Refuge Properties

04/20/2026

Fun and obscure Idaho fact:

Owyhee County, in the southwest corner of the state, is named for three Hawaiian trappers who were lost during the winter of 1819/20.

They had come as part of a migration of Hawaiians to the mainland where they worked for trading companies like North West Company out of Montreal.

In memory of these men, British fur trappers named the region Owhyee, an early spelling of “Hawaii” used by explorer James Cook and others.

It is sparsely populated and includes ghost towns like Silver City and the Owyhee Mountains, pictured below.

04/20/2026

One of the joys of owning a home is spring garden clean up. Sure, it’s “work”, but there’s nothing like yard work to show what hard work can produce. Instant results. Our apple trees, lilac bush, and raspberry plants were looking pretty overgrown with some dead limbs. Now everything has room to breathe and get sunlight, including my family!

Whether you’re looking for a home with a yard where you can spread your limbs or are done with yard work and want something smaller, I’d love to help you find your next place!

04/05/2026

Most of the time, I show single family homes on 8000 SF lots in subdivisions. It’s all good. Those homes are great for a lot of people. I live in one myself. But it’s always a treat when I get to drive into the countryside and show some farms and timberland, especially on a great North Idaho day like today?

Have you ever dreamed of living on several acres with a few horses and some chickens or a place surrounded by trees and wetlands?

03/17/2026

Are you a fan of backlit bathroom mirrors? 🤔

03/17/2026

St. Patrick’s story wasn’t about finding the perfect place.

It was about returning…
and choosing to build something there.

The places that matter most aren’t the ones we pass through—
they’re the ones we give ourselves to.

— Refuge Properties
Helping you find your place—and your people.

03/15/2026

The best part about city living? Walkability! 🚶‍♂️ What’s your go-to coffee shop within walking distance? Bonus points if you tag them! ☕🏙

03/13/2026

If you're having trouble deciding whether or not you need a real estate agent, let's talk today about how agents help!

03/12/2026

How do you feel about backsplashes with bright, intricate tile? 👍 or 👎?

03/11/2026

Yes, this post is slightly political. If you think the new income tax in Washington was a great idea, Godspeed to you, truly. To each their own, but I’m not interested in debating economic policy on Facebook.
To the rest of you who have finally had enough of Washington’s policies and politics and are looking for a new home in “freer” (Idaho ain’t perfect either) America, I’m here to help. Call me and let’s get started with the process.

03/11/2026

Yes, this post is slightly political. If you think the new income tax in Washington was a great idea, Godspeed to you, truly. To each their own, but I’m not interested in debating economic policy on Facebook.

To the rest of you who have finally had enough of Washington’s policies and politics and are looking for a new home in “freer” (Idaho ain’t perfect either) America, I’m here to help. Call me and let’s get started with the process.

To our friends in Washington: Sorry, your income tax nightmare is now a reality

03/10/2026

Reason number 328 I live in Coeur d’Alene. Service. I was just at Home Depot getting new fluorescent bulbs. I asked at checkout if they recycle them. The manager said no. One of the sales girls said “no worries I’ll take them.” I’m not sure what she’s going to do with them, but that is next level service right there. She deserves a raise!