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IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene

June 26, 2016 By Faith

This week, the Pehr Black Super Team wants to salute the IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene Team! The hardest working team in real estate appreciates the dedication and hard work it takes to get to the next level! Going on for several years now, the IRONMAN competition is a tribute to human beings ability to overcome opposition and allow our spirit to shine through adversity!

This weekend in Coeur d’Alene the weather has been great. It is a bit overcast (making the swimming a “bit” chilly) but it will be great for the marathon and cycling portions of the competition! The cyclist have some of the most amazing rides I have ever seen. Brands I didn’t even know existed like Felt and Paketa, line the streets looking like new age spaceships. Their helmets are oblong and help with the space ship image! Most of the swimmers have amazing colored suits as well. New technology in swimming has allowed for more heat storage, water “skimming” and lighter weight fabric then ever before. The amount of technology that goes into extending the human bodies endurance is astounding!

There is tons of excitement in there air while we celebrate the dreams of so many people. There is no set age group: people of all ages take part in the ceremonies and race! There is defiantly a separation between “pro” and “amateur” competitors, but everyone is here for fun!

Just like the IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene competitors, the Pehr Black Super Team is at it this morning! Pehr finished the morning “cold call swim,” followed up by laurel’s “marathon appointments” this afternoon. Just like the IRONMAN competitors, it takes tireless hours of hard work to be the best!

Good luck to everyone out there today! If you want to work with the IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene Real Estate Team, give us a call! We work every day of the week, and will never quit on you!

~The Pehr Black Super Team

Buying Real Estate?

June 14, 2016 By Faith

This time of year is perfect for buying real estate.

In Coeur d’Alene, now is when all our renters start shifting into new “better” apartments. You will see it all across town. The U-haul locations are empty, and more then a few old couches have hit the dumpster. At the Pehr Black Super Team it has us wondering why more people don’t buy houses.

In most cases, you can get a house for less then you pay for rent! No gimmicks, cheap tricks, or bait-and-switch. How is that possible? We will explain:

Government Programs. The government offers several backed programs for first time home buyers, and people with smaller incomes. Depending on your tax status, number of kids, and income, you can easily qualify for one of these special loan programs! First time home buyers have an especially good chance of getting approved! Government loans typically have a lower interest rate, and often require a minimal down payment. After prequalifying you can even have sub-par credit and still qualify for a loan! Interested? Email us for more info!
Holding out house keys on a house shaped keychain

Real Estate market trends. Right now, our local Coeur d’Alene real estate market is exploding. While that increases home prices in most areas, it also decreases the prices on some great houses. This cycle, many homeowners are upgrading to larger, more expensive houses, leaving their great starter homes on the market. Now is the perfect time to get into your first home for an incredible deal! These homes sit around 189-219k and are a great opportunity for a long-time renter!
Loan Opportunities. When a real estate market is hot, investors (the people who originate home loans) start scrambling to find new buyers. What that means for you is lower interest rates, and less stringent standards. We talk with lots of people who are nervous about a low credit score. In today’s market, you will be shocked by what lenders are accepting for potential buyers! The market is out there for you!

These are just a few of the reasons to consider buying real estate. Long term renters tend to let the home ownership dream fall by the wayside. The Pehr Black Super Team is here to give you hope! If you have considered buying real estate in the past, give us a call before you sign the dotted line for another year. You may just be shocked what options are available to you! Give us a chance to make your dreams come true. Its what we do best here!

~The Pehr Black Super Team

Summer Time!

June 2, 2016 By Faith

The Pehr Black Super Team is ready for summer time! In Coeur d’Alene, 9 months of the year are spent in the cold. Not quite bone chillingly alla “Alaska,” but pretty freaking cold.

HOWEVER

Summer time on the lake is amazing! For three all too brief months, Coeur d’Alene lake is warm and inviting, and the whole area wakes up in one giant summer time “Hurrah!” I think we all love summer! Barbecues, parties in the parks, boating, swimming, drinking, there are hardly any downsides. Putting up with bugs can be frustrating, and it can get a bit warm, but we can’t think of any real complaints with the sun shining down on our little northern world! Few things to keep in mind as we start the month of June!

Handshake Productions puts on several free concerts in the Coeur d’Alene Parks. They are amazing and a great family even you will all love! Check their website for more details.
GO BOATING! Why live next to an amazing lake and never go boating? Everyone has at least a friend or 2 with a boat. Go tubing, water skiing, or heck, even floating. In a few weeks it will be warm and inviting! Trust us, we’ve lived here a while!
Try out the food trucks at the farmer’s markets. On Thursdays downtown during the summer time, the City of Coeur d’Alene has a great farmer’s market! When we were there yesterday, at least 20 food trucks were serving people downtown! Food trucks (in case you have never eaten at one) typically serve 1-3 food items that are tasty, homemade, and unique. We highly recommend stopping down there and finding some great food, friends, and fresh vegetables!
Outdoor eating. A surprising number of local restaurants offer outdoor seating during summer hours, breweries especially. Something magical happens to a good beer when you drink it outside from a frozen pint. Give one or our local breweries a shot!

The Pehr Black Super Team (us) could go on for hours! But all the discussing of outdoor activities has us excited. Next week, we will touch on real estate selling in summer. Now? Some ice cold beer is calling to us…

~The Pehr Black Super Team