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About Montana
Get Ready to Ski Montana - More than 16 Ski Areas in the State - Oct 06 09:29 AM
With 16 ski areas in Montana, you could spend the entire winter tackling new downhill runs. My boss at my last company had this goal and actually made it to all 16 ski areas in one winter and had a great time. Here's a list of the ski areas and their websites in case you would like to try one or all.
Montana Ski Resorts
Bear Paw Ski Bowl - 29 miles south of Havre http://www.skibearpaw.com/. Whitefish Mountain ...
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Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties in Beautiful Western Montana - Feb 26 07:58 PM
Are you thinking about buying a piece of bare land in Western Montana? Maybe a recreational property or a future homesite? If so, you will want to do your research. Here a few things for you to consider before you buy:
1.) Property Boundaries - are the property boundaries clearly marked? If not, you may want to require that they be marked by the seller during your due diligence period so you are clear on where they are.
2.) Survey - is there ...
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Bucking National Decrease, Montana Farms Increasing - Feb 10 11:26 PM
Number of Montana farms increase (Feb 9, 2008) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says Montana is bucking the national farming trend. According to new calculations, figures show there were more than 28,000 farms in Montana in 2007, an increase of about 200 farms from the 2006 figures.
In addition, farm numbers in the highest economic sales class contained 800 farms in 2007, about 100 farms more than in 2006.
The average Montana farm was more than 2,000 acres in 2007, which is a 4% increase ...
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World's Most Expensive House Nixed - Mar 28 12:32 PM
Tim Blixseth, founder of the 14,300 acre private ski and golf, tightly-gated community, the Yellowstone Club, (which is being sold) has sold the private 160-acre, skiable chunk of land on the Club's property, nixing his plan to build the "Pinnacle," the world's most expensive home, at 53,000 square feet and priced at $155 million. The Pinnacle's plans, to be designed by Locati Architects, included a private ski lift to take skiers from inside the house to the top of the private, 2,200 skiable ...
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Views Worth Hiking For - The Superior Vista Trail in Superior, Montana - Mar 07 08:57 PM
The snow is almost gone in beautiful Western Montana and hiking season is just around the corner! As a warm-up we decided to hike the Superior Vista Trail this evening. This trail was just formalized in the last year or two and leads up a mountain on the North side of the town of Superior. It is moderate to difficult in terrain with the first 1000 feet at 10% grade and the remaining hike at 15-20% ...
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Tired of High Taxes? Move to Montana! Land of No Sales Tax & Low State Income Tax! - Feb 22 07:11 AM
There is NO General Sales Tax in Montana! It's hard for visitors to get used to but when you purchase something for $2.99 in Montana - you only pay $2.99 at the register, not $3.10 or $3.21.
Montana does not charge tax on business purchases and there is no state or local excise tax on long distance telephone costs. Montana primarily uses property & income taxes to support public services.
The lack of sales tax means that many people ...
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Let the Economy Experience Some Tremors... - Feb 14 10:57 PM
Although the increasing tremors of recession and economic instability have been agitating the national landscape, Bozeman and southwest Montana have experienced only minor trepidation; the landscape here remained pretty steady during the tremulous year of 2007. So the upward growth was slower than in recent years, but upward it still moved, resisting the shakeup the national scene was experiencing. The steadiness of growth just couldn't continue, even here; the whole land is connected; the whole land eventually had to shift...According to Paul Polzin, chief economist at the University of Montana's Bureau of Business ...
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Who Checks the Snow Report the end of April? - Apr 25 10:08 AM
Today, I enjoy another Spring day of a winter's scene, a blanket of snow. The local Snow Report predicts another day of "April Showers" here in SW Montana. So, why am I even looking at the snow report in April? One has to wonder, is Montana on the upturn for moisture after enduring almost of decade of drought? While snow cover is frustrating, it is good news. The USDA reports that snow pack is 102% above ...
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The Best States to Find a Job Due to Low Unemployment Rates - Montana is #9! - Mar 06 08:12 AM
According to a recent article from Careerbuilder.com, the best states to find a job are those with the lowest unemployment rates. The best states to find a job and that have unemployment rates that are less than the national average of 5 are:
South DakotaIdahoWyomingNebraskaUtahHawaiiNorth DakotaVirginiaMontanaUnemployment rate: 3.6 percentPopulation: 957,861Mean annual wage: $31,290Top industry: Trade, transportation and utilities (20.5 percent)New HampshireNew MexicoDelawareMarylandIowaVermontThe Worst States to find a job are also included in their list.
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New Group - Montana - Big Sky Country - Real Estate, Sights, What to Do, Where to Stay & More! - Sep 28 09:50 PM
Do you love Montana, like visiting our state, or dream of moving to Big Sky Country one day? We've started a new group on ActiveRain that's all about Montana at http://activerain.com/groups/montana . Join us and learn more about "the last best place" including sights and areas, what to do, where to stay and all about the local real estate market.Montana is celebrated for many things, among them its grand mountains, vast prairies, wide-open sky, cool clear ...
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Montana Market Reports
Mineral County Median Home Prices Remain Strong Through 2007 - Jan 16 09:45 PM
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 ...
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Updated Market Report / Montana - Gallatin Valley - Oct 11 03:26 PM
Check it out! www.BozemanMarketReport.com
for your updated stats in Gallatin Valley Montana! We look forward to hearing
your feed back also, don't hesitate to drop us a line!
We're going to be keeping this website updated at least
monthly with the latest news & stats for your trip/move to Montana!
Thanks for visiting!
Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley have experienced steady, solid growth in both population growth and real estate values over the past decade. The ...
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U.S. & Montana Economic Outlook / Market Report - Oct 03 03:16 PM
Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley have experienced steady, solid growth in both population growth and real estate values over the past decade. The luxury home market ($1.9+ Million) has
dramatically increased, more than doubling in volume from the recorded sales of 2005 to 2006, with nearly triple the number of homes sold.
Stuart and Sally, proven leaders in exclusive
properties, participated in 75% of the sales in 2006 of properties over $2.5 million dollars. Non-resident ...
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Northwest Montana Waterfront Market Watch - Feb 07 11:15 AM
This year is starting out with an interesting twist for lake homes in Montana's in the Flathead Valley.Right now there are only 9 lake homes total for sale on Echo Lake , Swan Lake, McGregor Lake, Lake Blaine, Ashley Lake and Bitterroot Lake. Of those, two have none for sale.Scarcity of lake homes on the market should keep the values strong this year.Probably a good time to step up and sell.Of the sales we have seen ...
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Update on our market - Aug 10 08:48 AM
This is a great time to be a buyer! There are choices out there and it is never too late to make it happen. I can direct you to lenders that still do 100% financing with good credit. Our area will continue to grow so I expect the market to start turning the first of the year. You can look at our listings at www.kalispellcary.com. We have many links to local information there and on www.caryjosteam.com ...
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Bozeman Market Report - May 21 02:40 PM
Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley have experienced steady, solid growth in both population growth and real estate values over the past decade. The luxury home market ($1.9+ Million) has dramatically increased, more than doubling in volume from the recorded sales of 2005 to 2006, with nearly triple the number of homes sold. Stuart and Sally, proven leaders in exclusive properties, participated in 75% of the sales in 2006 of properties over $2.5 million dollars. Non-resident ownership ...
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Coming Soon! Bozeman Real Estate Report - Jan 03 05:22 PM
You soon will be able to view Bozeman, Big Sky, the Gallatin Valley and surrounding regions' real estate news, views, and data on my new website Bozeman Real Estate Report which we will be working on in the coming weeks.
Stay Tuned and feel free to send me your feedback as to how it should look and feel and what should or should not be included.
giving you the advantage...TM
http://www.taunyafagan.com/ 406.579.9683 taunya.fagan@prumt.com
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Are You Looking for Your Dream Recreational Property in Western Montana? Let me help. - Aug 22 11:28 PM
Are you looking for acreage in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Montana? Do you dream of having your own land to pitch your hunting or outfitter tent? Your own remote cabin getaway? Or possibly your own private section of creek or river for you to cast your line? Or maybe you love to snowmobile or ride ATVs? Let me help.As an avid outdoorsman in Western Montana, I can help you find your dream recreational property, ...
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Money Travels the I-15 - Jan 31 05:02 PM
Since I have lived here in the South West I have learned that the markets here drastically affect the outcome of the markets in Montana. When California prices rise people cash out and buy in Las Vegas. People from Vegas move to Utah. Californians, Las Vegans, Utahns, Idahoans all move to Montana with their new found cash prizes. On the converse, people will tend to move out of Montana when the cash dries up.
Just wait ...
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Montana News & Events
Could it be Spring? - Mar 12 06:04 AM
The last 2 weeks have been very Spring like. Upper 40's to even over 50 degrees. Major snow melting happining even though at my house there is still snow in piles. Sunshine and sweater weather cannot be beat!The City of Whitefish has a "donut" planning area that effects residents within a 2 mile area of city limits. The Flathead County Commissioners are threatening to do away with this situation. The effected residents have no vote in city matters ...
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Sunshine and Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort Opening Day! - Dec 07 02:43 PM
Here we go! Another Ski season about to start. www.bigmtn.com is the place to go for web cams, tickets, conditions and anything else you might like to know. Some recent council decisions in Whitefish are interesting. There has been a resolution to only allow nightly rentals of residential properties (less than 30 days long) in areas of Whitefish where the zoning allows. This will hamper many owners on the lake as well as in town who ...
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MONTANA - Gallatin & Park Counties Economic Profile from Prospera - Nov 30 03:09 PM
November 2007 - Have you read
Prospera's Economic Profile for Gallatin & Park Counties? (small download &
Adobe Acrobat is required) You really should.
What is Prospera?
To read more about Prospera and learn more
about Gallatin & Park Counties, visit their website:
www.Bozeman.org ...
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MT Nature Benefits from Stream Bed Restoration - May 07 12:32 PM
The Big Hole Valley in Southwest Montana is home to some of the most picturesque and productive ranches in the state. The "Big Hole" grazes more cattle than any other county in the U.S. The beautiful Big Hole River meanders through this large, high elevation valley surrounded by snow capped peaks. The 100+ year old cattle & hay outfits have been passed down through severalgenerations. The ranching traditions here run deep, but recently, area ranchers ...
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Flathead Valley Weekly Update - Apr 03 11:15 AM
After a winter of snowfall in enormous proportions, Glacier National Park is expected to open on June 13. This date of course, is subject to the weather from now until then. This summer the Going to the Sun road will be impacted by the continuing construction that was started last fall. There is a shuttle system that again will be used to shuttle visitors and hikers from one side on the park to the other. For ...
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Flathead Valley: Beautiful Views and Clean Mountain Air - Mar 29 09:55 AM
We have been enjoying beautiful views of the sun rising over the Rocky Mountains from our home on the clear spring mornings. The other morning I was up early, sitting reading in my living room, and saw through the window the full moon sinking to the west. Awesome! In the evenings when the sun is setting, we see a pink glow on the snowy mountains to the east. I spent half a day at LaSalle ...
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Fed Lowers Rate by 1% - Mar 20 02:42 PM
The great news this week is that the Federal Reserve again lowering the interest rate that banks pay to loan money out. This will not be reflected immediately in the residential lending arena but will effect rates sometime in the near future. For an update from last week's blog on the City of Whitefish "donut" issue. The County Commissioners are doing away with the donut - Whitefish currently controls a 2 mile radius outside the ...
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March 2008 Press Release - Mar 18 12:30 PM
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - March 9, 2008. Denise Andres was one of three sales associates nationwide asked to speak at a general assembly during the ERA International Business Conference held February 24-27 in Orlando, Florida. Andres discussed the techniques she employed to increase her business in 2007, despite a contracting market locally and nationally. A member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, Andres is educated in strategies for successful marketing and her efforts to provide ...
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Mineral County Home & Business Tour Scheduled for April 5, 2008! Join Us for Food, Fun & Prizes! - Feb 20 09:53 AM
We are pleased to announce Mineral County's First Annual Home Tour. The Home Tour is an opportunity to showcase Mineral County's building industry, new construction, and local businesses. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Home Tour will start at Superior Color & Lumber located at 213 Mullan Rd., Superior, MT 59872 where maps of participating homes and local businesses will be available. The tour will be free ...
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Recent News from the Flathead Valley, Whitefish, Bigfork and Kalispell - Jan 14 10:05 AM
1. Conservation Easements: 2 long time families in the valley have generously tied up large parcels along the Flathead River with Conservation easements. Conservation Easements eliminate the possibility of subdividing the land, in some ways impacting the owner from making the most money from this property if and when they should ever want to sell it. The public benefits greatly with guaranteed access to fishing and recreation. I applaud these actions.2. Both Whitefish and Kalispell are ...
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Montana Listings
Active Listings - Bozeman's Premier, Platinum Properties! - May 14 11:26 AM
Here are just a few of the great properties we have currently listed. Give us a call for a private showing or to answer any questions you may have about these properties and about Bozeman & Gallatin Valley, Montana.
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Open house Sun 4th 2-4pm | BOZEMAN INVESTMENT PROPERTY! - Apr 29 04:42 PM
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McAllister Real Estate | High End Subdivisions | 20+ Acre Lots check out pics - Apr 29 04:36 PM
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Box Elder Creek Ranch - Apr 22 05:48 PM
Jeff Garrett, Owner/Broker of Dakota Properties, participating with Cabelas Trophy Properties, is pleased to exclusively offer for sale The Boxelder Creek Ranch. It consists of 2,228 deeded acres with an additional 120 acres BLM lease. It is located in Eastern Montana approximately 19 miles south of Ekalaka. Highway 323 borders the ranch. The highway separates the summer pasture from the hayland and creek bottom.The summer pasture is adequately watered with 3 electric wells and a good stock ...
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Montana Snow Creek Cabin - Apr 22 05:41 PM
This Montana log cabin is situated on 26.385 deeded acres. It is bordered on two sides by Custer National Forest. It is located approximately 37 miles south and east from Ekalaka, MT, or approximately 24 miles north and west of Camp Crook, SD. It is full log with 990 sq ft of living space including the 15x22 loft. The cabin has been recently remodeled with a new roof, bathroom, windows and covered porch. Electricity is provided ...
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Belgrade Real Estate | Open House Sunday 2-4pm April 20th | 3bd, 2 ab, partially finished basement - Apr 16 10:06 AM
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Vacant Land in Bozeman-20+ Acres Starting at $569,000 - Apr 16 09:50 AM
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OPEN HOUSE 3749 LaDuke- SUN FEB 24 1-3pm-Priced at $259,900 - Feb 22 12:51 PM
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4452 Cascade Street, Bozeman, Montana 59718 - Feb 13 12:12 PM
Built by Keith Fraser for the 2005 Parade of Homes, this traditional craftsman style home at 4452 Cascade Street has rustic Montana touches, innovative design and attention to detail throughout. The first thing you notice is the beautiful Brazilian hard wood front porch with inviting swing and chairs to enjoy the views of the Bridger Mountain Range. The entry includes a stunning reconditioned fir floor, which extends from the living room, around the see-through fireplace, into ...
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Stunning, Well-Built, Architect-designed Home - 10 acres, Gallatin Gateway, MT...Has It All! - Feb 05 10:22 PM
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
Streamside Realty
Missoula, MT
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Taunya Fagan
Bozeman Montana Real Estate - Prudential Montana Real Estate
Bozeman, MT
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Stuart and Sally Platinum Properties
ERA Landmark
Bozeman, MT
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Jenifer Owens
RE/MAX
Bozeman, MT
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Kevin Ray
Streamside Realty
Superior, MT
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Jodi Leone
Re/Max Realty Group
Bozeman, MT
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Mary Louise Zapp Knapp
Lambros Real Estate, ERA
Missoula, MT
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Kerry "Ski" Polakowski
Century 21 Home & Investment Center
Kalispell, MT
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Cary Hofstad
West Venture Properties LLC
Kalispell, MT
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Prudential MT Ranch & Recreational Group
Prudential MT Ranch & Recreational Group
Gallatin Gateway, MT
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Renee Gaugler
First Horizon Home Loans
Bozeman, MT
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Kennedy American Mortgage
Kennedy American Mortgage
Bozeman, MT
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James Wolfe (MT Lic#000781)
Yellowstone Loan Inc.
Bozeman, MT
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Jesse Gold
IBM
Wibaux, MT
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Debra Gebhart
First Horizon Home Loans
Bozeman, MT
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Donna Stiles
Indymac Bank
Missoula, MT
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Carteret Mortgage Corp
Carteret Mortgage Corp
Bozeman, MT
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Jennifer Olson
First Horizon Home Loans
Bozeman, MT
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Dan Falen
Mann Mortgage
Bozeman, MT
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Montana Home Loan
Montana Home Loan
Harrison, MT
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Luci Edwards
Luci Edwards
Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
Luci Edwards
Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
Luci Edwards
Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
Terry Lorenz
Scott Hollinger
Luci Edwards
Kevin & Monica Ray, Missoula, Superior & Western Montana Real Estate Specialists
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