At PureWest Christie’s, we work hard to set the standard for real estate in Montana. This means keeping a close eye on the local real estate markets and on the overall trends across Montana and the nation. Our Market Trend Reports are an important part of this analysis. The 2022 Reports, available here, compare data from the first six months of this year with the previous five years, broken down by each county and city in Montana that PureWest Real Estate serves. We analyze residential real estate units sold,... read more

The Big Sky State is widely known as an outdoor paradise. People come from far and wide to enjoy the many activities available here, from hiking and camping to skiing and hunting. Montanans bring that love of the great outdoors into their homes, incorporating outdoor living rooms and backyard escapes into their home and landscape designs. This month’s Real Estate Roundup features five breathtaking homes around the state with luxury outdoor living spaces. Breathtaking Views18 Buckhorn Meadow Lane, Red Lodge | ... read more

Whether you’re attracted to the idea of a self-sufficient homestead or you simply want remote Montana acreage for a weekend escape, a place where your time slows down and your cell phone cannot ring, there are many good reasons to look for off-the-grid property in Montana. Many people feel that the best place to live in Montana is one of these types of properties, where you can harness solar power for electricity and live more in rhythm with the natural cycles of the days and seasons. Rural homes that are off-the-g... read more

While planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park or Glacier National Park, whether for a day or for a week, learning a little about these iconic national parks makes the trips so much more rewarding. Glacier National Park, known as the Crown of the Continent, is located in the northwest corner of Montana and crosses into Canada, where it becomes Waterton Lakes National Park. The cities of Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and Kalispell are all good launching points for visiting Glacier Park.The bulk of Yellowstone Natio... read more