Moving Tips and Tricks: Moving isn’t all fun and games, it’s a lot of work and can be stressful at times. Here are a few things that we hope make your move a little easier. General Tips Create a file or binder for documenting your moving plans, saving receipts, storing estimates and quotes, writing down measurements and so on. Save all receipts! Some moving expenses are tax deductible. Consider hiring movers, house cleaners, carpet cleaners, etc. Call companies to get estimates Don’t be afraid to say “no” to social gatherings and meetings prior to and during your move. Decide what to sell, gi ..read more

Who Is That, And What Do They Do? When you’re not a part of the daily grind of real estate, it can be confusing knowing who is a part of your transaction and what their role is. Let us help! Your Agent. Your Agent is responsible for looking out for your best interests and protecting you in a real estate transaction. If you are a buyer, they will be showing you houses, pointing out pros and cons, assisting you in negotiations, assisting you with finding professionals to help move the transaction along, and will be keeping you safe legally within Real Estate Law. If you are a seller, they will ..read more

The beginning of the year is a great time to evaluate your real estate goals, whether it’s saving to buy, planning to sell, or both! We’d love to help with your planning, and can help with comparative market analysis, strategizing to prepare for financing a purchase, and what to consider when doing any improvements on your property for the maximum ROI. We even have trusted contractors, lenders, etc. that we can recommend. Are you a few years out? That’s great! We’d love to meet so we can start strategizing with early! Call or text us to set something up – coffee is on us! 208-661-4749 ..read more

Twenty-five percent of May 2021 homebuyers waived the home inspection in their efforts to win a bidding war, according to research from the National Association of REALTORS®. It’s a dangerous tactic that we don’t recommend. The results of a home inspection have the power to derail an entire deal. At best, the home is pristine and you have no requests to make. If inspection results reveal significant problems and the buyers are still willing, it can slow down a transaction while negotiations reopen and work gets done. Lenders, if you have one, usually won’t order appraisals until you are throug ..read more

Let it SNOW! It’s going to be a snowy week here in North Idaho. Are you ready? Make sure you have your plow lined up, exterior water spigots winterized, and enough gas for the snow blower! Need a recommendation for a snow plow service, roof repair, or anything else? Reach out to us and we are happy to give you some recommendations that our clients have raved about! Need a home with a fireplace? You are in luck! Here is a list of local homes for sale with a fireplace! Like what you see? Let us know and we can set up a showing. 208-661-4749 ..read more

Prioritize Properties: Emphasis on the Exterior When it comes to choosing a home to buy, there are exterior people and then there are interior people. It’s the gardener vs. the chef, the outdoor entertainer vs. the I-need-a-fireplace-in-my bedroom person. The latter group is far larger than the former, which is why when it comes to advice online, you’ll find lots of it geared toward what to look for inside a home. Even the number of photos of a home’s exterior pale in comparison to those of the interior, which is why today we turn our attention to the home shopper who jumps out of t ..read more

Let’s get personal: Who are Dogs of Link Properties Group? We love animals, but dogs seem to be the most prevalent amongst the team members. Scroll to meet the dogs behind the agents! Meet Betty, Greg’s Labradoodle! Betty loves to visit the office! Meet Bunker, Jerry’s German Shepherd! Bunk loves ice cream almost as much as he loves Jerry! Meet Merlin & Napoleon, Bobby’s Golden Retriever and Brittany Spaniel/Jack Russel! Merlin is still a playful puppy, regardless of his size! Napoleon looks suspicious! Meet Lucas & Grizzie, Juliana’s Australian Shepherds! Lucas and Grizzie are bro ..read more

2022 Christmas and Holiday Happenings! NOVEMBER 4, 2022 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 AT 12PM – 2 PM OR 5 PM  – 7 PM Fall Harvest Lunch & Dinner Cruises. It’s fall, y’all! The Coeur d’Alene Resort is excited to announce their first-ever “Fall Harvest Lunch & Dinner Cruises” from Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 6th! Experience the change of the seasons on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.  NOVEMBER 5, 2022 AT 9 AM – 4 PM Coeur d’Alene High School Christmas Craft Faire. You won’t want to miss this annual craft fair! Come see what the buzz is about and support CHS! NOVEMBER 5, 2 ..read more

4922 W Village Blvd #8, Rathdrum, ID 83858 Twin Lakes Golf Course Living! Are you ready for life on the golf course? This no-step Aspen Greens home overlooks a beautiful stocked trout pond, set among the green and the 15th hole with a mountain and pine vista at the Twin Lakes Golf Course. Twin Lakes Village Golf Course boasts an 18-hole public golf course features well-groomed fairways, fountains, and greens adjacent to Lower Twin Lake. Numerous white sand bunkers and water hazards, set amidst towering fir and pine trees, provide the perfect golf challenge for all golf enthusiasts. Beauty sur ..read more

Beauty Bay Marina – Unique Lake Coeur d’Alene development potential…and it’s for sale! What would you do with this marina and former resort property? New marina with condos? A restaurant, a boat service center? The opportunities are endless! This has potential to be an amazing project. Current owners have already started the ball rolling with survey and *BRAND NEW DOCKS ARRIVING Spring 2023!* New docks will be COVERED for max rental potential. This Lake CDA waterfront property features dock slips, 500′ of lake frontage, PLUS an additional commercial property parcel with variety of development ..read more