Every place has its claims to fame and unique attractions, as well as its oddities and peculiarities. If you’ve visited North Idaho, or if you’ve only seen pictures (thanks, Google) you already know what a beautiful corner of the world it is. The following are some of the quirks that make north Idaho unique. School…
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I hear time and time again “Coeur d’Alene is Lake Tahoe 2.0” or “Coeur d’Alene is going to be just like Lake Tahoe and price everyone out”. It is true that we have a beautiful lake and the demand for our area is skyrocketing. I’m going to explain to you why Coeur d’Alene is not…
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While North Idaho is an amazing place to live, for reasons we’ve discussed in other blogs, no place is perfect. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the potential downsides to North Idaho living. If you are contemplating a move in this direction, here are 10 things to consider. Also, keep in mind that…
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It’s no secret that Idaho is the place to be! With inbound growth at 63%, it’s safe to say that we have been found. I wanted to write this article to share some of the reasons why people are specifically flocking to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
I moved to North Idaho in 2017 with my wife and four kids. We were excited about this new adventure! In 2018, we bought a house on a nice piece of property and settled in. At the writing of this article we have lived in Northern Idaho for three years and six months, and I have learned a thing or two! I wanted to share the top five things I have learned that I needed to live here. So let’s take it from the top!
As someone who has personally lived in or at least spent a good amount of time in 49 out of 50 states, I can honestly say that North Idaho is a special corner of the world. I was born in Utah and spent my early years bouncing from Boise, ID to southern California and back…
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I was thinking today about the differences between living in Centennial, Colorado versus the cost of where we now live in Boundary County, Idaho. As a side note, when we first moved to Northern Idaho we lived on the outskirts of Sandpoint, Idaho in Bonner County for about a year. We decided to go further…
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There I was living with my young family in a rented 4-level split house in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. I realized that I would never be able to afford a house to fit our needs because the area was exploding with growth.
Chances are if you’ve spent any time in the northwest, you’re probably familiar with Coeur D’Alene. It’s a popular tourist destination, with its gorgeous scenery and mountain & lake activities. But if you drive another 45 minutes north, you can enjoy the mountains and lakes with the added appeal of a small-town feel. As a…
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