“The observance was nationally celebrated just three years after the Civil War and was known as Decoration Day. Major General John A. Logan chose May 30th as the date for the celebration, supposedly because this was when the country was in full bloom!”

Balsamroot is an important part of the view at Kamiak Butte. A short, steep hike up to the first clearing about a mile up will lead you to an exposed slope where (in the summer) you can’t miss these lovelies.

“So across all categories we are seeing that the number of the properties that are selling are down significantly from a year ago. We are also seeing a decline in prices, (although not as dramatic), and relatively stable inventory.” MIKE CHURCH

Back in January rates for an average 30 yr fixed mortgage were at 3.22% according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. They started climbing from there to mid 4% range in the spring, mid 5% range in June and after a short drop and another sharp rise we are now sitting at around 7.25% for a 30 yr fixed mortgage.

Your Guide to Activities for the Holiday Season in the Inland Northwest! Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, Hayden, Coeur D’alene, Troy, Genesee.

The crazy seller’s market that we saw for the past two years is dissipating. Homes aren’t selling the same day they come to market. So as a seller, you want to view your home as a product. The first “showing” your home receives is generally that small picture on a screen. According to HomeAdvisor, staged homes spend 33% to 50% less time on market. And from a 2021 NAR study, 23% of realtors reported an average increase in sale price of up to 5%. On a $500,000 home, that’s a potential $25,000.

Image courtesy of the Latah County Historical Society of Pinkie Adair who survived the fire of 1910 and settled in Moscow Idaho.

Vine is a wine bar and retail bottle shop located at 618 S. Main St. in beautiful downtown Moscow. This fresh and vibrant business is tastefully designed for you to enjoy a great wine experience. The space is expansive, featuring a wonderful wine bar, additional seating for parties small and large, space for hosting private events and an outdoor back patio to boot! - KRIS SMITH

Listen to Mark and Levi Wintz and Leah Clark discuss the Woodbury development in Moscow Idaho.