If you are looking to build a new home in the Flathead Valley, especially a custom one, then you must call or visit Greg Bain & Company. They are located at 3577 Highway 93 North in Kalispell, Montana and can be reached at 406-752-2886. And here's why you need to contact them. My husband and I purchased land in Kalispell several years ago. We needed to find a builder who would help our dream of a custom home come true. We interviewed several building contractors, arriving at each with our hand drawn house proposal and with a ton of questions. When we got to the Greg Bain & Company offices, we were greeted by Matt Bain. He listened, answered all our questions, came with us to check out our property, and left us feeling excited that our dream was possible. Once we made the decision to use... 01/06/2020

Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of December 2019. This report covers the entire residential market, which includes single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes. The Kalispell market remains healthy! During 2019, sales remained strong with median prices higher than 2018 in all months except one. Sales VolumeIn the month of December 2019, there were 67 residential sales which was 14% higher than the same month last year and 21 less than November of 2019. As you can tell from the chart below, sales in the area tend to start out lower at the beginning of the year, surge to a high in June or July and then hit lower levels in the later months. This year followed that same trend. Total sales in 2019 wer... 01/03/2020

Do you want to live at the base of the Swan mountains? Where the traffic is nearly non-existent? With lots of space to breath? And only be about twenty minutes from the center of Kalispell, and just as close to Bigfork? If yes, read on! Whitetail Meadows is located east of Kalispell. Specifically, if you take Route 35 east for approximately 6 miles, make a left on Lake Blaine Road, continue about two miles, make a right on Creston Hatchery, you're nearly there. The entire community has only 23 currently built or future homes. Each lot has five acres of space and most have at least 400' of road frontage. The community does have an HOA as well as CCRs (Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions). For example, some of the area rules include the following. The area does permit livestock and fo... 01/02/2020

Village Greens is a community in Kalispell MT that provides golf-course living. Homes in this area are located at the Village Greens Golf Club property. The homes range in size from ~940 to ~6,000 square feet, and include both single family homes (many are ranch style) and townhouses. Some of the homes are located on the edge of the Whitefish River and others are located by the greens and fairways. There are still some lots available for new construction. In terms of location, Village Greens is only minutes to both Route 2 and Route 93. That means it is close to all major Kalispell shopping, Glacier National airport, restaurants and more. Village Greens has amenities including biking/walking paths, a picnic area and an event center. The community holds an annual Social Activities Commit... 01/01/2020

Quite a few developments in Kalispell MT include single family homes. Meadows at Four Mile, however, is a condominium community. It is located on the western side of Route 93, on Meadow Vista Loop off of Four Mile Road. The community has amazing mountain views, and is close to most everything Kalispell offers. The homes are only minutes from all the major shopping centers, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell's medical center and the Glacier International Airport. In terms of amenities, Meadows at Four Mile includes a clubhouse, 4,000 square foot putting green and patio with BBQ and fire pit. There is also an exercise facility, pool table and event area. Monthly HOA fees are approximately $250 per month, as of late 2019. Condos range in size from nearly 1,300 square feet to over... 12/30/2019

In August 2019, work began in earnest on the building of our new home in Kalispell, Montana. While the ground had been cleared for our custom home prior to then, no actual building had been done. There was no well, septic or electric. So in mid-August the footings were installed and from that moment on, work sped along. On December 21, 2019, we moved into our home! How did it happen so fast?Stories abound about how custom homes can take years to build. Contractors might not show up. Material doesn't arrive as expected. Weather necessitates long delays. And on and on. So we thought our home would probably not be done until the Springtime, especially since we are in Montana where winters can be cold, snowy and long. We lucked out. We had an amazing building contractor who dealt with issue... 12/26/2019

Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of November 2019. This report covers the entire residential market, which includes single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes. In summary, sales and median prices were both higher than the same time last year. See below for more information. During 2019, sales have remained healthy and median prices continue to be higher than 2018 - in every month so far this year. Following is an overview of the November 2019 Kalispell results. Sales VolumeIn the month of November 2019, there were 87 residential sales which was 36% higher than the same month last year and only 8 less than October of 2019. As you can tell from the chart below, sales in the area do tend to start o... 12/04/2019

A few days ago, I shared information regarding the West View Estates in Kalispell. On the east side of town is another amazing subdivision.  The East Valley Estates development is located east of Kalispell, approximately 4 miles down Route 35 past the Route 2 and 35 interchange. As you drive towards the community, you can't help but notice the absolutely amazing views of the Swan Mountainsin front of you. The location is not only beautiful but also provides easy access to Kalispell, the town of Bigfork and all the hiking available in the Jewel Basin. The first phase of development in East Valley included 17 homes which were built beginning in the 2005-6 timeframe. These homes were built on lots between 1 to nearly 2 acres in size. For the most part, the homes are ranch styled homes with... 11/20/2019

Another new community in the Kalispell MT area is West View Estates. There is still time to purchase land and have a new home built! West View Estates is a community of single family homes located in the north valley of Kalispell. Some homes have mountain views. They are located to the west of Route 93 north and are accessible from either Old Reserve Drive or Stillwater Road. Homes are situated along Taelor Road, Ali Loop, Gucci Way and Owens Court. As with many of the other northern-situated developments, this one is close to everything Kalispell has to offer. For example, it's just minutes to shopping at stores such as Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Target and Lowe's. In addition, Krispy Kreme and Sable Coffee are nearby, as are Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Flathead Valley Community C... 11/18/2019

Silverbrook Estates is a new community located on the western side of Route 93, on the north side of Kalispell near Stillwater River. It is easily accessible to both Whitefish and Kalispell. Most of the community has views of the Swan mountains in the east and the Salish mountains in the west. Silverbrook is only minutes from all the major shopping stores, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell's medical center and the Glacier International Airport.  Silverbrook Estates is still being developed as of late 2019. The property includes more than 50 acres of land. It will eventually be the site of more than 300 homes in the Silverbrook communities of Riverside, Creekside and the Cottages. In addition to all the homes, this area will have plenty of amenities! A clubhouse, pool, fitness... 11/14/2019

A month ago I shared that we had moved to Kalispell Montana and were in the beginning stages of building a home. At the time of that last post, we had a framed house with sheathing on the sides and wood on the roof, a drilled well and installed septic system. Did anything happen since then? How much work could possibly be done in a month? Well, here is the update! Weather Impacts?When you're building a home in Autumn in the northwestern part of Montana, you could be susceptible to surprise cold snaps and snow events. We woke up one day a few weeks ago to unexpected snow. It snowed all day, and we were sure that was going to impact the ability of teams to get work done that week. Getting the house buttoned up and safe from the weather was the primary thing that was concerning us at that ... 11/09/2019

Stillwater Estates is a gorgeous community with mature landscaping and some mountain views. Stillwater is located in the northern section of Kalispell to the west of Route 93 and north of West Reserve. The entrance to the property is via Walton Drive. The community is close to Kalispell's shopping area (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and more) as well as the Flathead Community College and Kalispell Regional Healthcare. And it's only about 15 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport. Stillwater Estates was approved in three different phases. In total, the community includes 128 homes on East and West Bowman Drives, Walton Drive, Essex Place, Sperry Way, Logan Way, Kinta Way and Grizzly Way. In addition to the homes, the property's 115 acres includes 6 acres of park space. The homes i... 11/08/2019

I plan to highlight various subdivisions in the Kalispell MT area. I'll be sharing a bit of information about each community, and provide a link to currently active listings. Here's the first one, Glacier Commons.  Glacier Commons is located off of Whitefish Stage Road in the northern part of Kalispell. The community has many wonderful features include its proximity to all Kalispell has to offer. Glacier Commons is only minutes from Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Costco and many other stores. In addition, the Flathead Community College, Kalispell Regional Healthcare, and several restaurants are all within a short drive. The Glacier Commons development contains 82 homes on Glacier Circle, Whitemark Lane and Wheat Grass Lane. Building began in 2004, with the most recent homes being added in... 11/07/2019

After years of exploring the state of Montana, my husband and I purchased property in Kalispell in 2017. We were finally in a position to officially move to the area a few months ago. As anyone who has read anything I've written the last few years knows, I love this place. Besides the amazing mountains, lakes, rivers, streams, trees... well, I could go on... are the people and the way of life. To share everything I've discovered about Kalispell, I put together a post that is full of information. Want to know where to buy groceries? Where to ride horses? What newspapers are available? Where to hike or fish? What kinds of homes are available? Do you want to know about subdivisions? What about what homes are currently on the market? Would you like to know about skiing? To anyone interested... 11/05/2019

Following is an overview of the Kalispell Montana real estate results for the residential market as of October 2019. This initial report covers the entire residential market, which includes single family homes, townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes. Future monthly editions of this market data may include different reports for the four types of residential homes. During 2019, sales have remained healthy and median prices have been higher than 2018 - in every month so far this year. Following is an overview of the October 2019 Kalispell results. Sales VolumeIn the month of October 2019, there were 91 residential sales which was 9% lower than the same month last year and 13% lower than September of 2019. As you can tell from the chart below, sales in the area do tend to start out... 11/04/2019

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to attend a rodeo? Perhaps you're reading this because you've participated in one before. Or because you love horses. Last night I attended the second night of the three-night Northern Rodeo Association championship at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. It was my first-ever rodeo and here's how it went. AtmosphereFirst, the entire atmosphere was one of excitement and fun. I truly did not see one cranky looking person. People who were trying to get to a seat on the inside part of the bleachers were laughing about the experience. One guy who got up a few times to go get more food or drink asked if he could buy us a drink for the inconvenience. When the announcer said yell or clap, everyone did. The energy was fun and uplifting. TempoSecond... 10/26/2019

The first time we visited Montana, we fell in love. With both her rugged and weather-worn mountains. With her people, who constantly demonstrated friendliness, kindness and strength. We fell in love with the outdoors, activities, weather and food. So we did what anyone does when they fall in love. They pack up and move in with their beloved. In August of 2019, we found ourselves in our new permanent hometown - Kalispell, Montana. In between starting construction of our new home and finding a rental home for the short term, we hiked, visited the Farmer's Market and Dragon Boat Races, explored the area and oh yeah, I studied for my real estate broker exam. A week ago, I became a licensed real estate Broker in Montana. I joined an exciting new real estate company, Blackstone Realty Group -... 10/24/2019

I fully expected my first Northwest Montana Autumn to be somewhat less beautiful than the New York ones I have experienced. After all, the types of trees in Montana are different, mostly conifers and other pines. There isn't a plethora of maple, oak and the like, which in the Northeast typically pop with beautiful explosions of red, orange and yellow leaves. So I expected a fairly unexciting change of seasons. It's nearing late October now, so we are right in the middle of Montana's Autumn season. The question is, is there any color here? And if yes, from what? I have to say I am immensely satisfied with the amount of Fall colors, but they are coming from a source I did not expect. On our Kalispell property and in the surrounding mountains, there are many pine and conifer trees includin... 10/18/2019

A little more than six weeks ago we arrived in the beautiful state of Montana. Specifically, we landed in the Flathead Valley which is in the northwestern part of the state. It's a beautiful place with mountains to the west, north and east, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi, and rivers, streams and gorgeous vistas as far as the eye can see. This is also the area where our 25+ acres of land sit, awaiting our future home. When we arrived, we lived in our camping trailer for a week or so, then found a rental home which will keep us safe and warm until our home is ready. Never having built a home before, this is an enlightening experience. Here are some of my a-ha's. PermitsFirst, when you move to an area where you're planning to build a home, you need to check the local rule... 10/09/2019

An amazing benefit of the Kalispell Montana area is that is surrounded by mountain ranges. Looking East, North and West you will see rows of mountain ranges. Some are rugged, majestic, rocky and snow capped. Others are more like the Salish Mountains to the west, which are mostly rounded mountains with some grassy slopes and lots of trees.  The Salish Mountains are part of the Flathead National Forest. They cover more than 4,000 square miles. There are as many as 82 named mountain peaks which range in height from ~3700 feet to nearly 7,000. There are hiking trails, climbing areas and many logging trails that criss-cross the area. A lot of exploration awaits! So on a beautiful October day when temperatures were in the 50s, we decided to do some investigating. In the Salish mountain area, ... 10/04/2019