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for sale: Dream Custom Montana Log Cabin For Sale on the Kootenai River - Peace and Tranquility Can Be Yours - 02/05/10 02:50 PM
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Dream Custom Montana Log Cabin For Sale on the Kootenai River - Peace and Tranquility Can Be Yours

 
Your Dream - Just Listed! This Beautiful custom log home is quality craftsmanship at its best with stunning views & amazing Kootenai River frontage. You will enjoy this home's spacious and open floor plan with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its vaulted ceilings create a grand statement that accent the awe inspiring views of nature's brilliance and the Kootenai River from your windows. Amazing Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, master tile work, custom cabinetry, and a finished daylight basement make … (3 comments)

for sale: 8 Myths of Staging to Sell Your Missoula Montana Home - Busted. - 11/10/09 03:23 PM
Some great myths of home staging, although I do think that smell is very important on a home, and a welcoming aroma is appealing to buyers.

Via Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney):
Home staging (or property styling as it's commonly known as on the Australian property scene) is really an art, not a science. One of the many things a professional home stager understands is that it's the house that's up for sale, not the home owner's bread baking ability or taste in music. So, from the sublime to the … (4 comments)

for sale: Move-up Buyers & First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Questions & Answers for Missoula Homebuyers - 11/10/09 10:48 AM
Here's a Great Summary of the First Time Home Buyer & Repeat Buyer Tax Credit for Missoula and Western Montana home buyers.

Via Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of www.Frisco-TX-Homes.com (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY):
First Time Home Buyer & Repeat Buyer Tax Credit QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Explained  
All new first time home buyer and repeat buyer Tax Credit are effective immediately. It does not have to occur on December 1 2009 in order to qualify. All closings occurred on November 6 2009 qualifies for the new & improved first time home buyer and repeat buyer tax credit.
First Time … (3 comments)

for sale: Missoula Offers a High Quality of Life - And Missoulians Like It! - 11/03/09 09:41 AM
Missoula Offers a High Quality of Life - And Missoulians Like It!
A study was just released by Missoula ADAPT, Area Development And Preservation Team, showing 94% of Missoulians are satisfied with the overall high quality of life in Missoula.
Some of the study's other findings:
88% are happy with Missoula's public parks and open spaces 81% are happy with Missoula's city government Respondents were also asked about their areas of concern, for respondents growth and development, schools and education, affordable housing, and traffic congestion were the top four.
Results come from telephone interviews with 253 voters in Missoula County with approximately … (1 comments)

for sale: Western Montana's Bitterroot Valley is Hit Hard By Foreclosures - 11/01/09 03:05 PM
Western Montana's Bitterroot Valley is Hit Hard By Foreclosures
According to a recent article in The Ravalli Republic, property foreclosures in the Bitterroot Valley have skyrocketed over the past year.
The county recorded 339 trustee sales notices between October 2008 and October 2009 - an 83% increase from the previous year and a shocking 260% increase from the year before that.
The article goes on to state that the total number of trustee sales won't be known until next spring but it is estimated to be exceed 400.
The report is consistent with reports of declining sales in rural housing markets … (6 comments)

for sale: The Montana Lifestyle You've Been Dreaming About Is At RiverRidge - 10/17/09 12:16 AM
The Montana Lifestyle You've Been Dreaming About Is At RiverRidge
Nestled above the Clark Fork River you will find a peaceful sanctuary, unique in its charm and beauty, RiverRidge. RiverRidge is more than a place to live, it's a lifestyle. Gorgeous, panoramic views of the Clark Fork River and the Superior Valley await you.
Relax, unwind and watch the eagles soar and the Rainbow Trout rise for the evening hatch. Truly a Superior lifestyle!
Close to schools, horse-back riding, fishing, skiing, hiking, USFS, community hospital & only 45 min. to Missoula!
RiverRidge residents enjoy many amenities, including:
Private Trout Ponds and Water Features … (5 comments)

for sale: Montana Hunting Cabin - Off-the-Grid Property on 9+ Acres - 16 Upper Woodchuck, Florence, MT 59833 - 10/16/09 11:28 PM
16 Upper WoodchuckFlorence Montana 59833
Montana Hunting Cabin on 9+ Acres -Montana  Off the Grid Property
Amazing off-the-grid cabin with possible year-round access.Perfect for those seeking sustainable living or a private hunting cabin. Ready for you to finish.
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
1,100 square feet
Priced to Sell at $94,900
Owner may finance with large down payment!
This home features:
Wood Floors On-Demand Water Heater Detached Garage Solar Power Generator Wood Stove Propane Heater 9+ Acres Bordering Plum Creek For more information on Montana Hunting Cabins, Off-the-Grid Properties, or to schedule a personal showing, contact Kevin Ray and Monica Ray of … (0 comments)

for sale: Clark Fork River Views - 109 Osprey Drive, Superior, MT Real Estate - $239,900 - 10/04/09 10:35 PM
Clark Fork River Views - 109 Osprey Drive, Superior, MT Real Estate - $239,900RiverRidge Subdivision

We are excited to have just listed this beautiful, almost new (has only been used as part-time residence) home in RiverRidge in Superior Montana. This home was designed and built in 2006 to be low-maintenance and extremely energy efficient.
It has a dream kitchen with lots of space, beautiful cabinetry and tons of storage! There is an open living area off the kitchen, and it's all on one level for convenient living.
The large master suite features an over-sized walk-in closet, private bathroom, and lots of natural light from … (3 comments)

for sale: Thinking About Buying a Home in Missoula? Compare FHA Loans to Conventionals Loans - 09/20/09 12:21 PM
This is a great article about FHA Loans versus Convenetional Loans. If you are considering buying a home in Missoula or Western Montana, this will help you weigh your loan options.

Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):

 
FHA loans seem to be one of the main choice of mortgages in the last 12 months or so. There are many reasons for this. And FHA loans will definitely be the main choice for anyone buying a condo now. More on that later.. What I … (3 comments)

for sale: Hope to See You at this Year's Missoula Parade of Homes September 17-20, 2009 - 09/08/09 11:56 AM
Hope to See You at this Year's Missoula Parade of Homes September 17-20, 2009
We always look forward to attending the Missoula Building Industry Association's Parade of Homes and Remodeling Tour. This year is the 20th anniversary and promises to be one of the best Parades yet.
They are featuring eight homes throughout the Missoula valley this year with prices ranging from $190,000 to $1.5 million, giving you plenty of inspiration for whatever your budget is. This year's Parade will feature a wide variety of enticing ideas to work into your dream home.  
Missoula Parade of Homes 2009 Dates: Sept. 17-20, 2009
… (2 comments)

for sale: Missoula Montana - Forbes Magazine Ranks Missoula as One of North America's Top 10 Trout Towns! - 08/27/09 02:24 PM
Forbes Magazine Ranks Missoula as One of North America's Top 10 Trout Towns!
Forbes just released its list of the Top 10 Trout Towns in North America - Missoula, Montana is on that list.
According to government statistics, some 11 million anglers in the U.S. and Canada search for that moment of beauty every year - fly fishing. President Obama joined the ranks recently when he fished for trout in Montana.
Forbes Magazine states:
Missoula is a laid-back college town with a serious trout-fishing addiction. Anglers can fish the bouldery Blackfoot (A River Runs Through It author Norman Maclean's home river) … (3 comments)

for sale: Real Estate Auction: Montana Dream Property on Flathead Lake to Be Auctioned to the Highest Bidder - 08/02/09 05:20 PM
Montana Dream Property on Flathead Lake to Be Auctioned to the Highest BidderThursday, August 6, 2009
If you live in Western Montana, chances are that you spend a lot of time at the amazingly beautiful Flathead Lake in the summer time. Out-of-staters also enjoy second homes and vacation homes on the lake.
Unfortunately, the Flathead Valley has been one of the harder hit areas of Montana by the recession and lake front home sales have been slow to say the least. One seller who is tired of waiting for his lake front property to sell through traditional channels has decided to … (2 comments)

for sale: Homes for Sale in Grant Creek - Missoula Montana Real Estate - 07/27/09 05:53 AM
Homes for Sale in Grant Creek - Missoula Montana Real Estate
Grant Creek is a popular place to live and for real estate in Missoula MT. It has the benefit of being close to town, minutes from North Reserve, but also feeling like it's miles away.
The Grant Creek area is unique to the greater Missoula valley. It is highly rural in nature and is split between city and county residents.
Grant Creek is home to a large working cattle ranch and the National Wildlife Federation nature wildlife reserve and the headquarters of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. It is bordered to … (3 comments)

for sale: Foreclosures in Missoula Montana - An Update on The Market - 07/27/09 04:58 AM
Foreclosures in Missoula Montana - An Update on The Market
We were recently interviewed on the local NBC affiliate, KECI regarding the increase in foreclosures in Missoula County after data was released showing an increase in foreclosures in Montana.
The County Clerk's office reports that the number of foreclosure notices since January 1, 2009 are 325, compared with the same time last year, at 143. While Missoula has seen an increase in foreclosure activity, the counties that were hardest hit are Flathead, Ravalli, and Mineral Counties.
We have also seen a slight decrease in the number of home sales and average sales price … (1 comments)

for sale: Homes for Sale in 44 Ranch Estates - Missoula Montana Real Estate - 07/26/09 02:25 PM
Homes for Sale in 44 Ranch Estates - Missoula Montana Real Estate
44 Ranch Estates is one of the newest developments in Missoula, MT and it features many great lots and homes for sale. Located off Mullan Road, approximately 1.5 miles west of Reserve Street, 44 Ranch is ideally located to the North Reserve business and shopping district and is only 1.5 miles from The Ranch Club golf course and community, and one mile from Missoula's Hellgate Elementary - a popular school with local residents.
44 Ranch was developed to be similar to Missoula's traditional neighborhoods. It features tree lined boulevards … (0 comments)

for sale: Homes for Sale in The Pattee Canyon / Farviews Area - Missoula Montana Real Estate - 07/23/09 02:34 AM
Homes for Sale in The Pattee Canyon / Farviews Area of Missoula MT receive a lot of attention in the Missoula Real Estate market. This area is desirable due to it's conveniant location to the University of Montana, Downtown Missoula, and because it's minutes from the Pattee Canyon Recreational Area.
Set in a wooded canyon near Missoula at 4,100 feet, the trails of the Pattee Canyon Recreation Area are a local favorite for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and picnics. 
The Pattee Canyon Recreational Area is an amazing place in the winter with miles of groomed cross-country ski trails that are maintained by the Missoula Nordic … (2 comments)

for sale: Missoula Montana Homes for Sale in Target Range / Orchard Homes Area Real Estate - 07/16/09 01:37 PM

Homes in the the Target Range / Orchard Homes
 Neighborhood are very popular due to the larger lot sizes, the country feel to the neighborhood and the great location!

Target Range / Orchard Homes properties have that small-town-feel but are only minutes away from North Reserve Street businesses, downtown Missoula culture, and area events.
One of my favorite places in the Target Range area is the Equestrian Park. It's a great place to walk and has some of the best views of the Mountains around Missoula. Having been a former Target Range resident, we spent many hours on … (0 comments)

for sale: Missoula Montana Homes For Sale - Miller Creek / Linda Vista Area Real Estate - 07/14/09 06:42 PM
Missoula Montana Homes For Sale - Miller Creek / Linda Vista Area Real Estate
The Miller Creek / Linda Vista area of Missoula is in the southwestern corner of town and is a popular area for homebuyers due to the area schools, number of parks and open space, and the proximity to Brooks Street for easy access to local businesses.
The Miller Creek / Linda Vista Neighborhood is bounded on the east by Miller Creek Rd., bounded on the north and the west by the Bitterroot River and U.S. Hwy. 93.
From July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009, there were 53 Sales with … (0 comments)

for sale: A Relaxing Morning Along Western Montana's Cedar Creek - 04/18/09 11:41 AM
A Relaxing Morning Along Western Montana's Cedar Creek
We are both getting in shape this spring and decided to spend Saturday morning with a bike ride along Western Montana's Cedar Creek. Cedar Creek is located near the town of Superior Montana in Mineral County. It's only about 45 minutes from Missoula, Montana.
If you're looking for open space, Mineral County is a great place to live because 87% of the County is Publicly Owned - mostly by the U.S. Forest Service!
So Relax, and enjoy the soothing sounds of Cedar Creek!


Along the road, our bike path:

 You … (10 comments)

for sale: Save the Date: Tour Mineral County May 15th & 16th, 2009 - 04/03/09 12:01 PM
Last year we organized the first Tour Mineral County Home & Business Tour. We had a great response and preparations are well underway for the 2009 Tour.
Tour Mineral County was created to highlight Mineral County's local builders, sub-contractors, and developers. We also include local businesses. It's a great family event and gives attendees the opportunity to see New Homes, Building Trends, and socialize with others on the tour.
On the tour are Mineral County homes that have been constructed or remodeled within the last year, along with some local businesses. Last year, we had 20 stops on the tour and … (2 comments)