Situated at the confluence of the St. Regis and Clark Fork rivers, as well as Highway 135, the shortcut to Glacier. St. Regis is ideally located enroute to the splendors of Flathead Lake, Glacier/Waterton Parks, the National Bison range and the Flathead Indian Reservation. The town is nestled in mountains abundant with lakes, forests, hiking trails, ski slopes, snowmobile runs, game and wildlife, fishing, whitewater rafting, and thousands of miles of creeks and rivers.
The town was named after a Jesuit priest, Saint Regis DeBorgia. It began as a shipping point for the lumber industry, which is now minimal. Once a well-established mining and lumber town, a fire destroyed a great part of it in 1910 and it was never rebuilt. Now the community is primarily tourist related and offers a golf course, a large community park and a Travel Montana Visitor Information Center. St. Regis also hosts the largest Flea Market in Montana every Memorial Day weekend.
The geography of the town provides some of the most moderate temperatures in Montana, both summer and winter. The scenic beauty of the town nestled in the mountains is right out of a picture book. Saint Regis is located in northwestern area of Montana, northwest of Missoula on I-90 and east of the Idaho border.
There are still some great buys in Montana real estate in Saint Regis but prices are on the rise. The west end of Mineral County, which experienced the highest gains, saw the median home price rise to $222,500 - a 37.6% increase from 2006!
For help finding your dream montana vacation property, mountain cabin, riverfront property, or country residence in Saint Regis, contact Kevin & Monica Ray at Streamside Realty at 406-207-1185 or visit us online at http://www.yourmt.com/. We know Mineral County and the local area. For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.
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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.
DeBoria Montana is located in southwestern Montana, situated near the Idaho and Montana borders on I-90, just east of Saint Regis.
De Borgia was named for the Saint Regis de Borgia River, by Father de Smet in 1841. Father de Smet was a member of the Jesuit order who founded the first Catholic mission, Saint Mary's Mission in Stevensville that same year. The first post office was established in 1900 with Elizabeth Wence as postmaster.
De Borgia is a popular destination for snowmobiling and is close to skiing at Lookout and the Hiawatha Trail - a popular bicylce tour area with amazing views.
There are still some great buys in Montana real estate in DeBorgia but prices are on the rise. The west end of Mineral County, which experienced the highest gains, saw the median home price rise to $222,500 - a 37.6% increase from 2006!
For help finding your dream montana vacation property, mountain cabin, riverfront property, or country residence in DeBorgia, contact Kevin & Monica Ray at Streamside Realty at 406-207-1185 or visit us online at www.YourMT.com. We know Mineral County and the local area. For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.
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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.
Are you looking for your dream Montana property? Maybe some acreage or a cabin or your own Riverfront Fishing Retreat?
Take a look at Alberton, Montana. A short 25 minutes from Missoula, Alberton is a charming community and you can still find some great real estate buys.
Alberton also boasts one of the best whitewater rapids in the world at the Alberton Gorge. The Alberton Gorge is a canyon section of the Clark Fork River with friendly Class II-III whitewater that makes a perfect trip on a hot summer day.
Alberton is located in Mineral County, one of the nation's most popular areas for land, according to a recent article. Median home prices are on the rise in Alberton which saw the median home sales price rise to $168,500, a 9.2% increase from 2006.
For more information about Alberton, area real estate, or Mineral County, contact Kevin & Monica Ray with Access Realty. We are Mineral County Real Estate Specialists. We know the local area and would love to help you make your Montana Real Estate Dream Come True! Give us a call today at 406-207-1185 or visit us online at www.YourMT.com. For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.
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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.
There has been a lot of negative national press about the real estate market recently. Reports of increased foreclosures and falling home prices seem to headline every news segment. What these national stories don't report is that many markets remain steady or are even growing slightly. So is the case with Mineral County and much of Western Montana.
During 2007, median home prices in the county increased significantly. The area of Alberton saw the median home sales price rise to $168,500, a 9.2% increase from 2006. The area from Fish Creek through Superior saw a median home price of $148,000, a 6.1% increase from 2006. And the west end of Mineral County, which experienced the highest gains, saw the median home price rise to $222,500 - a 37.6% increase from 2006! Homes are taking a longer to sell in the County though, with an average of 170 days on the market, up from 151 days in 2006.
There was a story on the front page of The Missoulian just before Thanksgiving announcing that Mineral County was the No. 1 hottest county for land in the United States! This story reported on the growth spurt that Mineral County is experiencing and how Mineral County was 1st in the nation in September for hits on a popular website Landwatch.com. Second and third in the country were Nicholas County of West Virginia and Calhoun County of Florida respectively. It is important to note that these numbers were based on interest and not on actual sales however.
In general, we have also been able to avoid the large number of foreclosures that residents of other parts of the country have experienced. A recent foreclosure activity report shows that there were 146 foreclosure filings in the state of Montana in October, ranking us low at # 41 out of 50 states for the number of foreclosures.
As Mineral County Real Estate Specialists and residents, it comes as no surprise. Mineral County remains a desirable place to live boasting majestic mountains with pristine lakes, rivers, streams, wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities. With 82% of land in the county owned by the public, the amount of available real estate is limited.
With interest rates down to 5.87% this week for a 30-year fixed mortgage, Real Estate is still a good long-term investment. Owning real estate also helps build a community and is part of the American Dream - having a place to call your own. With the limited supply of land in Montana, and Missoula, real estate will remain a viable investment for many years to come.
For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.
Monica Ray is a Realtor® and Accredited Home Staging Specialist with Streamside Realty. Monica and her husband Kevin Ray, also a Realtor, work primarily in Mineral County. Their website is http://www.yourmt.com/. Kevin & Monica can be reached at 406-207-1185.
There was a story on the front page of the Missoulian (http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2007/11/04/news/local/news02.txt) just before Thanksgiving announcing that Mineral County was No. 1 hottest county for land in the United States! This story reported on the growth spurt that Mineral County is experiencing and how Mineral County was 1st in the nation in Sept
ember for hits on a popular website Landwatch.com.
In September, there were 28 properties in Mineral County on the website, a relatively sparse number compared to second-place Nicholas County of West Virginia and third-place Calhoun County of Florida. But on the average, more people checked out Mineral County's 28 listings than they did any other county.
As Mineral County Real Estate Specialists and residents, it comes as no surprise. Mineral County is amazing with mountains, rivers, streams, wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities. There are more than 45 pristine mountain lakes in the County and 82% of land is publicly owned, preserving our lifestyle for years to come.
We have witnessed the growth spurt along with several new subdivisions develop this past year, including The Greens at Cedar Creek. With trout ponds, a nature walking trail, great river views, and lots starting at $39,000, it's no wonder that this area is gaining so much attention.
For more information on Mineral County Real Estate, Market Trends, and Listings, call Kevin or Monica Ray at Streamside Realty today at (406) 207-1185 or visit our website at www.YourMT.com! We're Making Dreams Come True in Montana Real Estate! For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.
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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.
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Missoula Area Real Estate Specialists - Serving Missoula Montana & Surrounding Communities
Serving Missoula, Superior, St. Regis, Alberton, Huson, Tarkio, Deborgia, Lolo, East Missoula, Florence, Corvallis, Hamilton, Saltese, Plains, Paradise, and other Western Montana Communities.
Western Montana, like no other place on earth, captures the heart and enlivens the soul. Its rugged mountains, abundant wildlife, and blue ribbon trout waters become part of you. Missoula Montana Nestled in the Rocky Mountain grandeur of western Montana, Missoula is the hub of five valleys and three major rivers - the Blackfoot, the Bitterroot and the Clark Fork. Roughly halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, Missoula is a blend of small-town charm and big-city sophistication. One of the first things visitors notice is how friendly people are here. With about 80,000 residents and visitors from around the globe, the city has an increasingly diverse population. On summer Saturdays, Missoulians congregate at the Farmer's Market for fresh produce, coffee and conversation. Year-round, they meet on the recreational trails that run alongside the river through the heart of downtown and past campus. Hiking, bicycling, fly fishing, river rafting and skiing are all big here. Local restaurants serve up everything from steak and potatoes to Thai noodles, while an array of coffeehouses, pubs, nightclubs and movie theaters provide diversion. Residents come from around the region to shop the city's department and discount stores, shopping mall and specialty boutiques. Missoula boasts a thriving downtown. Home to the University of Montana and their National Champion Football Team, the Montana Grizzlies, it's no wonder that the book "How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University" called Missoula "a Rocky Mountain Berkeley ... the kind of place many people hate to leave." -UMT.edu As John Steinbeck said in Travels With Charlie, "I'm in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love." If you're in love with Montana, Let Kevin & Monica Ray of Access Realty help make your Montana dream come true! We work with Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and Developers in all aspects of real estate including residential, bare land, riverfront, commercial, farms and ranches, luxury homes, and vacation properties.
Our Commitment to You!
The Ray Team's commitment to its clients is, quite simply, to provide superior service. We have identified what we believe are the keystones of superior service; honesty, integrity, responsiveness, knowledge, innovation and adaptation. We apply these keystones to every aspect of our business.
About Kevin and Monica Ray - Access Realty
Monica grew up in a small town in Western Montana and started out at the University of Montana. She moved to Colorado to finish school at Colorado State University. While there, she met her husband, Kevin, and finished her degree, returning to Big Sky Country soon after graduating.
For the ten years prior to becoming a Realtor, Monica worked in business management, marketing, and development for two large companies. This experience taught Monica the value of hard work, good business sense, and the importance of listening to the client. Monica uses this knowledge and experience to help her clients find the home of their dreams, an appropriate investment property, or a place to get away on the weekends. Monica is also an Accredited Home Staging Specialist.
Kevin is a licensed Realtor (R) in the state of Montana and co-owner of Accord Property Management. His background is in sales, IT, and Real Estate. After being born in Alaska then living in Colorado, Texas, and Europe, Kevin finally felt at home while visiting Montana for the first time. Kevin likes to say that He wasn't born in Montana, but He got here as quick as he could.
Kevin attended the University of Montana in Missoula and studied computer science and business, including courses in accounting and business law. He has an extensive background in Real Estate as an investor in rental properties and has nearly 220 hours advanced education in Property Management, Real Estate, and Appraisal. I put my education and experience to work for our clients
Kevin & Monica have a 14 year-old daughter, a dog, a cat and a rabbit. They love living in Montana and recently bought a home on the edge of the Lolo National Forest along a pristine creek with lots of wildlife, including deer, elk, wild turkeys, and even a bear or two! That's the beauty of Montana!
Kevin and Monica Ray also own and manage Accord Property Management, specializing in vacation, residential, and commercial properties.
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If you or someone you know dreams of home ownership, a new business, or a getaway property - give Kevin or Monica Ray a call today!
Please visit our website at http://www.yourmt.comWe help people with their real estate needs in Western Montana - including Missoula (Missoula, Clinton, Frenchtown, Huson, Lolo, East Missoula) Mineral (Superior, Alberton, Saint Regis, DeBorgia, Haugan, Saltese), Ravalli (Florene, Corvallis, Hamilton) & Sanders Counties (Plains, Paradise, Perma, Dixon). Western Montana is a unique marketplace. Our knowledge of the local area allows us to help our clients find the home, business, or land that best meets their needs
We help individuals find the home, business, or land of their dreams and specialize in riverfront properties, investment properties, Missoula & Western Montana Homes, and bare land and recreational and hunting and fishing properties. Let us put our business and real estate knowledge to work for you!
- Clint and Angela Miller 
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First Time Homebuyers 2009
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"Monica was absolutely wonderful to work with. She approached the search for my home with ease and expertise. Her timing and ability to listen to my needs as a home buyer were excellent. She was also very thorough in her work and a true advocate as we walked carefully through the closing process. Monica went above and beyond her duties as an agent and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or list a home. She is a true professional with the highest degree of integrity."
- P. Lindstrom (Buyer)
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