Meet the DREam Team
Rick Dinning, Broker/Owner
Bonners Ferry has been voted the Friendliest town in Idaho - and Rick is proud to call it home.
He was born and raised here. His father, Irv Dinning, received his real estate license in 1958 and established Dinning Real Estate. Rick helped his father with listings and exploring properties all over the mountains and valleys while he was growing up. in 1978 Rick earned his license. Rick has continued the family legacy to this day as a respected Realtor licensed in both Idaho and Montana.
He attend Whitworth University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, married his beautiful wife Chris, and moved back to Bonners Ferry to raise a family. Chris and Rick have three amazing grown children and two grandchildren - all who have chosen to continue living in Idaho for its beauty, people, and family values.
As an avid outdoorsman, Rick has roamed all over beautiful North Idaho and Western Montana. He knows the area and the people well. Remote, undeveloped, rural, and unique properties are his specialty.
Rick's philosophy on buying real estate is that it should be a pleasurable experience, not confusing and stressful. He is always happy to visit so if you have a question, ask it. He has been asking and answering questions about real estate for over 40 years. Based on your talk Rick will use all his resources to help find the perfect property to Realize your Dream.
Phone: 208-267-7953
Email: rick@dinningrealestate.com
Cassandra Rutherford-Eckberg, Agent
After traveling all over the United States Cassandra found her forever home in Bonners Ferry 30 years ago. She raised her family and became an integral part of this special community.
She has been a realtor since 2005 and joined the Dinning Real Estate team in 2015 with the goal of sharing her knowledge and love of North Idaho. She is loves to explore properties with her clients to help them fulfill their dreams. (Cassandra has found her dream in an off-grid cabin on an island in Clark Fork which is only accessible by boat!) She considers her area of expertise anywhere in North Idaho- from the Canadian Border, West to Priest Lake, South to Coeur d’Alene and everywhere in-between. Cassandra is happy to travel to help her clients find the perfect property.
Cassandra believes that Real Estate in North Idaho is highly sought after because of the climate, scenery, rich history, hunting, fishing and much more. It is her honor to show her clients that beauty! She considers off-grid living one of her specialties and finds joy in sharing her know-how.
Her passions include love of God, family (28 Grands and 4 Great Grands!), friends, hydro boat racing, trophy fishing, antiques, and shooting pool (of which she is the top female shooter for the last 8 years!).
CATCH THE GOOD LIFE OF NORTH IDAHO: We are truly in an Outdoorsman's Paradise!
Cell: (208)290-3060