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Sunset Photos from Absarokee, Montana a.k.a. Big Sky Country

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:24:08 -0600

Sunset Photos from Absarokee, Montana a.k.a Big Sky Country

The following photos were taken in Absarokee (about 30 miles northwest of Red Lodge, Montana) on Thanksgiving day. The sky was so mesmerizing as the turkey was getting ready that I seized the opportunity to take these photos which I am happy to share with you.

This first photo includes the moon (top left of photo).

Here is a panoramic photo (taken a couple of minutes before) so that you can get a better sense of the beautiful landscape and sunset sky.

Here's one to highlight the view of the Beartooth-Absaroka mountain range.

And here's one to leave you with (a zoom towards the sun setting and hiding behind the mountains).

There is something about a sky without any obstructed view no matter which way you look especially at dawn and dust. No wonder they refer to Montana as big sky country.

It's Good to Be Here!!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

All photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian, Realtor Associate with Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate.

Happy Thanksgiving from Red Lodge, Montana - The Attitude of Gratitude

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:52:32 -0600

Happy Thanksgiving from Red Lodge, Montana - The Attitude of Gratitude

I heard the following poem by Melody Beattie for the first time at tonight's Thanksgiving dinner and I wanted to share it with you to say thank you for all the friendships here on ActiveRain.

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."

I extend my best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Moose Monday - Imagine Seeing These Right Outside Your Window!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:02:45 -0600

Moose Monday - Imagine Seeing These Right Outside Your Window!

The above photo was taken on February 13, 2009. One of our tenants called the office and asked me to come see the view from his window. Red Lodge is a beautiful town to visit and live in. Even the moose think it is a very beautiful town to visit. These moose decided to pay our tenants a visit and enjoy their backyard. It was a first moose sightings for these tenants and they were very surprised and excited to see them right outside their window (you could not ask for a closer look!). A couple of weeks later I called the tenants and gave them a couple of printed photos of the moose in their backyard (see following post for one of the two photos: Moose Monday - Moose in the Backyard in Red Lodge). They were very pleased to have a memory of their moose-ly exciting day in Red Lodge!

Happy monday and have a great week!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

Moose Monday - Not Your Usual Moose Crossing in Red Lodge!!!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:51:16 -0600

Not Your Usual Moose Crossing in Red Lodge!!!

The following is the continuation of Moose Monday - My Moose-ly Positive Experience in Red Lodge, Montana and the last part of this 4-part series. To start from the beginning of this moose chase, click on the following link: Moose Monday - Big Bull Moose in Big Sky Country!

It has been about 30 minutes since I first spotted the Bull moose near Grizzly Peak Mountain Homes subdivision in Red Lodge and decided to go on a moose chase (my first). My heart is beating fast with excitement. As I am parked at the Ranger Station parking lot South of Red Lodge, I watch the moose start coming down the hill (towards Highway 212) and disappear behind a few trees. I decide to start the car and go South on Highway 212 to see if I can snap a few more good photos of this big bull moose.

Less than a few seconds later, I think I see the moose running behind trees (on the West side of Highway 212). The moose jumps over a fence between two properties. To my surprise, I see very fast movement through the trees near the fence. Did the bull moose pick up speed? There is fast and very fast! What moved was too fast to be a moose but perhaps something caused the moose to run even faster than what I had seen so far. I slow down the car, pull the car on the edge of the highway (in the emergency lane) and put on the breaks (the only car I see then is one car that was also pulled on the side of the road which I imagined had also stopped to admire the events that were taking place). The suspense what killing me but I did not have to wait too long to get the explanation. Out of nowhere, two white-tail deers jumped on the highway and crossed the street and start going South on the East side of Highway 212. I assume they saw the big bull moose coming towards them and decided they were better off staying as far away from his big antlers as possible. I don't get to catch my breath from this unexpected deer appearance that I get to see this big tall moose come out of behind the trees and also cross the street. This would be my final chance to capture a photo of him. The following is the last photo I took of my moose chase.

Notice the back of the two white-tail deer running on the side of the road (in between the moose's feet). What are the odds of capturing a bull moose and two deer in the wild in the same photo?

Here is a zoom of the above photo so that you can see the white-tails! :)

This completes my moose chase adventure. Till next time! Come back next week for a new moose photo.

Have a great Monday and start to the week!

Moose Monday is a New Active Rain Group!

You can click on the following link to see more moose photos and/or to join this group.

Moose Monday

This is the Group to share everything that is Moose. It can be an actual photo of a real moose, anything (object, work of art, etc.) that depicts a moose and/or a story involving moose. Start your week well with Moose Monday!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 10/31/2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:27:57 -0600

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 10/31/2009

	Active*	Contingent & Pending	Sold in 2009 (Jan 1 to Oct 30)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2009 (Jan 1 to Oct 30)	Sold in 2008 (Jan 1 to Oct 30)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2008 (Jan 1 to Oct 30)
City of Red Lodge	103	13	46	$228,186	51	$293,424
Cities Other than Red Lodge	63	4	32	$187,450	35	$229,396
Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)	166	17	78	$216,992	86	$267,366

* Includes Contingent and Pending

Breakdown of Residential Actives

	City of Red Lodge	Cities Other than Red Lodge	Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)
$0 to $49,999	0	0	0
$50,000 to $99,999	0	8	8
$100,000 to $149,999	7	8	15
$150,000 to $199,999	12	10	22
$200,000 to $249,999	23	5	28
$250,000 to $299,999	11	10	21
$300,000 to $349,999	16	1	17
$350,000 to $399,999	8	3	11
$400,000 to $499,999	3	4	7
$500,000 +	23	14	37
TOTAL	103	63	166

The above statistics are for information purposes only. Accuracy can not be guaranteed.

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Sky Paintings by Mother Nature Above Red Lodge - Take a Look!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:05:45 -0500

I got inspired by Debi Boucher's recent post on the virga clouds (Active Rain PhotoBlogger Group - Virga) and decided to share some of my recent photos of the clouds in the sky here in Big Sky country (nickname for Montana).

The first painting was photographed in the morning of October 15, 2009. The little patches of white here and there in the clouds complement the white on the ground. The finishing touch was the orange glow seen in the middle and bottom of this painting.

The second painting was photographed in the morning of October 24, 2009. With the accent on the orange color, I think it was Mother's Nature way to remind us that Halloween was only one week away!

The third painting was photographed in the morning of October 26, 2009. It looks like Mother Nature drew a laurel's wreath right above the mountain.

And the last one of this series of 4 paintings was photographed around noon on the same day as the previous painting (October 26). I thought this was an interesting group of clouds and Mother Nature made sure that they stood out by stroking them in white and with a big brush!

Mother Nature always amazes me with her paintings of the sky here in Red Lodge as well as everywhere else int he world. Not only she gets up early and likes to surprise us with her amazing paintings in the morning but she also creates amazing masterpieces all day and especially at night so that we can end our day on a good note (you will know what I mean by visiting my following posts: Moon Over Red Lodge - Painting by Mother Nature and Friday Foto - Red Lodge By Night). What can I say? She is a tireless woman and she makes our life so much better thanks not only to her beautiful paintings in the sky but also all her wonderful creations on Earth.

I hope you enjoyed this small sample of her sky paintings. Which one was your favorite painting out of this series of 4 paintings?

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - The Light Above the Curtain

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:59:38 -0500

The following photos were taken in Red Lodge at sunrise on October 21, 2009.

I was a foggy morning. I took the time to stare at the morning sky and enjoy this unusual curtain effect.

The sun took a little longer to makes it appearance but I was in no hurry. I stood there and waited to see what other surprise Mother Nature had in store that morning. A few moments later, I was rewarded for my patience and was able to capture this beautiful view of the sun peaking over the fog curtain (the fog completely disappeared a few hours later and it was a nice and sunny day in Red Lodge).

It's Good to Be Here!!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - My Moose-ly Positive Experience in Red Lodge, Montana

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:04:40 -0500

My Moose-ly Positive Experience in Red Lodge, Montana

The following post is the continuation of: Moose Monday - Going on a Moose Chase in Red Lodge, Montana

After pausing and looking towards me, the bull moose decided to run on Ski Run Road and he picked up lots of speed! I was wondering whether I had b.o. (I had not had time to shower yet that morning) and he could smell it from 100 yards away or if he did not recognize the type of car I was in and beileve it to be a very large predator. As much as I could step on the accelerator and catch up with him with my car on Ski Run road, I made sure I did not make the moose feel threatened by the paparazzi and left plenty of space between him and the car. The last thing I wanted was to have him turn around and come charging towards the car. I was lucky to not have any other cars on Ski Run Road and actually slowed down (after making sure there was no car behind me) to capture the following photo with my camera's zoom lens.

Note: Ski Run Road was a quiet street on that day in October, it is mainly used by residents of the area but once the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort opens after Thanksgiving, it becomes a busy street with all the skiers traveling to get to Red Lodge Mountain and back to town. Also don't let the above photo fool you, the moose is taller than it may appear, most of the bottom portion of his feet is in the snow!

He was head towards the National Forest Service ranger station on Highway 212 South of Red Lodge. I hoped he was not going to report me to the Ranger!

He must have understood the road sign (seen in the photo) and made a sharp left turn to go down a ditch by the side of the road and then climb on a hill which runs parallel to Highway 212. I had to continue down Ski Run Road and turn left on Highway 212 to actually park in the ranger station's parking area and capture a few more photos of the bull moose.

Here he is on the hill (next to Highway 212) and behind the National Forest Service ranger station.

And here is a better one as I was also able to capture some of the Fall scenery in the same photo.

By the way, the snow in Red Lodge in the above photos, has all melted as of the day of this post.

I hope you enjoyed the photos of the moose chase. I will conclude the story with some additional photos in next week's Moose Monday post (Moose Monday - Not Your Usual Moose Crossing in Red Lodge!!!). Have a great week!

Moose Monday is a New Active Rain Group!

You can click on the following link to see more moose photos and/or to join this group.

Moose Monday

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

Moose Monday - Going on a Moose Chase in Red Lodge, Montana

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:43 -0500

This post continues where my previous Moose post (Moose Monday - Big Bull Moose in Big Sky Country!) left off.

By the time I got in the car, a couple of minutes had already gone since my bull moose sighting. Will I get the chance to find him to take some more photos? I am thinking to myself, he should not be difficult to spot with his impressive size and Mother Nature's recent painting of the ground in a bright white. Wait! I can see some moose tracks on the snow! It looks like he was headed South towards Ski Run Road. I am hoping he did not go too far and out of sight from the road as I had no intention to get out of the car to chase him on foot (moose are beautiful to watch but keep in mind they are wild animals and they will attack if they feel threatened).

So I drive down to Palisades Campground Road and just before I get to Ski Run Road, what do I see cross the road in front of me? The Bull Moose! Time to reach for the camera but no luck! The bull moose is on the move and picks up speed after noticing my car. He dashes through the open field and is headed towards the Red Lodge Mountain. I could not believe how fast he was running especially for his size. By the time I get the camera, he had managed to get behind some trees and I could not get a good photo of him from Palisades Campground Road. So I decided to turn right on Ski Run Road and follow him and hope he gets away from the trees.

Sure enough he predicted my move and decided to go back on his steps, across Palisades Campground road, over a fence and across someone's private property. The snow on the ground was deeper and he somehow slowed down. I did manage to turn around, come back on Palisades Campground Road and stopped the car on the side of the road. I finally caught my lucky break! He decided to stop for a few seconds as he turned his head to see who is this crazy guy chasing him in a car for the past few minutes. Once he realized I was not carrying a gun and all I was really interested in was a few good photos of him, he quickly glanced at my camera. I missed the photo when he was looking my way for a second but here is the precious moment that I was able to capture.

Here is a close-up of his face and his big antlers!

I got a few more photos of this big bull moose. There was a little bit more moose chasing! See the continuation at: Moose Monday - My Moose-ly Positive Experience in Red Lodge, Montana

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

The Snow is Melting in Red Lodge, Montana. We Are Returning to Fall Weather!

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:35:46 -0500

The Snow is Melting in Red Lodge, Montana. We Are Returning to Fall Weather!

You never know what to expect with weather when you live at 5,555 feet above sea level and in beautiful Red Lodge, Montana. We had above seasonal temperatures in September and then we were surprised by Mother Nature with snow on September 30th and early in October. For those of you who left me comments in my previous two posts with regards to "snow already?" I just want to assure you that most it is gone. I heard that some of you back in the Northeast may be getting your first snow fall today.

The following photo was taken right at sunrise on Friday, October 2009. Snow came early but I am happy to report that it did not stick for long and the green grass is back!

Fall is back in Big Sky country! But who knows we may be getting some more white stuff before the end of the month. As long as it does not get cold, I am happy.

Have a great weekend!

If you enjoyed the above photo and want to see more photos of Mother Nature's recent creations here in Red Lodge, Montana, just click on the following links:

Wordless Wednesday - A Cute One Amongst All the Foliage

Moose Monday - Big Bull Moose in Big Sky Country!

The Fall Colors in Red Lodge - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green... and White? Where Did Fall Go?

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Wordless Wednesday - A Cute One Amongst All the Foliage

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:30:45 -0500

Moose Monday - Big Bull Moose in Big Sky Country!

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:34:06 -0500

Big Bull Moose in Big Sky Country!

This bull moose was spotted just south of Red Lodge, Montana on the morning of October 6, 2009.

I got alerted to his presence by my dogs who kept on barking. He was standing there (big and tall) and I could not believe his sheer size and the contrast of his figure with the snow (hard to miss seeing him once you have your head turned in the right direction!). I was able to get my camera and take this photo through the slight opening of my door. However, the loud barking of my dogs also alerted him of my presence and he did not want to stay around for more photos. He started running away and not even my powerful zoom lens could snap another good photo of him.

My previous bull moose sighting was about a year ago and in the same spot as if the moose (not sure if it the same one) decided to pay me an annual visit. Not sure what hit me (perhaps the fact that I was running out of photos to share on my Moose Monday group and needed some new ones) but it took me a few seconds to decide to go on a moose chase, a first! I made sure to attend to the dogs and leave them securely in the house, put on some warm clothes (I was still in my comfortable morning clothes but did not bother changing, only adding more layers), put my winter boots on, take my camera, hop in the car and go on a moose chase! The adrenaline was rushing in me....

See the continuation at:

Moose Monday - Going on a Moose Chase in Red Lodge, Montana

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

White Wednesday - Wonderful White Outdoors (Red Lodge, Montana)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:04:43 -0500

White Wednesday - Wonderful White Outdoors (Red Lodge, Montana)

The following photos were taken in Red Lodge, Montana after the most recent snow fall.

Here is Kylie in the mud room after being out in the snow.

Here are Sir Barkley and Jester pausing for the photo just before playing with each other in the snow.

Here are all three of them in one photo. The snow falling does not deter them whatsoever from going out for some fresh air.

And it is not just the dogs that seem to have fun out in the snow!

It is currently quite white in Red Lodge, Montana. What makes the white outdoors so wonderful is that the temperature is just around 30 degrees Fahrenheit (snow without too much cold). It becomes even more wonderful when the sun comes out and shines on the snow.

Have a great Wednesday!

If you have not had the chance, please check my previous post (This Has Happened 696 Times on ActiveRain!) with some very interesting AR statistics.

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

The Fall Colors in Red Lodge - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green... and White? Where Did Fall Go?

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:03:52 -0500

The Fall Colors in Red Lodge - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green... and White? Where Did Fall Go?

The photos below were all taken in a period of ONE WEEK.

Fall started on September 21st but did not last long enough to enjoy the beautiful colors.

Luckily, I was able to capture some of the nice Fall colors. We went straight from Summer to Fater (FAll mixed with WinTER).

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, September 27, 2009

Red Lodge, Montana - Monday, September 28, 2009

Red Lodge, Montana - Thursday, October 1, 2009

Red Lodge, Montana - Friday, October 2, 2009

Same spot as above and only 2 days later! (what is that white thing on those rocks on the edges of Rock Creek?)

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Another view of the trees along Ski Run Road (some leaves changed to orange but where did the blue sky go?)

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009 (OK some white highlighting looks good in the birm and on the pine trees)

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009 (same spot as the second photo above and a bit colder)

It's Fater in Red Lodge! Drive carefully and stay warm!

I will be chilling and watching the fire dance in my pellet stove at home.

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

From Summer to Fall and Winter - The Different Colors of Red Lodge

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:54:01 -0500

From Summer to Fall and Winter - The Different Colors of Red Lodge

The following photo was taken the morning of October 1st on Ski Run Road in Red Lodge, Montana.

Red Lodge experienced its first snow fall on September 30. Prior to September 30, we had 18 days of sunny and warm temperatures (with temperatures above the seasonal averages). It rained for only one hour during the previous 18 days before we received the first snow fall of the season. Things can change quickly from one day to another when it comes to weather when you live at an elevation of 5,555 feet!

Happy Fall!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 9/30/2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:27:06 -0500

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 9/30/2009

	Active*	Contingent & Pending	Sold in 2009 (Jan 1 to Sep 30)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2009 (Jan 1 to Sep 30)	Sold in 2008 (Jan 1 to Sep 30)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2008 (Jan 1 to Sep 30)
City of Red Lodge	125	11	37	$253,508	47	$293,290
Cities Other than Red Lodge	72	8	29	$199,477	31	$221,676
Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)	197	19	66	$229,767	78	$264,828

* Includes Contingent and Pending

Breakdown of Residential Actives

	City of Red Lodge	Cities Other than Red Lodge	Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)
$0 to $49,999	0	0	0
$50,000 to $99,999	1	10	11
$100,000 to $149,999	9	7	16
$150,000 to $199,999	21	12	33
$200,000 to $249,999	21	7	28
$250,000 to $299,999	17	9	26
$300,000 to $349,999	17	1	18
$350,000 to $399,999	11	4	15
$400,000 to $499,999	4	5	9
$500,000 +	24	17	41
TOTAL	125	72	197

The above statistics are for information purposes only. Accuracy can not be guaranteed.

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - Bull Moose By the Fence in Red Lodge, Montana

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:58:28 -0500

Moose Monday - Bull Moose By the Fence in Red Lodge, Montana

Here is a Bull Moose which I photographed in Red Lodge, Montana in October 2008. He was in a hurry but I am glad I was quick enough to snap the photo of him above. This photo was cropped to get the picture for the new group on ActiveRain: Moose Monday. Isn't he a good looking bull moose from Red Lodge?

A New Active Rain Group is Born!

If you enjoy the Moose Monday posts, you can click on the following link and join this group.

Moose Monday

Today, I am taking my dad for his first visit to Yellowstone National Park. I look forward to spending some quality time with him and I will keep my eyes open to capture a few more moose photos to share with the online community.

It's Good to Be Here!!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

Moose Monday - Thirsty Moose Just Outside Yellowstone National Park

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:08:44 -0500

Thirsty Moose Just Outside Yellowstone National Park

The following were taken June 29, 2009 as I left Yellowstone National Park from the East entrance and headed to Cody, Wyoming. Happy Monday!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - The Athletic Moose (Fun Run in Red Lodge)

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:48:58 -0500

The above photo was taken from the Red Lodge 2009 Fun Run poster.

The run is organized every year by the Red Lodge Area Community Funds to raise money for non-profit organizations based in Red lodge. This year's Fun Run will help 37 different community non-profit organizations including two that I regularly volunteer for: The Boys and Girls Club of Carbon County and Carbon County Habitat for Humanity.

Some of the other non-profit organization that it supports which I am fond of are the Beartooth Cupboards Food Bank, the Beartooth Hospital Foundation, Beartooth Humane Alliance (from which I have adopted my lovely dog Jester), Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery, Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, Red Lodge Public Schools Foundation and Red Lodge Volunteer Firefighters Association.

This year's Fun Run (10K run, 5K run, 2-mile fun walk, toddler trot) in Red Lodge took place on Saturday, September 5, 2009.

A New Active Rain Group is Born!

If you enjoy the Moose Monday posts, you can click on the following link and join this group. Happy Labor Day and have a great Moose Monday!

Moose Monday

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 8/31/2009

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:45:51 -0500

Red Lodge MLS - Market Report - Residential Statistics as of 8/31/2009

	Active*	Contingent & Pending	Sold in 2009 (Jan 1 to Aug 31)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2009 (Jan 1 to Aug 31)	Sold in 2008 (Jan 1 to Aug 31)	Avg Sold Price of Sold Listings 2008 (Jan 1 to Aug 31)
City of Red Lodge	128	7	34	$256,038	40	$302,008
Cities Other than Red Lodge	69	2	25	$199,941	24	$231,175
Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)	197	9	59	$232,268	64	$275,308

* Includes Contingent and Pending

Breakdown of Residential Actives

	City of Red Lodge	Cities Other than Red Lodge	Red Lodge MLS (TOTAL)
$0 to $49,999	0	0	0
$50,000 to $99,999	1	7	8
$100,000 to $149,999	9	6	15
$150,000 to $199,999	21	12	33
$200,000 to $249,999	21	8	29
$250,000 to $299,999	21	9	30
$300,000 to $349,999	17	2	19
$350,000 to $399,999	10	4	14
$400,000 to $499,999	4	5	9
$500,000 +	24	16	40
TOTAL	128	69	197

The above statistics are for information purposes only. Accuracy can not be guaranteed.

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - Sitting and Chilling by Rock Creek in Red Lodge, Montana

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:57:54 -0500

Moose Monday - Sitting and Chilling by Rock Creek in Red Lodge, Montana

It's Good to Be Here!!

Here is another of moose photo taken by my brother when he visited me in Red Lodge, Montana earlier this summer.

To check out my other Moose Monday posts and one Not-So-Speechless Sunday post, click on the links below:

Moose Monday - Moose in Red Lodge

Moose Monday - Moose in the Backyard in Red Lodge

Moose Monday - Bull Moose on the Run in Red Lodge

Moose Monday - Happy Moose Monday from Red Lodge, Montana!

Moose Monday - Valentine's Day Moose in Red Lodge

Not-So-Speechless Sunday - Moose Drool

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Friday Foto - Moonlit Night in Red Lodge

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:56:18 -0500

The following photo was taken in Red Lodge on the night of August 27, 2009.

There are not too many lights as you can see in the mountains in the background.

The full moon, the dark blue sky, the pink colored clouds and the mountain tops dominate this breathtaking view.

Have a good night from Red Lodge.

It's Good to Be Here!!

It you like to play this week's phoot guessing game, check out my other Friday Foto post at Friday Foto - Hidden Animal in the Sage Brushes

Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - Who Says Money Can't Buy Happiness? It's Good to Be Here!

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:14:48 -0500

Who Says Money Can't Buy Happiness? It's Good to Be Here!

I took this photo on August 12, 2009.

This is the view from the deck of Rock Creek at 448 Bull Moose in the 400 Ranch sudvision.

This property is listed by my broker Heather Quinn.

For more details and a visual tour, check our website at www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - Valentine's Day Moose in Red Lodge

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:20:16 -0500

This the fourth installment of Moose Monday and I had to dig this one from the winter files. Before you get too much of chilling effect seeing snow in August, let me assure you that the following photo was taken on February 14, 2009. It was taken by my friend Marisa of Southern California in one of her many visits to Red Lodge in 2009. She first visited Red Lodge in 2008 and like most visitors who discover Red Lodge, once you visit Red Lodge, you will likely come back again and again. Her parents liked it so much they actually moved to the area and I helped them purchase their Montana home (it came with a lot more land than they were used to in California!).

Have a great Monday!

It's Good to Be Here!!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com

Moose Monday - Happy Moose Monday from Red Lodge, Montana!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:14:17 -0500

Happy Moose Monday from Red Lodge, Montana!

This is the follow-up post from last week's: Moose Monday - Bull Moose on the Run in Red Lodge

The following photo will give you a better idea of the size of the Bull Moose. Just remember they are wild animals and you can hopefully tell from the photo why it is recommended to not get too near any of them. I captured the photo with the zoom feature of my digital camera.

It's Good to Be Here!! Have a happy Monday and a great week!

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate
PO Box 947, 103 South Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068

406-446-2123
800-752-2499

Gerry@RedLodgeLand.com
www.PrudentialRedLodgeRealEstate.com