The Journal

Stories and guides about living, buying and building in McCall, Idaho.

Timber lake house at dusk among pines and golden aspens, with a stone patio and hot tub

Inside an Architectural Digest Lake House on Blackhawk Lake

Nearly 6,000 square feet of timber, glass and lake views on three private acres, with its own dock in a gated McCall community.

Featured Home · 2 min read

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Aerial view of a golf course winding through ponderosa pines

A Guide to the Golf Courses Near McCall

Golf · 2 min read
Covered patio with a board-formed concrete fireplace overlooking trees and water

Luxury Home Builders in McCall, Idaho: What to Look For

Building · 2 min read
Living room with a dark wood ceiling, steel fireplace and wall of glass

Luxury Design Trends on the Rise in McCall

Design · 2 min read
Cedar-clad modern home with a glass-walled courtyard entry

The McCall Luxury Real Estate Market

Market · 2 min read
The Bauscher Real Estate team

Real Estate Teams on the Rise in McCall: Bauscher Real Estate

People · 2 min read
Skiers riding a chairlift under a deep blue Idaho sky

Why Boise Buyers Are Looking North to McCall

Living in McCall · 2 min read
Rendering of a custom home with stone and timber details

Building a Custom Home in McCall: What to Know Before You Break Ground

Building · 2 min read
A single ski track through untouched powder below snow-loaded firs

A McCall Winter: Powder Days, Winter Carnival and Quiet Nights

Seasons · 2 min read
Deep blue mountain lake framed by forested ridges

Summer on Payette Lake

Seasons · 2 min read
Mule deer on the snowy shore of Payette Lake

Where to Buy in the McCall Area: A Neighborhood Guide

Buying · 2 min read
Kitchen with sage cabinetry and a walnut-topped island

Buying a Second Home in Idaho From Out of State

Buying · 2 min read

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