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Should You Buy a Home Before the End of the Year? Tax and Market Benefits Explained

If you’ve been thinking about a big life change—slowing down, investing in a growing market, or finding a place that truly feels like home—North Idaho deserves a spot at the top of your list. Known for its scenic beauty, community spirit, and steady housing market, this region is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest.

Why North Idaho Is the Perfect Place to Start a New Chapter in 2026

If you’ve been thinking about a big life change—slowing down, investing in a growing market, or finding a place that truly feels like home—North Idaho deserves a spot at the top of your list. Known for its scenic beauty, community spirit, and steady housing market, this region is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest.

Architerra Homes Tour | New Construction in Post Falls & Coeur d’Alene Idaho

We bought a fixer in North Idaho with the classic dream: acreage, animals, and 180° views… with a house that didn’t do any of it justice. The floor plan was chopped up, the master bath had a tub but no shower (tactical baths only, please), and the kitchen was a narrow galley that blocked the best sightline on the property. After running the numbers, we made a counter-intuitive decision many newcomers face: it was cheaper and smarter to tear down and rebuild than to remodel. This post kicks off our series on the remodel vs. rebuild in North Idaho decision—sharing costs, permits, design thinking, salvage tips, demo day, and what’s next.

Good vs. Evil in America: Lessons from the Charlie Kirk A$sassination

When a nation loses a public figure to violence, it isn’t only a life that’s taken—it’s a mirror held up to our collective conscience. In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, many Americans—parents, students, first responders, people of faith, even long-quiet moderates—are asking the same question: What, exactly, are we up against? And just as importantly: How do we respond?

Remodel vs. Rebuild in North Idaho | Our Home Transformation Journey

We bought a fixer in North Idaho with the classic dream: acreage, animals, and 180° views… with a house that didn’t do any of it justice. The floor plan was chopped up, the master bath had a tub but no shower (tactical baths only, please), and the kitchen was a narrow galley that blocked the best sightline on the property. After running the numbers, we made a counter-intuitive decision many newcomers face: it was cheaper and smarter to tear down and rebuild than to remodel. This post kicks off our series on the remodel vs. rebuild in North Idaho decision—sharing costs, permits, design thinking, salvage tips, demo day, and what’s next.

Improv in North Idaho: How Levity Theatre Brings Laughter to Coeur d’Alene

If you’ve ever watched Whose Line Is It Anyway? and thought, “Man, I wish that kind of comedy happened here,” good news: it does—every week—in Coeur d’Alene. In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sat down with Noah Johnson, founder of Levity Theatre, to talk about improv, why it matters, and how this growing troupe is building a culture of laughter in North Idaho.

Athol Idaho Tour | where cops go to retire in North Idaho

If you’ve ever wondered where “salty old cops” and other first responders go to find peace, space, and people who get them, point your compass to Athol, Idaho. Tucked in northern Kootenai County, Athol blends rural elbow room with a tightly knit, mission-minded community. In this guide—based on our on-the-ground video tour—you’ll learn what it’s like to live here: drive times, outdoor recreation, neighborhoods and lots, shopping and services, schools, safety, seasons, and the unique history that gives this small town its big-hearted vibe.

Riverfront Park Spokane | What to Do, See & Experience

If you’re looking for one unforgettable day in the heart of Spokane, set your compass for Riverfront Park. This 100-acre urban playground stitches together scenic waterfalls, iconic landmarks, kid-approved play spaces, and year-round activities—all framed by the Spokane River. Below is your easy, locals-style guide to the park’s highlights, plus nearby bites and pro tips to make the most of your visit.

Why Are Washingtonians Fleeing To Idaho? Unraveling The Gun Law Conundrum with William K Kirk

If you’ve wondered why so many Washington families are packing up and heading east across the border, this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast with William K. Kirk—the attorney-educator behind Washington Gun Law—hits the bullseye. It’s about guns, sure, but also taxes, crime, schools, governance, and the pace at which daily life changes when policy turns ideological. Below is a fast, plain-English rundown of the conversation—and what it means if you’re Idaho-curious.