Thank You for Your Support
Be Thankful These words from an unknown poet remind me to be thankful on Thanksgiving and all the other days, too. Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity.. read more →
How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5%.. read more →
Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook
There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that.. read more →
‘Monday Motivation’ Sandpoint Realty – November 22, 2021
‘Monday Motivation’ starts us off into this Thanksgiving week ahead and the Holidays beyond. Appreciate all that is around you and take a moment for a second look. ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®. Your wants and needs will always be my priorities. Mark Don McInnes – Rain Silverhawk Broker – REALTOR® 208 255-6227 –.. read more →
4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways.. read more →
What geese can teach us about teamwork Sandpoint Realty LLC
What Geese can teach us about teamwork in real estate As the temperatures start dropping the marvelous sight of geese flying south in their “V” formation. I remember being in school and our biology teacher told us that the “V” is one of nature’s prime examples of teamwork. When geese fly together in their ‘V’.. read more →
Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start your journey, let’s connect so you have trusted guidance at.. read more →
Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.
Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. during the second quarter (April, May, and June) than in any other quarter of.. read more →
Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home
The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom: “At least 1.7 million more older workers.. read more →
Bonner County Idaho Lush forests and majestic views
Northern Idaho is one of the prettiest places on the face of the earth. Lush forests, an abundance of wildlife, clean air, low crime, majestic views, lakes and rivers everywhere. A true sportsmans paradise with skiing at Schweitzer, boating on one of the many lakes like Lake Pend Oreille or Canoeing on Priest Lake or.. read more →