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Carmen Hobson
- Mar 24
- 3 min
YELLOW STRIPEY THINGS
Spring is crawling its way out of the frozen ground here in Montana, and as the sun warms us into the 50’s, green grass is sending up...
Carmen Hobson
- Feb 1
- 1 min
IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD!
Holy smokes! The market has been hot, but it’s even more crazed now, with buyers across the country trying to find anyway possible to...
Carmen Hobson
- Jan 14
- 3 min
TO FLOOD, OR NOT TO FLOOD
It will be spring in no time, and with the current flurry of sales on the water, I’m receiving many questions regarding flood plains,...
Carmen Hobson
- Oct 19, 2020
- 1 min
MORTGAGE RATES STABILIZE
There’s lots of speculation about what will happen with mortgage rates, as they’ve leveled out the past few months at an all time low. ...
Carmen Hobson
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
BOYS OF FALL
Wandering down the Avenues of Whitefish yesterday, the realization that the dog days of summer are behind us and winter is on its heels...
Carmen Hobson
- Jun 15, 2020
- 2 min
PINE GROVE POND
Spring has finally sprung! The chickadees are flitting about, and the sun’s warmth has coaxed the tree buds and flowers to open...
Carmen Hobson
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Successful Rent Collection During The Pandemic
Many of you have a rental portfolio that is struggling as your renters’ budgets have shrunk due to lack of work. With many in the work...
Carmen Hobson
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
S'more Please
Summer is a’comin’, and what better thing to do than stoke up our campfire and create some gooey deliciousness? Reacreation.gov has some...
Carmen Hobson
- May 11, 2020
- 5 min
POIA LAKE WITH COOL WHIP
Odd title you say? Well, Cool Whip was actually my trusty steed on an amazing ride I took with Swan Mountain Outfitters last fall (2019)....
Carmen Hobson
- May 4, 2020
- 1 min
Forbearance Options
There’s been a lot of curiosity surrounding forbearance for those of you with loans on your homes. It’s a fairly simple process, without...
Carmen Hobson
- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
Breathtaking Polebridge, Montana
Those who know me well know that my favorite escape for a few days is Polebridge. When I explain to newcomers that it’s a “town” with no...
Carmen Hobson
- Apr 6, 2020
- 3 min
RIDING LOGAN PASS - JUNE SNOWBOARDING
Okay, we can all admit we’re disappointed that the ski season came to an abrupt end, courtesy of COVID-19, but not all hope is lost. The...
Carmen Hobson
- Mar 23, 2020
- 3 min
Social Distancing In The Mountains of Montana
Times are crazy right now. The onset of the COVID-19 virus has shaken the confidence of the masses, caused serious financial worries,...
Carmen Hobson
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Sweet Child Of Mine
#HuckApproved
Making a move to Montana and not sure how the pups will fare? Here are a few pics to let you see how fun it is here for not ju
Carmen Hobson
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
Keep Montana Clean
With so many clients relocating from the east and west coasts, I hear constantly how beautiful and clean Montana is. We know it, and...
Carmen Hobson
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
The Mountain Is Calling
…and I must go! It’s been an awkward beginning of ski season, with more rainy days than I’ve seen since I moved here in 2007. I left...
Carmen Hobson
- Dec 2, 2019
- 1 min
Houses Are Like Hotcakes - Mortgage Calculator
Hi Y’all! What a market is has been the last few years. Houses are selling like hotcakes, and buyers are always interested in knowing...
Carmen Hobson
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
Competition Between First-time Buyer and Move-up Buyers
We’ve been hearing for several years that that market will turn anytime, then we watch and wait. Still waiting… With the shortage of...
Carmen Hobson
- Oct 9, 2019
- 1 min
Kitchen Remodel ROI
It’s been determined over the years that several areas typically return your investment (as long as you make wise decisions during...
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Nestled in the northwest corner of Montana, surrounded by Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort and numerous recreational areas, Touchstone Real Estate is a welcoming, highly proficient firm committed to exemplary service to its clients from all walks of life, and in all price points.
