TarantoGroup Realty - Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Realty, Inc

05/09/2026

ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD! This 1574sf 3-bed 2-bath Rancher has so many upgrades, this is a must-see

05/08/2026

What a great home with Lots of room for entertaining! Spacious Rancher with a FULL Finished Basement. Who do you know that needs this? It's in that wonderful MONTROSE Neighborhood with trails and parks

04/21/2026

🔥🔥 OWN YOUR DREAM VIEW LOT IN BAYVIEW, IDAHO! 🔥🔥


Gorgeous .29-acre view lot in Bayview, ID, with extraordinary views of Lake Pend Oreille, is ready to build on. All utilities are on-site, including water, sewer, and electric. Building plans are included for a Stunning 3160 sf Custom Home. Bring your own builder and enjoy these one-of-a-kind panoramic views. Call us today for more details.
MLS # 26-3444

Tarantogroup with Windermere Cda Realty
Www.tarantogroup.com
(208) 660-7246

03/18/2026

RARE COMMERICAL OPPORTUNITY IN ATLAS WATERFRONT, COEUR D'ALENE!

We have the perfect 1200sf commercial space available for you to purchase or lease for your business. This high traffic corner location is sure to turn heads and be swamped with customers once completed. Contact us for more details and check the link below.

03/02/2026

Are you looking for single level living on acerage? This one-of-a-kind custom built beauty features TWO complete primary suites, and TWO additional bedrooms, making it perfect for multi-generational living, or ideal for overnight guests. You'll have plenty of space with the 3 car garage and 32x45 RV garage. It's an entertainer's dream on the covered back deck with outdoor kitchenette and hot tub with a peaceful wooded backdrop. A private well, light CCRs and no HOA for that Idaho lifestyle most are dreaming about. Check it out today at the link below and call for more details!

https://tarantogroup.com/homes-for-sale-details/14563-N-SADDLE-RIDGE-RD-RATHDRUM-ID-83858/26-1726/385/

02/05/2026

It's your FAVORITE family REALTOR trio! We LOVE being your Trusted Real Estate Advisors and the name you recommend to friends and family. Thank you for your continued trust and support. We're just a phone call away...208-660-7246

01/28/2026

YOU MAY NOT WANT TO SKIP OVER THAT HOME THAT'S BEEN SITTING ON THE MARKET! HERE'S WHY;

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:

- What’s wrong with it?

- Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet?

- Am I missing something?

That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out.

More Time on Market Isn't Automatically a Concern Anymore

A few years ago, homes sold in just a matter of days. Sometimes, hours. Anything that lingered longer than that raised concerns. But that’s no longer the baseline.

Inventory has grown. Buyers have more choices. And homes are taking longer to sell across the board. Those are some of the reasons why the typical time it takes a home to sell has climbed this year:

And it’s not that 73 days is slow. That’s actually pretty normal for this time of year. It just feels slow because you heard so much about houses being snapped up in the buying frenzy a few years ago.

That shift alone explains a lot of what you’re seeing. It’s not necessarily that there’s anything wrong with the house itself. Although let’s be honest, sometimes that is the case.

Most of the time today, a house that’s taking longer to sell simply means:

- There are a lot of homes for sale in that area

- The seller priced a little too high at first

- The home didn’t photograph as well online

- Buyers passed it over for flashier listings nearby

- The timing just wasn’t right when it first hit the market

None of those are necessarily deal-breakers.

What Buyers Often Get Wrong About These Listings

Because even though you may assume a house that hasn’t sold must have hidden issues, the reality is that’s not always the case. And if the house has issues, they'll show up quickly during your inspection.

That’s information you can use to negotiate. Not a reason to walk away automatically. And in many cases, that’s where buyers find the best deals.

The key is knowing which homes that have been sitting for a while are worth a second look – and which ones aren’t. That’s why working with a local agent makes a real difference. They’ll be able to look at disclosures and more to help you uncover hidden gems that other buyers may overlook.

Bottom Line: A home sitting on the market isn’t always a warning sign. Sometimes it’s an overlooked opportunity.

If you want help identifying which homes are worth a second look (and which ones to skip), let’s talk.

10/15/2025

Are you wondering what next year will look like?

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

10/15/2025

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

09/05/2025