I believe we all have those sales that are just a bit more important or gratifying than others.  The sale of this condo happens to be just that way for both parties.  The sellers have waited years and two other agents prior to me.  Not over priced in fact lowest on the mountain.  Sellers would not reduce their price and I did not request them to because I saw the value where it was priced.     Prospective buyer asked me what was wrong with the condo because it was so low priced and had been on the market for so long.  Spoke for quite a while and honestly explained that the condo was in perfect condition with new appliances and everything someone would look for in a Ski Resort getaway.  I told her I had YouTube and Tour Factory that would help show the layout of the small studio even bet... 10/06/2014

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... 08/15/2014

While walking Halley downtown yesterday I could not help but notice the people enjoying the wide variety of resturants offered in Sandpoint, Idaho.Even more fantastic is the number, of establishments, with outdoor seating enabling people to enjoy not only their food but the ambiance of Sandpoint on these wonderful summer days.  The food menu's vary from the simple cup of coffee to a full steak dinner with most everything in between. The list is impressive so not all are pictured. Unless a different city is stated all restuarants are in Sandpoint and within 4 or 5 blocks of one another.  I am sure I have unintentionally missed a few.  Know this is not ALL the resturants in town.  Only those with outside seating in no particular order. Trinity's at City Beach, Ivano's, Starbucks, Spuds', ... 07/13/2014

SOLD Fantastic Short Sale Opportunity! Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,557 sq ft home in the desirable South Sandpoint neighborhood. Features include, master bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, laminate wood flooring, hydronic heating, ceiling fans, open kitchen with birch cabinets and tile counter tops. Large landscaped backyard, with water feature, open patio, and privacy fence. Attached 2-car garage, covered porch, and laundry room. Located near Memorial Field, Lakeview Park, Schools and Shopping     CONGRATULATIONS to the buyers!   07/09/2014

"Lost in the 50's car show and event in Sandpoint, Idaho. Downtown is closed off to traffic for parade, car show and events. Restaurants, stores and the streets turn to 50's theme.  For more short videos of local events, both everyday and annual festivites join me on my YouTube Channel.  Also watch for 2014 'Lost in the 50's' video.   05/31/2014

Sold vs. Listed prices in Sandpoint Idaho Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month. 05/29/2014

    Property Alert from Rain Silverhawk Listing Detail - 12-10283   Property Type: MOBILE City: Sandpoint State: ID Price: $165,000 School District: Beds: 4 Bath: 1 Sq Footage: 1200 Acres: 5.00 View More Details Request More Info Schedule Showing l 5-acre level parcel with views of Schweitzer & the Cabinet Mountains. Easy access. No CCR's, Barn, tack room, hay storage, chicken coop, wood shed, storage sheds, garden hoop house, 2-car garage, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced & cross fenced, a perfect horse set-up. There is both a well and Oden bay water set up. Sun room, laundry and mud room, and an extra exterior room for a studio. Selle Valley                       If you or any of your friends or colleagues would be interested in learning more about this home, please do not hesitate to call ... 11/29/2013

  View Photos 1413 Sitting Bull Sandpoint, ID 83864 $299,900 3 bds 1 ba 2108 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 20122699   Listing courtesy of TOMLINSON SOTHEBY`S INTL. REALTY       View Photos 1140 Jacobson Rd Sandpoint, ID 83864 $299,000 3 bds 2 ba 924 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 20130402   Listing courtesy of TOMLINSON SOTHEBY`S INTL. REALTY       View Photos 53 Wrenco Loop Road Sandpoint, ID 83864 $290,000 3 bds 2 ba 1800 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 20130657   Listing courtesy of EVERGREEN REALTY       View Photos 5618 Talache Rd Sagle, ID 83860 $249,000 1 bds 1 ba 670 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 20132003   Listing courtesy of TOMLINSON SOTHEBY`S INTL. REALTY       View Photos 98 Poor Ln Sandpoint, ID 83864 $225,000 3 bds 2 ba 1782 sq ft Status: Active Listing #: 20133128  ... 11/25/2013

Sandpoint, Idaho 83864   Sandpoint Idaho With a population of approximately 7400 is a fantastic electic city in the heart of the prettiest scenery imaginable. If you are travelling North from Coeur d' Alene Hwy 95 your first views are from the long bridge. This 1 mile long bridge is the dividing line for Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River. Lake Pend Oreille (Pronounced Ponderay) is the 5th largest and 2nd deepest lake in the lower 48 states. This 43 mile long Lake is surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains and is even home to a submarine base in Bayview. Views of water, trees, mountains and wildlife never fail to take your breath away. Entering into down town sandpoint you will find artistic store fronts, waterfront gourmet restaraunts, clothing stores, and galleries. ... 11/11/2013

  The Seasons at Sandpoint is an upscale waterfront community of condos and townhouses on the shoreline of Lake Pend Orielle. Sweeping decks, luxury condos, scenic water views, lakefront pool and hot spas makes this an idyllic retreats for sunny days and starry nights.     On the club's main floor, there is a private dining area and a social room known as The Great Room featuring a grand warm fireplace. The 3 story clubhouse fondly named "The Retreat" resides beside the lake. On the Third floor spa, treat yourself to Swedish and aromatherapy massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness center offering all the latest equipment, exercise rooms and fitness consultants. Al Fresco Dining Alcove, overlooking the rolling lawns and shimmering waters. The... 09/29/2013

  Condo Del Sol Located on the South end of Sandpoint Idaho has easy access to downtown activities as well as lake and river relaxation and fun. There is free WiFi in the clubhouse, two swimming pools, tennis courts, halfcourt basketball, a beach volleyball pit, and massive expanses of lawn all with mountain and water views. The grounds are maintained by a full-time manager who covers the pools every night, cleans the grills, mows the lawn, and generally makes sure everything is perfect for the owners to enjoy. The units are all privately owned, so each condo will likely have different features and finishes Many of the units are used as vacation rentals for people coming in to enjoy the lake, Sandpoint activities or to ski Schweitzer. Easy access to the Long Bridge bike and walking pat... 09/29/2013

  Westwood Villiage is a waterfront condo complex with duplex and single family homes. Ammenities include Gas barbeque, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports court, Rec Room, Golf putting green, horseshoe pit. Waterfront fire pit and picnic tables, a floating dock, and a waterfront deck with a limited amount of storage for small craft and water toys during the summer. There are 46 boat slips available in the marina for lease to Owners, their renters, or the residents at Westwood Terrace on a first come, first served basis. HOA dues include, insurance, water, sewer, garbage, cable, telephone at office, snow removal, maintenance of pool, tennis court, equipment, grounds and marina.       09/29/2013

  I finally put up a business page at Rain Silverhawk - Sandpoint Real Estate https://www.facebook.com/SandpointRealty In the process I  discovered several North Idaho facebook business pages.  Stop by and press the “like” button, they may just like you in return   Winter Ridge Foods  https://www.facebook.com/Winter.Ridge Zanny Zebra  https://www.facebook.com/Zany.Zebra.Sandpoint Pack River Potions  https://www.facebook.com/Lotion4U   Eichardts  https://www.facebook.com/Eichardts 95.3 KPND radio  https://www.facebook.com/95.3kpnd Sandpoint Community Radio https://www.facebook.com/KRFY88.5 Millers Country Store  https://www.facebook.com/MillersCountryStore     Evans Brothers Coffee  https://www.facebook.com/EvansBrothersCoffee Perks Espresso  https://www.facebook.com/PerksEspresso Mr. Su... 09/02/2013

I am still stumbling around facebook and finally put up a business page at Rain Silverhawk - Sandpoint Real Estate https://www.facebook.com/SandpointRealty In the process I  discovered several North Idaho facebook business pages.  Stop by and press the “like” button, they may just like you in return.  I will post a couple of blog articles on these, so be sure to check them out.        Trinity City Beach  https://www.facebook.com/trinityatcitybeach Visit Sandpoint  https://www.facebook.com/visitsandpoint Bonner County Library  https://www.facebook.com/ebonnerlibrary Priest Lake Park  https://www.facebook.com/priestlakestatepark Downtown Sandpoint  https://www.facebook.com/downtownsandpoint Sandpoint online  https://www.facebook.com/sandpointonline Ski Schweitzer  https://www.facebook.com... 09/02/2013

  Visit the working studios of Sandpoint area artists on this years Artist Studio Tour.  See painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more.  The event is free to the public, just jump in the car and look for the road signs.   2013 Tour Dates August 9, 10, 11 & 16, 17, 18   10AM to 4PM   Click on the links to learn more about each artist.     Liz Adkinson (6) ............................ Phil Anderson (15) .......................Liliana Barbieri (16) ..................... Patricia Barkley (9) ......................Carolyn Beckwith (5) ...................Lori Blessing (13) .........................Lynne Campbell (4) ......................Nan Cooper (4) .............................Bonnie DeHart (1) ........................Sally Dennison (6) ........................Pauline... 08/09/2013

The Festival at Sandpoint celebrates the 31st annual summer concert series, August 1 -11, with eight nights of music under the stars, on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, in Sandpoint, Idaho.   Thursday, August 1 st Indigo Girls Cake Friday, Friday, August 2nd Rosanne Cash Saturday, August 3rd Family Concert Sunday, August 4th John Butler Trio Thursday August 8th Steve Miller Band Friday, August 9th The Avett Brothers Saturday August 10th Grand Finale Sunday August 11th     The Non-profit Festival at Sandpoint has hosted the summer concert series at Memorial Field, in Sandpoint, Idaho since 1983.  Food and beverages are available on "Festival Street," or bring your own picnic basket and stretch out on a blanket.  You can also sit in the grandstands or dance the night away in the dancing ... 08/09/2013

Come join us on July 14, 2013 for the Jacy race benefitting children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.  There is a 1K race and a 5k race in beautiful Sandpoint Idaho.   The 5k run is $25 and begins at 8:30 am at Sandpoint High School The 1k run is $15 and starts at 9:15 am at Sandpoint High School Have fun and raise money for our children!   07/13/2013

I ventured out onto the semi-frozen shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, Idaho today and comped together the panoramic, cold  beauty of Kootenai Bay this morning.  The harshness can be the most beautiful of all.  The eagles were certainly enjoying it...they were a little too far off to capture in this photo.     01/06/2013

Just as I was getting ready to kick back and enjoy my family over the Holidays (including my birthday), clients came out of the woodwork requiring quick closings to take advantage of the incredible early snow depth at Schweitzer Mountain.  Relying on a little luck and whatever finesse I could muster, the mission was accomplished!  The fact that Schweitzer is currently leading the pack with the highest snow total of any major ski area in the states certainly has helped make this Holiday Season go a little bit smoother.   (SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE ON FACEBOOK)   12/30/2012

Maybe the accolades are actually taking effect!  Sunset Magazine has named Schweitzer Mountain a Top Twenty U.S. Ski Resort in its latest poll AND names Sandpoint, Idaho one of the Top Ten Ski Towns in the West! Powder Magazine is currently holding their Ski Town Throwdown Event where they have set up 32 brackets (similar to the NCAA Basketball Tournament) with the top ski areas/ski towns in North America.  The public is asked to vote for their favorite town.  Sandpoint/Schweitzer is in the FINAL FOUR! (Please feel free to join in the fun & vote - for Schweitzer, obviously - on Monday). Back to the effect of these accolades...  As you can see from the graph below, Schweitzer Real Estate sales have been in a steady decline since 2007 when the economy began its disasterous downturn.  It s... 12/14/2012