The Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re considering homeownership, know that it can give you privacy, comfort, and a place to express yourself. It can also provide financial stability and help you grow your net worth. Are you ready.. read more →

Luxury Homes Are in High Demand

As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to luxury housing to find their dream home. Investopedia helps define what pushes a home into this category. In a recent article, they point out that a luxury home isn’t only defined by its price. Location is also an important factor. It could be a.. read more →

What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers?

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on hold. If you partner.. read more →

Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up

Are you thinking about selling your current home? If so, the biggest question on your mind may be: if I sell now, where will I go? If this resonates with you, there’s something you should know. The number of homes coming onto the market is increasing and that could make it easier for you to.. read more →

Mighty muscle cars and regal classics lining the streets of downtown Sandpoint Idaho.

Flags in Sandpoint Idaho “Let’s show off ‘Ole Glory’, in Active Rain, and proudly show our ‘Stars and Stripes’ being flown across the USA.”  Thanks to Mark Don McInnes, and Endre Barath, Jr., for the June Active Rain Challenge.Mighty muscle cars and regal classics lining the streets of downtown Sandpoint Idaho.We come to see the cars,.. read more →

Why You Need an Expert To Determine the Right Price for Your House

If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the answer for your summer plans. With homes continuing to get multiple offers, this could be your moment to get the contract you’re looking for on your house if you’re ready to sell… read more →

House on a rock, How is your foundation?

The strength of a building lies in its foundation.  A wise man, who built his house on a rock. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.Like the house, we all strive to build our careers,.. read more →

Getting to know you

In Response to Kathy Striebs Thankful Thursdays…Thank YOU for Letting Us Get to Know You!https://activerain.com/blogsview/5729576/may-activerain-challenge–getting-to-know-you  1. What was your first job and what did you learn from it? My first job was stocking shelves at Safeway.  The biggest thing I learned is when you order 1000 cases of pearl drops your boss is not going to.. read more →

Pending sale in cocolalla by Rain Silverhawk

Congrats Richard and Bea on your pending sale. Secondary waterfront on lake Cocolalla. Walk or drive to the lake for swimming, fishing or launch your boat or canoe for a day on the lake. You can even ice skate and ice fish in the winter. No CCRS No HOA maintained paved road! 3 Bedroom(1 is nonconforming.. read more →

A few fun American flag facts

A few fun American Flag factsWe now refer to all American flags as Old Glory but did you know it was started with one specific flag? William Driver, a sea captain, nicknamed the flag on his ship “Old Glory” when he saw it flying on his ship’s mast in 1831. The name stuck till this.. read more →