Winter Preview

Flathead Beacon, November 28, 2017

Even during the dark days of winter, the Flathead Valley has an abundance of activities and festivities to fill the season. Check out our 2017 guide to all things winter.

In these mountainous coves of the Rockies, winter can be a guessing game that changes from one moment to the next. Yes, it will be cold and dark, but what about a sudden snowstorm? Will a bluebird powder day arrive like a holiday gift, or will Mother Nature turn stingy with snow and blanket the region in grey?

Adding to the anticipation this year is the ultimate weather wild card – La nina.

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Featured Property: 88 Parkway Avenue, unit A

MLS 21706598  Offered at $495,000

Beautiful Bigfork waterfront condo. This 3 bedroom 3 bath end unit is the largest in the complex with nice lake views and just steps to the water. Lovely finishes throughout with gas fireplace, gas range and air conditioning. Multiple decks to enjoying the scenery and it’s just minutes to the beautiful town of Bigfork Montana. With great shopping, restaurants and tons of outdoor activities, this is a great property to do it all! Boat slip negotiable.

More info and more photos…click here or call 406.250.7311 for your private showing of this fabulous property.

Kelley’s Market Report: Home Affordability

By JIM KELLEY // Nov. 29, 2017

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Home affordability is a function of effective purchasing power. In order to measure effective purchasing power it is necessary to consider household income, mortgage interest rates, property tax expense and typical mortgage loan availability and terms. This affordability graph assumes a homebuyer with the median household income in Flathead County with a 25 percent down payment and a 30-year home loan at the average interest rate for that year. The property taxes and insurance expense are estimated based on 1.5 percent of the median home price.

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