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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Welcome to 2026! Although 2025 appears to have been a trying year for many, the advent of a new year has adjusted attitudes, and we’re all looking forward to a bright future. I’d like to take this opportunity to share a few details of how 2025 panned out, and what experts predict for the 2026 housing market year. 1. New housing starts for 2025 were down considerably from predictions due to lack of qualified labor (due to immigration crackdowns), tariffs (approximately 60% of
Carmen Hobson
Jan 122 min read
Montana’s New Property Tax System
If you are a Montana out-of-state owner, owner of a short-term rental, or second/vacation home, this is a must-read.
Carmen Hobson
Jun 23, 20251 min read
A Great Refresher Course In Adaptability - 2023 Montana Real Estate Report
Welcome to 2024! With major shifts in the real estate market between 2021-2023, it’s been a roller coaster ride for both buyers and...
Carmen Hobson
Jan 25, 20241 min read
The State of Real Estate
With rumors flying that the real estate market is going to crash like it did in the mid-2000’s, it feels important to share the...
Carmen Hobson
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Whitefish Short Term Rentals
Many newcomers to the Whitefish area are purchasing properties to use part-time for personal use, and part-time as short-term rentals. ...
Carmen Hobson
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Vacant Land Septic Requirement Changes
As I recently chatted with a well-respected septic consultant in Flathead County, he pointed out a few things of note that vacant land...
Carmen Hobson
Sep 9, 20212 min read
STAND OUT REAL ESTATE BUYERS
If we all knew how 2020 and 2021 would pan out with regards to real estate, we would have invested in real estate big time in 2019! With...
Carmen Hobson
Aug 2, 20214 min read
The Merge Lane
Boy, has it been wild ride since the pandemic hit. It feels like people are flooding from where they are, to live the dream in the...
Carmen Hobson
Jul 7, 20214 min read
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
Feb 1, 20211 min read
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
Jan 14, 20213 min read
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
Dec 2, 20191 min read
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 21, 20192 min read
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...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 9, 20191 min read
Mold Matters!
The Flathead Valley is known for having a fairly high water table in places, and older homes that lie within these areas, or ones which...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 9, 20192 min read
Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?
With more and more Baby Boomers asking me about reverse mortgages, I felt the need to help enlighten you a little about the pitfalls of...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 2, 20191 min read
It's All About Trust
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes trust as “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or...
Carmen Hobson
Sep 13, 20194 min read
Why You Should Invest In a Rental Property
Investing in real estate can be a great alternative to traditional investments and many owners choose to rent out their property. Here...
Carmen Hobson
Aug 15, 20192 min read
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