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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
A huge congratulations to my buyer clients on purchasing the land where their forever home will go!These wonderful buyers had been scouring listings for more than a year, trying to find the right land OR a ready-made forever home. They knew exactly what they wanted, so that did make the search somewhat easier. That's because we could quickly cross off anything that didn't meet their needs.They wound up with a beautiful parcel with over 12 acres of land, lake frontage, lake access, gorgeous mountain views and easy access to town. They're only minutes from Jewel Basin hiking and cross-country skiing and only a half hour or so from Glacier National Park and local downhill skiing.The featured photo is of the lake on the edge of their property. This one is of the building site, looking away ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of August 2023. The number of monthly sales and parcels under contract increased while active listings decreased. Unlike the residential housing market, the residential land market remains a buyers market. That being said, this month does show some signs of slow movement towards a more balanced market (very slow).  INVENTORYAs of early September 2023, there were 130 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is 18 less than August's inventory. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale 37% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage is slightly lower than last month's report. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels loca...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of August 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market but it is even closer to being a balanced market than it was last month. In August sales were higher than the previous month but remain lower than last year. Inventory increased for the fifth month in a row and homes under contract decreased again. Sales VolumeIn the month of August 2023, there were 92 residential sales in Kalispell which was higher than last month and 14% less than last year. Year to date sales have been 17% lower than the same timeframe in 2022. This year's home market ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of July 2023. The number of monthly sales and active listings increased while land parcels under contract decreased. Unlike the residential housing market, the residential land market remains a buyers market.   INVENTORYAs of early August 2023, there were 148 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is nine more than July's inventory. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale 40% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage is slightly higher than last month's report. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage adjacent to National Forest or lumber p...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of July 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market but it is close to being a balanced market. In July sales were flat from the previous month and remain lower than last year. Inventory increased for the fourth month in a row and homes under contract decreased slightly.  Sales VolumeIn the month of July 2023, there were 73 residential sales in Kalispell which is the same as last month and 17% less than last year. This year's home market is definitely softer (so far) than last year's. Of the homes that sold in July, four were condos, seven w...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it’d be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share at least one ordinance from each year. This series has reached 1916, and this ordinance is about your feet. Well, not yours exactly. Read on.Ordinance #334 was approved on August 7, 1916. This ordinance was put in place to tell people where they can stand and/or walk.Specifically, this ordinance stated that: "No person on foot shall pass over, or stand on, that portion of the intersection of any street or avenue with any other street or avenue lying within the square formed by an extention (sic) of the curb lines."So what does that mean? The way I read this is that no person could ...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
I originally wrote a post in 2021 that answered the question, "What is the Flathead Valley Exchange Club?" But since I took over as President of the FVEC a week or two ago, and since many people still ask the question, I thought I'd answer it again! While the National organization has been in existence over 110 years, the Flathead Valley Exchange Club is still new, just starting in 2020. The "exchange" part of the name refers to their mission of exchanging ideas to make communities better places to live. Here is a very short video about the National Exchange Club which helps put perspective to the rest of this post:  As indicated in this video, our club focuses its attention on three "pillars" which are Americanism (military), Youth and Community. The FVEC also supports the national pro...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of June 2023. The number of monthly sales, active listings and land parcels under contract decreased. Unlike the residential housing market, the residential land market remains a buyers market.  INVENTORYAs of early July 2023, there were 139 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is 12% less than June's inventory. Much of the decrease is attributable to multiple land parcels in a new development being canceled in June. More information will be shared about that cancellation as it becomes available. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale 36% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage is higher than last month's report, due to the cancelled listings mentioned above. I...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of June 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes. The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market. That being said, in June sales decreased from the previous month and remain lower than last year. Inventory increased for the third month in a row and homes under contract also increased. The Kalispell market is still experiencing a seller's market but continues to move towards a more balanced market.  Sales VolumeIn the month of June 2023, there were 73 residential sales in Kalispell which is 19% less than last month and 9% less than last year. Total year-to-date sales are 17% of the sam...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Here in Kalispell Montana, sellers and buyers have been known to use the price they see online as a sale price. For example they might say, "Well the house down the street sold for $1M, let's price it at that!" Here is why, in the state of Montana, using that information just doesn't work.Montana is one of twelve "non-disclosure" states in the country. That means that actual sale prices for homes are not disclosed in public databases or websites. It also means real estate professionals cannot share sales price information about specific homes on their own websites or blogs. For example, if you were looking on Zillow at a house that is located in one of the states that allows disclosure, you'd see the sales price of that home. However, if you look on the same website or any other listing...
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By Jeff Fisher, PUREWEST REAL ESTATE/Christies
(PureWest Real Estate)
The Flathead River is a prominent river in the state of Montana, United States. It flows through the northwestern part of the state, offering picturesque landscapes and abundant recreational opportunities. Here's a description of the Flathead River:Originating in British Columbia, Canada, the Flathead River stretches approximately 158 miles (254 kilometers) through Montana, eventually merging with the Clark Fork River near the town of Paradise. The river is named after the Flathead Native American tribe, who historically inhabited the region.The Flathead River boasts stunning natural beauty, winding its way through the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the rugged terrain of the Flathead National Forest. Its pristine waters are renowned for their clarity and rich blue hue, offeri...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
More than 42 acres of land just went on the market in Marion Montana. If you've never heard of Marion, it's a town of about 1,050 people that was established in 1891 by railroad workers who were building the railroad line into Kalispell. Marion is home to Little Bitterroot Lake, a 3,000 acre lake with fish that include Rainbow trout, Perch, Whitefish and more. It is also home to the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge which provides nearly 8,000 acres of habitat for deer, elk, moose, lynx, wolverines and black bear as well as various birds.So what is interesting about the 42 acre parcel? The MLS description reads:Have you been dreaming of property within a mile of a boat launch on Little Bitterroot Lake? Does privacy, seclusion, wildlife and views of the lake sound wonderful? If yes, th...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Update 6/14/23: Seller decided they loved their home so much they didn't want to leave after all, and this listing has been withdrawn.________________Original post:If you are looking for a secluded property with access to hundreds of acres of forest, a home, a second cabin, a building project, a chicken coop and a campsite perfect for renting out, 3005 McMannamy Draw in Kalispell Montana might be for you!The MLS listing reads: Have you been dreaming of a private, peaceful and rustic home with potential for a family enclave, room for a garden and projects that are just waiting for you? If yes, this property might be the one! The main home has two bedrooms and two baths plus an additional room that could be used as a third bedroom with sitting area or private office suite. There is also a...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of May 2023. Interestingly, the number of monthly sales and active listings remained flat. Land parcels under contract decreased. The bottom line is that the residential land market remains a buyers market.  INVENTORYAs of early June 2023, there were 158 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is the same as April's inventory. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale only 24% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage remains about the same as last month's report. I define rural as those properties in the 5+ acre category. Those are most likely to be parcels located on a gravel mountain road, agricultural farming land, or acreage adjacent to National Forest or lumber p...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of May 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.  The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market. In May, sales increased over the previous month but are still lower than last year. Inventory increased while homes under contract and median prices decreased. The Kalispell market is still experiencing a seller's market. but is moving towards a more balanced market.  Sales VolumeIn the month of May 2023, there were 90 residential sales in Kalispell which is 53% more than last month and 6% less than last year. It looks as though the Spring market started a bit late this year.   InventoryI...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This ~20 acre parcel with amazing views is listed for $240,000. Here's what the listing for NHN (No House Number) Emmons Canyon Road states:Do you dream of being away from it all, just you and nature? Have you been looking for property with amazing views? Do you want land for hunting, gardening, or just relaxing? If yes, this nearly 20 acre parcel might be perfect for you! There is already a flat spot with stupendous views of multiple mountain ranges. The area is full of deer, bear, coyote, turkey and more. There are no covenants or HOA so you would be able to build what you'd like. The property does get cell service. Important to note - there are physical and legal access challenges and this property currently has no utilities.  If this looks familiar, that's because it was taken off t...
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By Jeff Fisher, PUREWEST REAL ESTATE/Christies
(PureWest Real Estate)
Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are magnificent and iconic creatures that inhabit the Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Known for their impressive size and strength, as well as their distinctive hump of muscle on their shoulders, these bears are an integral part of the park's ecosystem.The grizzly bears of Yellowstone are among the largest and most powerful land predators in North America. Adult males, known as boars, can weigh up to 600 to 900 pounds (270 to 410 kilograms) and stand about 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall when on their hind legs. Adult females, called sows, are smaller, typically weighing between 300 to 500 pounds (140 to 230 kilograms). These bears have a lifespan of approximately 20 to 25 years in the wild.One of the defining characteristics of grizzly b...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Debe Maxwell, CRS is hosting a May 2023 Challenge entitled "Shower Power: Flaunt Your Fabulous Blooms Brought to Life by April Showers!" The goal is to share our Spring flowers. So here is the version from Kalispell Montana.First, in northwestern Montana the saying should really be "May showers bring June flowers." For example, our Spring didn't really start until the end of April. The snow finally melted in most places and instead of snow we started getting rain. And the rain didn't really come with both barrels until early May. And then it seemed like overnight everything turned green and the grass was already several inches high. That being said, the flowers are not quite lush yet. Trees and bushes have green but no colorful buds. But I was able to find some wild flowers as follows.W...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
On Mother's Day 2023, we went to explore a new (to us) hiking trail in Flathead County. The destination was a small lake at the end of a 1.5 mile walk. Here's how it went. So here's what I can tell you about the hike.There were three lakes accessible from this particular trailhead. There was perhaps a half mile walk from the parking area to a place where you have to make a choice. You either go straight which is the way we went, or you make a right which will take you to another area where you'll have to make another decision on which way to go. If you had chosen to go straight, you'd go about a mile to a beautiful lake, and if you went right, you'd have two lakes to choose from (or two lakes to see!)As far as the trail goes, it was a very easy and short trail with just a few small incl...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
This report covers the residential land market in Kalispell Montana as of the end of April 2023. As with last month, sales increased slightly. At the same time, available inventory also increased. The bottom line is that the residential land market remains a buyers market.  INVENTORYAs of early May 2023, there were 158 residential land parcels for sale in Kalispell which is ten more than April's inventory of 148. The majority of new land listings are relatively small lots in three developments: Shadow Mountain Estates, Sweetgrass Ranch and Cedar Meadows. Five or more acresOf the land currently for sale only 23% of the listings include five or more acres. This percentage has been declining (and did so last month as well), possibly due to the continued growth in subdivision parcels as Kal...
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By Kat Palmiotti, Helping your Montana dreams take root
(406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR®)
Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of April 2023. This report covers the entire residential market, including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes.  The Kalispell residential market remains a seller's market. In April, sales remained relatively flat, inventory and homes under contract increased and median prices decreased. The Kalispell market is still experiencing a seller's market. Sales VolumeIn the month of April 2023, there were 59 residential sales in Kalispell which is 41% less than the same time last year and one more than last month. The Spring market is lagging last year. With more inventory perhaps next month will pick back up.   InventoryIn terms of available homes on the market,...
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