Love That Cozy Rural Home? Picture an Ordinary Winter Wednesday
A country home can look especially inviting in the fall.There is a little smoke above the chimney, gold and red among the trees, and a quiet that makes you want to stay awhile. I understand the appeal. I lived off-grid for about ten years, and I have personally built nine homes. Rural living is something.. read more →
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Selling a North Idaho Home This Fall? Start at the Front Door
Before a buyer notices your kitchen countertops, they have to get through the front door.On a fall day, that first few minutes can tell a story. There may be leaves on the walk, a dim porch, wet shoes, and nowhere to put a coat. Or there can be a clear path, a welcoming entrance, and.. read more →
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When a Smaller Home Makes Room for More Life
Sometimes the warmest room in a house is the one everyone ends up in.It might be the kitchen, even when there is a perfectly good living room nearby. It might be a little den with the comfortable chairs. Meanwhile, other rooms sit quiet, waiting for visitors or holding things we have not used in years.That.. read more →
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Finding Your Place in North Idaho Starts With Everyday Life
When people ask me about moving to North Idaho, the conversation often begins with a view.They picture water, mountains, acreage, or a quiet porch looking into the trees. With the brilliant fall colors setting in, it is especially easy to imagine lingering on that porch. I love those things, too. But I also want to.. read more →
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Brilliant Fall Colors and the Warm Glow of Home in North Idaho
The fall colors are setting in here in North Idaho, and they are brilliant.Golds and reds bring a fresh reason to look up from the to-do list. A familiar road becomes a drive worth slowing down for. The view from the kitchen window suddenly deserves a few extra minutes with your coffee.Then evening comes, and.. read more →
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Weekly Real Estate Report Rates hit 7.40%, Sandpoint’s Oct. 20 zoning
Rates moved up again this week, and the Fed may not be done. Closer to home, Sandpoint has a zoning hearing coming up that downtown and Highway 2 owners will want on the calendar. Here’s what’s real this week.Rates are up to 7.40%, the second weekly rise in a rowFreddie Mac’s weekly survey on Oct… read more →
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Free Winter Driving Class in Coeur d’Alene Tomorrow
Free Winter Driving Class in Coeur d’Alene Tomorrow, October 17North Idaho winters are beautiful, but driving through them takes preparation. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or are getting ready for your first snowy season, a little extra knowledge can make a difference.Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Idaho Transportation.. read more →
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Rain, How’s the Market? — September 2026
Rain, How’s the Market? — September 2026It never fails when I walk into the grocery store someone asks me Rain, How’s the Market? The short answer is that homes are still selling, but listings are short and buyers are taking their time. We have fewer properties changing hands than we became accustomed to during the pandemic.. read more →
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A Regular Tuesday in Sandpoint, Idaho
This is a regular Tuesday evening in Sandpoint, and I still don’t take it for granted. The way the sunset hits the water and the quiet pace of life up here makes you realize how special North Idaho truly is. If you’ve been wondering what it would feel like to call this place home, let’s.. read more →
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The One Thing Listing Photos Can’t Show You
Some things about a Sandpoint home you just can’t see in a listing photo. You have to actually feel the light at 8 PM out on the patio, watching the sunset over the lake. If you’re dreaming about a place like this in North Idaho, I’d love to show you around and help you find.. read more →
