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Montana's New Property Tax: How Primary vs. Second-Home Rates Affect Your Bottom Line

Beginning with 2026 bills, Montana taxes second homes at 1.90% and primary residences at 0.76-1.10%. A worked example on a $2.5M lakefront, the homestead deadline, and what to do about it.

April 15, 2026

Guide

West Shore vs. East Shore Flathead Lake: A Buyer's Honest Comparison

The four shores of Flathead Lake behave very differently — by character, climate, price, regulation, and lifestyle. A side-by-side breakdown for lakefront buyers.

May 6, 2026

Article

Wildfire Smoke Season in Northwest Montana: An Honest Look at August

How bad is wildfire smoke in the Flathead Valley, really? When it happens, how locals cope, and what to look for in a home before you buy.

April 29, 2026

Guide

Whitefish, Kalispell, Bigfork, or Columbia Falls? A Real Comparison for Out-of-State Buyers

A by-the-numbers comparison of the four main Flathead Valley towns — prices, characters, school ratings, and who fits where. Honest tradeoffs included.

April 22, 2026