Nez Perce County, ID Real Estate News

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 One of the hobbies that I have developed in the last couple of years is gardening which sounds awfully mundane and fuddy-duddy-ish. It probably is but I'm balancing it out by learning to kayak. The rules for my garden are simple: anything I plant must be edible and I don't weed. That's pretty m... 05/01/2012

    The image of the old model of senior citizens finishing their lives in nursing homes or extended care facilities has never truly been accurate for the retirement years of most seniors. Just under 7% of seniors are in nursing homes. The remainder are either still in their own homes were livin... 04/30/2012

We’re Not Getting Any Younger Darlene, my neighbor, still gardens and has the prettiest roses on our block.  She is backing to walking to and from the United Methodist Church just down the block which is a major step for her.  She had her hip replaced this past year, a serious issue for someone ... 04/24/2012

~We can't tell everyone we have worked with in the past 3 years how thankful we are to have done business with you.  Lenders and title companies Thanks for your strength and support and Fellow Realtors, it has been a Pleasure doing cross sales with you ALL~ Wow! it has been a Tough market.... Oct... 11/07/2010

A primary source of roof leaks doesn't actually invovle the roof covering but the flashing. Unfortunately, flashing is one of the easiest items on the roof to incorrectly install. It's not that the parts are that complex - they're not. The manufacturers have made them easy to install. And, proper... 10/02/2010

Here's my most recent video.  Nothing very fancy here but I ended up telling my clients that the fault that was found just isn't correctable in any practical way.  Hate it when that's the case and especially in a brand new home. This was a house built in 2008 that has not yet been occupied - they... 02/14/2010

I thought this was interesting. The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) finds dogs do a better job of getting older adults out for exercise. ReCHAI sponsors several projects that attempt to further the understanding and value... 09/29/2009

One of the oddities of this region is that you can have a 10-15 degree temperature swing just by driving from Moscow, ID to Lewiston, ID.  They are, quite literally, different micro-climates. For those that think that the difference in temperature is important, try running in it.  I'll be heading... 01/26/2009

Heating can be one of the greatest recurring costs associated with owning a home.  The rising cost of fuel doesn't just hit you hard at the gas pumps - it can be a difficult pill to swallow when you get that monthly oil or natural gas bill too.  And despite the current downturn in fuel costs, tho... 01/25/2009

Current Period 01-01-08 through 12-31-2008  these are just residential SOLDS  in the LC Valleytotal SOLD:   720     total volume   126,698,706  average price $175,970One Year Ago     SOLD: 976      153,569,078     $157,345 Increase/(Decrease)   (256)  -26%  volume(26,870,372) -17%  $18,625     12... 01/16/2009

In my profile, I mentioned that I am a runner -at least when everything is going well.  Every once in a while, things don't quite go according to my plan.  An example; I trail run, often solo (I know, it's dangerous but I'm careful), and will turn 20 or 30 miles.  Every year, I like to make the t... 01/14/2009

I had a client in Lewiston ID recently who closed on a house over by Lewis-Clark State College.  Eric, the dad, was active duty military and had only had a few minutes to spare when we did the inspection.  His wife was also busy plus they had three kids under the age of four.  These were busy, bu... 01/13/2009

  Lewiston ID  Clarkston WA 3rd Quarter year comparison report.... Date Range=07/01/2008-09/30/2008 as compared to 07/01/2007-09/30-2007 TOTAL - RESIDENTIAL (All Areas)   Current Period 152   27,657,207   181,955       506     One Year Ago 182   32,606,647   179,157       596     Increase/(Decrea... 12/16/2008

We are getting ready for the the Holiday Season in the Lewis-Clark Valley! Winter Spirit Christmas Lighting  @  Locomotive Park  2101 Main-Lewistonwhere the Steam Engine 92, and Camas Prairie RR Caboose all come to LIFE!Thanksgiving weekend .... Music, entertainment & Great Family FUN! for any qu... 11/13/2008

Home Staging Can Sell Homes FasterLewis-Clark Valley Real EstateIn today's buyers market, buyers are very value conscious.  If you plan on selling your home it is critical to distinguish yourself, from the rest of the homes on the market, in order to sell. CEO of Property Staging Consultants, Jac... 11/24/2007

It's time once again for Lewiston's annual Hot August Nights!! (phew, and boy has it been hot this year)Thursday August 23rd through the 25th are the dates to remember if you are a car buff, or a music fan. Things kick of with a show and shine at Rogers Motors at 3pm. The show is open to hot rods... 08/14/2007

Full time REALTOR serving Clarkston WA & Lewiston ID Patty has been a full time active Realtor since 7/10/1987. Licensed in the states of Idaho & Washington, Patty became a Real Estate Broker in 1990 opening RE/MAX of the Valley in 1991.  Owner/Broker/Manager of the company until she sold the RE/... 08/14/2007

The first people of European ancestry to visit the Lewiston area were members of an expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in October 1805. At the future town site the Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered settlements of the native Nez Perce.  Named after Lewis, the town was founde... 07/31/2007

Single family home sales in the Lewis-Clark Valley1.  Number of homes on the market...3652.  Homes sold since beginning of 2007...4433.  Average sales price of those homes sold...$169,4324.  Average days on the market...96LAST YEAR, SAME PERIOD...1.   there were 308 ACTIVE Residential listings in... 07/30/2007