Looking for a Rental Home in Montana? Free Statewide Listings

Are you looking for a Rental Home in Montana? Then you should check out the new site that was put together by the Montana Board of Housing (MBOH) called www.MTHousingSearch.com.

This site lists available rental properties across the state, provides tenant tools, and resources, and assists social welfare agencies in finding housing for people in need.

The site is free to use - both to look for rentals, and for property owners who would like to list their rental properties on the site. You must register first however.

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.

 

2 commentsMonica Ray • August 26 2008 05:40PM

Montanans Can Now Calculate Costs for Electricity & Natural Gas Online

Northwestern Energy offers a FREE service on their website www.northwesternenergy.com called Calcu-Pal that allows Montanans to calculate their utility costs based on a variety of factors - thermostat setting, additional appliances, type of windows, etc.

So if you're thinking about buying a new plasma TV, or a new freezer, check this site out first to see just how much more you will be paying.

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Kevin and Monica Ray are Missoula Real Estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. We provide services in, but not limited to: Missoula, Superior, Alberton, Saint Regis, Lolo, Clinton, Turah, Potomac, Florence, Corvallis, and Hamilton

 

3 commentsMonica Ray • August 26 2008 11:36AM

Follow the Montana Dinosaur Trail!

Looking for something unique to do while you're in Montana?

Do you enjoy museums, dinosaurs, and history? Well, you're in luck. Montana is RICH in paleontological finds.

You can discover many exciting dinosaur finds on Montana's Dinosaur Trail and experience everything from Field Digs to Programs to special Exhibits!

The Tour Starts at the Carter County Museum, Ekalaka: Montana's first county museum, it features many paleontological finds. Then leads you to the following locations:

Makoshika State Park, Glendive: Makoshika (meaning "bad land" in Lakota) is part of the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation; more than ten different dinosaur species have been discovered in or near Makoshika's borders.

Makoshika Dinosaur Museum, Glendive: The Makoshika Dinosaur Museum displays fossils from around the world.

Garfield County Museum, Jordan: The Garfield County Museum features Cretaceous fossils from the Hell Creek Formation. The first T. rex ever discovered was found near Jordan in 1902!

Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, Fort Peck: The Fort Peck Interpretive Center's signature attraction is "Peck's RexTM," one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever found.

Blaine County Museum, Chinook The Blaine County Museum's Paleontology Department displays a dozen Judith River Formation exhibits including Hadrosaur, Gorgosaurus, and Ankylosaurus fossils from the area.

Phillips County Museum, Malta: The Phillips County Museum features fossil discoveries from the nearby Judith River Formation (late cretaceous period, 77 million years ago). Features include a 33-foot long skeleton of "Elvis" the Brachylophosaurus, one of the best articulated dinosaur skeletons ever found.

Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station, Malta: Opened June 2008, the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station houses some of Montana's finest fossils and a preparation lab.

Fort Peck Field Station of Paleontology,Fort Peck: This unique working field station associated with the University of Montana's Paleontology Department is a state fossil repository.

Earl Clack Memorial Museum, Havre: The museum's feature displays are 75 million year old dinosaur eggs and embryos found in area exposures of the Judith River Formation.

Rudyard Depot Museum, Rudyard: The Rudyard area has provided dinosaur specimens for the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) and other premier institutions for years.

Upper Musselshell Museum, Harlowton: The museum's centerpiece is "Ava," the full-size skeleton replica of a "first of its kind" Avaceratops, found in the Judith River Formation near Shawmut.

Old Trail Museum, Choteau: Unearth the Mystery, past and present, at the Old Trail Museum. The Dinosaur Antechamber showcases discoveries from the area's Two Medicine Formation: Maiasaura and Einosaurus skulls, nestling, hatchling and adult Maiasaura skeletons and bones, and a Sauronitholestes skeleton casting are featured exhibits.

Two Medicine Dinosaur Center, Bynum: See the first baby dinosaur bones found in North America, the Guinness Book of World Records largest, scientifically accurate dinosaur reconstruction - Seismosaurus halli (earth-shaker lizard), and other spectacular dinosaur-related displays.

Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman: Home to one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils in the world, the Museum of the Rockies houses the world's largest T. rex skull and one of the first identified female dinosaurs in the world - an ovulating T. rex.

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.

 

2 commentsMonica Ray • August 15 2008 10:38AM

The Best States to Find a Job Due to Low Unemployment Rates - Montana is #9!

 According to a recent article from Careerbuilder.com, the best states to find a job are those with the lowest unemployment rates. The best states to find a job and that have unemployment rates that are less than the national average of 5 are:

  1. South Dakota
  2. Idaho
  3. Wyoming
  4. Nebraska
  5. Utah
  6. Hawaii
  7. North Dakota
  8. Virginia
  9. Montana
    Unemployment rate: 3.6 percent
    Population: 957,861
    Mean annual wage: $31,290
    Top industry: Trade, transportation and utilities (20.5 percent)
  10. New Hampshire
  11. New Mexico
  12. Delaware
  13. Maryland
  14. Iowa
  15. Vermont

The Worst States to find a job are also included in their list.

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.

 

4 commentsMonica Ray • March 06 2008 08:12AM

A Superior Lifestyle....27 Reasons to Make Superior, Montana MT Your Home!

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27 Reasons to Call Superior Home

Superior Montana is a small town in Northwestern Montana. It's small but has a lot to offer, including the Montana lifestyle.

1.)   The People - with less than 1,000 residents, Superior has a small town hospitality that you just don't find in most communities.

2.)   Healthcare - Superior boasts its own community hospital, clinic, mental health center, physical therapists, massage therapist, pharmacy, assisted living & dentists!

3.)   Location - Located in beautiful Northwestern Montana in Mineral County, along Interstate 90, Superior is only 50 minutes from Missoula, 3 hours from Spokane, WA and 2.5 hours from Glacier National Park.

4.)   Town Amenities - Superior has all the basic services with stores - grocery, antique, hardware, automotive, floral, gift and restaurants, beauty salons, banks, a movie theater, bars, hotels, mechanics, a gym, and more!

5.)   Churches - with more than 9 active churches, there is something for almost everyone.Rafting in Montana

6.)  Schools - The Superior School system provides education for Kindergarten - 12th grades and offers a wide variety of programs and extra-curricular activities.

7.)   U.S. Forest Service - More than 82% of land in the county is federally owned, providing you with plenty of room to roam!

8.)   Rivers & Streams - The Clark Fork River flows through downtown Superior and there are more than 80 miles of river and 650 miles of streams in the County, making for plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating & enjoying wildlife.

9.)   Lakes - Mineral County boasts more than 45 pristine mountain lakes, perfect for a day of fishing or an excuse to get out hiking!

10.) Golf - Only 15 minutes from Trestle Creek Golf Course and 50 minutes from 8 golf courses in Missoula makes Superior a haven for avid golfers.

11.) Skiing - Bring your skis, downhill or cross country. Superior is only 45 minutes from Lookout Mountain and close to 4 other ski resorts.

12.) Hiking - Don't forget your hiking boots for the many walking and hiking trails this area has to offer. With more than 400 miles of trails to choose from, you'll never tire of the scenery.

13.) Fishing - With many varieties of fish including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, northern pike, and experienced area fishing guides, you'll have many fish stories to tell!

14.) Senior Services - An active senior's center with meals, programs, activities and a bi-monthly bus to Missoula.

15.) For Businesses - The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce helps promote tourism in the county while providing networking opportunities for business owners.

16.) Community Groups - Join your favorite community group, we have many to choose from including 4-H, Lions Club, Masonic Organizations, Performing Arts Council, Hospital Guild & Hospital Foundation, Friends of the Library, Historic Society, Quilters Guild, Community Foundation, Political Groups, and more!

17.) Rich History & Museum - Once the location for major gold discoveries, Superior's history is colorful with boomtowns and miners. This history is documented in our local museum that offers tours and information.

18.) Fair & Rodeo - Superior hosts the annual Mineral County Fair and Rodeo in August. You'll be able to view the works of area craftsmen, quilters, 4H students while listening to live music and enjoying the food. The annual rodeo is a big attraction with bull riding, roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and more!

19.) Library - Superior has a community library for all of your reading needs.

20.) Performing Arts - Superior offers many opportunities to enjoy the performing arts with a Performing Arts Council, concerts, plays, and Shakespeare in the Park.

21.) Car Show - The Annual Old School House Rock and Car Show draws a crowd every June with open class entries from Rod, Custom and Specialty cars.

22.) Snowmobiling & ATV's - Mineral County has more than 1,000 miles of off-highway roads for your snowmobiles, ATV's, or for your walking enjoyment.

23.) Abundant Wildlife - Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Eagles, Turkeys, Wolves and Coyotes are among the many birds and animals you will find near Superior.

24.) Hunting - Millions of miles of national forest and abundant wildlife make Superior and Mineral County a favorite destination for hunters.

25.) Bicycling - Bicycling is a favorite activity of many area residents, and a favorite place to go is the Hiawatha Bike trail, 45 minutes from Superior at Lookout Mountain.

26.) Whitewater Rafting - People travel from around the world to enjoy the area's rapids, the famous Alberton Gorge is also in Mineral County.

27.) Parks and Community Pool - Superior has several beautiful parks and a community pool - a favorite local hangout in the summer months.

For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com

Copyright - Kevin & Monica Ray, Access Realty. All Rights Reserved

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com. Their office is located at 102 River Street, Superior MT 59872.

 

4 commentsMonica Ray • October 06 2007 10:39AM

New Group - Montana - Big Sky Country - Real Estate, Sights, What to Do, Where to Stay & More!

Do you love Montana, like visiting our state, or dream of moving to Big Sky Country one day?

We've started a new group on ActiveRain that's all about Montana at http://activerain.com/groups/montana . Join us and learn more about "the last best place" including sights and areas, what to do, where to stay and all about the local real estate market.

Montana is celebrated for many things, among them its grand mountains, vast prairies, wide-open sky, cool clear rivers, abundant wildlife and friendly, independent people. The fourth-largest state in the nation, Montana has a population of just more than 900,000, for an average of only 6.2 people per square mile. There are three cows for every person!

"I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love, and it's difficult to analyze love when you're in it."                  From Travels with Charley,   John Steinbeck

It seems to me that Montana is a great splash of grandeur. The scale is huge but not overpowering. the land is rich with grass and color, and the mountains are the kind I would create if mountains were ever put on my agenda...Montana has a spell on me. it is grandeur and warmth... Of all the states it is my favorite and my love."       John Steinbeck

4 commentsMonica Ray • September 28 2007 09:50PM

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce - Serving Superior, St. Regis, Alberton, DeBorgia, Haugan & Saltese MONTANA

If you're looking for information on Mineral County, check out the Mineral County Chamber's website at http://www.montanarockies.org/. On the site, you will find a list of participating businesses, information on the area and upcoming events. 

The Mineral County Chamber of Commerce serves Mineral County and its riverside communities of Alberton, DeBorgia, Haugan, Saltese, Superior, and St. Regis, the latter being a gateway community to Glacier National Park to the north. The town of Superior is the County Seat, as well as home to the Mineral County Museum, Community Hospital, Sheriff's Office, and a USDA Forest Service ranger district for the Lolo National Forest.

Members of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce strive to enhance the economic viability and business environment of Mineral County, to improve the quality of life for residents and their visitors.

Access Realty is a proud member of the Mineral County Chamber. Join us for the next Chamber meeting, typically on the second Thursday of every month.

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.

 

0 commentsMonica Ray • August 10 2007 08:09PM