Category: North Idaho Living

Smokey summer day in Northern Idaho

10 reasons why NOT to live in Northern Idaho

While North Idaho is an amazing place to live, for reasons we’ve discussed in other blogs, no place is perfect. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the potential downsides to North Idaho living. If you are contemplating a move in this direction, here are 10 things to consider. Also, keep in mind that…
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in Fall

Why is everyone moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho?

It’s no secret that Idaho is the place to be! With inbound growth at 63%, it’s safe to say that we have been found. I wanted to write this article to share some of the reasons why people are specifically flocking to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Rural North Idaho

5 things you’ll need living in rural North Idaho

I moved to North Idaho in 2017 with my wife and four kids. We were excited about this new adventure! In 2018, we bought a house on a nice piece of property and settled in. At the writing of this article we have lived in Northern Idaho for three years and six months, and I have learned a thing or two! I wanted to share the top five things I have learned that I needed to live here. So let’s take it from the top!

View of Mountains and Lake in Sandpoint, ID

I’ve traveled all over the United States, but North Idaho feels like home

As someone who has personally lived in or at least spent a good amount of time in 49 out of 50 states, I can honestly say that North Idaho is a special corner of the world. I was born in Utah and spent my early years bouncing from Boise, ID to southern California and back…
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A side-by-side comparison of our lives in Denver vs. North Idaho

I was thinking today about the differences between living in Centennial, Colorado versus the cost of where we now live in Boundary County, Idaho. As a side note, when we first moved to Northern Idaho we lived on the outskirts of Sandpoint, Idaho in Bonner County for about a year. We decided to go further…
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Why I left the city and moved to Northern Idaho

There I was living with my young family in a rented 4-level split house in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. I realized that I would never be able to afford a house to fit our needs because the area was exploding with growth.

5 Reasons why Sandpoint, Idaho is a great place to raise a family

Chances are if you’ve spent any time in the northwest, you’re probably familiar with Coeur D’Alene.  It’s a popular tourist destination, with its gorgeous scenery and mountain & lake activities.  But if you drive another 45 minutes north, you can enjoy the mountains and lakes with the added appeal of a small-town feel.  As a…
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My Work from Anywhere Work Station

My Work From Anywhere Project – Phase 1

So I asked myself this question. If I have to spend 40+ hours a week working in front of a screen, is this where I want to spend all of it?