Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:  “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property.. read more →

Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop.. read more →

Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the.. read more →

Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there’s more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too. Think about.. read more →

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. But real estate agents know exactly where to.. read more →

Why Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make.. read more →

log home on 10.17 acres barn river access

Welcome to 58114 Hwy 200 Clark Fork Idaho listed by Rain Silverhawk Sandpoint RealtyBeautiful Log home and barn on 10.17 acres river access and amazing views overlooking the Clark Fork Valley and Bitterroot Mountains. This immaculate single level 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath rancher boasts an enchanting river rock floor-to-ceiling hearth, slated entry, warm wood floors, office space and.. read more →

Log home on 10.17 acres, barn work shop 2 car garage and FANTASTIC mountain views

Rain Silverhawk Sandpoint Realty 58114 Hwy 200 Clark Fork Idaho For full listing visit https://www.northidahosandpoint.com/listing/mlsid/548/propertyid/23-8818/ Beautiful Log home and barn on 10.17 acres river access and amazing views overlooking the Clark Fork Valley and Bitterroot Mountains. This immaculate single level 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath rancher boasts an enchanting river rock floor-to-ceiling hearth, slated entry, warm wood floors,.. read more →

28 Sep 2023
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Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t enough homes for sale. That.. read more →

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend… read more →