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The Most Unusual Things That Happen To Realtors

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:36:17 -0800

This one was told to me by my daughter who happens to be my Partner. The A-Team She went out to put up our sign on a new listing I had taken. She arrived at the home around 2pm and started to put the sign up. The seller came out to visit while she was putting up the sign. This would not be unusual or unpleasent except for the following: The seller a woman in her 70s short, plump, blessed with a Cigarette hanging out her mouth came out in a see through night gown rignt out into the front yard and began chit chatting away about this that and the other. As traffic slowed by and my daughter was doing her best to stay focused and get out of there she was finally derailed. The seller's over weight mongrul began circle my daughter. His hind legs hiked in the air and his rear end a dragging. As he made his 3rd trip around my daughter she just had to ask " is your dog alright?" to which she responded with smoke bellowing out of her nose. " ah he does that when he's got an itch."

Here is another one.

I would love to hear your stories. Have a great week end.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Rolling on the River

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:36:42 -0800

The Kootenia River That Is. This beautifully crafted log home sit on 1 acre with blue ribbon fishing right out your back door. Just reduced to $349,000 makes this a great deal.

For more photos and info click here

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Bull Lake Retreat It Could Be Yours

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:19 -0800

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For the discerning home buyer with an eye for detail. This quality home is what you've been looking for. Over 1,800 sq.ft of craftsmanship located on Bull Lake one of Montana's premier sportsman lakes. This home originally built in 1950 has been extensively remodeled and enlarged. Custom kitchen with knotty oak cabinetry and granite breakfast bar & countertops. The custom Travertine tile surround & back splash are showcased by the recessed ceiling lighting. The expansive dining/sun room has attractive floor tiles, eight 4x6 windows, a 6' glass patio door and panoramic views of Bull Lake. The upper level master suite has master bath with custom tiled jetted whirlpool tub, vaulted ceilings, and awall of windows with extensive views of the lake and surrounding mountains. This property also includes a masterfully built 36x84 wired, plumbed, insulated and heated shop which includes approximately 1,440 sq.ft (20'x36') in two levels of partially finished living space with lake views. You can walk out your front door across your custom front deck down your rock landscaped steps and onto your 60' floating dock and boat ramp. Jump into your boat for a spin on the lake or dive in for a swim. This Bull trout was caught righ off the dock and released back in to the lake. For more about Bull Lake Click Here

Mark Baker

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Often sought after rarely found 200 acres of Montana's Best

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:04:44 -0800

Virtural Tour

Often sought after yet rarely found. 200 acres of Montana's Best. This rare property has beautiful Bobtail Creek cascading through most of its entirety. Property also has a mountain spring that fills a large pond and creates a small natural wetland. Diverse wildlife populates the area including ducks, geese, wild turkeys, grouse, whitetail deer, elk, and black bear. The property is sided on two sides by US Forest Service and on one side by Plum Creek a private timber company. Visit my facebook page for photos of recent trophy's harvested from this Ranch.

I don't want to sell this very badly as it has been our private hunting grounds for the past three years. I missed my opportunity on a 5 point bull elk last season and would like another shot at it but, my client says put it out there. As always I offer 50% referal fee on my listings.

This is truly on of Montana's Best

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Suze Orman Speaks to Straped Realtor. What Do You Think ?

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:01:36 -0800

As far as I can tell this interview is more than a year old. I still think it has some relevance. What I found interesting were some of the 93 comments posted to this YouTube video. It gives some prospective on how some of the public views us as Realtors

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Walk Right In, Sit Right Down And

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:47:52 -0800

Virtural Tour

Put your feet up. This one is move in ready.This custom built home is being offered lavishly furnished right down to the bed linens and the 52 inch plasma wall mounted TV. Situated on almost 15 manicured acres with numerous spring feed ponds and Libby Creek frontage. The 2 Story home was constructed with high grade materials and low maintenance in mind. A fully covered wrap around deck is beautifully decorated with outdoor furniture. The deck hosts panoramic views of the ponds and mountain scenery. There are numerous glass doors opening the home to the deck including French doors that bring the master suite out to the deck and the hot tub. Decorative tile and maple flooring flow throughout the more than spacious master bath. Sparing no extravagance, the master bath includes: his and her walk in dressing areas & closets, his & her custom maple vanities with overhead lighting, tiled Jacuzzi tub, and tiled walk in oversized shower. French doors lead out from the master bathroom to a fully equipped work-out room which is complete with a 42 inch flat screen LCD. The home's kitchen was created for a cook in mind as it has a center island with gas cook range; 2 large spice racks; lighted pantry; built in wine cooler; oak cabinetry; breakfast bar; wall microwave convection oven; and lighted china hutch cabinetry. Absolute Black smooth granite sleekly flows over the lower cabinetry and right into the deep custom granite sink. Antique finished Copper Canyon granite with a busted edge finish boldly displays the wrap around breakfast bar and center island. The home has many rooms to entertain in which include: the large rustic living room, formal elegant dining room, casual dining area, and the additional TV room. Speakers have been wired throughout the home and the porch. The speaker system is controlled from the electronic room which allows any one speaker to be turned on. The second story of the home has a full bathroom and three bedrooms, one of which is a fully furnished office. There is plenty of room to store a person's outdoor toys as this property includes a 30x60 wired, insulated, and heated 4-car shop and also a 28x28 wired, insulated, and heated 2-car garage. 400 AMP electrical service and a backup propane generator insure there is never a power shortage. Come enjoy the Montana lifestyle with this property's ATV trails, trout fishing, numerous ponds, Libby Creek frontage, and mountain views.

As with all my listings I offer a 50% referal fee for any buyers you send my way.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Price Reduction on Luxury Montana log home

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:54:55 -0800

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Spectacular, newly built, 3,816 sq.ft Montana dream log home. Built in 2006, this log home had no detail over looked. The central entry will take you in to the home's grand room, which is bold and striking with its high vaulted ceilings, powerful rock enclosed wood fireplace, and large impressive logs. A log archway leads out of the grand room into the home's dining room. Custom tile work flows throughout the dining room and kitchen. Glass doors open out from the dining room to the front deck, which yeilds mountain views of the Libby Creek Drainage. A large center island divides the dining room from the kitchen. A breakfast bar is located on one side of the center island, while working counter space and a glass top cooking range is located on the other side. The kitchen has custom hickory cabinetry, lots of counter work space, and plenty of storage. There is a hallway that leads out of the kitchen that passes the laundry room, a half bath, and an exterior entry. Large windows look out from the 3rd floor loft to views of the mountains. A bedroom and full bathroom are also located on the 3rd level. In the downstairs lower level there is a family room, bedroom, full bathroom, a storage room, and a mechanical room. The home is situated on 10 plus acres of nicely timbered land. Prospector creek runs through the property.

This home was just reduced to $319,000. It just recieved an updated appraisal of $325,000. I am offering 50% referral fee. We need a buyer for the beautiful log home.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Offer 50% referal on Moose Ridge Lodge

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:32:58 -0800

Moose Ridge Lodge

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Live in luxury in Montana's backcountry. This stunning 2,800sq.ft. custom log & stone home is positioned on 31.64 acres that is bordered by Forest Service on 2 sides. The home comes completely furnished with wildlife art & taxidermy, custom antler lighting, and much more ( See List Below). The property also includes a 40x60 wired, heated, insulated, and plumbed shop; an 800sq.ft. fully equipped guest apartment complete with a full bath and kitchen; a 744sq.ft fully equipped guest cabin complete with a full bath and kitchen; and a 160sq.ft. plumbed & insulated utility building. Built in 2003, the custom log home was designed to be virtually maintenance free. Impressive stone work envelopes the top and sides of the home. Wrapping around the home is a 2,000sq.ft covered & lighted synthetic treck deck. The deck has been plumbed with propane hookups for outdoor barbecuing. Rustic Carolina Barn Wood laminate flooring flows throughout the 1st level. The home's interior doors are solid blue pine and are hand carved with wildlife scenes. The spacious kitchen has solid hickory cabinets. The cabinets are roll-outs with heavy slides for optimal storage. Tall picture windows light the dining room and living room. A stone fireplace accents the living room from floor to ceiling. Log stairs lead up to the large office loft and the master bedroom. The master bedroom has knotty pine ceilings & walls, a walk in closet, and windows yielding views of the Cabinet Mountains. The master bath has tiled floors, a lighted tiled in shower with tiled bench, a rocked in Jacuzzi tub, and a tiled sink. The 31.64 acres hosts many recreation trails. You can hike, bike, cross-country ski, and ATV right from your backdoor. This property is one that is often sought after yet rarely found.

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH PROPERTY: All furniture, All Fixtures, All Lighting, All taxidermy (except 1 moose, bear, and deer pelts), Frond-End loader tractor, Hydraulic plow, Suzuki king quad ATV, 2 Washers, 2 Dryers, All tools, All garage Shelving unites, All linens, All appliances, 6500 watt generator, All patio/porch furniture, Chain saw, Weed trimmer, Industrial size tank sprayer, 3 TV sets, Desk top computer located in office, All dinnerware, All silverware, All kitchenware.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Things Are Tough Out There But,

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:36:17 -0800

There is always room for a good laugh. Many of you may have seen this one but, those who haven't enjoy. This is a riot. We out here in Montana don't do it quite like this but, it things don't pick up this may turn in to a training video.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

I'm not a Democrat, But

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:59:16 -0800

I was impressed and somewhat sympathetic with the President after his give and take with Republican leaders at their Republican retreat today. Just days after a Bla Bla Bla State Of The Union Address he jump right into what most Democrats would consider the Lion's den. After the initial niceties the Republican leaders took their shots with the President volleying right back. To plagiarize and abuse a famous quote by C.S. Lewis "A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic -- on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg -- or else he would be the Devil of Hell." Now the President is certainly no savior and I not convinced he's the devil so, the guy is either genuinely wanting to make thing better for Americans or he is a Bald Face, Self-serving, Criminal Liar. I suppose history will define which he is. As for my own party I was a little disappointed. Instead of taking a stupendous opportunity to publicly engage the president with by- partisan solutions for our troubled nation they acted no better than their Democratic counter parts by tring to make themselves out to be smarter than the other side. I don't know how to make them all play fair in the sandbox, but until they do I don't see a long term solution to our wows.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

A Little Piece Of The Yaak

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:47:40 -0800

The Yaak River originates near Yahk Mountain, in the Yahk Range, part of the Purcell Mountains, in southeast British Columbia. The river flows south, crossing into Montana. It receives the East Fork Yaak River, then the West Fork Yaak River (also called the West Yahk River). The West Fork originates in Montana near Rock Candy Mountain, flows northeast into British Columbia, then southeast back into Montana to join the main Yaak River.

Below the West Fork confluence, the Yaak River receives the South Fork Yaak River before curving broadly west, then south, receiving numerous tributaries creeks such as Spread Creek, Hellroaring Creek, and Burnt Creek (also called Burnt Grizzly Bear Creek), before flowing into the Kootenai River near Yaak Mountain and the small city of Troy, Montana.

In Montana, the Yaak River and its tributaries mostly lie within Kootenai National Forest.

The river is Class IV-V whitewater from Yaak Falls to its confluence with the Kootenai River for the purposes of public access for recreational purposes.

According to British Columbia's Geographical Names Information System, "Yahk" is a Kootenay word meaning either "arrow" or "bow" and referring either to the Yaak River or the Kootenay River. The southward curve of the Kootenay River (from Canada into the United States and back into Canada) is said to be a "bow", with the Yaak River possibly being the "arrow" (if the name is from the Kootenay word "a'k").

If you our one of your clients would like to own their own slice of the Yaak River Check out this listing

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John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty

www.montanajohn.com

Our Little Slice Of Heaven

John Ague (Irene Loveless Realty) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:58:41 -0800

In the coming weeks and months I hope to share Our Little Slice Of Heaven with many of you.

Libby, Montana is tucked away in the 2.2 million acre Kootenai National Forest, located in the Northwest corner of Montana. Neighboring towns, Troy and “the Yaak”, share its rugged mountain scenery. The Libby, Troy, and Yaak areas are hosts to 140 lakes, three major rivers, over 1,400 miles of trails, and hundreds of smaller rivers and streams. The three areas have become known for being a recreational paradise.

Recreation starts in your own backyard with 4 definitive seasons providing year round enjoyment. Just 17 miles upstream from Libby stands the 442foot-tall Libby Dam. The dam holds back the 90 mile Lake Koocanusa. Flowing out of Lake Koocanusa is the Kootenai River. The river runs through the towns of Libby and Troy offering Blue Ribbon Fishing and many recreational opportunities.

North of Libby resides Turner Ski Mountain. Standing at 5,952 feet elevation, Turner bares a 2,110-foot vertical rise. The mountain typically receives around 250’’ of snowfall a year. With a lift ticket price of $28, with 70% of the runs rated black diamond, 20% rated more difficult, and 10% rated beginner……Turner has been coined as “steep, deep, and cheap”.

Above Libby on Shaughnessy Hill is the 18-hole Cabinet View Golf Course. Located in the shadow of the Cabinet Mountains the course is known for its breath taking mountains views and it’s challenging newly developed “back nine”.

Whatever your taste the Libby, Troy, and Yaak areas have something for everyone. Skiing, Snowboarding, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, Golfing, Flying, the opportunities are boundless.

If you have questions or find your self traveling through Our Slice Of Heaven drop in (Loveless Realty) or give me a call 406-283-1138. Have a great week.

John Ague

Broker, CRS, GRI

Irene Loveless Realty