Lonepine
Lonepine, MT · Real Estate
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The Peaceful Town In Montana Where Retirees Say Social Security Is More Than Enough
Tucked between snow-capped mountains and crystal-clear waters lies a Montana paradise where your retirement dollars stretch like taffy at high altitude. Whitefish, Montana isn’t just a pretty postcard – it’s becoming the unexpected retirement haven where Social Security checks actually cover more than just your morning coffee habit.
Lake County Leader
Ronan City wrap-up: Infrastructure, annexation & new businesses
Ronan council members Larry Hall and Lindsay Myers, along with Public Works director Dan Miller, presented an end-of-year recap at the Ronan Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held Thursday, Dec. 4 at Ninepipes Lodge. Over this year, the council has made decisions or is currently working on infrastructure, real estate developments, land annexations and property purchases to help Ronan grow. MREC moves forward After 20 years, the Pioneer Days Committee secured a lease of the Mission Range Event Complex (MREC) property off Mink Road from the City of Ronan. The city purchased this property after the committee donated the funds to them. Committee president Mike Bartel explained in a later interview that this was a faster and easier route to obtain the property, which the committee will now lease at low cost from the city. Bartel said they plan to break ground in the spring to add power, water and sewer to the property. The Pioneer Days Committee will need materials to build an arena and will be hosting a fundraising campaign soon. Bartel explained that they put up the initial amount for the city to purchase part of this property in 2005, but Lake County owned a portion of it
Flathead Beacon
Permitting Isn’t Pricing Us Out. Investors Are.
Montanans want what our parents and grandparents wanted: a fair chance to build a life, protect the land we love, and make homeownership attainable for our families. I agree with the author of “The Soul of Kalispell is at Stake” that homeownership is essential to strong communities. But I disagree with the idea that “red tape, impact fees, and regulatory delays” are the primary obstacles keeping Montanans out of homes.
Flathead Beacon
Workforce Housing Set to Break Ground in Kalispell
Kalispell is set to receive a new workforce housing complex in 2027, funded through an award from the Montana Board of Housing. With the $8.3 million grant, the developers, Mach LLC and TE Miller, will construct 24 affordable units, through a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats, at 40 Appleway Drive. The Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana partnered with the two teams on the project.
Montana Updates
New Funding to Support 160 Affordable Homes in Billings, Miles City, and Other Montana Communities
On November 26, 2025, the Montana Department of Commerce announced that the Montana Board of Housing has allocated more than $39 million in federal housing tax credits to five developers. The funding will support the construction or rehabilitation of 160 affordable homes in Billings, Kalispell, Livingston, Miles City, and Missoula. The projects are intended to increase housing options for families and seniors in Montana.
Flathead Beacon
Flathead County Commissioners Approve Mixed-use Commercial and ‘Live-Work’ Units in Somers
The Flathead County Board of Commission on Tuesday approved a preliminary plat for a 46-unit subdivision featuring mixed-use condominiums, one-bedroom “live-work” residences and commercial structures on a 10-acre site, which is currently a hayfield, in Somers. Commissioners Pam Holmquist, Randy Brodehl and Brad Abell unanimously approved the project.
Flathead Beacon
The Soul of Kalispell is at Stake
Walk through any coffee shop or grocery store in the Flathead, and the conversation is the same: housing. We all know it’s too expensive. We all know our workforce is struggling to stay here. But in the rush to “do something,” a dangerous narrative has taken hold. We are...
Char-Koosta News
Program Aims to Open More Paths to Tribal Homeownership as Demand Grows
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — It̓qaʾwxam Nk̓ʷúwilš Solidarity Program has launched its second fall campaign to raise funds for Tribal homeownership on the Flathead Reservation, building on a first-year effort that far surpassed expectations. Since last fall, the program has raised $75,000 from 97 contributors–triple...
Flathead Beacon
Consulting Firm Unveils Foundational Maps for Land Use in Whitefish’s Growth Policy Update
Whitefish residents, elected officials and planning commission members this week got their first glimpse at maps serving as building blocks for a land use plan that will guide where and what the city will develop over the next 20 years. Representatives from czb, LLC, the consulting firm aiding the city’s...
Fairfield Sun Times
$39 million in federal housing tax credits given to Montana housing developers
Mont. – The Montana Board of Housing allocated $39 million in federal housing tax credits to five developers to build new or rehabilitate 160 affordable homes in Billings, Kalispell, Livingston, Miles City and Missoula. The following developers were awarded federal housing tax credits according to the Montana Department of...
Bigfork Eagle
Somers condominium project gets favorable recommendation
A proposal to build eight condominiums on 10 acres of land in Somers received a positive recommendation from the Flathead County Planning Board Wednesday. The condominiums include 28 commercial units and an additional 18 live-work residential units, serviced by shared wells and septic systems. A live-work unit consists of a ground floor working space connected to a single small apartment, according to the staff report. It is expected to be constructed in three phases, located at 757 through 687 Somers Road, with an estimated completion date in 2031. Since the area of the structure’s location is unzoned, owners will craft a homeowners association agreement to control business activity within the condominiums. Representing the developer, Greg Jones, with WCC Engineering, said commercial businesses will likely be trades, such as landscaping or electricians. Planning board members noted the small size of the units and limited parking area, which is projected to be less than an acre in size. Board member Marie AuClaire speculated this could limit the types of businesses moving into the units. “Even if there was, like a hairdresser or something, it’d probably be like a one-client-at-a-time type of thing,” Au-Claire said. "I don't really see a lot of offsite
KPAX
Full interview Kalispell Mayor candidate Sid Daoud
Flathead Beacon
Davison is the Best Candidate for Kalispell’s Future
On November 4 Kalispell elects a new mayor in the most consequential election in over a decade. Faced with an affordability crisis, revitalization relapse, and growth challenges my mayoral vote is with Kisa Davison. Her unique combination of community leadership, local government experience and business ownership makes her the best choice for our future. She has the drive, grit, and collaboration skills to solve for our challenges with her clear priorities of accountable service and public safety, strategic growth and downtown revitalization, and solving the housing crisis.
GOBankingRates
America’s 20 Most Expensive Ski Towns
Ski resorts and ski towns are fantastic places to spend a long wintry vacation. The beautiful scenery, the tourist-friendly shops and restaurants, and of course the challenging and exciting ski slopes make these towns the places to be during the chillier months. With all that said, many such ski towns...
NBCMontana
Kalispell mayoral candidates answer key topics, issues in the town
KALISPELL, Mont. — Three Kalispell residents are running for mayor as current mayor, Mark Johnson, decided not to run for reelection. Those three candidates running for Kalispell Mayor are Kisa Davison, Ryan Hunter and Sid Daoud. Ryan Hunter is a current city council member representing Ward 3. He is...