listings pending in our MLS in the first 22 days of January.Interest rates dropped again and are at an almost 40 year low. It is a buyers market in Sandpoint which is very rare. We have lots of inventory to choose from and sellers are accepting offers well below asking price. Don't buy into all the negitive press. Money is cheap right now and they are not making any more land.If you are interested we have a project called " The Ledges Over Pend Oreille" only 12 miles from downtown Sandpoint. It is going to be an eco friendly development with 33 lots and about 40% green space spread over 320 beautiful acres. Lots will be between 2.5 up to 10 acres. This project borders Morton Slough Wild Life Area to the west and 600 acres of the Clark F... 01/23/2008

Welcome to Sandpoint, Idaho!Whether you are looking for a home in town, a waterfront estate, or a mountain cabin, you've come to the right place to find Sandpoint, Idaho real estate.Moving in? We can help. Our specialty is helping new arrivals find the perfect piece of real estate and relocate to or make a vacation home in this wonderful place.Discover Sandpoint on the shores of gorgeous Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's largest lake, and one of the most beautiful in the country! Sandpoint, Idaho is an outdoor person's dream. This very special community of 7,920 people is surrounded by water and mountains, and conveniently located 45 miles north of Coeur d'Alene and 60 miles south of the Canadian border on Highway 95. Sandpoint is an ideal place to call your home. Whether browsing the downtown... 07/25/2007