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December 15, 2023 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: Drone safety

I have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. I am a professional drone pilot in Idaho. I am not with the FBI or the government, however, I have had more guns pointed in my direction than I can count.

Marty and Max: 2024 Real Estate Market - Boom or Bust?
January 12, 2024 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: 2024 Real Estate Market - Boom or Bust?

Nationally we have higher inventory than last year with 546k single homes of the market. New listings are slightly higher than last year at this time and we have slightly more immediate sales. Remember buyers react more to a large change in rates than the actual rate itself. If rates stay the same, there is a huge buyer demand that we believe will result in a significant increase in the number of transactions.

Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes
February 9, 2024 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes

Marty sits down with local lender Alisha Neff to discuss some of the pitfalls that first-time buyers routinely fall into.

Marty and Max: Escrow, the blind side of real estate
February 23, 2024 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: Escrow, the blind side of real estate

In real estate, there too is a blind side, and this is where things can get a little scary and you too need insurance. Title Insurance. I visited with subject matter expert Jacquelyn Scappini with North Idaho Title to help navigate the nuances of title insurance.

Marty and Max: Inspect over suspect
March 8, 2024 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: Inspect over suspect

One of the greatest moments in sports history was when the 1988 Dodgers beat the mighty A’s to win the World Series. Analytics had not yet taken over the game and managers managed with instincts instead. Injured Dodger, Kirk Gibson (Gibby) had just one at-bat, but what an at-bat it was.

March 31, 2024 1 a.m.

Important housing bill signed into law

Gives property renters in housing communities chance to buy the real estate

June 9, 2024 1 a.m.

Chamber: The gathering place

I want to express my deep sadness and total outrage over the recent incident in McEuen Park.

Marty and Max: Clagstone Ranch – The Spirit of North Idaho's Rugged Individualism
June 14, 2024 1 a.m.

Marty and Max: Clagstone Ranch – The Spirit of North Idaho's Rugged Individualism

Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, arrived in Coeur d’Alene during the rush of 1884 and was appointed deputy sheriff of Kootenai County. According to the Spokane Falls Review, in one particularly heated altercation, around 50 shots were exchanged when Wyatt and his brother Jim stepped between the warring factions. With remarkable composure, they stood amid the flying bullets, joking about the participants' poor marksmanship. Earp emerged as a local businessman, road builder, and community leader, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

August 11, 2024 1 a.m.

RVs aren't homes in Kootenai County: A matter of zoning and community standards

The practice of living in a recreational vehicle on a standard residential lot is generally prohibited in Idaho.

Builders act on local worker housing needs
September 15, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Builders act on local worker housing needs

For the past three years a group of local leaders has been implementing strategies and projects, and providing education on creating and preserving housing for local workers.