Brian Kay; Keller Williams CDA

Brian Kay; Keller Williams CDA Helping North Idaho property owners sell homes, land, and acreage. Listing specialist with Keller Williams Coeur d’Alene.

09/20/2026

“We want a new agent.”

That's not a conversation any seller expected to have when they originally put their home on the market.

But after 75 days, these sellers were worried about whether they'd be able to make their next move happen in time.

So we started fresh.

We reevaluated the pricing. Looked at where the marketing could improve. Brought in professional photography and video, created a 3D tour, held an open house, and pushed the property across social media.

Then we relaunched.

One week later, we were under contract.

Now we're days away from closing. 🔑

A listing sitting on the market doesn't automatically mean something is wrong with the house.

Sometimes the strategy needs to change.

BK knows the way. 👉

09/18/2026

This one didn't start with a listing agreement.

It started about two years ago with a conversation.

The property was unique. Five acres, off-grid living, solar, well, septic, incredible views—and a house that needed some work.

So instead of rushing to put a sign in the ground, we worked on it.

Getting things fixed. Helping with valuations. Preparing the property. Figuring out how to position something that wasn't going to be right for every buyer.

Then it was finally time.

About 24 showings in the first week. Multiple offers. And eventually, the right buyer with financing that could actually work for this type of property.

Now we're at the fun part:

Dropping off the keys. 🔑

Real estate isn't always perfectly staged houses and easy closings.

Sometimes the work starts years before anybody sees the listing.

Those are some of the best ones to finally get across the finish line.

BK knows the way. 👉

09/15/2026

For North Idaho real estate investors, the short-term rental conversation just changed.

Idaho's new rules limit the ability of local governments to specifically restrict STRs—but that doesn't mean every property suddenly makes sense as a vacation rental.

You still have to look at the investment itself.

What does short-term demand look like in that area? What are the operating costs? How does it compare with a traditional long-term rental? What private restrictions or generally applicable local rules affect the property?

Those are the conversations worth having before you buy.

If you're looking at North Idaho investment property, let's compare the options instead of guessing.

BK knows the way. 👉

09/12/2026

Here's a real estate statistic that can be easy to misread:

Rathdrum is seeing a lot of home sales relative to the size of its population.

At first glance, you might think:

“Why is everyone selling?”

But that's not necessarily the story.

Rathdrum has experienced significant growth, and new construction continues to add homes to the market. More inventory creates more opportunities for transactions—even without existing residents packing up and leaving.

That's why context matters when you're looking at housing statistics.

Sometimes more sales don't signal people moving out.

They signal a city that's growing.

BK knows the way. 👉

09/09/2026

Apparently the solution was simple...

Just make North Idaho expensive too. 😂

All jokes aside, rising home prices have changed the equation.

The affordability advantage that once attracted many people to North Idaho isn’t what it used to be.

For existing homeowners, those higher values could mean significantly more equity.

For buyers? It means understanding the numbers and the individual markets around North Idaho is more important than ever.

We’re keeping an eye on it so you don’t have to guess.

BK knows the way. 👉

09/07/2026

😅 I took my wife to a topless bar last night.
Before you @ me... it's not what you think. 🤷‍♂️
The Blue Ox at St. Maries' Paul Bunyan Days has been "topless" since day one — as in, no roof. That's the whole joke. Idaho humor at its finest. 🍺
We came down to watch my wife's band, Mad Moxi, absolutely crush their Sunday night set 🎸🔥, wandered the fairgrounds, inhaled a corn dog (mandatory, no debate) 🌽🐶, and capped the night with a beer under the open sky at the "biggest topless bar in Idaho."
10/10 night. 0/10 scandalous.
Watch the video — you'll see exactly what "topless" means around here. 👇

🏡👀 A 2-bed, 1-bath in Kellogg with a chef-level kitchen remodel... minutes from Silver Mountain? 🏔️Yeah. This one's good...
09/04/2026

🏡👀 A 2-bed, 1-bath in Kellogg with a chef-level kitchen remodel... minutes from Silver Mountain? 🏔️

Yeah. This one's good.

Small-town Idaho living, done right. The kitchen's been fully remodeled to a standard you don't usually see at this price point — this isn't a paint-and-carpet flip, it's the real deal. Brand new flooring runs through the whole house. Move-in ready the second you walk through the door.

Off-street parking with room for your RV. And upstairs? A bonus space with real potential to become a 3rd bedroom down the road — instant equity if you want to grow into it.

Here's what really sells it though: location. You're minutes from Silver Mountain Resort, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, and the Hiawatha Trail — some of the best year-round recreation in North Idaho. Uptown Kellogg is right there too, with the shops, museums, and restaurants that give this town its character.

Full-time home. Mountain getaway. Investment property in a recreation town that draws people back every single season. This one checks a lot of boxes. ✅

📍 112 W Mission Ave, Kellogg, ID
📞 Call or text 208-215-4637 for details or a showing

👉 BK Knows the Way.

09/04/2026

Here's why looking at one big “North Idaho housing market” number can be misleading.

What's happening in Rathdrum can look very different from what's happening in Post Falls, Hayden, or Coeur d'Alene.

One reason? Competition.

Rathdrum has significant new construction inventory. A seller may be competing against multiple similar homes, brand-new construction, and builder incentives all at once.

For sellers, that makes understanding your immediate competition incredibly important.

Don't just ask, “What's the North Idaho market doing?”

Ask, “What's happening around MY house?”

BK knows the way. 👉

09/02/2026

Getting an offer is exciting.

Finding an unexpected problem during the inspection period? Not so much. 😬

That's why some of the best work a seller can do happens before the home ever hits the market.

Service the systems that need attention. Take care of known maintenance. And if you're on septic, consider getting ahead of something buyers commonly ask about rather than dealing with it under the pressure of a contract.

You can't prevent every issue.

But you can remove a lot of unnecessary surprises.

BK knows the way. 👉

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Coeur D'alene, ID
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