Buy, build or fix: What's best for first-time home buyers?

With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re looking to buy your first home soon.

Thrift store manager's laptop sold

Mistake led to purchase of computer; woman willing to buy it back

COEUR d'ALENE - Someone got quite a deal at the Women's Center Thrift Store last week.

Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds

Younger people are more open to eventually purchasing an EV than older adults.

It gets costly at the counter

Tips for renting a car

Heading home for the holidays can come with a hefty price tag.

NAR survey shows challenges

Recently the National Association of Realtors conducted an agent survey and released the results last week. As with any national news story, we need to look at it from our own, local perspective on the concerns revealed in that survey.

Sitting it out

Holiday shopping spree is not for everyone

NEW YORK - Many Americans are watching the annual holiday spending ritual from the sidelines this year.

No blues on Black Friday

By CRAIG NORTHRUP

Black Friday: Is it worth all the hype?

Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. Once a doorbuster dash by only the most committed Christmas shoppers in the wee hours following Thanksgiving, “Black Friday” sales have stretched from three-hour mad grabs to multi-day specials lasting a week or more.

J.C. Penney posts smaller 1Q loss, raises sales guidance

NEW YORK - J.C. Penney Co. on Wednesday raised its guidance for a key sales measure while reporting a narrower loss in the first quarter than it had a year ago.

Game on

Wal-Mart takes aim at $2B used video game market

Wedding trends

The troubled economy we have experienced over the last few years has created a trend in wedding planning and more specifically in wine consumption at the "big event." The general trend that has emerged is couples planning their rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions at private venues like backyards, lakefront homes and the like, which results in couples looking for wine as opposed to that which would normally be provided by the venue. When couples do hold them at a rented location most times they are hiring their own caterers and buying their own wine for the events. In both situations the reasons are the same - trying to make the day special as it should be but with an eye to budgetary concerns.

First-time buyers face hurdles to homeownership

Rising prices put more homes out of reach

Young people aspiring to buy their first home are already facing disappointment this year.

Safe to take after expiration date?

The expiration date on bottles of over-the-counter and prescription medications tells consumers how long the drug contained within will maintain full potency and safety under ideal storage conditions.

Shop local with Alpaca Direct!

Support small business Nov. 24

American Express has been sponsoring Small Business Saturday since 2010 and it's turning into a larger movement where consumers can show their support for local businesses as the foundation for jobs and innovation in America.

Apply now for turkey tags

Application period runs through March 1 and includes youth-only controlled turkey hunts

Turkey hunters can apply for 2023 spring controlled turkey hunts from Feb. 1 to March 1.

Apply for controlled bear hunt starting Sunday

Fish and Game opens applications to enter for a controlled black bear tag

Hunters looking to apply for spring 2023 controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Sunday through Feb. 15. Information on the spring 2023 controlled black bear hunt can be found in the 2022 Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules book.

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.

Home-buying season the worst in at least 50 years

Shrunken prices, low mortgage rates can't spur would-be buyers

WASHINGTON - The home-buying season was a bust.

Draw results available for spring bear controlled hunts

Most begin April 1

Draw results available for spring bear controlled hunts

There's an app for that: Part 1

Destination: Everywhere

Many people will argue that technology is ruining our society. I am not one of those people, especially when it comes to traveling. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about turning off my phone and enjoying the view - sometimes for a few weeks at a time. But technology just allows you to relax and focus on the vacation while handling for you the hassle of getting there. Here are a few of my favorite apps and websites that make the whole process a breeze.