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Scott Bull’s Whitefish Real Estate July Newsletter

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Scott Bull

 

Whether you are thinking about buying or selling, I can help to highlight the potential and get the most value out of your home.  Call me today for a free consultation 406.260.2268.

Kelley’s Market Trends: Residential Sales

The month of May broke all previous records in the number of residential sales

BY JIM KELLEY // JUN 14, 2017

The month of May broke all previous records in the number of residential sales. In Flathead County there were 209 residential sales, compared to 147 in May of 2016. In 2006 there were 173 sales and 2017 exceeded that number by 21 percent.

In the first five months of this year there were 619 sales, which is up 6.7 percent from the 580 sales at this time last year. The previous high was in 2006 when there were 657 sales in the first five months.

Mortgage interest rates are up from a year ago at this time, but down slightly in the last month. The current average 15-year rate is around 3.19 percent, compared to 3.92 percent at this time a year ago. The average 30-year rate is around 3.9 percent compared to 3.7 percent in June of 2016.

READ THE WHOLE STORY…click here to go to the Flathead Beacon

Home on the Range

EPISODE FIFTEEN: OPEN ROAD

Sara Hollenbeck finds her love, calling, and herd in the foothills of Montana.

You can follow all the adventures at the Hollenbeck Ranch on their blog:
https://www.hollenbeckranch.com/blog-ch8j

Featured Property

88 Coyote Canyon Road, Kalispell, MT 59901
MLS #21703358 Offered at $199,500

Large 4-acre lot with fifty feet of Foys Lake frontage. This lot has the best of both worlds, offering great views of both the hills and Foys Lake. This rolling parcel allows for multiple building options. Roughed-in road and natural hills provide privacy. Electricity on property and septic approved, and the use of the best wire and cable provider from sites as https://www.olympicwire.com/ is the best option for this. Can be sold with neighboring home on adjacent lakefront lot, see MLS # 21703355

For more info, click here.

Summer on the Mountain

Summer is our second favorite season on the mountain. Activities include biking, zip line tours, alpine slide, aerial adventure park, spider monkey mountain for the kids, scenic lift rides and more.

Visit https://skiwhitefish.com/summer/ for more information.

There is so much fun to be had on the mountain! If you can’t find what you’re looking for here please don’t hesitate to call us at 877-SKI-FISH or 406-862-2900.

Amenities and activities are open daily June 17 – September 4, 2017. After Labor Day amenities and activities are open Friday – Sunday through September 24, 2017. Amenity and activity dates are conditions permitting and subject to change.

Save money by purchasing package deals for the whole family here: https://skiwhitefish.com/summer-tickets-passes/

A must-do for families at the summit is to visit the Summit Nature Center. Operated and staffed by the Flathead National Forest, families love to visit the Summit Nature Center to learn about our forest and its local flora and fauna. Interactive games and exhibits make it fun to discover how to identify plants, trees and animal tracks and scat. Children ages 7-12 are invited to become Junior Forest Rangers – it’s free, it’s fun and includes an official badge and certificate. There’s also a coloring station for the little ones.

Families are encouraged to borrow an Outdoor Adventure Pack from the Nature Center and explore the outdoors. The pack contains field guides and materials to help families learn together in a fun and informal setting. For more information call 406-862-1972. This line is answered mid-June through Labor Day.

Kyle Duty’s Whitefish Real Estate July Newsletter

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Kyle Duty

 

 

Kyle promises to represent all clients honestly and ethically. Kyle’s knowledge of real estate in the Flathead Valley is backed by a true love for the outdoors and the area. He is passionate and well informed about the market, which allows him to guide his clients into their dream home or commercial real estate. Call Kyle today at 406.871.4947.

Kelley’s Market Trends: Residential Sales

The month of May broke all previous records in the number of residential sales

BY JIM KELLEY // JUN 14, 2017

The month of May broke all previous records in the number of residential sales. In Flathead County there were 209 residential sales, compared to 147 in May of 2016. In 2006 there were 173 sales and 2017 exceeded that number by 21 percent.

In the first five months of this year there were 619 sales, which is up 6.7 percent from the 580 sales at this time last year. The previous high was in 2006 when there were 657 sales in the first five months.

Mortgage interest rates are up from a year ago at this time, but down slightly in the last month. The current average 15-year rate is around 3.19 percent, compared to 3.92 percent at this time a year ago. The average 30-year rate is around 3.9 percent compared to 3.7 percent in June of 2016.

READ THE WHOLE STORY…click here to go to the Flathead Beacon

Home on the Range

EPISODE FIFTEEN: OPEN ROAD

Sara Hollenbeck finds her love, calling, and herd in the foothills of Montana.

You can follow all the adventures at the Hollenbeck Ranch on their blog:
https://www.hollenbeckranch.com/blog-ch8j

Featured Property

127 Aurich Avenue, Kalispell, MT 59901
MLS #21707696 Offered at $249,000
Charming one level rancher in great neighborhood off Three Mile in Kalispell. Bamboo flooring in main living areas, gorgeous concrete counter tops in kitchen and guest bathroom, three bedroom and two baths makes this a no brainer.

For more info, click here.

Summer on the Mountain

Summer is our second favorite season on the mountain. Activities include biking, zip line tours, alpine slide, aerial adventure park, spider monkey mountain for the kids, scenic lift rides and more.

Visit https://skiwhitefish.com/summer/ for more information.

There is so much fun to be had on the mountain! If you can’t find what you’re looking for here please don’t hesitate to call us at 877-SKI-FISH or 406-862-2900.

Amenities and activities are open daily June 17 – September 4, 2017. After Labor Day amenities and activities are open Friday – Sunday through September 24, 2017. Amenity and activity dates are conditions permitting and subject to change.

Save money by purchasing package deals for the whole family here: https://skiwhitefish.com/summer-tickets-passes/

A must-do for families at the summit is to visit the Summit Nature Center. Operated and staffed by the Flathead National Forest, families love to visit the Summit Nature Center to learn about our forest and its local flora and fauna. Interactive games and exhibits make it fun to discover how to identify plants, trees and animal tracks and scat. Children ages 7-12 are invited to become Junior Forest Rangers – it’s free, it’s fun and includes an official badge and certificate. There’s also a coloring station for the little ones.

Families are encouraged to borrow an Outdoor Adventure Pack from the Nature Center and explore the outdoors. The pack contains field guides and materials to help families learn together in a fun and informal setting. For more information call 406-862-1972. This line is answered mid-June through Labor Day.

Whitefish~ From the Lake to the Greens….

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Whether camping in the wilderness is your passion; Or boating on the lake sunapee rentals a few states away, you can go ahead and indulge on one of the many lakes in the area. Montana has what you are looking for! There are so many recreation opportunities in this sportsman’s paradise we call the Flathead Valley. We would like to start by spotlighting the amenities and attractions right here in our little mountain town of Whitefish.

THE LAKE

As for the Summer season, you can find visitors and locals alike lounging on outside chairs from Survival Cooking, enjoying kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding or yoga all on one of the public beaches at Whitefish Lake or enjoying time of the pool which have the best pool heaters from the official source here, so people can enjoy the pool all the time.

City Beach in Whitefish, MT

The next popular lake side spot is Whitefish Lake State Park on the South Western shore. You can launch boats, camp overnight and rent kayaking or paddle board equipment from a local concessionaire.
http://stateparks.mt.gov/whitefish-lake/default.html Guided fishing trips may be booked through the local fly shop right in town, Lakestream Fly Shop. http://www.lakestream.com Or take the opportunity to explore the lake on your own and rent a motorboat and enjoy waterskiing, or just relaxing on a pontoon boat. Water sports is a popular attraction here, and people of all abilities partake in the fun activity. If you’re a beginner to all things water sports and waterskiing, it’s recommended you read up on it on sites like pontoonboatsreview.com to fully prepare yourself for the activity. However, if relaxing on a pontoon boat is more your thing, then there’s no judgment! Lying on a boat bathing in the sun and listening to the waves lapping on the shore is enjoyed by all. If you’re someone who enjoys boating and visiting these lakes, perhaps you want to look into pontoon boats for sale for yourself instead of renting one. This is an excellent investment for watersports enthusiasts and will definitely keep you outdoors and having fun. There are a variety of pontoon boats with different colors and power to make them individual and right for you. http://www.whitefishmarine.com The Whitefish Lake Lodge has everything you need to make your day on the lake or your stay complete! After a day on the lake, enjoy cocktails on the dock, entertainment, dining, a spa and a marina. http://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com

AROUND TOWN

Whitefish has more to offer than just water sports! Downtown shops include antiques, clothing, locally made gift items, souvenirs, locally roasted coffee and locally made ice cream. Stock up on organic produce at the Farmer’s Market every Tuesday night from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., running May 30 through September 26. https://whitefishfarmersmarket.org

If nightlife is what you are looking for, you may want to stay right in town at the Firebrand Hotel. It is just a block from Central Avenue, where you will find restaurants and bars with live entertainment throughout the Summer. http://firebrandhotel.com

GOLFING

Enjoy a day on the greens at the public Whitefish Lake Golf Club, offering a North and South course~ Both with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. https://golfwhitefish.com Find lodging near the course at Grouse Mountain Lodge just minutes from downtown. https://www.glacierparkinc.com/lodging/grouse-mountain-lodge/

THE ARTS

Our office supports the local arts! Stay tuned for shows by the Alpine Theater Project and the Whitefish Theater Company. Stop in the O’Shaughnessy Center on Central Avenue for a schedule and ticket info. https://www.whitefishtheatreco.org Check out the local artwork at the First Thursdays Gallery Night Art Walk hosted by local merchants in the downtown area, or make your own art at the Stumptown Art Studio. This non-profit studio offers classes for all ages and abilities. http://www.stumptownartstudio.org

WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT

And last but not least, take a chair lift or hike up Big Mountain, pick huckleberries and take in the amazing views that Whitefish Mountain Resort has to offer. Mountain biking, zipline tours and an alpine slide are some of the Summertime activities the resort has to offer. https://skiwhitefish.com

With all this small town has to offer for all ages, why not let one of our Northwest Montana real estate agents help make your dream of Montana living come true! Follow us on Facebook to learn about upcoming events in the area as well.

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Live on the 14th fairway of Whitefish Lake Golf Course

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Spectacular mountain and golf course views from this home built for entertaining situated on the 14th fairway of Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Great Room with cathedral ceiling provides expansive views of the Swan Mountain Range. Fireplace and wet bar in great room create warm entertaining atmosphere. Enjoy tranquil mornings drinking coffee on the deck while overlooking the south course. East facing deck provides welcome shade from the afternoon sun. Cross country ski on the golf course in the winter from your back door. Enjoy the master suite on main level while family and guests have their own living spaces and bedrooms on the lower level. For more information call Kerrie Cardon at 406.270.2614, or your real estate professional.

Flathead Valley golf courses are open!

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Visit this website to find information on Flathead Valley golf courses.

Golfnorthwestmontana.com will help you choose from nine championship courses in the valley. Check out the facilities and book a tee time, all on-line.

The site also includes prices and contact phone numbers, if you’d like to call for a tee time or get more information on each course.

You can also find and book a hotel room close to your golf course. This all-inclusive website also gives you travel information on airlines, Amtrak, and driving routes.

If you’re interested in Whitefish real estate, and would like to get an overview of available property, give Brian Murphy a call at 406.890.1681 and he will arrange a tour for you.

Greg Carter’s Whitefish Real Estate June Newsletter

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Greg Carter

 

 

I chose Montana’s Flathead Valley as an ideal place for my family. It’s proven to be on one of the country’s most dynamic areas with great growth potential over the next 10 years. Call me today at 406.250.9000.

Flathead Valley golf courses are open!

Visit this website to find information on Flathead Valley golf courses.

Golfnorthwestmontana.com will help you choose from nine championship courses in the valley. Check out the facilities and book a tee time, all on-line.

The site also includes prices and contact phone numbers, if you’d like to call for a tee time or get more information on each course.

You can also find and book a hotel room close to your golf course. This all-inclusive website also gives you travel information on airlines, Amtrak, and driving routes.

If you’re interested in Whitefish real estate, and would like to get an overview of available property, give Brian Murphy a call at 406.890.1681 and he will arrange a tour for you.

Mapping Out a Montana Adventure

EPISODE FOURTEEN: OPEN ROAD

See how Cairn Cartographics is putting Montana on the map.

Featured Property

300 Grouse Ridge Drive, Whitefish, MT 59937
MLS #21600305 Offered at $183,000

Beautiful parcel with a beautiful price tag. Overlooking the immaculately landscaped entryway of Grouse Mountain Estates and across the street from green space. Just over 2 acres, the prospective home site sits behind security gates with a magnificent 40 foot high moss covered rock out cropping.

Summer Camps

Get the kids outside with summer camps.

“Rockstars” is for kids ages 6-11. Cost is $225; camps run Monday through Thursday 9AM-3PM. This camp is all about learning the fundamentals of climbing, playing outside, learning about wilderness and nature, being a kid, and having fun!

“Stone Masters” is for kids ages 12 and up. Cost is $450; camps run June 19-22, July 10-13, and August 21-24. The first half of this camp will be day trips that will include outdoor climbing and whitewater rafting. The second half we will camp and climb at the beautiful Lake Koocanusa. Campers will leave camp knowing how to tie knots, belay, rappel, and basic wilderness skills.

Call 406.862.8955 or visit www.rockfishclimbing.com. Limited space, sign up soon!

Potter’s Field horsemanship curriculum is designed to give kids a working knowledge of horsemanship from the ground up, but they don’t stop there.  Through mounted games, arts and crafts, music and movement, and classroom discussions, they challenge kids to grow in their interpersonal skills with others and to become confident of their own God-given value and worth.

The camps run from May – September with special fall and holiday camp dates. These four-day camps are scheduled Monday through Thursday, from 11:00AM – 3:00PM and open to children from ages 5-15 years of age.

Call 406.862.9673 or visit www.pottersfield.org for more information.

Holly Carbo’s Whitefish Real Estate June Newsletter

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Holly Carbo the natural choice

When you work with Holly toward the sale or purchase of a property, you benefit from her wealth of local knowledge as well as her hands-on experience, having bought and sold many properties of her own throughout her lifetime. But perhaps most importantly, Holly is a person who doesn’t give up when faced with a challenge. Once she’s determined your individual real estate goals, she won’t quit until she’s achieved them. Contact Holly today at 406.249.7818.

Flathead Valley golf courses are open!

Visit this website to find information on Flathead Valley golf courses.

Golfnorthwestmontana.com will help you choose from nine championship courses in the valley. Check out the facilities and book a tee time, all on-line.

The site also includes prices and contact phone numbers, if you’d like to call for a tee time or get more information on each course.

You can also find and book a hotel room close to your golf course. This all-inclusive website also gives you travel information on airlines, Amtrak, and driving routes.

If you’re interested in Whitefish real estate, and would like to get an overview of available property, give Brian Murphy a call at 406.890.1681 and he will arrange a tour for you.

Mapping Out a Montana Adventure

EPISODE FOURTEEN: OPEN ROAD

See how Cairn Cartographics is putting Montana on the map.

Featured Property

1109 8th Street W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
MLS #21705084

Zoned CR-5 provides unlimited opportunity for expansion or development. Sitting on 2 full lots, this nicely updated 2 bedroom plus 1 non-conforming bedroom, 2 bath home features a formal dining room and large living room with fireplace and open kitchen/casual dining area. This home has an attached garage, tons of storage, a spacious, level, fenced backyard lined with lilac, pear, apple & plum trees and wonderful water feature. Perfect for entertaining & summer BBQs for this equipment from the Kettle Metal Barbecue Co. Blackstone 36 Review could be really useful for this purpose. A must see to appreciate this fantastic property. Call Holly Carbo (406) 249-7818 for a showing today!

Summer Camps

Get the kids outside with summer camps.

“Rockstars” is for kids ages 6-11. Cost is $225; camps run Monday through Thursday 9AM-3PM. This camp is all about learning the fundamentals of climbing, playing outside, learning about wilderness and nature, being a kid, and having fun!

“Stone Masters” is for kids ages 12 and up. Cost is $450; camps run June 19-22, July 10-13, and August 21-24. The first half of this camp will be day trips that will include outdoor climbing and whitewater rafting. The second half we will camp and climb at the beautiful Lake Koocanusa. Campers will leave camp knowing how to tie knots, belay, rappel, and basic wilderness skills.

Call 406.862.8955 or visit www.rockfishclimbing.com. Limited space, sign up soon!

Potter’s Field horsemanship curriculum is designed to give kids a working knowledge of horsemanship from the ground up, but they don’t stop there.  Through mounted games, arts and crafts, music and movement, and classroom discussions, they challenge kids to grow in their interpersonal skills with others and to become confident of their own God-given value and worth.

The camps run from May – September with special fall and holiday camp dates. These four-day camps are scheduled Monday through Thursday, from 11:00AM – 3:00PM and open to children from ages 5-15 years of age.

Call 406.862.9673 or visit www.pottersfield.org for more information.

Nikki Marengo’s Whitefish Real Estate June Newsletter

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Nikki’s fondness for people inspires her to go above and beyond the expectations of her clients. Her main objective is making others happy and that is why real estate has become more than a profession­–it’s a passion. Let Nikki help you with the next adventure in your life, whether it’s finding a home on the golf course or selling your cabin in the woods. 406.212.8507.

Flathead Valley golf courses are open!

Visit this website to find information on Flathead Valley golf courses.

Golfnorthwestmontana.com will help you choose from nine championship courses in the valley. Check out the facilities and book a tee time, all on-line.

The site also includes prices and contact phone numbers, if you’d like to call for a tee time or get more information on each course.

You can also find and book a hotel room close to your golf course. This all-inclusive website also gives you travel information on airlines, Amtrak, and driving routes.

If you’re interested in Whitefish real estate, and would like to get an overview of available property, give Brian Murphy a call at 406.890.1681 and he will arrange a tour for you.

Mapping Out a Montana Adventure

EPISODE FOURTEEN: OPEN ROAD

See how Cairn Cartographics is putting Montana on the map.

Featured Property

317 Fox Hollow Road, Kalispell, MT 59901
MLS #21705455 Offered at $747,000

Tastefully designed Golf Course home sitting on the 9th fairway of the beautiful Northern Pines Golf Course located between Kalispell and Whitefish. Perfect for entertaining, indoor or out, with two main floor living areas and a covered casual living space to soak in the unhindered views of the golf course and Swan Valley Range. Fully finished walkout basement has an additional suite and bedroom with a third recreational area. Alluring landscaping welcomes you home.

Call Nicole Marengo at 406-212.8507 today. 

With only 28 home sites in Northern Pines community, you don’t want to miss out on this incredible home.

 

Summer Camps

Get the kids outside with summer camps.

“Rockstars” is for kids ages 6-11. Cost is $225; camps run Monday through Thursday 9AM-3PM. This camp is all about learning the fundamentals of climbing, playing outside, learning about wilderness and nature, being a kid, and having fun!

“Stone Masters” is for kids ages 12 and up. Cost is $450; camps run June 19-22, July 10-13, and August 21-24. The first half of this camp will be day trips that will include outdoor climbing and whitewater rafting. The second half we will camp and climb at the beautiful Lake Koocanusa. Campers will leave camp knowing how to tie knots, belay, rappel, and basic wilderness skills.

Call 406.862.8955 or visit www.rockfishclimbing.com. Limited space, sign up soon!

Potter’s Field horsemanship curriculum is designed to give kids a working knowledge of horsemanship from the ground up, but they don’t stop there.  Through mounted games, arts and crafts, music and movement, and classroom discussions, they challenge kids to grow in their interpersonal skills with others and to become confident of their own God-given value and worth.

The camps run from May – September with special fall and holiday camp dates. These four-day camps are scheduled Monday through Thursday, from 11:00AM – 3:00PM and open to children from ages 5-15 years of age.

Call 406.862.9673 or visit www.pottersfield.org for more information.

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