Mark's North Idaho Blog

Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation' fits well with many of us who find winter approaching far too quickly.It seems no matter how early we start preparing for the winter months, when the season actually gets here there is far too much yet to do.  North Idaho this past week saw snow on some of the...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' reminds us it can be as difficult, if not more so, to stay on top once having been successful.It is but a select few who immediately are moving towards the next goal or new horizon after successfully reaching their most recent goal.  Even the best need stay foc...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' states in a very different way, what we all are coming more to realize.We all have heard and are cognizant that achieving the goal is but a stepping stone.  It is in the journey that we grow and learn.   'Experience the Difference' in working with a full time P...

Sandpoint Realty 'Monday Motivation' reminds us we can be busy all week long and get nothing done!It is easy to get wrapped up in staying busy and not getting after the work, goals and plans, that are essential to the days/weeks/months goals.  Looking for a North Idaho REALTOR® who knows the diff...

Sandpoint Realty coverage extends from North of Bonners Ferry Idaho, Canadian Border, to Coeur D'Alene Idaho.  East from Clark Fork to Priest River western most.  Basically all the North Idaho Panhandle.  Someone when seeing this photo of a fixer upper would immediately imagine it to be miles awa...

Sandpoint Realty 'Friday Flag' is a very unique one this week and have been looking forward to sharing it with you.We will from time to time see a USA Flag painted on a work truck or vehicle, and it is always appreciated.  Take an extra moment here to enjoy the work that went into the detail from...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' is not a new message.  Some have taken it to new levels though.I doubt there are any of us that have not heard some form of 'failure is a form of learning', or it is not a matter of if we get knocked down, but if we get back up.A quick look at Sam Walton's many...

Along with the high temperatures North Idaho and surrounding areas are experiencing the usual summer fires.  While most fires are not right at our doorstep in North Idaho the smoke finds its way to our North Idaho Panhandle.  While this pic may not look too bad with smoke, it is mid afternoon and...

Sandpoint Realty 'Friday Flag' is well worthy of it being the 2nd time shown.Both photos are found in front of a Coeur D'Alene Idaho Firehouse.  We are in full swing of the fire season in Pacific Northwest.  Firefighters are constantly being called to put themselves at risk in order to put others...

Sandpoint Realty 'Thursday Thought' to me is but half of what the words should embody.In my opinion it is just as important, if not more so, to maintain integrity for the whole journey.  Does not matter if you make it to the 'top' or not.  What matters is how you traveled the journey.   'Experien...