In times of deep darkness, we not only need light — we need to be light for one another.
Parker J. Palmer (graduate of my alma mater, UC Berkeley)
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Homebuyers are ramping up this spring
According to REALTOR® Magazine, home buyers realize they need to be quick with their offers. 65% of buyers recently surveyed said they’d make an offer within 3 days of viewing it if they’re interested. 20% say they’d make an offer immediately, according to Bank of America’s new 2022 Homebuyer Insights Report, based on about 2,000 responses. Homes spent an average of 17 days on the market in March. 87% of homes sold in March were on the market for less than a month, according to National Association of REALTORS® data.
Whatever your dream, let's work together to make it happen!
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Hello dear friends and clients,
Here we are in our new offices at 255 Bridge Street (the former Payne West building). So much more room! Come and visit. We always have fun treats and fresh coffee on the brew!
If you were around here for the past month, you know that April set a record for cold weather. Easter brought a wild snowstorm that made me crazy. However, spring is rearing its beautiful face and the Flathead is awash with greenery and buds.
So far, the Flathead Valley real estate market is persisting with stable market prices and multiple offers. We are seeing an uptick in listings which is a good thing. As you know, interest rates are rising substantially and we'll know soon if that and pressing inflation will have any affect on our market. Fortunately I have a great team and our experience, consistent record and excellent negotiating skills will successfully lead you toward a sale at the right price. The Lang Team is here to make your real estate dreams come true whatever they are, wherever you are.
Another perk for you, as a luxury home seller, is our exclusive membership in Forbes Global Properties. What does this mean? When you list your luxury, high end property, your home will be opened up to the international market. Click here to view Bigfork properties on the Forbes website providing access to the entire Forbes network. Here's another advantage. Maybe you have always wanted to have a home in Florida, France, Hawaii or the place of your dreams. I can use my Forbes Global Properties referral network to connect you with an expert and knowledgeable Realtor in many national and international markets. Let's talk!
From our home to yours, we hope that all your dreams come true this Spring.
Denise
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What’s my home worth?
Did you know you can quickly learn the value of your home in today's market by simply clicking a button? It's useful information with no strings attached. See what your home is worth - you may be surprised!
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Wanna buy an island? Cromwell Island in Flathead Lake, listed at $72 million, has a home, docks for yachts and 348 acres of privacy. |
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One of the best markets around, the Kalispell market is at FVCC and has the all local food and products. 9 am to 12:30 every Saturday. |
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Flathead Lake made it into Travel and Leisure magazine's, "12 Most Beautiful Lakes." It even mentions our notorious Flathead Lake Monster!
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Market Trends: From Listing Agreement to Contract...The majority of single-family homes in Flathead County sold within 10 days. |
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Mortgage rates hit 5% and continue on an upward march. Could this be a housing market bubble? Experts weigh in.
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Rising prices got you nervous? Investing in these asset classes can help beat inflation in the long run. Of course, real estate is one of them.
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This article made me laugh. I think I could have written it! It talks about 8 organizational tactics that make your home more of a mess. |
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Today’s buyers are paying about 30% more for a house than they would last year, but take heart, prices could flatten or even dip. |
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Bigfork, MT 59911
$2,100,000 / 22204744 & 22204780
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Bigfork, MT 59911
$1,389,000 / 22204555
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Bigfork, MT 59911
$2,748,800 / 22204332
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Under Contract Taking Back-Up Offers $149,951 / 22205229
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Under Contract Taking Back-Up Offers $749,651 / 22205165
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Under Contract Taking Back-Up Offers $849,755 / 22205084
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Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Under Contract Taking Back-Up Offers
$925,000 / 22203739
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Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
Under Contract Taking Back-Up Offers
$274,900 / 22202993
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Closed / 22203999
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Closed / 22202973
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Kalispell, MT 59901
Closed / 22202588
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Closed / 22115457
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Closed / 22112988
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Bigfork, MT 59911
Closed / 22009954
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Testimonial
Great news that the closing was completed. It seems all of these closings have their own little challenges, and you handled both of our closings with expertise and professionalism. Cathy and I both greatly appreciate all of your hard work for us. Thank you!
Cathy and Rich
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Ceri (our lop-eared Corgi) says...
I'm adaptable and playful. I often look sweet but looks are deceiving. Today I unzipped two suitcases to have my way with John’s clean socks. I can count, too. I tried so hard to be quiet through John’s first cup of coffee this morning and after the second cup of coffee was consumed I just couldn't help myself. I started barking incessantly for my morning walk and dear John obliged. It's good to have staff! If you are interested in finding out about my breed, click here. You'll never regret having a Corgi!
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Denise's Cooking Corner - Caesar-Roasted Swordfish
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Ingredients
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds center-cut swordfish steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick,
cut into 6 portions
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
3 tablespoons drained capers
Lemon wedges
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. (Be sure your oven is very clean.) Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
2. For the Caesar sauce, place the garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, and mustard in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the garlic is minced. Add the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse to make a smooth sauce.
3. Place the swordfish steaks on the pan and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside one third of the sauce to serve with the cooked fish. Spread the fish on one side with half the remaining sauce, turn the fish, and spread the remaining sauce on the second side. Sprinkle with the scallions and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
4. Roast the fish for 10 to 12 minutes, until the center is just barely cooked. Cover the fish with aluminum foil and allow to rest on the pan for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small sauté pan until very hot, add the capers, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until they start to pop and are a little crisp. Serve the swordfish hot with the lemon wedges, frizzled capers, and the reserved Caesar sauce.
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Denise's Book Corner - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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If I have to go to purgatory, I definitely want it to be in the Midnight Library! I could just read to my heart's content. But I would have to do more than that, I would have to replay my life, decisions, regrets and potential. This novel is about the choices we make.
Nora Seed, unhappy with her life choices, tries to commit suicide but instead ends up in a library managed by her school librarian, Mrs. Elm. The library is filled books and stories of her life had she made different choices. For instance, in one possible alternative, she tries to reunite with her boyfriend and finds herself married to him but doesn’t turn out as she expected.
Dealing with regret, potential, and reflection, the novel pushes the reader to think about our own choices and decisions, as well as looking toward the future. I think both teens and adults would enjoy it. It's a short read that will get you thinking and it may awaken you to how much unlocked potential you have! I love philosophical conundrums like that and this novel suited my mental wanderings to a tee. Reflection without regret can never be a bad thing, right?
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