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🔴 Are you wondering, "Is Idaho really full?" In this video, Seth Horst breaks down the myths vs. realities of Idaho's growth, especially in North Idaho. From population data and real estate prices to lifestyle changes and cultural shifts, we cover everything you need to know before making the move. Whether you're relocating for conservative values, lower density living, or outdoor life—this video is your essential guide to life in the Gem State 🏞️. 📊 Learn about population density, housing trends, and where newcomers are coming from. 📲 Contact us anytime to explore your move → NorthIdahoExperience.com 🧠 Top 3 Viewer Takeaways
Understand Idaho's true population density and whether the state is really "full." Learn about rising real estate prices and housing availability in both urban and rural areas. Discover why conservative families are relocating to North Idaho, and whether it's a good fit for you. 00:00 Is Idaho Full? Here's the Truth
00:59 Idaho's Population Boom: The Numbers
02:31 Housing Market Shifts: Did You Miss the Boat?
04:23 Population Density Explained (Per Square Mile)
06:22 Where Are People Moving From?
07:31 Idaho Real Estate Prices: Then vs. Now
09:41 Urban vs Rural Living in North Idaho
11:28 Infrastructure, Traffic & School Concerns
14:53 Culture Shift? Locals React to Newcomers
18:57 Should You Still Move to Idaho in 2024? 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:
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Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
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The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
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Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #IsIdahoFull #MovingToIdaho #NorthIdahoLiving #IdahoRealEstate #ConservativeStates #LifeInIdaho #Idaho2024 #RelocateSmart #FreedomLifestyle #IdahoGrowth

Moving to Idaho in 2025: What You Need to Know Before You Decide

🏔️ From the mountains to the lakes, people are discovering what makes this place so special. Thinking about making the move? Here’s what you need to know 👇 #NorthIdahoLiving #IsIdahoFull #MovingToIdaho #HiddenGem 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:
https://northidahoexperience.com 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?
Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:
Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com
Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by:
The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate

Everyone’s asking… is Idaho full?

🔴 Enjoy this week's podcast clip with Johann Schmitz! Johann left a successful legal career to chase a lifelong dream - becoming a cip at 39. It's never too late to pivot! 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:
https://northidahoexperience.com 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?
Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:
Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com
Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by:
The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #NorthIdahoLife #CareerPivot #LawEnforcementJourney
#NeverTooLate #SmallTownStrong

He Sued Police Departments… Then Became a Cop

What’s REALLY Killing Cops in America?
In this gripping episode, former law enforcement officer Johann Schmitz joins Seth and Eric to expose the number one silent killer of cops: mental health. From the brutal realities behind the badge to the raw truth about suicide rates, this conversation peels back the curtain on what police truly face—and why more need to speak up before it’s too late. Also discussed: the evolution of gunfighting, adapting training for real-life survival, parenting in the AI age, and life after stepping away from the force. 👉 If you care about law enforcement, mental health, or personal resilience, this episode is a must-watch. 🧠 Top 3 Takeaways Viewers Will Learn:
The leading cause of death for police officers isn’t violence—it's suicide caused by untreated trauma. How modern law enforcement training is evolving, from range to reality-based self-defense. The importance of vulnerability, balance, and finding identity outside the badge. 00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:11 From Attorney to Law Enforcement at Age 39
00:10:24 Life Perspective, Balance, and Personal Growth
00:12:38 Stepping Away from Active Duty
00:16:47 The Biggest Unforeseen Challenge in Policing
00:20:04 Mental Health, Identity, and Letting Go
00:29:17 Raising Good Humans in a Tech-Heavy World
00:42:59 Mental Health Advocacy and Breaking the Stigma
00:58:29 Gunfighting as a Martial Art: Training Philosophy
01:03:56 Evolving Law Enforcement Training: Fight to Win 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:
https://northidahoexperience.com 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?
Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:
Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com
Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by:
The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #LawEnforcementMentalHealth #WhatKillsCops #PoliceSuicideCrisis
#GunfighterMindset #NorthIdahoPodcast #PTSDAwareness
#PoliceTrainingEvolution #LifeAfterLawEnforcement #PoliceRangeTraining
#MentalHealthMatters

Number One Thing Killing Cops | Idaho Law Enforcement

Discover the untold stories of Cody Cohen – a former Recon Marine, Coeur d'Alene native, and Genesis Arms team member – as he shares his journey from military to police force, and now building the world’s most powerful shotguns. This episode of the North Idaho Experience dives into real conversations about local culture, 2A values, conservative migration, and life in North Idaho. 🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Video: Why Idaho is attracting conservative families seeking freedom 🏡 Cody’s evolution from Recon Marine to tactical firearms innovator 🔫 How out-of-state transplants are influencing North Idaho’s politics & culture 🗳️ 👤 Connect with Genesis Arms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesisarms?igsh=MXUwcWg3ZTN5MWhpMQ== Website:https://genesisarms.com/ 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?
Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:
Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com
Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience 00:00:00 Meet Cody Cohen: Recon Marine, Law Enforcement Vet & Genesis Arms Partner
00:01:48 Why People Are Flocking to North Idaho (And Who They're Becoming)
00:07:18 Growing Up Wild in Coeur d'Alene: Paint Wars & Homemade Ghillie Suits
00:11:51 The Road to Recon: How College, Counter-Strike & Fallujah Changed Everything
00:16:42 Recon In-Dock Stories: Superhumans, Grit, and Mental Breaking Points
00:26:09 From Recon to Real World: Police Academy, Fight for Life & Teaching Toughness
00:32:28 The Difference Between Law Enforcement & Peace Officers Explained
00:39:35 Constitution vs. Local Law: Why Knowing the Difference Matters in Policing
00:41:49 From SWAT Sniper to Trainer: Raising Standards in Small Unit Policing
00:48:55 The Gen-12 Shotgun: Suppressed, Compact, Devastating – A Tactical Revolution Brokered by:
The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #GenesisArms #NorthIdaho #VeteranStory #IdahoPodcast
#2Acommunity #CodyCohen #IdahoRealEstate #TacticalShotguns
#MilitaryToCivilian #CoeurdAlene

These Shotguns Are LEGENDARY – But You’ve Probably Never Seen One

Thinking of moving to North Idaho or curious about its housing market? In this video, Seth and Dave dive deep into whether the North Idaho real estate market is heading for a boom or a bust in 2025. Backed by market trends, local insights, and boots-on-the-ground experience, this episode covers key factors like migration patterns, new construction demand, interest rates, and supply vs. demand. Get expert predictions & advice to help guide your next real estate move. 💡 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn
🔍 Whether the North Idaho housing market is expected to boom, crash, or stabilize in 2025 🏡 Real-world insights on buyer demand, new construction trends, and property inventory 💬 Advice for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating the Idaho real estate landscape 00:00 Introduction: Is the Idaho Market About to Explode or Crash?
01:56 What Drove the Last Market Boom in North Idaho?
02:29 Market Stability: Why Idaho May Hold Value
04:45 Who's Moving to North Idaho in 2025?
06:06 New Construction Frenzy in North Idaho
08:40 What Could Cause a Market Crash in Idaho?
10:20 Expert Data: Home Prices, Inventory & Forecast
12:14 Final Verdict: Boom, Bust, or Steady Growth? 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content:
https://northidahoexperience.com 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?
Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:
Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com
Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by:
The Experience Northwest
Equal housing opportunity
====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #NorthIdaho #IdahoRealEstate #HousingMarket2025 #MoveToIdaho
#RealEstateCrashOrBoom #IdahoPropertyUpdate #NewConstructionIdaho
#RealEstateForecast #MarketTrendsIdaho #InvestInIdaho

2025 North Idaho Real Estate Forecast – What Buyers Need to Know

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