Fall Festivals Across Montana

Published: Wed, 08/25/21

Festivals and Fairs into the Fall

Throughout Montana there are festivals and fairs that offer some of the best times to enjoy family time right now and throughout the Fall season.

Be it in our quaint and classic small-town communities to the state’s burgeoning adventure-packed cities, there are more events than ever before showcasing good-old-fashioned fun for all with animals, arts, crafts, food trucks and music. Enjoying the charm that comes with living and working in the Last Best Place! Click Here for List

Housing Affordability

Flathead County housing statistics for first 7 months of the year noted a stunning 47% rise in the median price of a single family home going from $375,000 to $550,000. Lake County similarly had a rise from $333,000 to $449,500 in same time period. This raises the question of where we are at for housing affordability? Referring to the line chart pictured below, the NW Montana Association of Realtors is tracking this index.

The "Housing Affordability Index" is the ratio of median household income necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under the current interest rate. If the ratio is 100 then there is good balance between income and prices. The lower the number under 100 means less affordability. Our local area index has been dropping since a high in 2013 where it peaked out at about 160 when there was substantial affordability. Then in 2018 the index dropped below 100 and has steadily gone down to an index of 60 as of July 2021. So right now the median income in the greater Flathead area is only at about 60% of what it would take to afford a median priced home here.

See the following local housing market reports covering July 2021 for more
in-depth statistics:

Today's Hollinger Team Gallery

60 Wagon Wheel
Whitefish, MT

Approx 4 Net Acres

Pond & Meadow Views
$299,000

Mix of forest, open meadow, pond & wetland in a great location between Whitefish, Kalispell & Columbia Falls. Build your home on gentle slope amidst the trees or choose a site more in the open SW facing land. Community with large lots.

La Bella Ln
Elmo, MT

20+ Acres

Orchard

$1,250,000

Rolling hills with mix of meadow, forest and orchard with over 200 trees. Views of Flathead Lake and multiple secluded building site options! Boating access is nearby; land is off quiet lane ideal for bike riding and walks. Only 10 miles from Polson.

See More Homes and Land for Sale In NW Montana

What The Hollinger Team is working on:

Scott's buyers closed on a beautiful piece of land on Echo Lake
Kellie has ushered in six closings so far this August. She and Diana are working with buyers on the purchase of this view home overlooking the Village Greens golf course.
Drew closed on a home in Columbia Falls and a lot in Saddlehorn in Bigfork.
Dane closed with his sellers on their home north of Bigfork.
Diana listed acreage on a pretty pond in Whitefish and a lot in Whisper Ridge in Bigfork.