Born and raised and still live in sandpoint. Would love if maybe all you retired and rich people would stop moving here. You drive up property and rent prices so high no actual locals can live here anymore. Meanwhile you dont help the local job market. You dont work here, and now the rest of us have to rent a one bedroom for $1500 a month while making less then $3000.
Happened here on Kaua`i. Yes, I'm a transplant, moved here 50 years ago when most people moving here were content to rent or who wanted a simple homesite with a few papaya trees. Now, people move here, buy 2 or 3 homes, rent out 2 to make money and live in third. Or maybe work from home and not contribute to work market here. But our median is $1.4M!!!
Was at street fair last fall there. Overheard this artist talking about how Some lady bought up all her stuff. When asked she said “oh I was decorating my 12 houses that I purchased on my last trip from Tahoe” - that should say something about the clientele coming up there
@@Ben_Genaettalet me ask you, where are the investors, brokers, and real estate agents from that are promoting and pushing these properties and gentrification in the community? They’re Idaho workers.
Moved to Sandpoint in 1957 on a ranch out at Jewel Lake. Graduated in 1967. Not Sandpoint any more, to be expected, places and people change and move on. Always was not an easy place to live but other things made it worthwhile.
It sounds like you have deep roots in Sandpoint and have witnessed a lot of changes over the years. What are some of the things that originally made living in Sandpoint worthwhile for you?
They have a Veteran’s Center in Ponderay now and that’s a plus for us Vets, heard so so things about it but hey life isn’t perfect and always see your cup half full not half empty Veteran’s
Thank you for watching and sharing about the new Veteran's Center. That certainly is a HUGE pro for the community. I think anything with the government is so-so at best.
we have poison plants, -night shade, devils claw , poison ivy, etc i live here all my life . -.- im unhappy we get to much ppl here. i love live here the quiet but now we getting way to many ppl not happy the road are trashed and the state not fixing them, please if u come dont threw ur trash out the windows of ur car the wild life get hurt from what u throw out.and make to put of ur campfires ppl and animals lose their home each yr
Thank you for watching. I’ll get with my buddy who is the page admin for the largest Facebook group for fishing Lake Pend Oreille. We’ll put a video together this summer
People need to be aware that the area gets REAL Winter and mud-season in the Spring and Fall. Summer is beautiful but feels short. You have to REALLY enjoy Winter. Sandpoint city and the county in GENERAL do pretty good maintenance on the roads during the Winter, but the drivers tend to be a little crazy sometimes.
Born and raised in Sandpoint and love my hometown, if you really want a bad winter experience? Go to Massachusetts and live through their Nor- Easter’s and fricken ice storms, did that for 30 years!!! Don’t miss it and would take Idaho weather hands down🤣 Back to Idaho and the winter in Salmon gets a little cold but not tons of snow, I miss the seafood in New England that’s about it!
@debra6513 This is very true, I have friends who moved from Massachusetts, and hearing the stories about the ice storms, no thank you. Winter here really isn't that bad and I actually LOVE IT. I appreciate you watching.
@@petenritaIm torn on summer because there are so many activities and Im able to get more work done around my property BUT I also dont like the heat. I find 80 degrees to warm now haha.
I remember fondly going to a Boy Scout Jamboree in 1969 at Farragut State Park on the edge of Lake Pend Oreille and it was beautiful. It had to have been the coldest water I've ever been swimming in, but the view was majestic and I've always wanted to go back : )
Just discovered your channel. Great info. Hopefully my family and I can become part of the wonderful community when I retire. My wife and I donate our time and volunteer with our local 4-H shooting sports teaching and working with kids in both archery and Olympic 10m air riflery. Hoping we can continue and contribute to a similar program there.
Thank you for watching! The community is one of our top things we love about Sandpoint. Amazing people up here. Our kids participate in 4H up here. We participate in swine and equine. Next year we will likely start steer as well. Anytime you have a question about the area, don’t hesitate to reach out. 208-400-6162 or email me ben@yourelitepartners.com
We stslove Sandpoint . We live in Sagle and love it too . Sandpoint city gov is only thing that isn't that great . but all over all we love north Idaho .
@@kevinchamplin4002, agreed. I lived in the city for 30 years and I cant see myself living like that again. Im posting a video on Sunday about Sandpoint and Sagle and which area is better. You should check it out
Me and the family are planning on moving to the area within the next year or so, we will be sure to get ahold of you when we have a locked down timeframe!
I hate winter but in the summer it is so packed with California and Montana and Washington no hate. but is hard to find a spot in city beach in like 1:00 to 6:00 you can't find a spot in city beach you my just go on a boat that is your only option if it is packed but i have only lived here for 13th years and i still complain in the summer time.
I disagree, I love winter. After 30 years in AZ, I love the cold. It does get annoying about city beach on how crowded it gets. We tend to avoid it during July and the beginning of August and find other spots. Where did you move from?
@@Ben_Genaetta I live in St Maries. In about seven years after my wife’s contract is over she wants to live in CDA because of my health and the hospital took care of me there. Spent weeks there.
It's beautiful down there. I love St. Marines. I've heard really positive things about Kootenai health, and it's good to hear another positive story. What bright you to north Idaho?
I appreciate you watching! For some, and maybe many, the dropped calls and only one party being able to hear the other person, would be a negative. For me, it’s not a huge deal and Ihv adjusted to the uniqueness of phone service up here.
Realtors, especially out of State realtors can't seem to leave a nice area alone. They want all the big-city trappings they left behind in California. The Sandpoint area is an overpriced overhyped overpopulated destination for wealthy people. It is unaffordable for the average person from Idaho trying to make a living. " Call someplace paradise, kiss it goodbye."
What specific changes or developments have you noticed in the Sandpoint area that reflect this shift towards big-city trappings, and how do you believe it could be better managed to maintain its charm while being accessible to locals?
@@Ben_GenaettaI can partially answer that one.Population vs actual physical space.I grew up in Sandpoint in the 70's,moved away in the early 80's,and moved back in the 2000's.The amount of people here is now insane.We are surrounded by mountains and a lake.There is only so much space to put people,and for everyone who moves here we need more stores and services.Being crammed together like sardines in a can is the opposite of what small town life should be.
It’s possible, just hard. You have to have everything ready to go to make an offer. Kayla, an agent on the team, is finalizing a deal this week for a 3 bedroom for 275k
I am sorry I do not get why people like you have to Judas North Idaho? you really know nothing about it , and you and other greedy realtors have turned CDA and Sandpoint into tourist towns , and locals like myself have had to leave where we lived for 40 years because we can not afford to live there anymore thanks. the reason Idaho has low crime rates is because Idaho has very good and liberal gun laws and Idaho is a constitutional carry state everyone carries. Idaho used to be a paradise it truly was but now it is ruined and realtors are the reason. come here fine enjoy what Idaho has to offer but then protect it from Greed and exploitation... sad truly sad.
Thanks for watching. I’m always open to learn more about North Idaho. What should I know? I know lots of locals who are thriving here, sorry to hear you’re having different experiences
@@Ben_Genaetta just the fact you do not see the problem is in fact the problem why did you move here ? to have a nice safe friendly place to raise your children? the small town life quiet ? well what you are doing is ruining the very thing you moved here for ! and ruining it for everyone else but do you care? evidently not. Living in Idaho is a way of life one of the last places in the USA to find this way of life if this way of life is not for you OK go find someplace that suits you like a big city where you can sell all the real estate you want and NOT ruin anything but please quit ruining this place pretty simple yes?
What is your favorite season up in North Idaho?
there are 5 seasons most transplants dont know bout
This is very true. Today is one of those extra seasons we have. What is your least favorite season in North Idaho?
I like 1st and 5th fall .
Not 3rd winter?
@@Ben_Genaetta Nope, I think we’re about to experience 3rd winter this weekend.
Great video! Sandpoint is such a nice small town. I love living here.
Born and raised and still live in sandpoint. Would love if maybe all you retired and rich people would stop moving here. You drive up property and rent prices so high no actual locals can live here anymore. Meanwhile you dont help the local job market. You dont work here, and now the rest of us have to rent a one bedroom for $1500 a month while making less then $3000.
I hear your concerns loud and clear. What do you think could be done to balance the needs of the community with the influx of new residents?
@@Ben_Genaetta quit advertising it like you are doing for personnel gain by exploiting it get a real job!
Yes 100%. Stop changing things!!
Happened here on Kaua`i. Yes, I'm a transplant, moved here 50 years ago when most people moving here were content to rent or who wanted a simple homesite with a few papaya trees. Now, people move here, buy 2 or 3 homes, rent out 2 to make money and live in third. Or maybe work from home and not contribute to work market here. But our median is $1.4M!!!
Was at street fair last fall there. Overheard this artist talking about how
Some lady bought up all her stuff. When asked she said “oh I was decorating my 12 houses that I purchased on my last trip from Tahoe” - that should say something about the clientele coming up there
certainly seeing people with deep pockets move here
@@Ben_Genaettalet me ask you, where are the investors, brokers, and real estate agents from that are promoting and pushing these properties and gentrification in the community? They’re Idaho workers.
Moved to Sandpoint in 1957 on a ranch out at Jewel Lake. Graduated in 1967. Not Sandpoint any more, to be expected, places and people change and move on. Always was not an easy place to live but other things made it worthwhile.
It sounds like you have deep roots in Sandpoint and have witnessed a lot of changes over the years. What are some of the things that originally made living in Sandpoint worthwhile for you?
They have a Veteran’s Center in Ponderay now and that’s a plus for us Vets, heard so so things about it but hey life isn’t perfect and always see your cup half full not half empty Veteran’s
Thank you for watching and sharing about the new Veteran's Center. That certainly is a HUGE pro for the community. I think anything with the government is so-so at best.
Have you ever seen or ever even heard of a Vet center that is any better than so so? I haven't. lol
we have poison plants, -night shade, devils claw , poison ivy, etc i live here all my life . -.- im unhappy we get to much ppl here. i love live here the quiet but now we getting way to many ppl not happy the road are trashed and the state not fixing them, please if u come dont threw ur trash out the windows of ur car the wild life get hurt from what u throw out.and make to put of ur campfires ppl and animals lose their home each yr
yes I hate seeing garbage on the side of the roads! Littering should be a much higher fine
Great video. Thank you. Fishing the lake video would be interesting.
Thank you for watching. I’ll get with my buddy who is the page admin for the largest Facebook group for fishing Lake Pend Oreille. We’ll put a video together this summer
People need to be aware that the area gets REAL Winter and mud-season in the Spring and Fall. Summer is beautiful but feels short. You have to REALLY enjoy Winter. Sandpoint city and the county in GENERAL do pretty good maintenance on the roads during the Winter, but the drivers tend to be a little crazy sometimes.
I appreciate you watching the video. I agree, overall I believe the town and county does a good job in the winter clearing the roads.
Born and raised in Sandpoint and love my hometown, if you really want a bad winter experience? Go to Massachusetts and live through their Nor- Easter’s and fricken ice storms, did that for 30 years!!! Don’t miss it and would take Idaho weather hands down🤣 Back to Idaho and the winter in Salmon gets a little cold but not tons of snow, I miss the seafood in New England that’s about it!
@debra6513 This is very true, I have friends who moved from Massachusetts, and hearing the stories about the ice storms, no thank you. Winter here really isn't that bad and I actually LOVE IT. I appreciate you watching.
Summer is the worst season. All other months save for February are glorious
@@petenritaIm torn on summer because there are so many activities and Im able to get more work done around my property BUT I also dont like the heat. I find 80 degrees to warm now haha.
I remember fondly going to a Boy Scout Jamboree in 1969 at Farragut State Park on the edge of Lake Pend Oreille and it was beautiful. It had to have been the coldest water I've ever been swimming in, but the view was majestic and I've always wanted to go back : )
I love Farragut and thank you for watching. It amazes me how kids start swimming in late April. Too cold for me
Lol my brother did that jamboree as well, might have been in 1967 or 1968. You lucky boys, I wanted to go!!!
@@debra6513 Bob Hope said in 1967 when he visited that they turned on the big air conditioner in the sky every night.
Just discovered your channel. Great info. Hopefully my family and I can become part of the wonderful community when I retire. My wife and I donate our time and volunteer with our local 4-H shooting sports teaching and working with kids in both archery and Olympic 10m air riflery. Hoping we can continue and contribute to a similar program there.
Thank you for watching! The community is one of our top things we love about Sandpoint. Amazing people up here. Our kids participate in 4H up here. We participate in swine and equine. Next year we will likely start steer as well. Anytime you have a question about the area, don’t hesitate to reach out. 208-400-6162 or email me ben@yourelitepartners.com
We stslove Sandpoint . We live in Sagle and love it too . Sandpoint city gov is only thing that isn't that great . but all over all we love north Idaho .
I agree town politics are annoying no matter where you live. What’s your favorite thing about living in Sagle?
@@Ben_Genaettaliving in rural area .
@@kevinchamplin4002, agreed. I lived in the city for 30 years and I cant see myself living like that again. Im posting a video on Sunday about Sandpoint and Sagle and which area is better. You should check it out
Me and the family are planning on moving to the area within the next year or so, we will be sure to get ahold of you when we have a locked down timeframe!
that is awesome! You guys will love the area. Amazing place to raise your family. We couldnt have picked a better place to raise our kids.
No way, or at lest don't change things please.
I hate winter but in the summer it is so packed with California and Montana and Washington no hate. but is hard to find a spot in city beach in like 1:00 to 6:00 you can't find a spot in city beach you my just go on a boat that is your only option if it is packed but i have only lived here for 13th years and i still complain in the summer time.
I disagree, I love winter. After 30 years in AZ, I love the cold. It does get annoying about city beach on how crowded it gets. We tend to avoid it during July and the beginning of August and find other spots. Where did you move from?
My sister stayed in CDA for a week but it was because I was in a coma and didn’t know if I was going to make it.
Oh man, I’m glad you pulled through. Do you live in Coeur d’Alene?
@@Ben_Genaetta I live in St Maries. In about seven years after my wife’s contract is over she wants to live in CDA because of my health and the hospital took care of me there. Spent weeks there.
It's beautiful down there. I love St. Marines. I've heard really positive things about Kootenai health, and it's good to hear another positive story. What bright you to north Idaho?
Thanks for the great video.
You’re welcome and thank you for watching
I'm confused - you said less than stellar cell service was a bad thing? I think it might be a selling point. I Loved the video.
I appreciate you watching! For some, and maybe many, the dropped calls and only one party being able to hear the other person, would be a negative. For me, it’s not a huge deal and Ihv adjusted to the uniqueness of phone service up here.
Realtors, especially out of State realtors can't seem to leave a nice area alone. They want all the big-city trappings they left behind in California. The Sandpoint area is an overpriced overhyped overpopulated destination for wealthy people. It is unaffordable for the average person from Idaho trying to make a living. " Call someplace paradise, kiss it goodbye."
What specific changes or developments have you noticed in the Sandpoint area that reflect this shift towards big-city trappings, and how do you believe it could be better managed to maintain its charm while being accessible to locals?
@@Ben_GenaettaI can partially answer that one.Population vs actual physical space.I grew up in Sandpoint in the 70's,moved away in the early 80's,and moved back in the 2000's.The amount of people here is now insane.We are surrounded by mountains and a lake.There is only so much space to put people,and for everyone who moves here we need more stores and services.Being crammed together like sardines in a can is the opposite of what small town life should be.
Less HOAs and fewer realtors would be a great start. Hint hint.
Learn hpw to pronounce "Mickìnnick" before your next video. Donated by Nicky Pleasse, in memory of her husband, Nick.
Sorry, should have read "Mick".
Yup I know I butchered it in the video. Thanks for watching
So reliable internet is found mainly in Sandpoint?
Yes, there is reliable internet all around Sandpoint. There are some pockets where internet is harder to get or limited.
@@Ben_Genaetta do you think I can get a small 3 bd rm home in Sandpoint for $350k? It can be under 1000 sq ft but I need 3 rooms.
It’s possible, just hard. You have to have everything ready to go to make an offer. Kayla, an agent on the team, is finalizing a deal this week for a 3 bedroom for 275k
ya do a fishing video.
Ill have it on the list!
I am sorry I do not get why people like you have to Judas North Idaho? you really know nothing about it , and you and other greedy realtors have turned CDA and Sandpoint into tourist towns , and locals like myself have had to leave where we lived for 40 years because we can not afford to live there anymore thanks. the reason Idaho has low crime rates is because Idaho has very good and liberal gun laws and Idaho is a constitutional carry state everyone carries. Idaho used to be a paradise it truly was but now it is ruined and realtors are the reason. come here fine enjoy what Idaho has to offer but then protect it from Greed and exploitation... sad truly sad.
Thanks for watching. I’m always open to learn more about North Idaho. What should I know? I know lots of locals who are thriving here, sorry to hear you’re having different experiences
@@Ben_Genaetta just the fact you do not see the problem is in fact the problem why did you move here ? to have a nice safe friendly place to raise your children? the small town life quiet ? well what you are doing is ruining the very thing you moved here for ! and ruining it for everyone else but do you care? evidently not.
Living in Idaho is a way of life one of the last places in the USA to find this way of life if this way of life is not for you OK go find someplace that suits you like a big city where you can sell all the real estate you want and NOT ruin anything but please quit ruining this place pretty simple yes?
@@magwamagwa45110 Truly...a ray of sunshine.
Yes, they are pushing out all the actual locals. It makes me sad.
Yes dont move to idaho!! To much change. Its messed up.