One of the perks of living in Helena is our wildlife population feels right at home amongst the landscape of our properties. Some view it as intrusive as these little nibblers tend to mow down a few prize posies. We nurture our gardens to bloom and then find them topless after a mid-day snack by the local deer or bunnies. But with tolerance and appreciation of others, we soon realize how special it is to boast a few 3D lawn ornaments such as these. The fawns were enjoying the cool spray of the sprinkler on a 90 degree afternoon.

Keeping in touch with friends in Washington state, scenery from their land near Monroe; photos taken and shared by Tammy Robertson.

Hummingbird - photo credit to Tammy Robertson, Monroe, WA

What a great find out at Spring Meadow Lake, a pile of mushrooms that seemed to have no intent to stop piling up on each other. It certainly makes one look twice!  Can anyone identify the variety of these mushrooms?  My first thought was “cow pie shroom” but not likely true.

3/25/2014 – Don’t forget to check out the annual HBIA Builders Home Show and Lifestyle Expo at the Helena Fairgrounds this weekend. Always a wealth of info on new products, services, designs, and industry advancements.

see Helena Events Calendar here: https://downtownhelena.com/events/events-calendar/

Saturday March 29th, through Sunday March 30th, 2014

From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

“Helena’s Largest Home Show and Expo showcasing the latest, the most innovative and most impressive home building products and services. A once a year opportunity.”

Cost:  $3 and 5 and under free.

Contact: Helena Building Industry Association

406-449-3358

http://Helenabia.com

Location: Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall

BBQ Salmon on the grill...with steak for dessert!

Sept. 2013 – Savor the end of summer with a calm evening around the BBQ. My son prepared some favorites for me during the recent visit to Wyoming. Happy birthday to my mom, who turned 92 this month!

This article from Realtor.org gives some good info on getting the best bang for your home improvement buck. Great tips for sellers. Best Exterior Upgrades

Regional Cost Date for home improvement projects:  Montana data

"Home Sweet Home"

12/24/2012  Helena is having a white Christmas…but barely! Wishing all of you, especially my sweetheart Sam, a very merry Christmas. Peace and blessings throughout the New Year!

10/12/2012 – It’s official, I’ve changed Realty offices and now work with Broker/Owner Jim Steuding at Real Estate West! Jim is a wealth of information on our historical neighborhood at the foot of Mount Ascension.  He has lived and worked from his office up on State Street in Helena’s South Central for many years. His expertise also extends to the rest of Helena, and realistically… the rest of the world.  He has traveled extensively throughout South America and other countries. He is known to escape the U.S. riding his trusty BMW motorcycle and taking gorgeous photographic images of impressive landscapes in Argentina, Turkey and many points in between.  Watch for additional bits from my new adventures with Jim and fellow-Realtor Joe Duncan. We hope you’ll stay tuned to the not so far out “West”…Real Estate West!  To contact Real Estate West: 406-442-6235 or email: steuding@mt.net

2/17/2013

Mortgage interest rates are still great! 

At local Helena, MT banks we have the following:
As of 12/21/2012

30 Year Fixed Rate

Rate: 3.75%

APR: 3.87%

15 Year Fixed Rate

Rate: 3%

APR: 3.21%

*info received from First Interstate Bank Helena.  FOR CURRENT RATES GO TO: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/personal/borrowing/mortgage/