It's hard to believe the fourth quarter of the year is well underway, and the holidays are just around the corner! There is also a bit of uncertainty in the air for myriad reasons — and we've heard a lot of questions about how the housing market might be impacted. Here are a few answers to our most-asked questions. We're approaching a historic day for our country — Election Day! We don't know about you, but we'll sure be grateful when the political postcards, texts, door knocks, and phone calls stop. T... read more

It's that time of year again! PureWest is proud to release our mid-year Regional Market Trend Reports.  We're eager to share the latest comprehensive data-based research on residential and land sales in Montana. Based on the first six months of 2024 compared to the prior four years, these reports depict current conditions broken down by county and city. Plus, we've released a new version for North Idaho should that area pique your interest! We analyze historical data on sales volume, residential units sold, a... read more

The recent Memorial Day long weekend serves as the unofficial kick-off to summer in Montana, where the landscape is flourishing! The shift in seasonal outlooks also lends itself toward individuals and families considering a big shift in life. Whether looking to buy or sell your home, bringing in a professional real estate agent is not just important but indispensable in today's dynamic and evolving real estate market. Your home, being not only your most significant financial investment but your personal sanctu... read more

With the beginning of winter and the rest of the holiday season upon us, you might be dreaming of hosting holiday festivities in a new home or thinking of cozying up fireside at a winter getaway — whatever the reason, it’s important to consider bringing on a Buyer’s Agent to represent you in the process.     Having representation from a Buyer's Agent is the only way that you can be confident someone is looking out for your best interests and allowing you to make informed real esta... 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