Marty and Max: Real Estate Recipes

Today we will discuss two ways to buy an actively marketed home at a bargain, where you actually want to live.

Elk tags go on sale Monday

All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale at 9 a.m. July 10. Tags are first-come, first-serve and available at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, at Gooutdoorsidaho.com on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling (800) 554-8685.

Nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1

Hunters should expect high demand for tags and long waits

Marty and Max: Mid-June Real Estate Update

We have been discussing how the real estate market is reacting to the interest rates hovering at 7% and following are our expert's thoughts.

Pamela Dawn Turpin, 62

Pamela Turpin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2023 at home with the one she loved.

EDITORIAL: Help yourself by shopping in local stores

This isn't charity; it's common sense (and more fun)

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Natural talent

Many of you have met one of our most talented and hard-working distributor sales people, Kevin Olsonberg. We work with him a lot so naturally he is at many of our winemaker dinners and tastings with the wineries he represents. Many of you also know that he is a talented musician, a rock and roll and country music drummer. Kevin was nominated for a regional Grammy Award not long ago. With his passion and background, we often talk music, all kinds of music. Kevin “grew up” if you will, emulating many of the great jazz drummers, and given the choice I suspect would love to be drumming with a jazz group.

Super hunt deadline today, more elk tags available

For just $6 per entry or $20 for Super Hunt combo, enter to win the hunt of a lifetime.

Mid-year market report

The first half of 2023 is in the books. This week in many ways is the turning point in the year for housing. Home purchases start to decelerate and price reductions increase in the second half of the year.

Holiday shopping forecast looks merry

Consumers gifting more services, experiences than goods this year

A fresh green Vanhoff's Garden Center wreath with a buffalo plaid bow will adorn Chrisdee Imthurn’s front door this holiday season, thanks to Girl Scout Troop 4923, which had friendly, festive Scouts on hand during Black Friday at the Silver Lake Mall. “It's so easy to buy online, but you want to support the local community,” said Imthurn, of Hauser.

A shot at buying

Bill would require mobile home park owners to notify residents of agreement to sell

Miller said there needed be a way to let mobile home park residents know the owner intended to sell the land.

Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices

The United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis that was decades in the making

Annual Idaho Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 8-22

Nonresident purchasers should be aware that their state may not allow import of certain animals or a

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access receive part of that care through telehealth? The VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.

Marty and Max: Where is the market going?

Where is the market going and how will the year-end? Is the market going to crash? How will the market react to 7.25% rates or perhaps 8% rates? Will inventory increase?

Reputation celebration

Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small battalion of soldiers to rest. One of his enemies heard of his refuge and marched his entire army toward the general's encampment.

OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column

Restructuring means important work will continue

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access part of that care through telehealth? In recognition of the American Telemedicine Association, the VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.

Give the gift of the outdoors

Share your love for the outdoors by buying an Idaho resident hunting license, fishing license or Sportsman’s Package for friends and family this holiday season. 2024 licenses are now on sale.

Report: Housing crisis remains

Connect Kootenai director says ADUs could be part of the answer

Gissel said that in 2016, 75 percent of people who lived in Kootenai County could afford to buy a home here. Today, it’s less than 20%