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Post Falls, ID Real Estate News

By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Well here it is the big day for Post Falls Food Bank Turkey Drive.  “Give Hunger the Bird” event is today starting at 4pm until 7pm.  All you need to do is show up with a frozen turkey or $25.00 per person to get in the doors.  There is food from 6 different restaurants, dessert, beer & wine.  There will almost 100 items in the silent auction and I hear that there are some magnificent treasures to bid on.  A raffle will be going on for a wagon full of beverages, gift cards and who knows what else might be tucked in for an extra incentive. Remember this event is today Friday November 11th.  There will be parking on the south side of Seltice.  The place to be is StanCraft Boats at 4739 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, Idaho.
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By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Well here it’s another beautiful day in North Idaho, hard to believe that snow is predicted in the next few days. Maybe the snow will only happen in the mountains and keep our streets, down here on prairie, clear. Don't get me wrong I love to see the snow on the trees and in the fields. I love to see the game birds looking for food and sunning themselves with their feathers all puffed out. But I hate to give up these fall days with the trees trying to hang onto their leaves, and we have had a really good fall here this year. I will keep you posted with a snow report should we get any snow here on the prairie in Post Falls Idaho.
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By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Post Falls has a great opportunity on Friday November 11th to help the Post Falls Food Bank. “Give Hunger the Bird” at Stan Craft Boat Co. at 4739 E. Seltice Way from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Bring a frozen turkey or $25.00 per person and enjoy food and beverages (there will be food from 6 different restaurants, homemade desserts and beer & wine).  There will be a silent auction and I understand that there are some very nice items this year.  This is a fantastic way to support those in need in our community and have a great time doing it. The food bank needs 800 turkeys this year to serve all the families in need.  So come on out and show your support.
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Janna Rankin Scharf     Photo Gallery Description Seller's loss is your gain on this gracious Highland Park single level home. Enjoy being just a stone's throw from the picturesque golf course surrounded by large custom homes and natural beauty!Offered as a short sale, this home is a tremendous value. Full of bells and whistles that make for comfortable living - gas fireplace, surround sound, central air conditioning, central vacuum, gas range, wall oven, pantry, lawn sprinkler system, huge Trex deck and a beautiful hot tub! You'll love the oversized master suite with private entrance that opens to the hot tub, patio and the fenced backyard.Highland Park is a lovely, upscale golf community between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene with easy access to both I-90 and Hwy 41....
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By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Well we are having a cool day here on the prairie in Post Falls Idaho.  I guess Indian summer is over.  I was out pulling carrots from the garden and thought I'd share with you how nice the carrots have been this year.  The carrots have been nice, straight and plump. They are between 9 and 10 inches long.  It was a good crop this year. We have been having hard frosts at night, as low as 23 degrees, but we did not get the snow that was to come our way a few days back. Now they are saying by next weekend maybe some snow flurries. I will keep you updated as to the snow when it comes.
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By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Kimball Office, in Post Falls, Idaho, is a very good neighbor. They give many hours to supporting the community, through involvement and service. They are also one of our larger employers in Kootenai County. Kimball Office has outlined its environmental philosophy around people, products and processes, and they have shown their commitment by their actions. They are active in the Post Falls Chamber and they support the new KTEC School that has started construction in Rathdrum, to be open fall of 2012. For more information about Kimball Office, visit their website.
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By Patsy Barten, REALTOR Post Falls ID
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
I’m sitting in the den of my home watching about 40 quail and six to eight pheasants eating among the bushes and trees in our front yard, which made me appreciate how great it is to live in North Idaho.  And then I thought about Cabela’s in Post Falls, which is located just off Interstate Hwy 90 near the Washington/Idaho State line about 7 miles from where I’m sitting. The store’s 125,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertaining attraction (as well as a retail store) featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, aquarium and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. This is a great  place to take the family, the kids love to see all the animals that are on display.  There is a café and a sweet shop with a great variety o...
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Market Report - Homes for Sale in Highland Park Estates in Post Falls, Idaho     Highland Park Estates is a beautiful, upscale golf course community on a bluff overlooking Post falls, Idaho.  The Highlands Golf Course is scenic and pleasant, and the neighborhood is manicured and lovely.  Having listed a beautiful home on the 2nd green of The Highlands Golf Course I was just reviewing the neighborhood sales statistics.  The news looks GOOD!  I had posted a market report at just about this same time last year so it was interesting to see the year over year comparisons. Click here to check out my new Highlands Golf Course listing at 716 N Dundee Drive, Post Falls , ID 83854 There are currently only 7 Active listings in Highland Park  compared to 18 at this time last year.  They range in pr...
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, SFR, CLHMS - Post Falls Idaho Waterfront Homes for Sale When the sun is shining brightly and the crystal clear water is sparkling on the waterways, there isn't a more beautiful place on the planet to be than Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! What a pretty backdrop the Spokane River was this weekend for the wedding of Randy Oaks and Harmony Conley.  After their wedding at the Old Church in Post Falls, they traveled by sea to their reception at the lovely Spokane Riverfront home of some family friends. Looking at these pictures taken by my sister, Kerri Thoreson, makes me smile!  Once again I am counting my blessings for being able to live in a place that is just as pretty as a postcard!  
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, SFR, GRI - Coeur d'Alene Idaho Homes for Sale I'm a llittle tardy getting to my Where is it ? Wednesday in Coeur d'Alene Idaho post. I'm enjoying a little time in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado visiting with my son, daughter-in-law and beautiful granddaughters.  But it's still Wednesday, and if you've been wondering where it is, here it is! First person to correctly guess the location in the photo below wins a fabulous prize!  OK, actually a quirky prize that I will come up with and present to you when you present yourself at my office to say hello! Thanks to my sister, Kerri Thoreson, for the fun photo!     
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Janna Rankin Scharf, CLHMS, GRI, SFR - Coeur d'Alene Idaho Homes for Sale Yesterday I had an opportunity to join my sister, Kerri, on The Centennial Trail for a walk along the Spokane River in Post Falls, Idaho.  We are "training" to compete in Bloomsday on May 1st.  We are each competing against ourselves as one more goal towards regaining our health and fitness.  The weather yesterday was not very springlike.  We started off in rain, then the clouds looked like they were parting, but then we were pounded with hail!  But rain, snow, sleet or hail, we continued on to get our miles in!  Here are some photos Kerri snapped along our way.  Inspite of the volatile weather, it was a beautiful day for a walk in northern Idaho!  
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
HUD Home Post Falls - 227 S Sunset Dr. Are you an investor looking for a great opportunity to get started in the investing game? Here is what is in your favor:   Record Inventory (affordable inventory) Low interest rates (cheap money) An abundance of Value Properties With that in mind check out this opportunity in Post Falls.  
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
Post Falls - Foreclosure List for January 2011 Here is the latest list of foreclosure properties for Post Falls, ID. I have included properties between 75K and 299K. For a special list or for a list of foreclosed homes for any cities in Idaho or eastern Washington feel free to contact me directly. CLICK HERE FOR FORECLOSURES
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
REO & Short Sale Alternatives Idaho There are many home owners today that are in a short sale or even a situation where they find themselves faced with giving there home back to the bank (REO). What if there was another alternative! Would you consider it? What I am proposing is a way to make your payment until: You can afford to make your payment again; or The market changes so that you can sell your home and not loose your shirt (at least break even); or Just plain give you room to breathe, so that you can get on your feet (pressure relief) The idea is to rent your home to someone else. .... NOW before you shake your head saying NO ... realize that this will not be a solution for everyone. However, there are people that encounter this blog that will have some other, albeit short term, ...
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
POST FALLS - Homes In Field Stone Subdivision This is what is happeniing in the Post Falls Area As of September 2010: ACTIVE LISTINGS:    - 534 PENDINGS:              -  65        Percentage of Pendings 12.2% Months of Inventory  -8.2% CLOSED LISTINGS LAST 6 MONTHS -346 Average Original List Price of Sold Homes   $194,574 Average Final List Price of Sold Homes       $185,269 Average Sale Price of Sold Homes              $180,714 Average Days on market SOLD          118 Average Days on market ACTIVES     126 The 0K to 99K category has 2.7 months of inventory / The 100K - 125K category has 4.0 months of inventory. By far the fastest moving categories right now.  
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
What a wonderful display of community support there was this morning!  Families and friends of the deploying soldiers of The Idaho National Guard said our goodbyes as they left for a year long deployment to Iraq.  My sister, Kerri Thoreson, a member of the Post Falls City Council, was there doing double duty as loved one as well as one of the dignitaries to shake the hand of each soldier at the armory as they boarded busses bound for the airport.  Never without her camera, I was touched at this candid photo she snapped as I said an emotional farewell to my son, Dallas.  She surprised me with a link to it on her More Main Street online Coeur d'Alene Press column. 
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
HUD Homes - Post Falls HUD Homes in Post Falls can be a great deal (check the HUD website each week for pricing updates). It is true that not every agent can bid on a HUD Property ... The agents broker must be a HUD qualified broker. In addition, while many agents can help write up a HUD offer, not every agent has the experience in working with HUD Homes. If you are looking to purchase a HUD Property because of the great value that they offer call me and learn how I can best help you through the process. The following are all available HUD properties for the week of September 12th 2010 that can be bid on: 900 N Regal CT - Investor Round 2380 N Gracie Way - Investor Round 102 W Cosmos Ct - Owner Occupant Round   308 W Montgomery Pl - Investor Round 504 E 9th Ave - Investor Round 205 E Ra...
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
Post Falls First Fall Colors We have had the weirdest weather this summer, here in northern Idaho. Summer started really late, and we didn't really have any over the top hot weather. Then a short summer was followed by a quick fall. The trees are even confussed: Now everyone is talking about a long hard winter with lots of snow. I guess that we will know soon enough.
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By Scott Lewis, REALTOR, e-Pro,CIA,IMSD,GRI & CNE
(The Bald Man Group)
What does 9/11 mean to  me? ‎... It is the day my precious daughter Gabrielle was born. She has one of the warmest smiles of any one I know. She has an intense curiosity about life, a passion that is unequaled by the things that catch her interest. The ability to excel at whatever she chooses to do. She is a bright spot in everyones day and a pleasure to have around. Most importantly she has a heart that seeks after JESUS! That is what 9/11 means to me ... and nothing will ever change that! Have you ever seen that kid that is just exceptional! That kid that you think, "Wow, I enjoyed talking to that person." They exude confidence and leave you feeling better for having interacted with them. I certainly wish that I could take the credit for how she turned out. But, I can't. I can't becau...
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By Janna Scharf, Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene)
Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CLHMS, SFR - Coeur d'Alene Idaho Homes For Sale This friendly young bull moose took a swim across the Spokane River to pay a visit to several of the residents in the beautiful Riverside Harbor neighborhood in Post Falls.  My sister, Kerri Thoreson, a talented photographer who always has a camera or two by her side, snapped this great photo from the safety of her car. I love how it appears Mr. Moose is arriving for dinner, and is patiently waiting for his hosts to answer the bell and welcome him inside! Riverside Harbor is a beautiful riverside community in the heart of Post Falls, Idaho.  Here's a link to all the Riverside Harbor homes for sale right now.  (The link will remain active for 30 days.)  Check it out, and give me a call if you would like more inform...
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