Buying a home is a complex process, one that includes both wants and needs. Buyers look for neighborhoods that suit them and homes with desirable features, though both of those considerations take a back seat to the buyer’s budget. Mortgage interest rates significantly affect the amount a buyer can afford to spend on a home. This is an important topic of conversation right now because current mortgage rates have been increasing as the Federal Reserve has raised short-term interest rates in an effort to contro... read more

As the days shorten and the first snowflakes start to fall, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. Gathering with friends and family makes the holiday season a special time of year, and planning ahead to best utilize your space, regardless of which entertainment features it offers, will make for seamless and delightful entertaining. 9264 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork | 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms | 6,647 Sq Ft | 1 AcreMLS# 22206686 | $3,495,000Jennifer Shelley | 406.249.8929 | JenniferShelley@purewestmt.comHannah S... read more

Fall is a great time for fishing in Montana. The summer crowds filling the rivers have returned to their jobs and lives, leaving space on the water for anglers who don’t mind braving the chilly weather in pursuit of great Montana fishing. Montana is routinely considered one of the best places for fly fishing in the country. The fall means low, clear rivers, perfect for wading or floating. Autumn colors abound as larches, aspen, and other deciduous trees change to oranges, yellows and reds, bringing a new seas... read more

Whether you’re buying a home in Montana or looking at features in your current home that you’ve always wanted to change, the pros and cons of remodeling can be hard to calculate. If you plan to sell in the near future, should you remodel your home now, or save the money for your next home? Does remodeling actually add value to your home? The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry recently conducted a joint study to find some of these answers. The resulti... read more