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A celebration of home, sweet home

Home, sweet home. Whether you're looking for a place to hang your hat, either to rent or to purchase; or you're looking to spruce up the place you're already in, "home" means many things to many people.
Cautious market creates opportunity in Silver Valley
The real estate market in the Pacific Northwest is among the most unique and thriving across the nation. Within that lie several smaller sub-markets, each bringing its own benefits and challenges. The Silver Valley is no different.
‘We can build our communities the way we want’: The Village at River View offers glimpse into future of affordable housing

Amid a worsening housing crisis in North Idaho and across the country, three Idaho entities are using a unique model to create housing that will remain affordable forever.
So you want to buy a house?

Buying a home is no small feat, but once the final closing papers are signed, it's one of the best feelings to know the process is complete.
Who is buying North Idaho homes?

Compared to the nationwide median, Idaho residents are 11.1% more likely to own their homes, data from iPropertyManagement.com shows — but who is buying houses in North Idaho in 2025?
Sites like Zillow serve for window shopping

It’s hard to escape the pervasive nature of real estate sites such as Zillow and Redfin. If you search for home or renting options, they’re consistently among the top search terms you’ll find. These 'Fintech' businesses use financial technology and apply real estate elements for accessibility.
Before you renovate: Understanding the why, what and how of home remodeling

There are many reasons for renovating your home. Whether upgrading to sell or improving functionality for the future, remodeling can certainly have its benefits.
The North Idaho growth predicament
Can the region’s housing demand be met without sacrificing historic, rural charm?

Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry — the administrative and cultural anchors of their respective counties — are all pursuing strategies to meet the persistent demand for affordable living in North Idaho.
A place of comfort: How the Schneidmiller Hospice House transforms end-of-life care in North Idaho
In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, the Schneidmiller House offers more than medical care, it provides a sanctuary of compassion, dignity, and peace for those at the end of life. As North Idaho’s only freestanding inpatient hospice facility and the largest in the Inland Northwest, it delivers expert care in a warm, home-like environment. Its true impact is felt in the comfort it brings to families, the support it offers caregivers, and the way it embraces the community during life’s most challenging moments.
40 Under 40: Christine Smith

Christine Smith is a project manager for HMH Engineering with a background in civil engineering.
40 Under 40: Matthew Enns

Matthew Enns is the founder of Enns Wealth Management - Northwestern Mutual, where he works in wealth management and financial planning.
40 Under 40: Mallory McLeod

Mallory McLeod is the executive director of Surgical Services at Northwest Specialty Hospital.
40 Under 40: John Brandenburg

John Brandenburg is a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty.
40 Under 40: Hayden Thomas Anderl
Hayden Thomas Anderl is the principal at Anderl Real Estate and Development
40 Under 40: Melissa Monaghan Hook

Melissa Monaghan Hook a school counselor at Canfield Middle School.
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