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Monday, February 12, 2018

North Idaho Real Estate: Results for Residential Homes Sold Year-to-Date (YTD) 2018 in Kootenai County Idaho

Kootenai County Idaho Real Estate Market Information

Including Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Rathdrum, Idaho

Provided by Tosh Lanquist - Kelly Right Real Estate

Location	Homes Sold YTD	Average Sale Price YTD	Median Sale Price YTD	Average Days on the Market YTD	Active Listings on the Market (1/15/18)	Listings Sold in January	Listings that went under contract in January
Kootenai County	243	$304.905	$253,418	156	1058	243	229
% Change from same period 2017	+8%	+9.3%	+8.76%	+25.81%

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho	88	$348,795	$289,000	164	357	88	79
% Change from same period 2017	+11.4%	+29.05%	+26.2%	+54.72%

Hayden, Idaho	31	$330,681	$310,000	138	126	31	30
% Change from same period 2017	-8.8%	+2.29%	+8.77%	+20%

Post Falls, Idaho	71	$260,428	$242,500	146	277	71	65
% Change from same period 2017	20.3%	-7.33%	+9.23%	+16.8%

Rathdrum, Idaho	24	$242,462	$232,068	167	234	24	27
% Change from same period 2017	-22.6%	-6.55%	+6.8%	+12.84%

Data pulled from the Coeur d’Alene MLS on 2/10/2018

Friday, October 20, 2017

Trick-or-Treat Locations

Trick-or-Treat Locations in North Idaho

Where to take the kids trick-or-treating in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Dalton Gardens, Idaho

Provided by Tosh Lanquist.

If you are still looking for a place to take the kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, check out these local North Idaho locations that will be hosting trick-or-treat events. All the fun begins on Friday, October 27th and there are events every day, all the way to Halloween.

Trick or Treat Locations :

Coeur d'Alene:

Spooktacular Event for Sensory Sensitive Child, hosted by Spoelstra Family Chiropractic. This is an allergy friendly event. There will be games, a costume contest, photo booth and prizes! Attend Friday, October 27th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Located at 214 W Sunset Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Trick-or-Treat at the Well Read Moose, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 28th.

Trunk-or-Treat at Lake City Church. Located at 6000 N Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The event will be on Sunday, October 29th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There will be candy, hot cocoa, bouncy house, and popcorn

Trunk-or-Treat downtown Coeur d'Alene. Located at 6th and Sherman, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Tuesday, October 31st from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Follow the event on the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association Facebook Event
Malloween Trick-or-Treat at the Silver Lake Mall. Hosted by the Candlelight Christian Fellowship. There will be face painting and many other activities. Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Post Falls:

I90 Autoplex Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Knudtsen Chevrolet, Findlay Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Findlay Nissan, and Midway Hyundai. Saturday, October 28th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. There will be lots of candy, games, costume contests, hay rides, hot cocoa and more. There is an admission: one can of food to be donated to the Post Falls Food Bank. They do ask that you pre-register in advance.
Trick-or-Treat at Garden Plaza, located at 545 North Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls, Idaho. Tuesday, October 31st from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Rathdrum:

Trunk-or-Treat in Rathdrum hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, October 28th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 7851 W Main Street, Rathdrum, Idaho. Follow this event on the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
New Life Ministries Fall Harvest Party. Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Located at 6068 W Hayden Ave, Rathdrum, Idaho. Enjoy food, games, and of course, candy!

Dalton Gardens:

UPDATED: Trick-or-Treat for Rocks. Hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Rocks (CDA Rocks) Group on Facebook. Head to 4th and Hanley next to City Hall in Dalton Gardens on Sunday, October 29th and Monday, October 30th between the hours of 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. There will be goodie bags and rocks to find! Kids are encouraged to bring their own rock to hide. Want to learn more about CDA Rocks? Check out my blog on Rock Painting Groups and Locations.

Note: The date for this event has been updated on the Coeur d'Alene Rock's Facebook page. The event is Sunday only, not Monday. Please check their page for current information.

And while you're out haunting the neighborhood, please keep in mind these safety tips for your kids recommended by Safe Kids Worldwide:

Walk Safely (checking cross walks and intersections)
Kids under 12, Trick-or-Treat with an Adult
Keep costumes creative and safe (make sure kids are visible)
Drive safely and watch for trick-or-treaters

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Halloween Haunted Houses and Events - North Idaho

Halloween Haunted Houses and Events in North Idaho

Find local haunted houses in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Athol, Idaho.

Provided by Tosh Lanquist

It's time for spooks, goblins, and witches galore! If you are new to the area or you are just looking for things to do this Halloween, check out these local spooktacular events for 2017!

Haunted Houses - Where to get your "Scare" on!

Scarywood Haunted Nights at Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho. Enjoy the haunted locations, rides, and scare zones! Tickets for Scarywood are available for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October, 7:00 PM to Midnight.
Post Falls Lions Haunted House. Enjoy this haunted house hosted by the Lions Club. This North Idaho haunted house is located at 502 4th Avenue, Post Falls. Open October 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, and October 26th-31st. The price of admission is reduced if you bring two cans of food for donation to the Post Falls Food Bank. See the Post Falls Lions Haunted House Facebook page for current information.
The Tunnel of Terror in Rathdrum. Opens October 6th and will be open every Friday and Saturday, plus Halloween. From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There is an entrance fee, so bring cash. Located at 7980 W. Diagonal Rd, Rathdrum, Idaho.
King Family Theater of Terror - Haunted House. Open October 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, and October 27th-30th. Located at 15604 N Freya St, Mead, WA. This haunted house is just over the border in Washington. It offers free admission. Donations are requested and will be donated to charity. See the King Family Theater of Terror Facebook page for current information.

Additional Halloween Events in the Area

Halloween Moonlit Monster Cruise is a family friendly event on Lake Coeur d'Alene and is hosted Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises. There will be music and onboard entertainment. Saturday, October 28th at 6:00 PM. Get your tickets for the Halloween Moonlit Monster Cruise!

Monsters Ball at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in downtown Coeur d'Alene for those age 21 or over. The ball includes a costume contest and of course a DJ and drinks! Saturday, October 28th, 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Get your tickets to the Monsters Ball!

Rocktober Bash at the Coeur d'Alene Casino on October 28th. Play at the casino and join in a Halloween costume contest! Must have minimum bingo buy in to participate.

Halloween at Hogwarts. This event is at the Spokane Symphony and it sounds too fun not to mention. Step into Hogwarts and enjoy this musical. Don't forget to purchase your tickets to the Halloween at Hogwarts, they are on sale now! Event is October 28th.

Find more things to do this October including Trick-or Treat events and Local Fall Festivals.

Add your suggestions for local events, haunted happenings, or fun fall festivals in the comments.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Fall Harvest Festivals

Fall Harvest Festivals in North Idaho

Find local harvest festivals and pumpkin picking in Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding areas.

Provided by Tosh Lanquist

Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch - Photo by Tosh Lanquist

It is nearly time for pumpkins, hot cider, and hay rides! See below for information on some local farms, farmers markets and festivals that you can attend near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho!

Prairie Home Farms

7790 North Atlas Rd.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83835
208.762.3289

Open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays all of the month of October: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other days by appointment only.

Visit Prairie Home Farm's website

Coeur d'Alene Fall Fest / Apple Palooza

Final Farmer's Market of the year in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Enjoy the last harvest. There will be music and entertainment as well as hayrides.

5th Street and Sherman

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83835

Saturday, October 28th, 2017. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

New Leaf Nursery
Is hosting a Family Fun Fall Festival. Enjoy lots of activities, including pony rides, a bouncy house, and a pumpkin patch. Check out the New Leaf Nursery's Facebook page for more information.

12655 N Government Way,
Hayden, Idaho

Friday, October 13th, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 14th 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, October, 15th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Carver Farms

9105 N Idaho Rd.
Newman Lake, WA 99025
509.226.3602

Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.

Visit Carver Farm's website

Harvest House

9919 Greenbluff Rd.
Colbert, WA 99005
509.238.6970

Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy pumpkin picking, hay rides, a giant corn maze, and make sure to get some of their World Famous Pumpkin Donuts, they are amazing!
Find this and more at Beck's Harvest House.

Siemers Farm
11125 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Road
Mead, WA 99021
509.238.6242

Open weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy your time at Siemer's Farm by attending the Apple Festival anytime between September 23rd through October. There are loads of activities, including a corn maze with a castle, a farm store and train rides!

Make a day of it and visit Greenbluff. There are multiple farms and wineries in the area where you can celebrate fall, pick out a pumpkin, and enjoy the festivities. The Green Bluff Growers site provides a great resource of information, including a list of growers and upcoming events.

Harvest House - Donuts. Photo by Tosh Lanquist

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Rock Painting Groups and Locations

Where to Find Rocks in the Coeur d'Alene Area!

Provided by Tosh Lanquist

Well, if you haven't heard of this yet, you soon will if you live in or are visiting North Idaho. My family has become fascinated with the new "Rock Hounding" phenomena that is sweeping the area and the Internet.

If you are strolling around town or if you visit one of our many parks and recreation areas, you may be fortunate to come across a painted rock that one of our thousands of local artists have painted. And if you are really lucky, you might even find a true rock painted gem!

Rock painting and hiding has become a new social and cultural experience. Typically, once you find a rock you post a picture to Facebook and then have a choice to either keep the rock or you can re-hide it. In some instances the artist will ask that you re-hide the rock to keep the activity alive. There are several rock groups in the area, including the Coeur d'Alene Rocks on Facebook, Rathdrum Rocks on Facebook, and Post Falls Rocks on Facebook.

Whether you are a rock hunter or a rock painter, it is a fun activity for all who participate. It is also a great way to get to know the area.

Listed below are some locations in the Coeur d'Alene area where it is common to find hidden rocks. Please take note though, if hiding rocks confirm in advance that you can leave rocks as there may be restrictions in doing so in certain locations.*

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Riverstone Park (map and directions to Riverstone Park)
Tubbs Hill (map and directions to Tubbs Hill)
Cherry Hill Park (map and directions to Cherry Hill)
McEuen Park (map and directions to McEuen Park)
Coeur d'Alene City Park (map and directions to Coeur d'Alene City Park)
Landings Park (map and directions to the Landings Park)
Bluegrass Park (map and directions to Bluegrass Park)
Canfield Mountain Trail (map and directions to Canfield Mountain Trail)
And potentially anywhere down-town Coeur d'Alene

Post Falls, Idaho:

Hayden, Idaho

English Point National Recreational Trail (map and directions to English Point )
Stoddard Park, which is next to the Chomper Cafe (map and directions to Stoddard Park)
And possibly anywhere around town.

Rathdrum, Idaho

Rathdrum City Park (map and directions to Rathdrum City Park)
Majestic Park (map to Majestic Park)

Keep your eyes open, you never know where you might find a painted rock!

*Please note: It is important to be mindful of where you get your rocks to paint and where you hide them. For example, don't hide or take rocks that are on private property. Additionally, some National and State Parks may not allow rocks to be left by law. Always check in advance to confirm that it's okay to leave a rock. The list above is intended only to provide information on where it is common to find hidden rocks in the Coeur d'Alene area, it is not a list on where to hide them.

Check out the Coeur d'Alene Rocks Group Facebook page for additional reminders.

Enjoy this interactive map I create for you. Please feel free to send me a note if you find additional locations so that the map can be updated. Happy hunting!

Here are some pictures of Rocks that my family has found