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Why People Come to North Idaho For Vacation and Stay For a Lifetime
- Natural beauty and the great outdoors
- To escape the busy rat race in the big city
- Small town feel + big city amenities = Happy, friendly people
- A thriving tech robotics start up center is growing by leaps and bounds
- Four Season weather
- Low cost of living
- Access to high-quality local healthcare
- Easy travel – only 40 minutes to the Spokane Airport
- Business friendly environment, skilled workforce, and access to great talent
- Focus on the arts & culture, vibrant downtown hub with music festivals, farmers market,
- holiday celebrations, lakeside nature trails, beautiful city art and northwest architecture
- Great dining options from casual to upscale
- World-class golfing
- A sportsman’s paradise offering world-class hunting, fishing, rafting, hiking, boating,
- cycling, and all types of outdoor activities
- Family friendly values and a strong faith-based community
- Gun friendly state with favorable gun laws
- High speed internet access in most areas
- A thriving community of remote workers
- High-quality educational options for all ages
- Health conscious, nature-loving people
- Great place to raise kids
- Great place to retire
- Healthy respect for law and order
Meet the Destination Living Team
Michelle René
I am proud to say I am the founder of Destination Living Real Estate Group which is my team of dynamic professionals within the Tomlinson Sotheby’s Realty, Inc. brokerage.
WHY I MOVED TO COEUR D’ALENE – Growing up in Southern California was great, however, as an adult raising young children, my perspective changed. I realized our quality of life was declining over the years and the rat-race seemed to be getting worse. While living in northern California, the decision was made in 2006 to pick up and move the family to northern Idaho for a better, simpler way of life and I have never looked back. Indeed, it was a big life change. We had a business which we closed and, although I still love visiting family in California, I am so glad to call Coeur d’Alene, Idaho home. Now, all these years later, the kids are grown, and I am happily beginning my empty nester journey.
On the business front, I have a passion for helping people discover Coeur d’Alene real estate. With my strong background in business and marketing, I am now consistently a top-producer at Tomlinson Sotheby’s. I have an office in Downtown Coeur d’Alene across from the CdA Resort and I am very involved in our local community. I just love this area and love sharing it with others.
Michelle’s Community Involvement
- Past Board Member, North Idaho Building Contractors Association (NIBCA)
- Parade of Homes Committee member
- Past President Professional Women in Building (PWB)
- Leadership Coeur d’Alene 2020-2021
- Coeur d’Alene Visitor Bureau
- Coeur d’Alene Reginal Chamber
- Licensed broker in the States of Idaho and Florida.
- Rookie of the Year
Michelle’s Designations, Achievements and a Proven Track Record of Success
- ASSOCIATE BROKER, IDAHO: Tomlinson Sotheby’s Realty, Inc.
- BROKER, FLORIDA: Sunseekers Realty Group
- CLHMS GUILD™ MEMBER: Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- RSPS: Resort and Second Home Property Specialist
- E-PRO: Certified Digital Marketing Specialist
- PSA: Pricing Strategy Advisor
- RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert
- SRES: Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- ADU Specialist: Certified Accessory Dwelling Unit Specialist
- LEADERSHIP COEUR D’ALENE: Class of 2020
I am at my business full time and fully immersed in helping my clients find their happy place in Coeur d’Alene.
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