In the late 1970s, my husband and I bought a small home out of town. … [Read more...]

I always enjoy thinking about my family, but during the holiday season, I dwell on some of the stories a little bit more. It's funny that when certain memories pop up, they are more about our habits and family practices.… … [Read more...]

My parents grew up during the Great Depression. Throughout my childhood, I heard their stories. My father's family of five lived in an apartment, which they shared with an unmarried uncle and a grandfather. They would buy fresh fish in… … [Read more...]

While we were preparing for our oldest son, Leland, to head off to an out-of-state college, I was certainly going through a roller coaster of emotions. Life was changing for all of us as our relationship was evolving into a… … [Read more...]

Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I bought a home in Missoula. We knew it was a major fixer-upper. Just like many homebuyers in their 20s, we had more energy than cash. … [Read more...]

Recently, an out-of-town client and I were visiting a variety of properties. He and his wife are considering moving to the Missoula area in the near future. They raise alpacas, so we narrowed down their search to homes with acreage… … [Read more...]

This past month, a client told me that her family's lifestyle has changed drastically over the last year and they are considering purchasing a home, which suits their current needs better. Since she was a Realtor, she already has a… … [Read more...]

Real estate stories can be some of the most interesting to hear: buyers walking away at the closing table because of something they didn't know, sellers of a high-end home refusing to leave a flower pot for unknown reasons, buyers… … [Read more...]

Q: We have lived in our home for nearly 40 years now and have decided that we are ready to move. The house is becoming a burden and needs maintenance inside and out. We are getting tired and want to… … [Read more...]

Here is a question I received this month that I hear often. It applies to different types of real estate. … [Read more...]