’Tis the season to look forward to holiday gatherings! As Thanksgiving approaches and kicks off the Christmas and winter holiday season, you may be looking forward to a houseful of friends and family. And, possibly, trying to figure out how and where to house them. While holidays are meant to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, we all know that they can also become stressful. Thinking strategically about housing guests is one great way to keep their visits enjoyable. First, make your guest spac... read more

The home office is one hot Montana real estate trend that is likely to stick around long after the pandemic ends. According to a survey by Upwork, 27 percent of employees will work remotely in 2021, and 20 million workers have moved during the course of the pandemic, or are currently planning to relocate. At PureWest, we are seeing a demand for functional home offices continue in both our residential real estate market and our luxury real estate properties. Interestingly, home office space had actually been a decli... read more

Though buying new construction may seem more straightforward than purchasing an existing home—no dated wallpaper or trying to decide if you can live with that linoleum—it is still extremely important to have a Realtor® representing you. First Things FirstDon’t even stop by a new construction development without your agent. The builder pays real estate commissions, so they need to know right from the start that you will be represented.The builder will have a real estate agent, called the builde... read more