Melissa Santa REMAX RIVER VIEW

Hello Monday! ☀️☕

"Stay committed, stay consistent, and watch the magic unfold." — Unknown

Happy Monday from all of us at the REMAX River View Crew! 🏔️✨

Coming to you live from the stunning Flathead Valley in Montana, we're ready to kick off another week of helping our community find their place under the big sky. Whether you're working toward a personal milestone, gearing up for a new career project, or searching for your dream home in the valley, remember that big achievements are built on small, consistent daily steps. Stay focused, stay determined, and trust the process!

What goals are you committing to this week? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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🎃 IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR SOCK ON! 🧦✨

October is officially SOCKTOBER 2026, and we’re on a mission to warm toes and lift spirits in our community! All new sock donations will go directly to support The Heart Locker!

Here is the best part—doing good comes with awesome perks! Every time you donate new socks, you’ll be entered into a drawing to WIN A $50 GIFT CARD to a local business of your choice! 🎁 We’re picking 4 LUCKY WINNERS!

📅 Event Details
When: October 1st – October 31st
Where: REMAX River View
Address: 26 Village Loop, Kalispell
Contact: 406.212.7572 |
[email protected]

⏰ Busy schedule? No problem!We’ve set up a drop-off tote right outside our office door so you can swing by and drop off your donations anytime—day, night, or over the weekend

!Or scan the QR code on our flyer to donate directly to The Heart Locker!

Let’s step up and make this the best Socktober yet! Who’s ready to fill up that tote? 👻🧦🎃

🔥 ATTENTION FLATHEAD COUNTY BUYERS: STOP WAITING ON THE SIDELINES! 🔥
Everyone in Montana is waiting for mortgage rates to drop... but here is the secret the market isn't telling you: when rates drop, prices will SURGE and competition will explode! 💥

Right now, September’s market numbers give YOU the ultimate leverage in the offering process.

📊 Flathead County Market Snapshots (Sept 2026)

🏠 187 New Listings coming onto the market!

📈 102 Days on Market (Average) — Sellers are waiting, which means they are open to negotiating!

🏡 172 Properties Sold

💰 $1,159,610 Average Sale Price

📐 $449 Price Per Sq. Ft.

💡 WHY NOW IS YOUR MOMENT:

You Have Time & Leverage: With homes sitting for an average of 102 days, you aren't in a 24-hour bidding war frenzy. You can ask for seller concessions, price reductions, or interest rate buy-downs!

Date the Rate, Marry the House: Secure your dream home and lock in your purchase price before competition floods back in. When rates drop down the road, simply refinance!

Inventory keeps moving: With 187 new listings hitting Flathead County this past month, new opportunities are popping up across the Valley daily.

🗣️ COMMUNITY QUESTION:Are you team "Wait for lower rates" or team "Marry the house, date the rate"? Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below! 👇👇

📍 Looking to make a move or curious about your home's current equity? Send a direct message or visit melissasanta.remax.com today!

🍂🔥 IT’S GOLDEN LARCH SEASON IN NW MONTANA! 🔥🍁

Look at those glowing larches and snow-capped peaks—there is literally NO better time of year to fall in love with Big Sky Country! 🏔️✨ The crisp autumn air is electric, and this weekend’s open house lineup is packed with absolute showstoppers!

Whether you’re looking for a riverfront escape, mountain views that take your breath away, or a cozy place to drop anchor before winter—we’ve got the ultimate tour map ready for you!

🗺️ YOUR INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE MAP IS LIVE!
Scan the QR code on the image or click the link to map out your autumn open house tour:

👉 EXPLORE THIS WEEK'S OPEN HOUSES HERE
https://rem.ax/3H6THsC

🚀 WANT TO SKIP THE WEEKEND CROWD?
Why wait for the open house doors to open when you can get the VIP treatment now? Connect with the RE/MAX River View team to lock in a private tour before anyone else:

📱 Call/Text: 406-212-7572

📧 Email: [email protected]

Grab your pumpkin spice latte, hop in the car, and let’s find your Montana dream home this weekend! ☕️🚗 home search starts NOW!

🎃 OCTOBER IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY 🍂

Fall crispness is here, and October is packed with everything from stein-holding contests to haunted corn mazes! Here are 7 events you can’t miss in the Flathead this month:

🍻 Great Northwest Oktoberfest (Whitefish)

Oct. 1–3 & 8–10 | Depot Park

Bratwurst, live music, log-sawing, and stein-holding contests. Pro tip: Get there early on Saturday to grab a table!

🏃‍♂️ Le Grizz 50-Mile Ultramarathon (Polebridge)

Oct. 10 | Big Creek Outdoor Education Center

50 miles, 10K, or 5K along the North Fork. Run it or cheer from the sidelines with a bear claw in hand!

🐎 Clydesdale Outpost Haunted Hayride (Whitefish)

Oct. 15–17 & 22–24 | Clydesdale Outpost

Hop on a haunted hayride and face "The Asylum" walkthrough attraction. The ultimate thrill for spooky season fans!

🎼 Glacier Symphony Opening Weekend (Kalispell)

Oct. 17–18 | Wachholz College Center

Season 44 kicks off with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue featuring Jeffrey Biegel.

👻 Conrad Mansion Ghost Tours (Kalispell)

Oct. 16, 17, 23 & 24 | Conrad Mansion Museum

Candlelit after-dark tours exploring the spooky side of Flathead history inside the 1895 mansion.

🌽 Fritz Corn Maze (Kalispell)

Open Weekends through October | Birch Grove Rd
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce - Discover Kalispell

Navigate miles of tall corn, take the kids on cow-train rides, or stick around after dark for the haunted trail and barn!
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce - Discover Kalispell

🎃 Sweet Pickin’s Pumpkin Patch (Kalispell)

Open through Oct. 30

Jumping pillows, pedal carts, and the ultimate pumpkin photo-op.

📍 Save this post for your October weekend planning! Which one are you hitting first? 👇

🍁 HELLO, OCTOBER! 🍂🔥

Break out the cozy sweaters, light those pumpkin spice candles, and get ready for crisp autumn vibes! 🕯️✨

Fall is officially here, and while the leaves are changing, one thing stays the same: the local real estate market is still moving fast! Whether you’re dreaming of finding a cozy fireplace to snuggle up by this winter or looking to list your home while fall curb appeal is at its absolute peak, we are ready to make it happen! 🏡🍁

What’s your favorite thing about October?
☕ Hot c***r & pumpkin spice?
🔥 Bonfires & cozy blankets?
🔑 Finding your dream home before the holidays?

Let’s turn your real estate goals into reality this season! Send a DM or drop a comment below to chat about what’s happening in our local market! 👇🍂

— Melissa Santa

Broker/Owner, REMAX River View 🎈🏡