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Dave Smith goes back to its roots
For a company nearing its 60th anniversary, the past decade has brought a lot of change for Dave Smith Motors.
Nonprofits connect to benefit community
It began small, a series of one-on-ones with the nonprofits in the region that the Innovia Foundation serves. It was through those meetings to build its relationships with those groups that Dig Chrismer realized something.
Forage Folk opens online Oct. 1, pop-up shop to follow
Forage Folk, a locally rooted brand offering handmade, small-batch goods from the forest, farm, and garden, launched its online store on October 1.
Business comings and goings
An interesting interior with a full-service bar and a full menu are offered at the new Treehouse restaurant with many amenities at 314 N. Fourth St.
From 'this old house' to 'this sold house'
When done well, property flips prove profitable for investors
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.
Business comings and goings
Healthy fast food with protein bowls and salads is available in the new Konala cafe that opens this week in the former Carl's Jr. building at 106 E. Appleway.
Take me home
Homebuyer education programs can cut costs, relieve homebuying anxiety
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.
Affordable housing project in the works
A goal to provide homes for working class
Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho has 21 condo-style homes under construction on Coeur d’Alene’s north side available at below-market prices.
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?
Staying on top of plumbing issues protects home's value
When it comes to home improvement or preparing your house for sale, the last thing on your mind is probably the condition of the plumbing, until there is an immediate issue.
Couple takes on real estate in Shoshone County
Realtors Kat and David Barron have been in the real estate game in one capacity or another for almost a decade and have watched the ebbs and flows of the market during that time. Utilizing an active social media presence, the Barrons have steadily grown their client base while also gaining a vast knowledge on the health of the Silver Valley market.
Online options offer 'home' insights
There is the world of real estate before social media, and the world after. Social media, real estate officials note, has become an essential piece of everything from promoting a listing to finding your next home, whether it's one you buy or rent.
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.
Regenerize goes online to help clients lose weight
It's more than numbers on a scale. It is, said Tawni and Rio Peterson, about living your best, healthiest life. That philosophy led the mother and son to launch Regenerize, a telehealth company that offers personalized, integrative care for weight loss, mental health, and more. The company, founded about 2 1/2 years ago, has patients in 11 states, including Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.