Blog :: 05-2022

PureWest Lifestyle & Real Estate Blog

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REAL ESTATE ROUND-UP: MONTANA'S CHARMING DOWNTOWNS

• By Abby Strellnauer
• Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Though many people think of endless prairies or stunning mountains when they consider where to buy a home in Montana, the Treasure State’s vibrant downtowns aren’t to be overlooked. The Montana lifestyle is alive and well on Main Streets from Whitefish to Billings, reflecting our state’s pioneering heritage and the can-do spirit that [...]

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BEAUTIFUL BEARGRASS

• By Abby Strellnauer
• Posted Wednesday, May 11, 2022

On June 15, 1896, Meriweather Lewis wrote about a notable plant in his journal:

“There is a great abundance of a species of beargrass which grows on every part of these mountains,” he noted.

And so beargrass got its name. Living in Montana, we often see this member of the lily family when it blooms in subalpine meadows and mountainsides. [...]

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HOW TO PRICE YOUR MONTANA HOME FOR SALE

• By Abby Strellnauer
• Posted Thursday, May 5, 2022

If you are selling your home in Montana right now, you’ve probably been watching home values rise over the past few years and wondering how you should price your home. Many sellers think the current hot Montana housing market is an opportunity to name their price — any price they want — and see what happens. After all, you don’t get [...]