I'm your newest sub! I wish I contacted you when I was in CDA this past week. Fantastic channel. I'll definitely call you when I'm ready to buy. Like everyone else I'm in love with your town and need to get a lake view house...eventually.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Question: What is your wholesaling/fix n flip market in CDA? That’s what I do here in AZ and I’m also a Realtor/auctioneer. Wholesaler with ethical standards...
@Carl Cunningham I think the market is so hot here it’s tough to find any deals good enough to flip. Wholesaling does happen but I think it’s fairly rare right now.
I appreciate the video, but agree with others that the two of you were on screen way too much. By the way, many, including me, see the conservatism of Idaho as a feature, not a bug.
Appreciate the feedback. The part of conservatism gets misunderstood quite a bit. There’s a balance to everything including conservatism. Sometimes people get so carried away with their political beliefs they become antisocial, angry and bitter towards society. I’ve seen this first hand and it’s very destructive to friendships and families. That should have been clarified better.
Found your channel today researching where to move my Wife and 2 kids out of Crazy Town, USA (Los Angeles). If there is not a Idaho state “de-programming” class for families I can enroll in, can you ask for one from your non-socialist elected leaders. Never mind, to much money. Love the show.
this is more accurate than these shameless realtors inaccurate portrayal of Sandpoint as a Liberal Homosexual Mecca with pride flags adorning all of the street signs every 10 feet.
And also, don’t say “we” like everyone agrees with you. For anyone wondering, sandpoint is not totally conservative, we just celebrated pride fest, there’s some good people here 😊
This is precisely why we love it there because people like you don’t live there so stay away thank you very much. Have a nice life and God bless you and America.
@@JesusChrist2000BC well thankfully there isn't a whole lot of room to develop. I see far fewer listings now than ever before. Bonner County is pretty good to deal with, but hopefully they'll keep zoning the way it is. I can't imagine increasing density in Selle Valley area.
Its already happening, so many of the locals can no longer afford to live here. The cost of housing has become ridiculous over the last couple years. Not to mention Idaho has never really had strong wages, so there is a not a lot of good paying jobs.
Time to gather the villagers with their pitch forks and torches so we can run them new people out of town. lol seriously we need to get rid of those city slicker types. The fastest way is to cancel their internet and cell coverage lol
Idahoans living in the northern part of the State, DO NOT want to be infiltrated by Californians. STOP telling people to come to Idaho!!! If you would see what the natives already have witnessed, they are cutting down our trees....more and more roads going in, larger towns and less small businesses. We don't want people from States that couldn't get in touch with the State they are coming from. Sandpoint was a beautiful town...watch it go down the tubes now!
He's a real-estate pimp! That's why we hate outsiders especially Californians moving here. They claim they don't want to change it but see $$$$ and want to develop every field and pasture!
Can you lead me to the most far right wing areas in this area? Escaping liberal New York and for me the conservative areas are part of the draw lol Would appreciate your feedback 😀 p.s. To all the Idahoans that want to keep it red, don't worry, I'm not trying to bring NY with me...leaving it behind...far far behind 🤠
@@jimmydean111 that's okay, took a (very long) road trip and found it myself! Lol...driving north through bonners ferry and all of a sudden there's the largest billboard I've ever seen that said "Welcome To Trump Country"
Hi @Liz H. Sorry I didn’t see this when you originally wrote it. Sometimes the inbox gets flooded and I don’t see them. It sounds like you found what you were looking for. Where did you end up going?
That we are middle of the road is so wrong. We believe in our God country and guns. We wear them in the open. We are conservative. Few are liberal. So, there you have it. Lived here since 1980. Not a middle of the road people in general. More moving on monthly. BTW we don't change easily.
Yeah they are benefiting themselves but just about every city and every touristy attractive small town has real estate agents with yt channels telling people to move there. There are hundreds if not thousands of channels just like this from all across the country.
Always nice to see our beautiful Northern Idaho, but so glad the left leaning Sandpoint is far enough away from Bonners Ferry where it truly is God's Country...
Living life in North Idaho - ? Just a wild guess !? You're a realtor , a broker ? Sand point has exploded as well ... Way way too expensive ! As most of Idaho has become !! Just saying ....
Yep..gentrification is no joke.. The local agents will enjoy that influx of outsider money...for a time..but eventually it will be Californicated too much for even them. Hide and watch.
More money does not equate better education, that's the trap you fall into and end up paying more taxes for the unionized teachers that essentially take over. If you want to give kids a leg up you get them involved in technical schools that teach a trade, not most of the BS that is taught in public education these days.
Yes!! Exactly why I homeschooled my son and now I help with my grandson. Its made a huge difference. My grandson at age 8 could tell you the first 10 amendments/Bill of Rights and what they meant in his own words. He also loves to go shooting and hunting with me lol. He’s a good young man.
Lake Pend Oreille in water volume is the 2nd largest in the lower 48 states excluding the great lakes that are more like seas. Lake Tahoe is larger in volume but smaller in overall shoreline and length. So, some would say Lake Pend Oreille is the largest lake in the lower 48 states due to volume + shoreline + length + depth. It does get choppy, can be like a rough sea particularly during and right after storms, even have swells. Its 1200 deep, 4th deepest for navigable lakes, which makes it a cold lake. During the hottest times of year, the water can warm up to 5 feet down, after that depth is gets cold. Love Sandpoint but its growing season is shorter than the Coeur d'Alene area, Sandpoint is colder, more snow. I teach sailing on this lake, great sailing lake. There are no sailboat rentals. In the winter you must do snow sports to avoid seasonal affective disorders. Also, Sandpoint is very conservative in the town and outside the town. Good news is few far lefties here. Most people who have moved here are trying to get away from left states. Yes, Idaho does not give as much money to public schools because many kids are home schooled or go to private Christian schools. I have lived her for 25 years. Amazing place particularly for those who love the outdoors.
from nyc, you describe the progressives of sandpoint as being more tolerant and open minded. I have to wonder what that actually means or translates to as the people here are progressive and anything but open minded.
I’m realizing my language might need some updating. Not sure how to refer to the politics of Sandpoint these days. My understanding is that basically they’re accepting of different lifestyles. They believe in social programs that benefit the community as a whole such as mental health, food banks and solid budgets for education. And they don’t think one single religion should be the focal point of government. What do you call this stuff these days?
I think 10 years ago that would be accurate but I think that’s a broad overstatement these days. When I hear liberalism I think woke culture, gender pronouns, CRT, hormone therapy for children without parental consent. You know, insanity. I don’t see Sandpoint being on that part of the spectrum.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Then I think something like "Brad Little" conservatism is what you are getting at. At a national level it can be called Romney/Ryan conservatism.
Being chased by a bear in Glacier Park as a child has left me a bit bear shy. While driving near my son’s house outside of Sandpoint I noticed the sign, “ entering Grizzly country” . If you move there be sure you always carry something big enough to take one down. Bear spray isn’t going to save you. My son can’t have chickens because of the bear.
I'm from the UK and I love your channel. I'm visiting Idaho for a month in June, and I'm really looking forward to exploring. Have to say, losing the background music would be a definite plus, it detracts from the great content.
Medium income isn't close to 50K lol lol and medium housing just bumped up to that the last few years........this has taken the locals out of the housing market!!!
Exactly.. It is white flight from blue regions..and gentrification is no joke. They will make it not what it once was.. But the true grit..the. REAL pioneers and true fromtieers folk will find new places to flee to.. Someday they ( the flee- ers) will start creeping in there too and pricing the locals outta town too. And opportunists in the area will gladly rake in the outside dollars..all the while quickening the demise of what made their childhoods great.
@John Nebilak why would you think that? I honestly don’t care for any identity politics. Tell me the issue and the facts and I’ll let logic and intelligence form the answer. Anything outside of that just creates group think and divisiveness. Do you agree?
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho As you described the conservative nature of Idaho residents, I detected an apologetic tone seemingly aimed at the progressives that may be listening. But when you talked about the more progressive residents of Sandpoint, the apologetic tone was not there.
they are snarky and arrogant and bending the reality of this area to make it seem like it is something it is not so they can make a few shekels from commissions.
thank you so much for giving a contradictory and negative view of Sandpoint. That is exactly what i wanted so that people won't come here and change the lifestyle. Congrats on a job well done!
Funny how soo many people are like don’t move here, don’t ruin our state. Look you don’t own it! It’s a free country, it’s America! People can live wherever they want! And if you don’t like it you are also free to move. I live in Michigan the upper peninsula is super beautiful, we have tons of lakes, winery’s, beaches, sand dunes, we have Mackinac Island a whole beautiful Island with no cars around just ride your bike or take a horse ride and eat the best fudge you will ever have. Move here, it’s gorgeous. Detroit has high crime yes but it’s also a cool city most city do have high crime if you’re in the wrong areas. I don’t discourage people if they want to live here. It’s a free fucking country.
Definitely a no-go town for me. Horrible prices, and very rude and borderline aggressive people. The people there definitely over exaggerate it to drive up tourism. Would not go if I didn't have family there
100% these realtors ruin areas, portraying it as the Castro with gay pride flags everywhere to get Californians to move here. No Shame in the Game whatsoever. They won't make it through this coming real estate downturn anyway. They'll go back to the Bonner County Mall Vape Shop.
To bad I here sandpoint is really getting screwed up because of stuff like this. Winter like 96 and 97 .50 percent of the people left 20 feet of snow at my place on high land flats Naples.
I'm a over the road truck driver and I deliver in Sandpoint every 3 weeks at the Litehouse facility. I come up Montana hwy 200 which turns into idaho 200. Some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen in my 15 yr career. This week I pull out and went down hwy 95 all the way down to Boise and wow just wow.
I just drove through southern Idaho up through Montana on my way back from the Sawtooths. I was stopping every hour to take photos of some of the most beautiful scenery I had ever seen. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Went to SP and was highly disappointed. The amount of trailer parks scattered throughout the outskirts of the area is highly unsightly. Those homes in the $650-750K range need so much work. How can a state with such a poor education system, no public sanitation, etc. demand such high prices? Furthermore, I did not see the friendliness, conservative outlook and fit people you referenced in this and other videos. Also the mask wearing is prevalent in quite a number of people. BTW, I tried to call you three times before I visited, your number does not seem to connect to any answering service. The agent I worked with was absolutely useless.
Hi @Skepticalbynature I’m sorry you weren’t able to get ahold of me. I haven’t heard anyone else complain about this issue. We also have an email address you can reach me at anytime livinglifenorthidaho@gmail.com. Sounds like Sandpoint isn’t the place for you. Feel free to reach out and we can help find a place that might be a better fit.
Steer clear of Sandpoint. Post falls is way better. A bunch of scary people up here. Realtors should know this. Alot of guns and people willing to use them. Talk more about post falls and liberty lake. You don't know squat about sandpoint. Don't act like you do.
SADLY NORTH IDAHO BECAME CALIFORNICATED !!! I grew up in N. Central Washington. Joined the U S Navy in 1956. Made it my career. In 1972 I bought 40 acres in Bonner county up on FLUME creek for ONLY $5000.00 !! then a couple years after I retired I bought 4 acres on the back side of Cocolalla lake. built 2 homes there.. 40 acres went bye bye in my divorce. Sold Cocolalla in 1990, bought a 35' sailing sloop and RAN AWAY !! NO WAY could I afford property ANYWHERE in the NW USA..
I'm looking to move to North Idaho within 3 years. I have it down to Sandpoint and CDL. I'm conservative, I like to fish and hunt, i enjoy eating at different restaurants, I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old so i need things to do. Also, I need it to be safe and plenty of other kids for my kids to make friends. Where am I moving?
Thank you both for this information. I don't recall you mentioning anything regarding medical care and resources. Please include this kind of information in future videos. It's important to us old folks.
You got the right idea. If I had to do it all over again I would build a two story barn home. Keep your vehicles, equipment and mechanicals down and home up.
Not sure why eating out always takes center stage when reviewing a place...Is food what defines a town?.. even if they all get the same food services of America trucks pulling up to their back doors people think that cracking open a #10 can of chili in town 'A' is somehow different than the same #10 can cracked open in Town " B" and News flash.. when you say food is sourced local, it doesnt mean the meat is from down the street, it means it from the closest local town.. prob CDA via Spokane...
Hey craigslistrr, thanks for watching and commenting. I don’t think it’s about the food as much as it is about the experience you have around the food. Some of my best memories as a kid was going out to eat with my grandfather and listening to him tell his stories and try and cover his farts with a poorly timed cough. 🤣 People have always liked having those experiences so restaurants are looked at pretty closely when looking at visiting or relocating to a new place. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Exactly!!! Finally some one with some common sense in regards to food.. If you want local and fresh..go pick yourself some berries..go hunting and get your own venison..now THAT wiuld equate to an actual " experience" otherwise your pretentious food I snob i- ness is beat fit for a character in an episode of Portlandia.
For everyone that’s moving to SP for political reasons, keep in mind it’s actually pretty liberal for a city in Idaho. Bonnets Ferry and Coeur d’Alene are both much more politically conservative.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho anyone who is in favor of mask mandates is not conservative. He gets voted out of a neighboring town and he must’ve thought he can bring the same ideals to CDA and in a way he’ll probably be able to because the city council isn’t any better except for Gookin. The only reason the mandate ended was because we just simply didn’t comply. The citizens are more red then most of our officials. He said his only reason for not supporting mandates is that they’re not enforceable. A conservative would say they’re not constitutional. It’s not about what’s enforceable, it’s about protecting the rights of the people.
Sandpoint is awesome but definitely not better than CDA and sorry but its no secret our neighbor to the North is beautiful, the masses will be making their way to you just like CDA.
My intention in moving to Idaho is to get out of the absurd cultural ideology bs thats going around in the world and if Sandpoint is where I land I just hope not to see or hear about rainbow parades.
@Skyler Cogburn it was in the wall street journal. I don’t think my little RU-vid channel is going to change anything. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Last time I was in Sandpoint it was on a beautiful summer evening... Aug. 7, 1997. I was at the John Prine concert. He was fantastic. I had a super long drive to get back home so I left right after the concert. Beautiful setting.
My husband and I are currently looking for a home or a lot right on the lake! Wanna be friends? lol...im so curious what do you guys do in your free time in Idaho? Does the downtown area stay busy year round? Im a boutique owner...would love to start another store there!
Hi @Alli Schultz, only if you and your husband are cool as cucumbers 🥒 😁. There’s so much to do around here if you’re in to the outdoors. There’s farmers markets throughout the summer in Cd’A, Liberty Lake and Hayden. More trails and lakes to explore than you can shake a stick at. 5 ski Mountains within an hour of Cd’A, and tons of golf courses and disc golf courses. There’s timberline zip line tours, the Hiawatha bike trail on the state line between Idaho and Montana and so much more. Downtown does slow down quite a bit between fall and winter but once the holidays are here it picks right back up and is absolutely gorgeous! Do you have someone helping you find a place or are you still on the planning stages? Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great well rounded information. I subscribed. Idaho is a beautiful state. Don’t blame you for wanting to keep it that way. The only one thing that can ruin it is more people. I like how in everyone of these videos somebody comments “Californians go home”. I wish Californians would have been more like that years ago but not sure if that would have mattered. We are too damn welcoming. As a percentage of population more Idahoans moved to California than the other way around in 2019. Also Idaho is about half the size of California but you have about 5% of the population. I think you can spare the room.
When you do these kind of reviews, could you talk a little about health care options in the area, it’d be really helpful for us older folks. Thanks so much!
The healthcare options in Sandpoint (and the whole area actually) completely suck. There's no one decent doctor that shows the minimum level of competency
Healthcare in Sandpoint is HORRIBLE. They have Bonner General Hospital, but even the locals up here go down to Coeur D' Alene. From my own personal experiences, my wife has MS, she had a seizure one night, the Ambulance took her to Bonner Hospital, the doctor gave my wife 3 spinal taps, you are NEVER to give some with MS a spinal tap. There's a joke up here, if someone is going for an appointment at Bonner Hospital, your friends will say something along the lines of "nice knowing ya", it's funny, but like any joke, there is some truth behind it, and it's not different here, the Hospital has horrible reviews by the locals for a reason.
Which small town do you recommend between Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene? I'm thinking of taking a drive up from Bay Area, CA to explore....I need to leave CA, these crazies are moving too far left.
Hi @Fokker4u. Dalton Gardens, Hayden and Athol are all really great towns depending on what you’re looking for. Feel free to reach out to us to figure out the right place for you. (208)907-5757
Hi! So glad you cover Sandpoint and IDAHO is beautiful BUT It would be nice if we could even find a decent home with alittle acreage, if to find any home at all really... and worse, there's nothing worth buying because all homes, even dilapidated ones are priced way out of the market! I could not make an investment on a home selling for a huge price and have to end up renovating the entire home. Might as well buy land and build, however, land is crazy expensive too. 😳
I'm afraid you missed the boat unless you're a well off retiree. Raw land parcel size was going for 20K per acre and that was off grid. Construction materials and labor if you can find it are astronomical. 3 years ago was probably the last best chance to get up here before the Kali Kommies raised the price of real estate with their refugee migration.
Don't listen to them as they are just interested in making the sell. If you are a God fearing conservative you need to move there to keep it that way. Otherwise the drag queens will read to the kids and there will be massive cheating at the ballot box.
Fire season is getting worse. The timber industry needs to open up at Sandpoint, it will burn to the ground if the growth of trees is not maintained. Be warned it will happen, just when. And if it does happen the real estate market will and it will take a big dump, trust me we have been through this and it sucks. Open up the logging industry now.
@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho the Forest Legacy Program. It prevents development in forested lands. It's Federal funded and it had played a part in our towns logging industry, turning it to a ghost town, as of today 30,000 people have been evacuated and Tahoe could be next. The Dixie fire complex and Caldor fire complex are examples of the legacy program. Don't let it happen to you.
@@lavrentichudakoff2519 we lost 200K+ acre's and it's still going. 800+ homes. I know exactly how you feel, many of us do. Stsy vigilant, spot fires can whip up at any moment. God Bless
Sandpoint really is perfect...we live in Calgary and try to visit yearly and enjoy the beach...the town...the people...the whole area...you just can't beat it...love
I hate to make 2 comments on a video but you are right.My band regularly plays the 219 and we just played the a&p and they are really cool venues.Also Joels and the taco taco trailer in Ponderay are world class food.(I'm Mexican so maybe I have a bias)
Great video!You are right about the the culture here.I am kinda conservative but I have no problem with the non conservative people here.Live and let live I always say.
That attitude is what allows the far left to take over. They don’t believe in live and let live. They believe they are right and will use force to make you do what they believe is right.
Great conversation of the area. I was curious....many out of state people gravitate towards Lake CDA for high end real estate. Outside of being by a larger town, are there advantages to CDA over Lake Ponderay, from the perspective of the lake life itself, for someone looking for some land to build a custom home on there? I like the idea of the larger, deeper lake and maybe better land value on Ponderay as opposed to CDA.
I’m looking for a very small place to rent because I also have something on southern US but finding a place in Idaho is my ticket to the border! Please help 🙏
