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REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo March 2020

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REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo

At REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate, Nikki Marengo has a fondness for people that 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. Call REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo at 406.212.8507.

State economy saw growth last year

BY DANIEL MCKAY //  WHITEFISH PILOT //  February 18, 2020

The state economy bounced back from stagnation last year with help from western counties and increased construction activity, among other factors, according to economists from the University of Montana visiting last week for the 2019 Economic Outlook Seminar.

State revenues in 2017 were weak due to a stagnant economy in 2016, said Patrick Barkey of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER), but 2018 revenues were stronger thanks in part to a surge in construction across the state but particularly in Flathead, Gallatin, and Missoula counties.

The three counties accounted for 75 percent of statewide construction earnings in 2017, with commercial and multifamily projects especially strong. Access to affordable housing remains an issue, as housing-price growth once again outpaced income growth.

Barkey said partial data indicates that 2018 saw continued growth, and that state revenue is off to a good start in 2019. However, this growth has largely missed the agricultural sector, which has faced low prices, drought, fire, and now the prospect of tariff-related disruptions in access to the market. The recently passed federal Farm Bill should help the agriculture industry, he said.

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Revised plan for snow lot likely makes affordable housing project viable

BY HEIDI DESCH// WHITEFISH PILOT // FEB 19, 2020

Constructing roughly 24 homes on the city’s snow lot to provide affordable workforce housing would likely make the project financially feasible, according to an updated analysis of the proposed project.

The City of Whitefish has for many years targeted its snow lot, at the corner of Railway Street and Columbia Avenue, as a potential site for an affordable housing project.

A first analysis of the project designed with both single family homes and rental apartments completed in December, however, showed that the project would have a large funding gap to make up in order to make the project feasible. The city’s Whitefish Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee deemed that option financially unfeasible and asked Homeword, a Missoula-based nonprofit taped to help design the project, to return with another option.

Read more in the Whitefish Pilot.

Flathead Job FairOutlook 2020: Another Year of Job Growth

A low unemployment rate in the expanding Flathead Valley keeps industries short-handed

BY MAGGIE DRESSER // FLATHEAD BEACON // JAN 2, 2020

As the economy booms in the Flathead Valley, along with the rest of the nation, Montana continues to struggle filling job openings as 2020 arrives.

Job vacancies remain open in the valley while unemployment continues its low trend, contributing to the workforce shortage. Montana’s unemployment rate has hovered between 3 and 4 percent over the last year, with 3.4 percent in November 2019 and 3.7 percent in November 2018. Montana’s unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national average of 3.5 percent.

But a low unemployment rate means employers can’t find workers.

Read more in the Flathead Beacon.

Looking for a beautiful Montana home, land and commercial property for sale near Whitefish? Call REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo at 406.212.8507 today!

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Commercial Property in the heart of Columbia Falls

8 Us Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Montana, United States 59912

35Picture(s)
3,330Sqft
This is a fantastic opportunity in the heart of Downtown Columbia Falls. A half-acre lot with frontage on both the highway and city road, this historic site boasts a variety of potential uses under CB2 zoning. Once a mechanic shop, the building possesses distinctive features that could accommodate several businesses.
$1,350,000
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Historic Building on Main Street!

301 Main Street, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

58Picture(s)
18,250Sqft
Wonderful opportunity to invest in downtown Kalispell. Historic building with mostly updated electrical with newer carpet in stairwells and upstairs. Fully leased office building with common area bathrooms and spaces. Current use is professional/office, retail, and variety with more than 95% occupancy.
$3,200,000
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Downtown Columbia Falls House on 4 City Lots

218 7th Street, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Montana, United States 59912

3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
44Picture(s)
2,240Sqft
Unique Property with Mountain Views in Columbia Falls This exceptional home on four city lots in Columbia Falls offers stunning mountain views and versatile zoning for multi-family and overnight rentals. Key Features: Spacious Lots: Four city lots provide ample space for development or expansion. Beautiful Views: Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas from your home.
$850,000
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Duplex in Convenient Kalispell Location

2131/2133 Teal, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
21Picture(s)
1,816Sqft
Southwest side of Kalispell Duplex for sale. This duplex was built in 2001 and has 2 units, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a 1 car garage. Property features underground sprinklers, back yard patio, washer dryer hook ups, sidewalks and streetlights. This is a corner lot with close proximity to schools, stores and the Hwy 93 bypass. Seller is offering a Buyers Agent compensation of 2.
$620,000
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Amazing commercial property offered with over 20 years experience!

3630 Highway 93 N, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

50Picture(s)
136,400Sqft
Amazing commercial property offered with over 20 years experience, the Majestic Valley Arena has played host to equestrian competitions of a national caliber, large banquets, trade shows, expos, rodeos, and concerts.
$15,000,000
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Here is your chance to own your very own piece of MONTANA!

118 Ptarmigan, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
28Picture(s)
1,255Sqft
Here is your chance to own your very own piece of MONTANA! This 10% ownership of 118 Bear Creek in Ptarmigan Village gives you 5 scheduled weeks a year to enjoy all that Whitefish Montana has to offer. Skiing, boating, hiking biking, golfing, fishing shopping and so much more.
$40,000
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Discover city living at its finest with this 4 Bed/2 Bath residence!

1670 E 2nd Street, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
45Picture(s)
2,150Sqft
Discover city living at its finest with this 3 Bed/2 Bath residence on a sprawling .34-acre lot. Nestled near Hugh Rogers Wag Park, the Skate Park, and schools, this prime location offers both convenience and recreational opportunities. Escape to a wooded yard on the outskirts of downtown, providing privacy and serenity. A small deck beckons for grilling or relaxation, creating a hidden retreat.
$749,000
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A gorgeous 36 acres of forested property in Whitefish!

5150 US HWY 93 S, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

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0Acre
A gorgeous 36 acres of forested property in Whitefish! Ideal location for easy access to downtown Whitefish, Kalispell, and Columbia Falls. Final plat to be approved in early May for six 5-acre parcels. Road entrance is currently being cut in, with communications, electrical, and gas being brought to each lot. Septic and well are part of each future individual lot construction.
$3,750,000
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The Glacier Highland Hotel -- An incredible investment opportunity!

12340 US Hwy 2 E, West Glacier, Flathead, Montana, United States 59936

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0Sqft
The Glacier Highland Hotel -- An incredible investment opportunity! Live in West Glacier and take over a flourishing family business that features two hotel locations, a restaurant (w/ beer & wine license), a gift shop with a well-known grab and go lunch area, as well as employee housing and gas station.
$14,150,000
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Nate Chute Foundation

Nate Chute FUNdraiser March 14-15, 2020

Now in its 7th year, this fundraising campaign provides direct support for the Nate Chute Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to suicide prevention efforts in the Flathead Valley and beyond.

On March 14th and 15th, 2020, Whitefish Mountain Resort will host the 21st Annual Nate Chute, the second-longest running snowboard banked slalom in the US, and the third-longest in North America.

This “Contest for a Cause” partners with the Nate Chute Foundation to emphasize the importance of suicide prevention education, awareness, and outreach in our community.

Together, WMR, NCF, and YOU can help fight this epidemic.

Riders and supporter are encouraged to JOIN THE TEAM and raise money to support NCF’s mission and programs.

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The Baker Avenue pedestrian underpass project

Whitefish appears to be keying in on an option for what the Baker Avenue pedestrian underpass might look like.

WGM Group last week presented City Council during its work session with preliminary cost estimates for a few choices related to the underpass that is planned to span under Baker near the O’Shaughnessy Center west connecting to the city’s path off of Railway Street to Depot Park.

Council seemed to favor an option that is estimated to cost about $1.63 million to construct the underpass. Under that option, a concrete structure would be used for then underpass with vertical interior walls 20 feet wide by 10 feet in height.

Read more in the Whitefish Pilot.

REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo Feb 2020

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REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo

 

At REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate, Nikki Marengo has a fondness for people that 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. Call REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo at 406.212.8507.

Sperry Chalet

Glacier National Park Chalet Reopens for Business

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS // JAN 13, 2020 FLATHEAD BEACON

A chalet in Glacier National Park is ready to begin taking reservations for the first time since a wildfire gutted the structure, officials said

The Sperry Chalet is expected to begin taking reservations online Monday at 8 a.m., KECI-TV reports.

The chalet dormitory fell prey to a wildfire in August 2017 and required a reconstruction of the facility, National Park Service officials said.

The park service authorized at least $12 million to rebuild the chalet, which is located at the end of a 6.7-mile (11-kilometer) hike in the park.

The chalet will be available for stays from July 18 to Sept. 13.

Sperry Chalet is a national historic landmark hotel, reachable only by trail.

Make your reservations by going on-line to:

www.sperrychalet.com

Using the website and the on-line form is the best, fastest, easiest way to request a chalet reservation. Reservations are not available by phone.

Whitefish garages sell homes

Attached Garages Sell Homes

BY RICHARD DEWS // JAN 22, 2020 FLATHEAD BEACON

It’s winter, and many in the Flathead have their vehicles (or stuff) snuggly inside a weather-tight garage. Do the greatest quantity of single-family residence homes (sold for $150,000 to $600,000) sell with garages (and if so, attached or detached)? Across the county, and within all major cities within it, more homes sell with attached (AT) garages than those with detached (DE) garages or without a garage (NN means none). What have been the trends, these past 5 years?

The bars represent annual quantities sold by type; the lines of same color depict the median days they were on the market before going under final contract. For the county and Kalispell, homes with attached garages sell in triple the quantity of those with detached (other cities it’s about double). Which sell faster? Read between the lines in the animated GIF below.

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© Copyright 2019 by Richard Garrett Dews. All rights reserved. Research based, in part, upon information from the Montana Regional MLS, LLC.

snowpack

Flathead Snowpack Above Normal

BY MYERS REECE // JAN 8, 2020 FLATHEAD BEACON

A dry spell in November and December decreased some of the autumn snowfall gains from September and October, but the early-season storms were still enough to provide a decent year-end snowpack in most mountains across Montana, even as many valley bottoms remained brown.

Early January snowfall is further boosting that base to above average in certain areas, with the Flathead River Basin’s snow-water equivalent registering 114 percent of normal as of Jan. 8 and most other basins in Central and Western Montana near or above normal as well, although a few are lagging considerably, especially the Lower Clark Fork and Madison, which sit at 86 and 85 percent of normal, respectively.

Snow-water equivalent, rather than snow depth, is the measurement used to gauge the amount of liquid water contained within snowpack, meaning the amount of water that will be released when the snowpack melts, which can play a key role in agriculture, hydropower production, water storage, aquatic ecosystem health and recreation such as boating and fishing, as well as flood and drought forecasting.

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Looking for a beautiful Montana home, land and commercial property for sale near Whitefish? Call REMAX Rocky Mountain Real Estate Nikki Marengo at 406.212.8507 today!

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Commercial Property in the heart of Columbia Falls

8 Us Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Montana, United States 59912

35Picture(s)
3,330Sqft
This is a fantastic opportunity in the heart of Downtown Columbia Falls. A half-acre lot with frontage on both the highway and city road, this historic site boasts a variety of potential uses under CB2 zoning. Once a mechanic shop, the building possesses distinctive features that could accommodate several businesses.
$1,350,000
More Details

Historic Building on Main Street!

301 Main Street, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

58Picture(s)
18,250Sqft
Wonderful opportunity to invest in downtown Kalispell. Historic building with mostly updated electrical with newer carpet in stairwells and upstairs. Fully leased office building with common area bathrooms and spaces. Current use is professional/office, retail, and variety with more than 95% occupancy.
$3,200,000
More Details

Downtown Columbia Falls House on 4 City Lots

218 7th Street, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Montana, United States 59912

3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
44Picture(s)
2,240Sqft
Unique Property with Mountain Views in Columbia Falls This exceptional home on four city lots in Columbia Falls offers stunning mountain views and versatile zoning for multi-family and overnight rentals. Key Features: Spacious Lots: Four city lots provide ample space for development or expansion. Beautiful Views: Enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas from your home.
$850,000
More Details

Duplex in Convenient Kalispell Location

2131/2133 Teal, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
21Picture(s)
1,816Sqft
Southwest side of Kalispell Duplex for sale. This duplex was built in 2001 and has 2 units, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a 1 car garage. Property features underground sprinklers, back yard patio, washer dryer hook ups, sidewalks and streetlights. This is a corner lot with close proximity to schools, stores and the Hwy 93 bypass. Seller is offering a Buyers Agent compensation of 2.
$620,000
More Details

Amazing commercial property offered with over 20 years experience!

3630 Highway 93 N, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, United States 59901

50Picture(s)
136,400Sqft
Amazing commercial property offered with over 20 years experience, the Majestic Valley Arena has played host to equestrian competitions of a national caliber, large banquets, trade shows, expos, rodeos, and concerts.
$15,000,000
More Details

Here is your chance to own your very own piece of MONTANA!

118 Ptarmigan, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
28Picture(s)
1,255Sqft
Here is your chance to own your very own piece of MONTANA! This 10% ownership of 118 Bear Creek in Ptarmigan Village gives you 5 scheduled weeks a year to enjoy all that Whitefish Montana has to offer. Skiing, boating, hiking biking, golfing, fishing shopping and so much more.
$40,000
More Details

Discover city living at its finest with this 4 Bed/2 Bath residence!

1670 E 2nd Street, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
45Picture(s)
2,150Sqft
Discover city living at its finest with this 3 Bed/2 Bath residence on a sprawling .34-acre lot. Nestled near Hugh Rogers Wag Park, the Skate Park, and schools, this prime location offers both convenience and recreational opportunities. Escape to a wooded yard on the outskirts of downtown, providing privacy and serenity. A small deck beckons for grilling or relaxation, creating a hidden retreat.
$749,000
More Details

A gorgeous 36 acres of forested property in Whitefish!

5150 US HWY 93 S, Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, United States 59937

44Picture(s)
0Acre
A gorgeous 36 acres of forested property in Whitefish! Ideal location for easy access to downtown Whitefish, Kalispell, and Columbia Falls. Final plat to be approved in early May for six 5-acre parcels. Road entrance is currently being cut in, with communications, electrical, and gas being brought to each lot. Septic and well are part of each future individual lot construction.
$3,750,000
More Details

The Glacier Highland Hotel -- An incredible investment opportunity!

12340 US Hwy 2 E, West Glacier, Flathead, Montana, United States 59936

52Picture(s)
0Sqft
The Glacier Highland Hotel -- An incredible investment opportunity! Live in West Glacier and take over a flourishing family business that features two hotel locations, a restaurant (w/ beer & wine license), a gift shop with a well-known grab and go lunch area, as well as employee housing and gas station.
$14,150,000
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Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade

Hosted by King Ullr and Queen of the Snows

February 8

Central Avenue, Whitefish

3:00 PM

Join the fun and festivities along with The Royal Court, but beware of the Yetis and their mischievous antics, because what happens in Whitefish follows you home!

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Fireworks and Torchlight Parade

February 15, Presidents’ Day Weekend

Ed’s Run/Upper Village, Whitefish Mountain Resort

7:00 PM

Celebrate the holiday weekend on the slopes with a bang. Join us at the bottom of Ed’s Run to watch as a glowing group of skiers descend the slope followed by a spectacular fireworks show.

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