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2024 Homebuyer And Seller Demographics
Another year has rolled in, and as they say, hindsight is always 20/20. Â With that said, the National Association of REALTORS does a...
Carmen Hobson
Jan 71 min read
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AURORA SHINES!
As the evening hours melded into morning, not only did the waves of colors continue, but northern lights of a different kind joined the fun,
Carmen Hobson
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Get Creative in Whitefish, Montana!
Stumptown Art Studio in downtown Whitefish offers a variety of artsy classes from clay work to making glass mosaics.
Carmen Hobson
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Best Fall Weather Hikes In Montana
Avalanche Lake, Glacier National Park Fall…my favorite season!  Bright reds and fluorescent yellows against a background of fuzzy...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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In Montana Winterization is KEY!
As sad as it is to admit, winter will be here in a flash! Â I do love the crisp air and fluffy snow floating down from the sky though, and...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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The Montana Real Estate Ride
You know those feelings you get at the circus? Â Exciting highs, frightening moments, and surprises that floor you, all with your head on...
Carmen Hobson
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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WET AND WILD IN MONTANA!
The hot, red orb that warms the earth has come forth, Old Man Winter is starting his hibernation, and with that comes thoughts of Montana...
Carmen Hobson
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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A Great Refresher Course In Adaptability - 2023 Montana Real Estate Report
Welcome to 2024!  With major shifts in the real estate market between 2021-2023, it’s been a roller coaster ride for both buyers and...
Carmen Hobson
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Chill Thrills!
When you wake up to -12 degrees, with a high expected of maybe 7 degrees, the last thing you want to do is be outside, right? As it...
Carmen Hobson
Feb 2, 20234 min read
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Bears, Bears, and More Bears!
It’s Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park, and the winning bears have been bracketed down to the semi-finals, and what a semi-final it...
Carmen Hobson
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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IT’S A BRISK ONE!!!
Of all the lakes involved in my 2022 commitment of dipping in every lake I hike to this year, this one was one I’m glad I crossed off my...
Carmen Hobson
Aug 19, 20223 min read
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Many Glacier Lake Dip Trifecta!
On a hot summer day, hiking in Glacier National Park, what’s the best thing to add to your day? A couple of dips in the frigid,...
Carmen Hobson
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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PACK YOUR BEAR SPRAY!
It’s been a record year for bear activity in the parks this year, and Glacier National Park has been no exception. The Many Glacier area...
Carmen Hobson
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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ART AND SOUL
I’ve had inquiries from clients lately asking for artists who have a flair for the wild and the scenic that graces our area. Wildlife,...
Carmen Hobson
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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The State of Real Estate
With rumors flying that the real estate market is going to crash like it did in the mid-2000’s, it feels important to share the...
Carmen Hobson
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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FLATHEAD LAKE’S ICONIC ISLANDS
Lazy days on the bays are forthcoming, and that puts broad smiles on the faces of all of us waterdogs! I’m addicted to the water, and...
Carmen Hobson
Jun 3, 20223 min read
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GET OUT AND RIDE!
Summer is rapidly approaching, and I’ve been itching to dust off my e-bike and head out to Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park....
Carmen Hobson
May 17, 20221 min read
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Bearly Awake! Bear Identification
Spring has sprung, and the fuzzy Ursus teddies are out and about again. The first grizzly sighting of the year in Montana was spotted in...
Carmen Hobson
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Whitefish Short Term Rentals
Many newcomers to the Whitefish area are purchasing properties to use part-time for personal use, and part-time as short-term rentals. ...
Carmen Hobson
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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Burly Bruins (Bear Videos)
It’s that time of year when both black and grizzly bears enter hyperphagia, chowing down everything in sight in order to pack on plenty...
Carmen Hobson
Nov 14, 20214 min read
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