If you are considering North Idaho as a place to live..... Here are a few things you'll want to know Pristine lakes Priest River Living.com There is a reason why our area has been written up and featured as one of "Americas' 10 Best Places To Live." and why mainstream media continues to make North Idaho their choice for a home. They cite a list of firsts such as people, health, crime climate, transportation, cost of living, housing, and home values. Yet, in some ways we haven't been discovered. Land and home prices while holding steady compared to the rest of the country, are ready to accelerate because of the ideal lifestyle and potential. I live here and have all of my life. I know the land, the people, and the infra-structure and after 13 years helping people find their dream home, I know the reasons why my hometown continues to be a top choice for a new or second home or investment. Let me tell you a few more things about our Priest River Area: 1. We are a sportsman's paradise with pristine lakes and rivers giving us an ideal playground for all manner of waters ports, fishing and sailing. At the same time we can enjoy major snow sports like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling on hundreds of trails. Also within 30 minutes we have a major ski resort, Schweitzer Mountain which boasts 11 lifts, snowboard runs and summertime bike and hiking trails.  2. We are within just over an hour from Spokane International Airport served by most major airlines.  3. While our populace and town offer small town values and friendliness we extend our hand, our schools and our community to those who would make our area their new home.  4. While our economic history is based on timber and mining, we are seeing the emergence of new growth in clean/green industries. Some companies who have made Idaho and our area headquarters for their operations include: Litehouse Dressings, Micron, Albertsons, Thompson Vitamins, and mail-order giant Coldwater Creek. These companies find that there is a viable and trained workforce.  5. Like other places of so much beauty and recreational possibilities, we have our share of celebrities as well who make our area home. Among them are Actors, Vigio Mortensen, and Dennis Franz. TV news commentator, Ben Stein, Sports figures, LA Laker, John Stockton, Quarterback, Jake Plummer and world renowned inventor Dr. Forest Bird, inventor of the Bird Respirator used in hospitals. Great Powder at Schweitzer Mountain Resort Aerial View of Priest River If you are considering Idaho as a place to live, Read My Report: A checklist of 12 things to consider when looking for a new home Click Here: 12 TIPS ON BUYING A COUNTRY HOME