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Houses, homes and achieving the American dream

Home. All it takes is for the word to pop into your mind and you are instantly transported — back to where you grew up; to where you live now, surrounded by good food, good friends and laughter from an oft-told tale at Christmas; to an out-of-focus vision of your dream home as it comes into focus.

When your home sweet home is a rental

What if your home, sweet home is, well, a rental? One of the perks of homeownership means being able to paint the wall any color you want and make any number of design choices. But what if, like many in North Idaho, you are a renter?

Take me home

What are a homebuyer’s responsibilities? What should homebuyers look for in a home? How do home offers work? What types of loans are available? What is the closing process like? What should homebuyers expect for a home inspection? Those are just some of the main questions covered in homebuyer education classes.

North Idaho momentum

Couple takes on real estate in Shoshone County

Hayden Chamber: 'The best views come after the hardest climb'

Staying on top of plumbing issues protects home's value

From 'this old house' to 'this sold house'

With enough funding, vision and elbow grease, investors can turn home restoration projects into profits. Flipping a house requires work, strategy and foresight. When all the right pieces come together, sellers come out on top and buyers/renters enjoy freshly refurbished homes that often combine original charm with modern amenities.