Patsy Barten's (patsybarten) Blog

Red Day was a success in Coeur d’Alene!   Keller Williams Realty, Coeur d’Alene, had Realtors working out in the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene communities lending a helping hand.  Some Agents were cutting and delivering firewood for Eldercare, agents showed up with their chain saws, energy, and pi...

The Clydesdales will be in Post Falls, Idaho at the City Hall Parking lot at 4pm today!   Don’t miss this opportunity for young and old to enjoy a few hours of fun for a good cause.  The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.   There will be wagon rides and photo...

Idaho named Friendliest State for Small Business by a CNN poll! Wow and here we thought hardly anyone knew about our paradise here in Idaho.  Oh well the word was bound to get out sooner or later.  But on the serious side a poll was done in the last several months across the nation asking a serie...

Watch for the RED Shirts On Thursday May 10th!  Keller Williams Realty Coeur d’Alene will be joining thousands other Keller Williams Realtors for RED Day! RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our...

Should you find yourself in a Short Sale situation here are a few things you should know before you start to move out.   Most Lenders would prefer that you stay in the home doing regular maintenance until the Short Sale goes through.  Many Lenders will offer an incentive amount to you, the home o...

Hey remember one week from today is the big day in Post Falls, Idaho.  The Clydesdales will be in the parking lot at Post Falls City Hall (201 E. 4th Ave.)  On May 10th, from 4pm to 7pm, and of course remember to bring your cameras.  This big event is a fund raiser to benefit Children’s Miracle N...

Do you use common sense when opening your front door? The most common point of attack is through the front door or garage. Sometimes the home invader will simply kick open the door and confront everyone inside. More common is when the home invaders knock on the door first or ring the bell. The ho...

Ever wonder where Buyers find the home that they buy?  According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) here is the latest information from their survey of Buyers.  It is not surprising to find that Buyers are really using the Internet to search for their new home.  40 % said that they fou...

It is with bittersweet emotion that I write about a business closing its doors in Post Falls Idaho.  Anderson Iron Works is one of Post Falls oldest businesses.  They have been in business for 43 years and in those years have left their mark in many of the area homes as well many businesses.  You...

Post FallsIdaho is the place to be! I am so proud to live in a community where local businesses step up to the plate to help those less fortunate.  In this tough economic time so many people are in some kind of need.  Our local food bank helps by providing food to many families that are strugglin...