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OK, so you’ve seen footage of beautiful snow capped mountain peaks, wide open spaces, and crystal clear lakes and it’s easy to envision living in such gorgeous surroundings. But….not so fast. Every relationship or destination has its pros and cons. So, what should one be aware of before moving to Montana? In this video I go over 5 deal breakers for moving to Montana.
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  • @plutonium120
    @plutonium120 Жыл бұрын

    1. guns. 2. winter. 3. driving conditions. 4. respect nature and outdoors. 5. don't try to change montana. sounds like the perfect place for me.

  • @jasonb4892
    @jasonb48923 жыл бұрын

    For me these are reasons to move to Montana

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, you're a great fit then ;p

  • @kiernan3148

    @kiernan3148

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dont there are no "IF"s stop gentrifying my state

  • @Rescue-mt7fl
    @Rescue-mt7fl3 жыл бұрын

    Plain and simple, don’t move to Montana if you have screwed up the state you lived in and now want to move here and bring the same crap that ran you out of your state!!!!

  • @DevinAlden

    @DevinAlden

    3 жыл бұрын

    What if I want to escape the stuff that screwed up my state and keep the state I want to move to the way it is and enjoy the freedom

  • @Rescue-mt7fl

    @Rescue-mt7fl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course that is the point. When any of us move to another state , we should evaluate what has brought us there and why our previous state wasn’t worth staying in. That’s the point of our founding fathers making us separate states where we can all find those values we most desire in our way of life. We shouldn’t ever be a single country with single pointed values. The values of those in New York City or LA are not the same values of those who lie on the high line in Montana. Nor should they be. We should assimilate to the values that have made a particular state or region so attractive to us. If we don’t share the values, this is a huge country and we can find those places that do share our values.

  • @ruthalexander6681

    @ruthalexander6681

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are YOU the Troy Peterson Jon and I know???

  • @Rescue-mt7fl

    @Rescue-mt7fl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ruthalexander6681 I’m sorry I don’t know you. I don’t live in Montana , I live in a similarly affected state that has lots of influx from other states that have begun affecting our state politics.

  • @ruthalexander6681

    @ruthalexander6681

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rescue-mt7fl ok..you sound just like our friend from Tucson! He, too, is knowledgeable and not shy to express his view👍🏼

  • @jewelbug1867
    @jewelbug18673 жыл бұрын

    As someone born and raised in Montana, I have to thank you for number 5. I encourage people to at least visit montana, however, it's not everyone's cup of tea. Over the years, I've seen a lot of people come and go and the one's that left usually did so, because they wanted to see changes that would never come to be. We like Montana the way it is. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love your input Julia. :)

  • @shellysalois185

    @shellysalois185

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @saintejeannedarc9460

    @saintejeannedarc9460

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you find you have much luck w/ Canadians? I never thought I'd want to leave my country, but it's becoming a dystopian hellhole. We're not quite Commiefornia yet, but we're going there and probably past. The people w/ my values are too disparate to make a difference here.

  • @YasminMahnaz

    @YasminMahnaz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@saintejeannedarc9460 your special. Canadians thank you, and think you should leave. As for the change and no change ppl... u should all ride buggy horses... this change, ur state must need lot help if ppl keep wanting change it. Or maybe lots older ppl there in majority, very comfortable w their living in 1900

  • @rcghalohell

    @rcghalohell

    9 ай бұрын

    This statement just makes me want to move to Montana even more, I finally moved to the southeast after all these years, just to see how horrible it turned, I want to return to my life in the forest environment. Kick back on the porch, maybe learn to hunt

  • @kaos5469
    @kaos54693 жыл бұрын

    Also DO NOT rely too much on GPS, especially in the back country. We've had people get lost & even some die because their GPS told them to take some random road that is no longer an actual road! Don't hesitate to ask for directions, we know our state.

  • @ghostlyimageoffear6210

    @ghostlyimageoffear6210

    2 жыл бұрын

    This happened to me about 15 years ago relying on Yahoo maps to get to Elkhorn, coming from the west on the freeway. Ended up from paved to gravel to a dirt road and then in the grass until a hunter came along and directed me to the straightforward and easy way to get there. I was totally misdirected and yeah it might have been a road used at one time, but no more.

  • @DrunkenUFOPilot

    @DrunkenUFOPilot

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used GPS on a cell phone to map out a plot of land. Trees interfere with GPS. Good luck finding a place clear of trees in Montana! Pretty much just lakes and airports. Also, the three-dimensional land, very hilly or mountainy, sometimes confuses GPS that are designed to handle smoother land, smoother deviations from ye olde WGS84 geoid for reference elevations. Plus, Bigfoot critters radiate UFO tracking beams that interfere. Always check for giant flying saucers overhead before mapping your land! :P

  • @joostverboven4704
    @joostverboven47042 жыл бұрын

    All your points are right on. I’ve lived in Montana for 12 yrs so far and my life is idyllic; our family lives in a log cabin on 40 acres in the woods bordering public lands. Winters are rough on me, not so much because of the cold temps, but lack of sunshine.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    That sounds lovely, but yes…that lack of sunshine can definitely get to you especially if you lived in a sunny state prior to your move.

  • @terrywade3696
    @terrywade3696 Жыл бұрын

    I moved from Oklahoma to Great Falls, Montana in 1964 and moved to California in 1969. First, I want to say, Montana is absolutely beautiful! I’ve traveled most of the state while I lived there. I lived through the worst winter they had in 65 years with temperatures at -47 degrees! But the dryness in Montana makes the temperature more tolerable than the ice storms of Oklahoma! Minus 14 in Oklahoma felt like -30 in Montana. For most of my winters in Great Falls, I could sweep the snow with a broom from my sidewalk! Light and fluffy with very little moisture. But I couldn’t make a snowball or snowman to save my life! It was just too dry to pack together. We had a car with a plug for the radiator or engine that we plugged in at night in order to start our car in the mornings. I hadn’t seen that before! The seasons were a little hard to get used to. Spring is about 2 weeks as is Fall. Summer, about 2 1/2 months. The rest is Winter! About 7 months of it. My first year there, it snowed September 30th! But it was about 30 degrees and the snowflakes were huge like feathers. I don’t remember it being so dark as people are saying. We had breaks in the weather and Chinook winds that could bring the temperatures up 50 degrees in a few hours! In Oklahoma, from October through December, it’s gray, windy, cold and all you see is constant gray skies, brown leafless trees and no change! It won’t rain. It won’t snow and the sun won’t break through! DISMAL! Yet, in Montana, I remember beautiful, glistening, snow covered days with full sun making the snow look like diamonds! In the Summer, we camped in the Rockies at Glacier Park. I loved Montana. The valleys, the mountains and the plains, I loved it all. I especially loved the Bitterroot Valley around Hamilton. I would love to live in Montana again except for the length of the Winter. I’m too old now to want to deal with the cold weather for that long. It was also difficult to make a living there. But I’d love to vacation there again! I love the state of California but hate the destruction the liberals have inflicted on it with their politics. They’ve destroyed this beautiful state. Can’t wait to leave here!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for sharing. You’re right about those snowflakes. Some days we get the biggest snowflakes we’ve ever seen here and when the sun shines the snow glistens. Some days on the mountain I feel like I’m in a storybook wonderland. Hopefully you get to come visit again soon. 🏔

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jake S haha, I don't think so. But you made me laugh.

  • @rob8379
    @rob83793 жыл бұрын

    Don't bring your screwed up philosophies to a state that you want to escape to. There is a reason why you're trying to escape.

  • @davidbladen5667

    @davidbladen5667

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, there is an agenda by the commie kissers to try to make all of the states a left wing toilet. Hold on to your beliefs and integrity. Stop any major developments that will infringe on your rights and freedoms. There is a small community at the base of Mt. Baldy near Los Angeles that has awooded area and a large creek nearby. I hiked into the area expecting to do some nice photography. It was an absolutely beautiful area except for one thing. There wasn't a rock or tree that didn't have graffiti plastered on it. It was beyond awful. Don't let the cancer of gangs and liberals destroy your state like it has in kalifornia.

  • @robertapudvah2674

    @robertapudvah2674

    2 жыл бұрын

    No it all

  • @robertapudvah2674

    @robertapudvah2674

    2 жыл бұрын

    Omg you think you no it all

  • @julie1630

    @julie1630

    2 жыл бұрын

    Especially democrats with radical ideas thinking Texas is going to go liberal. One of the last states with decent good people

  • @rangerdanger766

    @rangerdanger766

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertapudvah2674 drunk

  • @jr8870
    @jr88703 жыл бұрын

    We Texans feel the same way about people trying to change it after they get here... Also we agree about the 2A.... 🇺🇸👍🏼💪🏻

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, oh yeah you do!!! 🔫

  • @meganmclaughlin9056

    @meganmclaughlin9056

    3 жыл бұрын

    ive lived in alot of states,in every state people think they are different,people are the same everywhere,people are mostly good

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@meganmclaughlin9056 we have too Megan. Where-all have you lived?

  • @meganmclaughlin9056

    @meganmclaughlin9056

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty california,oregon ,washington,idaho,ohio,michigan,colorado,alabama,maine,arizona,tennessee.....where all have you lived.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@meganmclaughlin9056 Wow, that's quite a list. Do you have a favorite? Mine were all Midwest or Southern states before moving out West. :)

  • @myhammyjammy3018
    @myhammyjammy30182 жыл бұрын

    Hike with bear bells, pack in pack out, don't leave a trace, store food in trees don't camp near water stay safe have fun.🙂 Love your video!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the tips 😀

  • @rantingsandmyversionofnews8454
    @rantingsandmyversionofnews84543 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic videos. I used to live in Helena and Great Falls, and I've been to Polson several times. Keep up the good work!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debra! Do you miss living here?

  • @rantingsandmyversionofnews8454

    @rantingsandmyversionofnews8454

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually, the accounts in my wife’s name. I’m her husband, Paul. Yes, I very much miss living in Montana. We live in Phoenix, which in the summer. Is the surface of the sun(just kidding). Now that our children are grown, we’ve given thought to moving back. Again, we really appreciate the work you do.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rantingsandmyversionofnews8454 hahahaha, yeah it gets pretty hot there. You could always keep your place there to visit during our long Winters. ;p So many snowbirds here do that. Seems to work out well for them ;p

  • @rantingsandmyversionofnews8454

    @rantingsandmyversionofnews8454

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Not helpful to our traffic in the winter, haha.

  • @mango4064
    @mango40643 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Your explanation is on point. What you stated describes where I want to be and what I believe in foremost. Just need to decide where exactly in Montana I want to retire.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, good luck with narrowing it down. Do you have several areas in mind?

  • @mango4064

    @mango4064

    3 жыл бұрын

    Radiant Wanderings been to Kalispell before and loved it. Also considering Lakeside.😀👍

  • @BluePrintLab101
    @BluePrintLab101 Жыл бұрын

    The most honest feedback video I have seen for Montana! Great video. Definitely a state I’m considering part time.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Feel free to contact me with any further questions Henry. I'm happy to help.

  • @takaraizumi1074
    @takaraizumi1074 Жыл бұрын

    Living in the Flathead Valley for 35 years, I have to say that you have to remember that the maker of this video is a real estate agent. What she is missing in this glorious Montana picture are many of the reasons people leave after one year. There is a serious drug/alcohol problem here, serious domestic abuse problem here, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. The lack of sunlight could have something to do with it because i've lived in Seattle, which had the same issues. But if you plan to move here, it's not all majestic mountains and fishing and such. Last year, we had 2 blizzards in the Valley with temps in the -20's. Yes, negative 20. And you still have to plow the driveway, get groceries, and drive to work in this. Don't think coming up here is going to be a cakewalk - you are going to have to find toughness in you that can take long, cold, dark winters - and impending cabin fever. And if you don't already have a job, you will most likely work retail. There are no high paying jobs here. sorry for being a downer - but I'm a realist (and not a real estate agent). If you can manage all of the above, the rewards are great. Just know that Montana isn't ideal for most. Nor an easy place in which to live. There is a reason the 4th largest state in the country has only about 1 million people.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, I have lived here 8 years and the lowest temp I've seen in the valley is -6 for 3-5 days. Otherwise, it's typically in the double digits in town. Where in the valley do you live? Are you on acreage out of town?

  • @ravenluna2716

    @ravenluna2716

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty i live smack dab on the middle of the valley (near the airport - oh fun) and this year we plowed our road and decks in -13 in December but that was with wind chill. So cold!!! But we had to get the mail and if we don't plow we get snowed in, so….. maybe she lives more toward Whitefish - it’s colder there than Kalispell. You must live on Flathead Lake - those temps you described are way too warm for winter here. In January we also got a cool blizzard for about 3 days. 35mph sustained winds with gusts up to 50mph. Plowing after that was fun too. lol Only lived here 8 years huh? Well - welcome to the Valley! :)

  • @Bornagain7202
    @Bornagain72023 жыл бұрын

    one thing I will say, is about the brights on your car, be wise when you use them, here in Northern AZ people use them everywhere you go at night and it isnt neccesary. they use the even around town, blinding other drivers

  • @juliaphelps8921
    @juliaphelps89213 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Your videos are great! We look forward to being proud Montana residents in the near future and are on board with everything you have said and more! Keep them coming!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Julia, have you bought property here?

  • @juliaphelps8921

    @juliaphelps8921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty not yet. We will be coming through MT in Jan\Feb ( b/c why the heck not jump into the winter ) in our new Northern Lite 4 season camper. We will be up in the Eureka area as well as down in Madison Valley. Traversing the western part, north to south. Any and all info welcome.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliaphelps8921 haha wow, well if you enjoy it here in Jan/Feb you should be a great fit. ;p So are you planning to buy a piece of land to put the all season camper on? PM me your goals and questions and I'll try to help you out. ;p

  • @martindavidmino7265
    @martindavidmino72655 ай бұрын

    All right, all that is left for me is to visit Montana. Thank you for the clear and concise explanation, loved the video, keep it up!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    5 ай бұрын

    Where are you currently located Martin?

  • @lindasecrease205
    @lindasecrease2052 жыл бұрын

    We lived in Great Falls for 5 years when my children were young while my late husband was in the military. My son especially was impacted with it and he, his wife and son have just moved to Kalispell. Previously they lived in Denver, Colorado for employment but knew they wanted smaller town atmosphere to raise their son. They are just settling in to life in Montana and so excited. They love fishing, ice fishing, hiking, camping (even in cold snowy weather), being around lakes and most anything outdoors. Thank you for your tips.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love this Linda. It seems to be a common thing for kids to return to Montana to raise their own families. I hope that happens with our girls as well. ;p

  • @lindafinch6252

    @lindafinch6252

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Linda. My daughter and her husband moved from Texas, (our home state), to Kalispell last summer! My son-in-law got a job at Applied Digital and she hit the ground running w/a very popular franchise called Sign Gypsies - Flathead Valley, it’s a yard sign business. They are loving it. They feel like they are living the dream. They wanted to give my granddaughter the safe and simple life they had growing up in the 80’s.

  • @therianstrauss
    @therianstrauss3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. LOVE MONTANA!

  • @paulhenry274
    @paulhenry2743 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos, they help me rationalize one of my toughest life decisions. My wife grew up in northwestern montana and hasn’t stopped talking about moving back since I met her ten years ago. We now have our child ready to start school soon with the second on the way, and have a golden opportunity to leave the mess out here in California where I grew up for a comfy life in flathead valley. I’ve been back to MT with her several times and of course fell in love with the place, but I’m not ignorant to the harsh reality that winter brings. We are looking at places in the north end of kalispell with all the frumpy amenities and shopping so life wouldn’t be too harsh of a change, close to whitefish for some summit sunshine when it’s gray (I love skiing/snowboarding) and we have a family cabin in hungry horse. Sounds like some serious first world problems I know, but as a guy who’s always lived within 30 minutes of the beach, I’m still hesitant. I guess ultimately you can’t put a price on quality of life for children, and it seems like an awesome place for a family. Disclaimer: zero desire to change anything about montana and it’s values👍

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I love your disclaimer at the end ;p It's definitely a big move and not one to be taken lightly. Smart to consider the change and missing your current beach life. Sounds like you'll def need to schedule a sunny getaway each year in March. ;p That will help. I personally love hearing that your wife wants to move back though because I hope our girls will be drawn to live here when they grow up. ;p

  • @yecats953

    @yecats953

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Paul Henry same here. Lived in Huntington Beach all my life, now must escape CA due to the horrible policies, etc. Looking to a red state (No I never have, never will vote blue) and Montana seems to have it all, but I have no familiarity with the cold climate. I am no spring chicken, and this is the hardest decision I have ever made. Can we do this??

  • @jollyjokerpansy

    @jollyjokerpansy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yecats953 AZ/HB married an Iowan. Some things I’ve learned. Your neighbors are not only your friends, they are sometimes your lifesavers. Get to know them and WAVE! I know, no one else gets it. If you are driving straight through, run your gas nearly out and refill with “northern” gas that has additives to prevent freezing. Same for windshield washer. As soon as you can, buy an oil pan heater and new heavy duty battery for your car/truck. Add “ Heat” to your gas so the water doesn’t crystallize and kill your engine. Don’t lock your car and in -30, don’t shut your car off to run into the store. It won’t start again even if you can get your locks to unlock. It gets cold waiting for someone to unlock you. Throw out all your pretty CA cold weather gear. Find a farm implement store and get men’s clothing. Twice as cheap and 100x’s warmer. Vegetarians do live out there but protein/fat keep you warm. CA salad bars are not be too found up there. DO NOT debate hunting with your neighbors. Bring your own silverware and plates and a dish to share if invited anywhere, even if they say you don’t need to. Get used to “Who do you belong to”. Perhaps not in Montana but in Iowa, you need to be 3 generations deep to be native. Drink water, even when you are not thirsty. The best decision I ever made was to move to Iowa. Loved the waves but you can’t replace Iowa Nice. Good luck and God Bless!

  • @yecats953

    @yecats953

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jollyjokerpansy thank you!

  • @saintejeannedarc9460

    @saintejeannedarc9460

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jollyjokerpansy Bring your own dishes if invited somewhere? I have never heard of that in my life, not in Canada anyway. There's bring your own booze (BYOB), bring your own lawnchair, but dishes is a new one on me. Hmm. Oh, and is an oil pan heater like a block heater maybe? It's what we would plug in to keep the engine warm enough to start. We know cold here.

  • @awesomecatvideos4723
    @awesomecatvideos47232 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how winter can dictate all aspects of life. It's like you're in the desolate part of America. I'm from California, born and raised where there's lots of sunshine, big cities and pretty much NO SNOW, (except in mountains). This is pretty much the opposite of what I've ever come to know. I would never want to move out here. But it's still interesting to see how other parts of Americans in America live. Thank you for this

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I love Winter but yes if you haven’t grown up with it it’s definitely an adjustment.

  • @Soveliss1986

    @Soveliss1986

    Жыл бұрын

    I too was born and raised in CA spent 4 years in Co and about to move to MT , but being in CO and it snowed I had Zero Idea of what to do with it lol

  • @macclark4112

    @macclark4112

    Жыл бұрын

    Please tell all your friends to stay in Commiefornia

  • @edtraylor9063
    @edtraylor90633 жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with the state didn't want to leave. Next summer starts a new adventure. Offgrid homestead on 40 acres with my sons. And I wouldn't change a thing about Montana! Keep the great videos coming 😁

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like an amazing adventure!!!

  • @shane9245

    @shane9245

    3 жыл бұрын

    i thought you said with my 40 sons 😂

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shane9245 hahahaha ;p

  • @edtraylor9063

    @edtraylor9063

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shane9245 yes I just saw that correction made 🤣

  • @rangerdanger766

    @rangerdanger766

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are u ready to give up your off grid life yet? I dont envy any of them

  • @davidbladen5667
    @davidbladen56672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the good thoughts.

  • @dougarnold7955
    @dougarnold79553 жыл бұрын

    4:47... thanks. This is great. ... sunshine. I lived in Maine for over thirty years and now Oregon, about eight. In a way I kind of like less sun. I lived in Louisiana and I spent a lot of time indoors there.

  • @chrismccarthy6813
    @chrismccarthy68132 жыл бұрын

    This is very informative and I appreciate the video.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Chris. Reach out anytime if I can be of further assistance.

  • @jessicaj2017
    @jessicaj20173 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @adamwiech4874
    @adamwiech48742 жыл бұрын

    My family and I just left montana ,it was the most beautiful state and scenery I've ever saw ,I'd happily live there ,nice people and my kind of philosophy on life.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. :)

  • @ericp3573
    @ericp3573 Жыл бұрын

    Once a year I drove from SE Idaho to Lewiston taking the Missoula route and it's a nice town and then down scenic 12 through the woods with no cell service for about 200 miles. The rest stop at the top of Lolo is very quaint and was a highlight of the trip. The mountains around Lima generally still had snow in May.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the Lolo area is beautiful. Did you see any moose?

  • @ericp3573

    @ericp3573

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty No moose but I had two foxes that were hungry or had some issue and they were running around the parking lot. Last moose I saw was in the tetons in SE Idaho

  • @alysewilliams3344
    @alysewilliams33443 жыл бұрын

    I’m doing research on where I want to live when I grow up and Montana is my number one choice. It fits my lifestyle perfectly as well as just being my heart state after I visited it for a few days. So breathtaking and rugged I love it

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where do you live now? Did you visit recently?

  • @alysewilliams3344

    @alysewilliams3344

    3 жыл бұрын

    I live in Oregon right now and I visited 3 years ago and fell in love with the way people lived there. I felt more at home there than where I am now

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alysewilliams3344 that's how we felt when we visited. Like we were leaving home to go home. Weird feeling ;p

  • @iowa_lot_to_travel9471

    @iowa_lot_to_travel9471

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spoken like a permanent tourist

  • @eh5296
    @eh5296 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! You're so helpful!!

  • @BillMintjeHD-Brussels-Belgium
    @BillMintjeHD-Brussels-Belgium3 жыл бұрын

    Great info....thanks!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely :)

  • @andrewmichalak5471
    @andrewmichalak54713 жыл бұрын

    Right out of the gate with 2A - Love you already!

  • @jameshurd8657
    @jameshurd86573 жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised here in Montana and I feel like you nailed it on all five topics! Good job and welcome to Montana!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much James.

  • @josephparr6816
    @josephparr68162 жыл бұрын

    I know all this as a gypsy who has lived in many states but you have done this video very throughly. And this the video I would share with anyone interested in Montana. PS Montana is my favorite state even though I not reside there. But I do come there a lot winter and summers

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Michael. It's my favorite too. ;p What other states have you visited?

  • @debbieannsmith8962
    @debbieannsmith8962 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks 😊

  • @floridajeeper71
    @floridajeeper71 Жыл бұрын

    this was awesome! "dont change it" I wish people fleeing blue states would take this to heart... sincerely a Floridian

  • @tp2520
    @tp25203 жыл бұрын

    Good point with the motorcycles and deer. When I went thru montana as a kid I saw a deer jump in front of a guy riding a Harley.

  • @BW2OFFICIAL
    @BW2OFFICIAL3 жыл бұрын

    I've been living in Montana my whole 19 years of life so far, and definitely say it is perfect. It is way cheaper than most places, more civilized and friendly, more adventure, and lots more. But, I will say, that I am beginning to feel kind of "trapped" and held back as I enter adulthood because I am VERY into fine arts, the film and music industry, and Montana has next to nothing to offer. Like, I feel like if you live here, you work at a retail store, a restaurant, or some trade. And also, let's not forget half of the people in places like Missoula, West Yellowstone, Butte, etc. are straight up crack heads and the crime and drugs and what not are rising quickly. And since we a HUGE, empty state right on the Canada border, most people don't even know the ABSURD amount of trafficking rings that operate here. We've gotta be near the top of the list for the US. And back to the thing with feeling trapped, like, nothing ever changes. We get a new mattress store, casino, gas station, or bank here and there, but that's it. I've had co workers say they still feel like the state is in the 80s. Basically, I LOVE Montana, but I kinda want to expand, do what I want to do, go some where with more warm weather so I can just ride my Onewheel everywhere, ya know? P.S. Let's not forget we just had -55 degrees Fahrenheit for a couple weeks straight. I've been in the cold my whole life and that's still just not fun for literally anything.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think that's fairly common for people who grew up in Montana. A desire to spread your wings. Then they seem to come back once they start families of their own. Enjoy your adventures!!!

  • @BW2OFFICIAL

    @BW2OFFICIAL

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Yeah. Cause I also am not a fan of kids and I honestly feel like if I'm on my own, I get to make all my own decisions and use my own money on my own self, idk. But thank ya!

  • @BW2OFFICIAL

    @BW2OFFICIAL

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dianayoung7072 Oh I had a great childhood and I love my family and home, I just want a place with more opportunity and more area to ride my Onewheel around that's not just, empty fields. But yeah, my dad and many others in my family have been in the Air Force all though my dad moved to Great Falls after joining and stayed, but his dad moved them around ALL THE TIME.

  • @main2333

    @main2333

    2 жыл бұрын

    There’s nothing out there but the Matrix trap! Take the red pill and you will appreciate the simple life.

  • @user-gr6fv3pp1q

    @user-gr6fv3pp1q

    Жыл бұрын

    What about Colorado for you? Boulder?

  • @Mike6154488802
    @Mike61544888023 жыл бұрын

    VERY Practical. Love it.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike

  • @billsprague9783
    @billsprague9783 Жыл бұрын

    Great info, I enjoy going to Montana when I visit my friends in Bozeman

  • @TonyRigo23
    @TonyRigo23 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! No changes from me, I will go with the flow!

  • @crookedcornerfarm1796
    @crookedcornerfarm17962 жыл бұрын

    Currently in Southern New Mexico running a little farm and very attracted to Montana! Love it for what it is and it was what we were looking for here. Planning a visit this year to figure out if its a fit and where. Such a big state, how do you choose what part?! We really loving everything we are hearing and western Montana, even the warnings and "bad things". Still wouldnt change a thing!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thanks for watching. I suggest beginning with interests and cost of living to narrow your search. Those two factors will play a large roll in your decision. Feel free to call me if you have additional questions as you narrow it down. And….of course I’m happy to help when it’s time to find a home or property as well. 😀🏡 Maybe I will do a video about the various cities in Montana and what they have to offer. 🌄

  • @LauraMidwest
    @LauraMidwest2 жыл бұрын

    this was so good!! question about winter: is it a dry cold you all have?

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Laura it is. ❄

  • @edtraylor9063
    @edtraylor90633 жыл бұрын

    The first thing you touched on is one reason why I chose land there..summer 2021 I will be there starting my homestead. Great reasons 😉👏

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    So exciting. How much land did you purchase?

  • @edtraylor9063

    @edtraylor9063

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty 42 acres just outside Helena. I was there for a week last month and the people were wonderful. Excited to get started on building next summer I will be there with 2 of my sons for 2 months.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@edtraylor9063 wow that's amazing. So glad to hear people were friendly. That's been a concern with some comments received on here. ;p The trend seems to be that in person they are friendly though so that's good.

  • @edtraylor9063

    @edtraylor9063

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty I'm back in Spain now making plans for the big move back to the states..and yes I thought people in my home state were freindly. I was pleasantly surprised how freindly and welcoming the locals were. My neighbors were also from my home state and we hit it off from the start. Excited to get there and start living and knowing more. Discussing a video channel with my boys to document our adventure.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@edtraylor9063 awesome. Oh yeah, you're the one that asked if I could do a bit more on Helena. I'm tracking with you now. Are you and the boys building it yourselves or did you hire a local builder?

  • @bradleyadams2051
    @bradleyadams20513 жыл бұрын

    I’m from a farm town in California and went to West Yellowstone for the first time for a couple of weeks in august. My grandparents picked me up from bozeman international and we drove through red lodge, bear tooth pass and yellowstone on my first day. I have nothing to say but good things about Montana. I’m 17 and enlisted in the Marine Corps and i cried a little bit flying back home. I can’t wait to come back and even move to Montana in the future.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Red Lodge is a cute town and the Beartooth Highway is breathtaking. I can see why you want to return. That's how we felt when leaving the first time as well. It felt like we were leaving home to go home. Wow, thanks for enlisting to serve our Country!

  • @FiercePierce89

    @FiercePierce89

    3 жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi Brother.

  • @alanbailey1696
    @alanbailey16963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the list of reasons TO move to Montana...

  • @alexanderamann4602
    @alexanderamann46022 жыл бұрын

    As a Granite Stater (New Hampshire) moving to the Bitterroot soon for a year of service, I couldn't be happier. Much the same as home - cold, snowy, armed and tired of out of staters (Massholes) changing our way of life.

  • @TonyRigo23
    @TonyRigo23 Жыл бұрын

    I'm nor a big fan of newbees moving to an area and then trying change it into what they are leaving from. Adjust and assemalate(error) into the new world and live and let live how life is. Which part of MT, east or west, is best to settle in? KUDOS to your site again. Your a treasure drove of valueable realestate info. Love it!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony :)

  • @t-technews
    @t-technews Жыл бұрын

    Always be prepared with tire chains, extra power bars, a small med kit, hand warmers, a shovel, extra coats and socks. Many people get stranded in snow storms or get stuck in the snow. So always carry a hand held 2 meter ham radio as well. Or have one installed in your vehicle so you can call for help. Plus stock up on food for the winter. Several time i have been snowed in for a month and had to eat what i had in the pantry. We do have years when we get 7 feet of snow or more. Think safety first, always.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, where in Montana are you located?

  • @t-technews

    @t-technews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty In the Bitterroot Mountains. Land of the lost. lol

  • @scottgilsdorf2938
    @scottgilsdorf29382 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! It was the most real video I’ve ever seen! I have to be real because I love everything about Montana , it’s my ideal place but as I get older I don’t tolerate the cold as much!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scott, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Where are you located currently?

  • @JDK45ACP
    @JDK45ACP Жыл бұрын

    Great list! My soul longs for Montana.

  • @samuelalzate8573
    @samuelalzate85733 жыл бұрын

    Based off of your list, I feel like already live there! Lol we're looking to see if Montana will be a good fit for us. Thank you for the video!

  • @stormlakebobcat9058

    @stormlakebobcat9058

    2 жыл бұрын

    Colorado welcomes you with open arms

  • @samuelalzate8573

    @samuelalzate8573

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stormlakebobcat9058 oh man, Colorado looks like a beautiful place. But we're worried it'll become another Oregon. What's your opinion on that?

  • @stormlakebobcat9058

    @stormlakebobcat9058

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@samuelalzate8573 I dont think you will have to worry about that Oregon is a fine state outside of the metropolitan area. That's why 5 counties in eastern Oregon are petitioning to join Idaho instead Wyoming is also a wonderful choice as well

  • @samuelalzate8573

    @samuelalzate8573

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stormlakebobcat9058 thank you for your input. We'll keep that in mind and look into Wyoming!

  • @stormlakebobcat9058

    @stormlakebobcat9058

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@samuelalzate8573 maybe get a.gander at the tri state area. Where South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana all meet Personally if you are looking for very affordable housing, consider Iowa. The north west corner is a days drive from Billings, Montana. There is Sioux City. And Omaha Nebraska a few hours south if you want a.big city fix but don't want to stay for more than a weekend Affordable housing? Let's say I know people who are spending 80k or a little more on housing. The locals think 625 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment is outrageous 😁😁 I told them i paid that 20 years ago And if you are looking for concealed carry enhanced, Iowa is one of 35 states that honors that permit. And hunting is a way of life as well And yes, airports are both in Omaha Nebraska a and Sioux City Iowa Hyvee grocers is a great employer

  • @khultak
    @khultak2 жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in Montana, you don't need a 4WD or AWD. They are nice, but a good FWD will do fine as long as you learn how to drive. I saw more trucks and 4WD cars in the ditch in winter than anything else. 4WD doesn't make you immune to winter roads.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well....I suppose we don't need a snow blower (we could shovel) and we don't need A/C (but dang, this Summer especially it's extremely helpful) and we don't need 4WD but I know even exiting subdivisions during Winter my Jeep will struggle to gain traction at times until I flip that switch into 4WD. Need maybe not....Strongly recommend....Definitely! But, your point is a good one that even with a 4WD or AWD vehicle one still needs to know how to handle it in the snow/ice. For those needing a few Winter driving tips check out this video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIl_zpOdYZjbeso.html

  • @coupe437
    @coupe4373 жыл бұрын

    great falls here thanks for great vid

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you all get the snow as well?

  • @coupe437

    @coupe437

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty yes we did about 6 inches , check out my vids on motorcycles and the slingshot MC

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@coupe437 awww, bummer. I was hoping to see your motorcycle in the snow ;p

  • @coupe437

    @coupe437

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty i will make a vid today of the bikes, i have a r1150rs bmw and a harley v rod

  • @coupe437

    @coupe437

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty i posted a vid for yah, and gave you a shout out and subbed to your channel

  • @BobMimsIV
    @BobMimsIV2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Bob!

  • @laurieannmountainlife6619
    @laurieannmountainlife66193 жыл бұрын

    We live in central Washington state and most of those tips apply here as well. 😀 ❄️ 🦌

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, good to know ;p

  • @oneofthelastfewleft

    @oneofthelastfewleft

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get out while you can!

  • @saintejeannedarc9460

    @saintejeannedarc9460

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought Washington was fairly liberal. No?

  • @andreanikcole6449
    @andreanikcole64493 жыл бұрын

    I just suggested people move to other parts of MT flathead is already overloaded and pushing out locals. It's hard to find anything remotely affordable if you aren't already rich. Plenty of space in other parts. Go there.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Montana is a huge state. So many beautiful areas!

  • @andreanikcole6449

    @andreanikcole6449

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Kalispell keeps increasing and it's really not becoming. I think this is why the locals are so against all the out of staters. I'm not from here myself. (From yelm WA, then wichita KS) I moved here with my partner who is from here and family from here/live here - a lot have moved away because of the out of state people and the crowds during the spring/summer. Stationed in KS that's how we ment. His brother owns TL slicks right there off 2nd? Off main. He is about to pack up and go too. We currently are in Somers so a little away.. but still has a huge problem of all these Californians coming here. Idk I do think these people moving here should definitely reach out to other places. That would be ideal.

  • @darylfreeman3277

    @darylfreeman3277

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah... whats with flathead area?

  • @andreanikcole6449

    @andreanikcole6449

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dude4173 piss off. I moved with someone from here.

  • @dude4173

    @dude4173

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andreanikcole6449 oops, missed that part. Sorry

  • @debbietros1211
    @debbietros12112 жыл бұрын

    I would move to Montana in a heartbeat. I would never try to change that state, there is nothing wrong that needs changing. Bluest sky I've ever seen, and nicest people in the world.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's holding you back Debbie?

  • @debbietros1211

    @debbietros1211

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty money to get there

  • @marcishears3774
    @marcishears37743 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @user-qc7hr4my7r
    @user-qc7hr4my7r Жыл бұрын

    Montana is my favorite state to visit. I love the small towns, open land and all the beautiful places to hike in the mountains. It’s great place to get away from everything for awhile. If the winters weren’t brutal I’d definitely live there.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, well visiting is nice too. Where do you live currently?

  • @user-qc7hr4my7r

    @user-qc7hr4my7r

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty South Bend, Indiana better known as Notre Dame. Our winters aren’t as bad you get and we can barely tolerate them here, lol. Planning to eventually move to Tennessee close to the Smokies where I can have the mountains and mild winters.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-qc7hr4my7r Oh yes, we lived in Indiana for awhile. Well, at least you know what you need. Good luck with the move to TN. :)

  • @user-qc7hr4my7r

    @user-qc7hr4my7r

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty 11 more years is the plan. We’re heading out your way again in June for Yellowstone and late August for Glacier. Montana is the only state that I get tears of joy when I arrive because it’s so beautiful and it hurts a little when I leave. Thats coming from a guy who comes across tough and doesn’t show much emotion but that state has a piece of me, lol. Nice chatting with you and take care.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-qc7hr4my7r Awww, that's how we felt and why we ended up moving here. My husband said on the plane out "It feels like we are leaving home to go home" That's how we knew. So great you get to visit twice this Summer though. Both visits sound amazing!!!

  • @camtolman755
    @camtolman7552 жыл бұрын

    from arizona but lived in missouri most my life so i love the snow

  • @BlizzardSeeker
    @BlizzardSeeker3 жыл бұрын

    It's hard to beat NY state winters. My area gets fog every morning starting late August until the cold settles in, being in a river valley. 21 consecutive days without a peek at the sun has occurred here. There is an endless supply of think clouds, stretching for over a hundred miles that roll off the Great Lakes. Cold here is not progressive, it can be single digit/ teens temperatures as a high for days. A little over a week ago we got 31 to 40+ inches of snow from one storm. But some areas east of the Great Lakes get near 400 inches of snow per year. That to me is what winter should be and I like it.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's a serious Winter. What is the population there?

  • @BlizzardSeeker

    @BlizzardSeeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty my foggy, cloudy, and snowy town has around 11k as of 2018. Further north in Redfield, NY (population around 559) they had 350.5 inches of snow 2016/2017. They have recorded around 425 inches -see article: buffalonews.com/news/local/an-upstate-town-just-hit-the-300-inch-mark-for-snow/article_d8ac09e1-ab67-579a-9b7b-106aa6304da9.html. That's the place to be if you like solitude and snow.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlizzardSeeker hahaha, I guess so! Any good ski locations nearby?

  • @BlizzardSeeker

    @BlizzardSeeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty there are 4 within a 36 mile radius of Lorraine, NY.

  • @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh

    @JorgeGonzalez-be9vh

    3 жыл бұрын

    9l

  • @b_kk5449
    @b_kk54492 жыл бұрын

    I’m a kid and I moved here from Oregon 2~3 years after I was born. Let me just say that my parents picked an amazing town for me to grow up in and there’s so many things to do. It’s a great place but don’t mess it up for other people by trying to “escape” the state you came from and bragging about the big city. We like how it is and the humble little towns that we live in :)

  • @Jolly4012

    @Jolly4012

    2 жыл бұрын

    What are the city that u recommend for a kid friendly or family friendly and cheaper housing with lots of medical job? Thank u:)

  • @b_kk5449

    @b_kk5449

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well there is Missoula, Bigfork, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, and Helena. I live in one of these and visited them all- They're great! (Bozeman has an amazing museum)

  • @silly_bear7099
    @silly_bear70992 жыл бұрын

    you no longer need a concealed carry license in mt to conceal carry

  • @Cyberfender1

    @Cyberfender1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a place where all you really have to be worried about are the 4 footed not the 2.

  • @kennethallen3586

    @kennethallen3586

    Жыл бұрын

    That is called constitutional carry. We have that in Ga. as well although I still carry a permit.

  • @ryaneconomy8619
    @ryaneconomy86193 жыл бұрын

    Love the last one,

  • @franzkopf7643
    @franzkopf7643 Жыл бұрын

    Montata is a beautiful and rugged country. I like the way you live. I would love to meet some pen pals from Montana.

  • @toshioikene8200
    @toshioikene82002 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the info. 8)

  • @RetrieverTrainingAlone
    @RetrieverTrainingAlone Жыл бұрын

    We are retired and summer in Alaska, winter in NW Montana. I like winter in MT because it is not crowded. I like that it never gets dark until after 5pm during the winter. I like the long hunting season...waterfowl hunting until mid January. I don't like winter rain and ice. Yax Trax or studded shoe soles and studded tires highly recommended for winter in NW MT.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Missy. :)

  • @wocgoblin
    @wocgoblin3 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from a week vacation in Montana. I loved it. Unfortunately of all the days we were there we went to glacier on the day it was very smokey.( got there before the sun was up )

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such a bummer. That just means you'll have to come again ;p

  • @plethaid6860

    @plethaid6860

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol that's every year. But at least this year we didn't have any real big fire.

  • @kyrblades30

    @kyrblades30

    3 жыл бұрын

    If we don’t have big fires, the smoke from Canada and California can be crazy! Some days you can’t even see, if you live near, the rims!

  • @raquelvargas7757
    @raquelvargas77572 жыл бұрын

    thank.you.for sharing

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Raquel. :)

  • @monikdarcy1614
    @monikdarcy16142 жыл бұрын

    I was there last summer I'm in love with this place

  • @liliamrodriguez3020
    @liliamrodriguez30203 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @hfredydl
    @hfredydl3 жыл бұрын

    So you suggest visiting during the winter months to see the worst of the weather ? See if it’s what one can handle ?

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s not a bad idea if you haven’t experienced Winter before. Where do you live currently?

  • @connorhart7597
    @connorhart75973 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you could elaborate on this a little bit, I grew up in NC and learned that if I'm hiking in Virginia to carry a .357 or bigger. Just curious if you could input some on that vs bear spray

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    According to studies bear spray is more effective in successfully deterring the bear and also has the added benefit of allowing the bear to survive, however some people swear by carrying a gun. My understanding is that the spray is more effective because under that pressure and the quick reaction time needed it's much more difficult to aim properly with a gun than just spray in the general direction. Also, if your loved one was in a situation with the bear I imagine using a gun would be much more difficult at that point than just spraying them both and having them recover. ;p

  • @kennethallen3586

    @kennethallen3586

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Just hope the bear is downwind of you !

  • @Rapsodos_
    @Rapsodos_3 жыл бұрын

    I live in Greece but I want to move in the Treasure State so much and generally to give my services to the country. LOVE to Montana from Greece 🤍💙

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to visit Greece ;p It looks so beautiful!

  • @rosbar4752

    @rosbar4752

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you sure? Montana is NOTHING like Greece. Be prepared for a totally different world and temperatures.

  • @donalddepew9605
    @donalddepew96052 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it. Comically but true, there are a couple of more you should add to your list. Don't ride bicycles around known bear activity, and don't visit Glacier National Park while on your honeymoon. This all happened in your neck of the woods. Great Video!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the additional input Donald.

  • @scholarkiogora1534
    @scholarkiogora15342 жыл бұрын

    I am coming there in July for an internship in big sky.from Kenya,tropical hot weather to Montana,icy and cold.😜call me crazy but am actually looking forward to the change.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you here now? Thoughts? Welcome btw.

  • @CABeck-pn6mi
    @CABeck-pn6mi3 жыл бұрын

    Have Subaru, will travel! lol. Seriously, though, when we lived on the mountain top in California, THAT is where we learned the beauty, reliability and SAFETY of Subarus! My current one is esp. great for the winter with heated seats. Love it! All five checkmarks work for me! Woohoo! I used to ice skate all the time, but, when Gramma bifs now, she breaks. Looks like snow shoeing and simply building snow people and animals for me. lol. Love this, Janet. I'm ready when God says Go!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, I guess that's why so many people own them here. ;p I love heated seats. A definite plus :) Nice, you can build a snow bear and wolf to go with your snowman ;p

  • @KanyonMcDowell
    @KanyonMcDowell3 жыл бұрын

    I just back from great falls Montana to watch my friend get married and I absolutely loved being in Montana it was a different kind of cold since I'm from Oklahoma but it didn't much bother me at all and I plan to move up there aswell

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it. Where do you live currently?

  • @mehrdadsharifi9081
    @mehrdadsharifi90812 жыл бұрын

    You make sense. I still love the state. Thanks so much :?)

  • @rocklobster4094
    @rocklobster40943 жыл бұрын

    A winch in case you hit a deer? Lived in MT all my life and never heard that one before. I actually learned a lot from this video.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, well it worked for me anyway ;p

  • @saintejeannedarc9460

    @saintejeannedarc9460

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you really destined to hit a deer if living in Montana. I've in several Canadian provinces and we are flush w/ wildlife. Mostly BC (tons of bear) and Ontario, lots of everything, esp. deer and moose, and I haven't ever hit anything. I pray I never do. I'm always vigilant for eyeshine, and slow down if I even suspect, because we get everything on the roads here.

  • @dwaynefossen480
    @dwaynefossen4803 жыл бұрын

    Great point about not changing Montana if you want to move there!

  • @TheTonialadd
    @TheTonialadd2 жыл бұрын

    Also really important, keep in mind that if you live in the country you will need to hire someone to plow your road. Constantly!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always an important question to ask when purchasing a home if it's not on a bus route. ;p

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dianayoung7072 that’s the way to do it!

  • @jonathanbormann5077
    @jonathanbormann50773 жыл бұрын

    I live in Southern CA. Born, raised, and still live in the mountains. Plenty of snow believe it or not...typically anyhow. Still want to get out of this wretched state.

  • @lanemcnally5159

    @lanemcnally5159

    3 жыл бұрын

    horrible horrible cali smh i live in bay area btw

  • @jonathanbormann5077

    @jonathanbormann5077

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lanemcnally5159 not sure if there's sarcasm there...seems like it. To each their own. I love the geographics, hate the politics amd ever increasing tax rates

  • @lanemcnally5159

    @lanemcnally5159

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanbormann5077 no i actually really dislike California besides all the opportunities i have available (bay area btw)

  • @larryphillips6872

    @larryphillips6872

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try North Dakota

  • @ryohn5468

    @ryohn5468

    3 жыл бұрын

    Europe is more better than those ignorant Red States!

  • @FamilyDinnerDelights
    @FamilyDinnerDelights3 жыл бұрын

    Our dream is to move to Flathead county! Thanks for the videos!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    How exciting. Good luck with the planning ;p

  • @andreanikcole6449

    @andreanikcole6449

    3 жыл бұрын

    Too many people here already. Unless your flithly rich good luck. It's annoying the massive amounts of people that move here and push out locals.

  • @ravenluna2716

    @ravenluna2716

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andreanikcole6449 I know what you mean. The traffic in Kalispell is awful. Reminds me of the place I came from (central California). If I wasn't able to move into the family home, I never would have been able to afford to move back here.

  • @kathleenproulx5196
    @kathleenproulx51963 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if you will get this message. Hope u do. But, also u have to plug your car in the winter. Or it might not start. You need a heating block for your car.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kathleen, I've never had to do this but I've heard other people mention it as well. Where in Montana are you located?

  • @kathleenproulx5196

    @kathleenproulx5196

    3 жыл бұрын

    I

  • @ravenluna2716

    @ravenluna2716

    Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely true! We don't need to for the trucks in the garage, but we have one F-150 outside and definitely had to have a heating block installed.

  • @jojobaker1764
    @jojobaker17642 жыл бұрын

    Also most of us keep at least one in our vehicles...at all times .

  • @manfrummt
    @manfrummt2 жыл бұрын

    As a 4th generation Montanan who grew up in a poor rural area (Hungry Horse area) this lady is only describing her isolated vision. Because there is plenty of drugs and crime and violence and poverty and people without four wheel drives or guns. Plenty of tragedy and loss and darkness and mental illness and people who hate the winters and hate everybody for that matter. It's not paradise on earth. You can make any place your paradise. And you can't escape yourself.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Zach, I don't think any place on earth is problem free. Maybe I will do a video highlighting some of Montana's weak points sometime, however, in general I tend to be a positive person because as you highlighted....you can't escape yourself. I also feel like the news channels pretty well cover the negative aspects so why do I need to???

  • @manfrummt

    @manfrummt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Positive is good. But so is reality. And it's not too fun being dirt poor in Montana, as many are.

  • @msclassyhood_one9476

    @msclassyhood_one9476

    2 жыл бұрын

    So like the hood?

  • @manfrummt

    @manfrummt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@msclassyhood_one9476 .. Worse in many ways. No city to help. No public transportation. Libraries far away. Very weak infrastructure in rural areas. It's just very challenging in addition to social ills. I've lived in different inner city neighborhoods and I'd say being poor in rural America is worse.

  • @hayeslincoln3111

    @hayeslincoln3111

    11 ай бұрын

    Zach. You grew up in hungry horse. A lot of druggies boozers losers. Coram too. I was a kid in 84 when I first came out there those two towns had that reputation back then. Almost 40 yrs ago. The next worst place to be was Browning Babb or Wolf point on the res. See the corilation here. It's gotta be way worse now. Those places don t represent Montana just pockets of problems.

  • @owenbwitmer
    @owenbwitmer3 жыл бұрын

    For all the reasons you listed is why I'm so drawn to Montana lol

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, sounds like you're a match then. Where are you located now?

  • @owenbwitmer

    @owenbwitmer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately southern Pennsylvania in Amish country. Wayyyy too many people and not enough woods. My boss got threatened with a hefty fine for having a blow up pool in his front yard because it looked "junky" haha everyone is way too up in each other's business.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@owenbwitmer haha, he must be in a subdivision with a strict HOA. He should move to one without an HOA to better fit his needs. :) Yeah, I love the woods. Gotta have them. Hopefully, one day you can find a place that feels more like home.

  • @owenbwitmer

    @owenbwitmer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Richard schiffman yeah man Gov. Wolf has lost his mind during this pandemic as the price of living goes through the roof with next to no truly rural areas

  • @Paradisecountryinc
    @Paradisecountryinc3 жыл бұрын

    😂 I know where you took your thumbnail photo for this. North end of Flathead lake. I found a boat in the woods while I was hunting there once. Long story shot, search and rescue had to come get me about an hour later. .

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, did you try to use the boat you found? ;p

  • @Paradisecountryinc

    @Paradisecountryinc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty I sure did 😁

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Paradisecountryinc Hahaha, I can't even imagine ;p

  • @Paradisecountryinc

    @Paradisecountryinc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Yes in deed I did

  • @georgie_the_cockatiel4232
    @georgie_the_cockatiel42322 жыл бұрын

    moving to Montana soon. Really nervous!!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    How exciting. Where are you moving to? Have you visited?

  • @brandon49erfaithful10
    @brandon49erfaithful103 жыл бұрын

    All of these are reasons to move to Montana for me

  • @riskimunandar1295
    @riskimunandar1295 Жыл бұрын

    Montana is three times bigger than Java Island with only 10 % of the population in Java Island. You can imagine how quiet is Montana compared with Java Island. I love the landscape of its nature. Hope someday i can spend rest of my life to live in Montana.

  • @DrunkenUFOPilot
    @DrunkenUFOPilot2 жыл бұрын

    Been here in NW Montana over two years, heading toward two and a half. Between Eureka and Whitefish. Every place to eat, *every* restarurant or pub or burger joint in Eureka and around, and in Kalispell all but the Starbux it seems, has deer and moose heads mounted on plaques and rifles on the walls. A hunter's heaven, I suppose, but what a lack of variety as far as I'm concerned.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where did you come from Daren? Have you tried Mackenzie River in Northern Kalispell? I like the inside of that one. Brass Tap next door is pretty good also. I don't think they have any mounts on the walls. But...maybe I'm just used to it. ;p

  • @DrunkenUFOPilot

    @DrunkenUFOPilot

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Grew up in Oakland County Michigan. Commerce, for those very few people who know of that tiny town. Weather there isn't much different from weather here. But my life path has taken me to Orlando, southern California, Socorro NM, and the Portland area. Lots of lively places, world class scientists, tv/film production types, artists. And Fort Collins and Boulder - great beer! Almost every place, plenty of world variety of cuisine. Okemos Michigan (southeast of Lansing) had the "International Cafe and Tuba Museum" (probably renamed or repurposed by now) had one dish from each continent. Lived with a Japanese family a few months. Japanese home cooking is great! (And it's not just sushi over and over.) In grad school, lived with guys from India and Egypt. So, I'm well travelled food-wise. Yes I have been to Mackenzie River. Is there more than one location? Great food. Brass Tap, nope, not yet, but that's going on my "check it out" list! Even if they have stationary-ized wild creatures staring back at me, yeah, I get used to it too. Seems there's small overlap between the outdoorsy cowboy and hunting-oriented Montana culture and the world-oriented science-arts culture. Where are the comfortable lively places in Montana for the latter?

  • @ravenluna2716

    @ravenluna2716

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DrunkenUFOPilot Bozeman, definitely. You're just in the wrong place right now. Where you are is beautiful but definitely NOT where you want to live if you want nightlife and "world-oriented science-arts-culture." I don't know of ANY place in western Montana with that, not even Missoula. But I'd recommend Bozeman. It has a younger population and some fun places near the uni to hang out.

  • @TheRealThunderBull
    @TheRealThunderBull3 жыл бұрын

    Hello, nice video and good advice thank you! I looked for properties in Montana 30 years ago and back then it was getting to be very expensive because a lot of the celebrities were buying up properties there and so the land prices were skyrocketing. As a single retired Veteran, there is no way possible that I would be able to buy a home and land to live there now :(

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Nikolai. So, where did you end up buying instead? Have you been there for 30 years? Thanks for your service to our country!

  • @TheRealThunderBull

    @TheRealThunderBull

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Hello, before I went to Iraq I bought 71 acres in Tennessee, but it's too hot down there. So after I retired I bought a house with two acres in ohio out in amish land kinda lol. Thank you for supporting the Military, and it was my pleasure to serve.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRealThunderBull oh wow, 71 acres in TN? Hopefully that was a nice paycheck when you sold it. ;p Sounds peaceful where you are currently. Is that Southern Ohio? I know there are some beautiful hills near Chillicothe.

  • @TheRealThunderBull

    @TheRealThunderBull

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Hello, actually I still haven't sold my Tennessee property, I am just going to sign the deed and all the rights over to her, but still make payments on it. I actually live outside of Ashland Ohio, it's not that bad. The neighbors are nice and we all like firearms so we all get along. Way back when, I wanted to buy land and a house around the area you are in now, but I was still in the Army and didn't have the funds lol. Thank you for writing back, have a Peachy Evening!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheRealThunderBull oh wow, I wish you had been able to buy here then. Well, Ohio has a lot of nice parks and good neighbors are a huge plus!

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason65403 жыл бұрын

    The 2A rights is why I'm moving to Montana, from California. Im thinking Libby, im a widower, retiring. So I don't need employment or schools. Just good people 👌

  • @jackpetty4148

    @jackpetty4148

    3 жыл бұрын

    I moved here for freedom as well but be warned there is a lot more hate in Montana than in California specifically the Bozeman area, the people from here cry every time they see an out of state license plate even tho this is a college town lol

  • @ravenluna2716

    @ravenluna2716

    Жыл бұрын

    Jack Petty is wrong about the "hate" thing. (jeez - triggered much? lol) Libby is awesome. There is an easy fix to settling in - if you buy here, make an appointment with the MDV (DMV in any other state) and get your plates changed / new drivers license ASAP. Don't drive around with your old plates, showing off for everyone. I left Montana to work in California and finally came home, ditched the CA license and plates, and fell right back into the neighborhood. Ask any other state and people will say that Californians ruin EVERYTHING. And it's true. So if you move here for freedom, then feel free to ditch the state that gives you a bad rep before people even know you. I know this from experience. :)

  • @user-rv7iy2pg6p
    @user-rv7iy2pg6p8 ай бұрын

    I went hiking in NW Mt. I had a bear charge me. I got my spray and soaked the bear. It turn away and ran. But, that big can went really fast. Now, I have no spray left. I still have eight miles to hike. Take two cans at least!!!!!

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, at least two cans is a great idea. What a scary situation!

  • @ryozha7663
    @ryozha76632 жыл бұрын

    Those are reason why I should move to Montana 😍🤩

  • @rosaliepan8081
    @rosaliepan8081 Жыл бұрын

    Not bad for a newbie...ever been to Noxon. To fully understand and appreciate Montana you must grow up there and live somewhere else close like western Washington,,,

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, nope. Is that where you grew up?

  • @philmarsh3859
    @philmarsh38593 жыл бұрын

    If you really want to be remote, move to Plentywood MT, my original hometown in northeast corner of MT. I bet you can find a nice house for under $200K there. Winter temperature can go to -40F. Wind blows all the time. Mostly grassland and small hills/flat. Starry skies at night. Almost no people. Do your software company job there.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, it's that -40 with winds that I just couldn't get on board with. Now that's cold!!!

  • @philmarsh8185

    @philmarsh8185

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadiantRealty Fortunately, it's usually calm when it's -40.

  • @RadiantRealty

    @RadiantRealty

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philmarsh8185 thank goodness!!! ;p

  • @rodrust1917

    @rodrust1917

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's was only -30 below this year for only 10 days..lol And houses are way under 200 grand