It’s official.
FHA-approved lenders have been authorized by HUD to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time homebuyers to use their federal tax credit for a down payment.
At first glance this seems like great news to be able to use $8,000 dollars for your down or with your down payment.
We believe many lenders will participate since [...]

The Sandpoint City Council finally deleted some of the proposed site plan standards for buildings with a footprint larger than 20,000 square feet.
Deciding by a majority vote that they did not want to become Sandpoint’s “color police” they eliminated the original requirement of “exterior building materials and colors that are aesthetically pleasing … ,” including [...]

We have an outstanding source that says Ernie Belwood will officially announce the closing of Belwood’s Furniture store on Cedar street in downtown Sandpoint.
After nearly 35 years he and his employees will be missed.
Many have called Ernie “Mr. Sandpoint” and can always be certain of a friendly greeting and terminal cheerfulness.
It also means that the [...]

Temperatures are rising along with the lake level and people in Sandpoint are excited about our Annual Lost in the 50’s celebration put on by Carolyn Gleason of 2nd Avenue Pizza and the best crew of volunteers in the country.
Hundreds of examples of American Metal will roll down the streets of Sandpoint tomorrow and with [...]

Spring is definitely in the air if not in your step in Sandpoint.
Locals and visitors alike will enjoy a selection of handcrafts, food, music, fresh vegetables, flowers, produce, and music as the Sandpoint Farmers Market begins their May through October season in Farmin Park and the Town Square around the clock tower.
Too busy to participate [...]