The base is set, the powder is down and from the bunny slopes to the black diamond run, skiers around Montana are ready to hit the slopes! Skiers, the time is here!!! On Thanksgiving Day, Discovery Ski Area will open for the 2015-16 season. It's one of the perks of living in the Treasure State. Throughout the year you have access to some of the best outdoor activities in the country. Fishing and Hunting are available year-round and the spring and summer are perfect for thos

Last week I had a person contact me about buying a high-end home I recently listed. The “man” was from Dubai and wanted to offer almost asking price for the home site unseen! He wanted me to do up an offer right away for him to sign. He was going to put $12,500 earnest money down. He and his wife would be arriving in the U.S. next month and wanted to close on the home the middle of January and the sale would be a cash deal. He even attached a bank statement revealing his

Help us help others this holiday season and earn entries into a drawing for a Keurig® 2.0 K560 Brewer! Alicia Hicks Montana Real Estate, an agent with Keller Williams Capital Realty is operating a Holiday Canned Food Drive from now until December 20, 2015. With each donation of at least $10 in canned food, you'll earn 20 entries into our drawing for our grand prize. You can also earn additional entries into our drawing by giving this post a 'Like', 'Share' or by leaving a com

Designer home with VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS!!! This unique home was designed by a local Montana architect and captures the majestic beauty of the Big Sky State's great outdoors. Located in the Skalkaho area, this exceptional house sits high on the hill side with windows galore capturing the 360 degree mountainous scenery, including the Pintler Wilderness. Nestled in the trees, this very modern style home offers an open floor plan with the main floor containing an entryway, living ro

I recently found out that the reason I was not considered for a listing was because I was too new to real estate. Yes, I get where they are coming from, but it really bummed me out, and I took it personal. I’ve worked my butt off to be good at what I do. I’ve only had my license for 2 ½ years, but in that time I’ve managed to rack up 26 of my 30 points to become a broker. Those are all based on sales – Residential sales are worth 1 point, Commercial and Ranch land are valu