New Listing - 4905 Jaiden Lane - Linda Vista

Check out our new listing!

Located in the Linda Vista Neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 3 Bathroom home has so much to offer! On the main level of this home is a functional kitchen which boasts: stainless steel appliances, lots of counter space, a pantry and an eating area. As you exit the sliding glass doors off of the kitchen you will see a large, landscaped, fully fenced backyard. There is a deck perfect for entertaining, a garden shed and there are underground sprinklers. Additionally on the main level there is a large living room with a gas fireplace, a master suit, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. On the lower level there is a family room, another master suit and the utility area. There is a large, 2 car garage with extra room for storage. This home also has large windows for natural light and enjoying the beautiful views. Finally this home has a newer 50 year roof (2012), a newer hot water heater (2010) and has new exterior paint (2013). You won't be disappointed in this house. For your personal tour please call listing agent Alana Schaefer at 406.493.0066 or your real estate professional.

ERA Circle of Achievement - Alana Schaefer

Congrats to Alana of The Schaefer Team for her award - ERA Circle of Achievement! This award is given to realize the exceptional results through personal expertise and commitment, community involvement and consistent client service. Circle of Achievement honorees represent the best of ERA Sale Associates at both the state and national levels!

1st Time Home Buyers - Homeword

We wanted to let you know about a great opportunity in Missoula for 1st time buyers. Homeword of Missoula presents Home Buyer Education classes on a regular basis for first-time buyers. The topics covered are:

1. Selecting a lender

2. Using credit wisely

3. Understanding home inspections and insurance

4. Working with a real estate professional

5. Determining affordability 

6. Distinguishing between different types of loans

7. Identifying special financing programs

8. Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership

Upon successful completion of the program, attendees are provided with a certificate of completion which is required for many down payment assistance and other lending programs for first-time buyers. 

The courses are offered on a monthly basis, either on three consecutive week nights from 6-9PM or on Saturdays an all-day class is offered several times a year from 9AM - 6PM. 

For more information, and to schedule, please visit - Homeword

Missoula County Looks to Make Airport Development Park

With commercial building and manufacturing coming on strong in Missoula, leaders are wondering why the Missoula airport development park hasn't received much attention with regards to attracting employers. And they look to change this by attracting potential businesses.

Their goal is to actively market the property more online and in real estate publications. James Grunke, CEO and president of the Missoula Economic Partnership, agreed there is a lot of interest in the Bonner Mill site. He said they've seen no interest in the development park the past 6 months. There are 2 companies showing strong interest in the Bonner Mill site, with one of them expected to open in September.

The county is actively looking for technology based businesses for the development park. Some expressed concern that employees prefer the downtown setting. The county does remain hopeful about the future of the development park, as it does have broadband in place, and the county is considering some incentives for businesses to locate there as well. The board plans to continue moving forward at it's next quarterly meeting where it will review pricing and other incentives. 

Source: Missoulian

Southgate Mall and Missoula's South Side Redevelopment Plans

With malls nationwide finding it a struggle to remain viable, let alone profitable - Missoula's Southgate Mall is looking towards future expansion. What exactly these plans are remains to be seen, however, representatives say within the next few years property around the mall will look much different than it does today.

Project details remain vague, but we do know some certainties. H&M Store is currently building a 20,000 square foot store at the entrance of Southgate Mall near Red Robin. Outside the mall, Paxson Plaza is under going changes as well. Tenants were informed that the building was under contract with new owners. The Val-U Inn has since been razed and Curley's is expected to be next, however, the future of the entire Paxson Plaza is still uncertain.

The region south of the mall continues to see great improvements, even from a few short years ago. The region of South Reserve Street and Brooks Street is set to undergo construction this summer, with the addition of a traffic signal, pedestrian crossings, landscaping, and lighting.