If you remember North Lake Tahoe 20 years ago, you will appreciate Sandpoint today. These photos from yesterday say it all. The "immaculate Sandpoint/Schweitzer Winter" continues. In fact, today I rode my bike 20 miles in the bright/warm sunshine…

Well, this came as a bit of a surprise. I love it here in Sandpoint but… #1 ski town in the U. S. The folks at Rand McNally really do love us. I guess I can just sit back now and fend off the onslaught of buyers hoping to be a part of this…

If you look around the ski world races and events are being canceled on a regular basis. Snow coverage is shockingly low and, in Europe, almost non-existent. Schweitzer Mountain is the exception and I, for one, am happy to ride this wave as long…

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! It has been a special year so far at Schweitzer Mountain While so many ski areas are struggling with some pretty strange weather, Schweitzer has been blessed with some massive early storms. See you on the…

There are two new webcams broadcasting life in Sandpoint. The first shows pics from First Avenue and the second from Gold Hill at this link: http://www. camscape. com/view/33718 Sandpoint Webcam from First Avenue Sandpoint Webcam from Gold…

The count of Eagles on Lake CdA so far is lower this year than the peak of 254 for 2010. This article appeared in the CdA Press on December 12, 2011: Eagles have landed Just a few years ago I posted this article about the Eagles of North Idaho:…

Last week Marcy Timblin, Manager for the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association appeared on my radio show: North Idaho Business Marcy was on the show to talk about two things: What’s happening in Sandpoint for the month of December and…

According to the Selkirk MLS, our market has a total of 2, 677 various properties (condos, land, homes, timeshares) on the market. Average Days on Market: 305 Total Price: $799, 187, 649 Closed Sales January 1, 2011 – December 8, 2011:..

Skiing Schweitzer Mountain today gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "It's Lonely On Top". I had to take a few iphone shots of the "crowds"… or lack thereof. No lift lines and, usually, nobody even within sight on the lifts. By the way, the…

Seriously. This is one of the Rockies most phenominal settings. The Ridge At Schweitzer Mountain is located 1 mile up the mountain from Schweitzer Mountain Resort I'm incredibly biased, I admit… but you just can't do better than Schweitzer…

One of the best deals on the market! 3 bedroom 1 bath single story home with bright open floor plan. Tiled floors, custom kitchen and large office, plus an older mobile with snow room and deck for guests. Monitor barn sheds and green houses…

297 Carr Creek Sandpoint Idaho 4 bed, barn, creek The tenants are out and the owner wants to rent it. Will consider lease option. THIS IS A FANTASTIC BUY. WOW! Pond and 300 ft of year round Carr Creek running through property! This 3048 sq…

The Good News: My inventory is strong with quality product, ie., Lot 3 in the waterfront community of Whiskey Jack Circle is back on the market! The Bad News: The pending sale for Lot 3 Whiskey Jack Circle fell through. It’s back on the…

Apex Syrah Was $24. 68 and the New Great Lower Price! $9. 98 This great buy is one of our best values this year. This special buy in allows you to try one of the Great Syrahs from Washington State for a price we’ve never seen before. Salute!…

Efeste Big Papa Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 93 points and a Cellar Selection in the Wine Enthusiast, the 2007 scored 94 points and 95 in the Wine Spectator. An immense wine, inky purple, packed with black and purple fruits, laced…