Northern Idaho Real Estate & Relocation
Find Your Northern Idaho Basecamp
Your Relocation Expert
Your Local Expert. Your Relocation Scout.
Shirin Abplanalp is a licensed Northern Idaho realtor with eXp Realty who relocated here herself — giving her firsthand knowledge of what it takes to make the move.
She combines deep local market expertise with genuine passion for this region to help families find not just a house, but a life they love. Whether you're months away from making the leap or just starting to explore, Shirin is your guide from first question to closing day.
Meet ShirinWhy Northern Idaho
Your Lifestyle, Amplified
Mountain Biking
World-class singletrack on Canfield Mountain, Beacon Hill, and endless Forest Service trails.
Lake Life
Crystal-clear Coeur d'Alene Lake, Hayden Lake, and Priest Lake — surrounded by mountains.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Schweitzer Mountain, Silver Mountain, and Lookout Pass deliver legendary Pacific Northwest powder.
Community & Culture
Farmers markets, craft breweries, live music, and a tight-knit community that feels like home.
The Geographic Advantage
Lakes, ski resorts, mountain bike trails, and river rapids — all within 60 minutes of your front door.
No other region in the American West packs this much adventure into such a compact radius. From your front door in Coeur d'Alene or Post Falls, you can be carving powder at Schweitzer, paddling on pristine Priest Lake, or ripping singletrack on Canfield Mountain — all before dinner.
This is what Shirin calls the 60-Minute Rule: the reason active families keep choosing Northern Idaho as their forever basecamp.
Field Notes
From The Field
Dog-Friendly Living in the Inland Northwest: Trails, Patios, Parks, and Why Your Dog Will Love It Here
Your four-legged adventure partner deserves a relocation guide too. Discover why the Inland Northwest is one of the best places in the country to own a dog — from off-leash parks and lake access to dog-friendly breweries and hundreds of miles of trails.
We've Lived in Bend, Austin, Issaquah, and Mesa. Only One Place Made Us Stay.
After nearly two decades of chasing the perfect outdoor lifestyle town, we finally found it — and it's not where most people are looking.
The Best Time to Move to Coeur d'Alene (And What Nobody Tells You About Each Season)
Relocating to the Inland Northwest isn't just about choosing a city — it's about choosing your season. Here's what each month actually feels like from people who've lived the full cycle.
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Whether you are dreaming about lakefront mornings, post-work trail rides, or powder days on the mountain — your Northern Idaho lifestyle starts with a conversation.
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