The Everything Guide to Coeur d'Alene

Downtown Coeur d Alene Idaho

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 Windermere Coeur d’Alene 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 Windermere, 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: Windermere Coeur d’Alene 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.

Devon Keimer

Devon is a Licensed Assistant & REALTOR working with the Destination Living Real Estate Group.

Emily Iverson

Emily is a REALTOR working with the Destination Living Real Estate Group.

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Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty, Inc.

Brokerage Office:

1000 Northwest Blvd
Coeur d’Alene ID 83814

Downtown Office:

Destination Living Real Estate Group
In the CDA Visitor’s Center, Lower Level
105 N 1st Street Suite 200
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814