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     <title>Helena Montana Real Estate and News | Helena Montana Real Estate and Information</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/blog/157843</link><description>Timely news and information about Helena Montana real estate and community news</description><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/rss/157843?"/><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2008 Helena Montana Real Estate--All Rights Reserved -- This channel is part of the Helena Montana Real Estate and Information blogsite--Powered by MyST Blogsite®.</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:01:56 -0500</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 23:14:21 -0400</lastBuildDate><generator>MySmartChannels V3.0 (MyST Web Service Platform V5.00.0503)</generator><image><url>http://blog.swinneysells.com/styles/blogsite/SwinneySells/images/rss.jpg</url><height>31</height><width>88</width><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/blog/157843</link><title>Helena Montana Real Estate and News | Helena Montana Real Estate and Information</title><description>Your Guide to real estate in Helena and the surrounding southwestern Montana areas</description></image>
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     <item><title>The Aspen Trails Ranch Subdivision of Helena</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/203393</link><description>This community offers the perfect place to build your dream home&lt;p&gt;This lovely new subdivision will create 325 lots which will provide 435 units consisting of single-family homes and multi-family units which will be annexed to the City of Helena.&amp;nbsp; There will also be commercial development for business services for the residents of Aspen Trails.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aspen Trails Ranch will be developed in two distinct phases.&amp;nbsp; The first phase will consist of creating infrastructure to the entire community and a small amount of buildings on lots, phase two consists of completion buildings on all other lots. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The subdivision will be accessed by&amp;nbsp; the creation of Simmental Drive, a new road that will run down the center of the sub-division.&amp;nbsp; There will also be an alternative access on existing Olsen Road.&amp;nbsp; There will also&amp;nbsp; be a paved bike path and a bus stop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There will also be sewer, community water, fire protection and storm water drainage.&amp;nbsp; Almost 25% of the total land of the Aspen Trail subdivision will be dedicated wildlife and wetland preserves. Residents will enjoy bird watching, hiking&amp;nbsp; and recreational opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search available Helena homesites&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find tour perfect lot&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/203393</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 23:14:21 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Fox Ridge Golf Community in Helena</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202851</link><description>The ideal place to golf and to call home in Helena&lt;p&gt;Fox Ridge golf course and community offers a grand opportunity to its residents. Enjoy living on a beautiful golf course with great playing just out your front door.&amp;nbsp; Fox Ridge boasts an 18 hole Par 3 Course and a Championship 18-hole regulation course. The regulation course has been described&amp;nbsp; as one of the most difficult courses in the west. This course is perfect for golfers of all abilities, from beginner to pro.&amp;nbsp; Other amenities that this golf club offers is a practice facility, a full-service Driving Range, 2 practice greens, chipping area and a practice bunker.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Homes of Fox Ridge are surrounded by rolling hills, lush foliage, mature trees, sparkling ponds and endless mountain views. Come and see how you can benefit by living on a golf course and enjoying the friendly community of Fox Ridge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search for a home on the links in Helena&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find golf real estate in Helena&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202851</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 22:57:39 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Glacier Point Subdivision in Helena Montana</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202783</link><description>The perfect place to build your Helena Dream Home&lt;p&gt;Welcome to this beautiful, friendly community located in Helena's Central Valley. Being only two miles from Helena's city limits, Glacier Point offers easy access to excellent schools, shopping centers, restaurants, cafes and much more. This special neighborhood offers breathtaking views of mountains and the lights of downtown Helena.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Glacier Point Subdivision also offers some of Helena's most affordable home sites that are ready for immediate building. Homesites have external and internal paved road and community water. The average price of the prime sites are $70,000. Lots start at 40,000 and go up to almost 300,000.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search Helena home sites&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find the perfect place to build in helena&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202783</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:03:18 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Discovering Helena</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202451</link><description>Living in Helena Montana&lt;p&gt;Helena Montana is ideally situate between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier national Park. It&amp;nbsp; boasts beautiful, breathtaking views of the Montana Rocky Mountain foothills, pristine wilderness and beautiful lakes and rivers.&amp;nbsp; At the edge of the city of Helena, lies Spring Meadow lake, a 20-acre recreation area.&amp;nbsp; Helena also offers more than 25 city parks including the new giant Mount Helena Park located just a few minutes from the downtown area. Residents and visitors enjoy two public golf courses and one private course.&amp;nbsp; There is also Lake Helena, Canyon Ferry Lake, Holter and Hauser lake for endless fishing and boating opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The heart of Helena is Last Chance Gulch, the historic district with a rich gold mining part. The new Great Northern Town Center is a new master-planned, multi-use business and residential development.&amp;nbsp; Helena is host to more than 300 special events annually including music festivals, parades, sports tournaments and theatrical performances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/featuredlistings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Find your perfect Helena real estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Le our team help you find your perfect home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:42:27 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Reeders Village</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202243</link><description>Community located near Mounthelena City Park&lt;p&gt;Reeders Village is a very prestigious development consists of 59 lots located above Reeders Alley on the south side of Helena Montana.&amp;nbsp; Reeders Village is located right next to the new Mount Helena City Park, so residents can enjoy the beauty and freedom of exploring this wonderful city-owned park. This park is perfect for jogging, hiking, biking and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reeders Village also offers easy and convenient access to the historic downtown district of Helena with its many distinctive buildings that feature turn-of-the-century architecture and design.&amp;nbsp; Take advantage of shopping, dining and lively entertainment opportunities just minutes from your front door.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The sites at Reeder Village are perfect for the upscale home you have always dreamed of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/featuredlistings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search Helena real estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find your Helena home today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202243</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:44:42 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Rolling Glen Ranch</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202169</link><description>A Montana Community for all Generations&lt;p&gt;The Rolling Glen Ranch will be a friendly, beautiful community situated on more than 2,300 acres of prime Montana land. This new community will offer a master-planned community that will include school sites, library, town center, community areas, retail, commercial space and of course many different types of residential homes and homesites.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than 600 acres will be dedicated to estate and equestrian homes, the other 1,700 acres will have two proposed 18 hole Signature Golf Courses designed by Les Furber.&amp;nbsp; There will also be an elegant clubhouse complete with a state-of-the-art spa, a restaurant and bar.&amp;nbsp; There will also be an equestrian center, parks, open space and miles and miles of trails for walking, biking or horse back riding.&amp;nbsp; Residents can also take advantage of the Fly Fishing Academy at the Lodge on Fishhawk Lake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rolling Glen Ranch is perfect for those looking for a truly unique community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search for equestrian homes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Search golf communities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202169</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:03:55 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Prickly Pear Land Trust Starts Building Trails in Helena</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202779</link><description>Making Helena an Outdoor Paradise&lt;p /&gt;&lt;p&gt;A group of 50 volunteers kicked off the trail-building season in South Hills this week.&amp;nbsp; The plan is to continue expanding and improving the trail systems.&amp;nbsp; The land trust plans, maintains and builds the network of hiking and biking trails for the City of Helena.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This month they are focusing on the Upper West Side to complete the new Mike Cormier Trail. Volunteers create the new trail and help eradicate an old fall line that was prone to erosion.&amp;nbsp; This trail will connect LeGrande Cannon Boulevard to the Ambrose Trail farther up Mount Helena.&amp;nbsp; They also remove old fencing and any other hazards that may be laying in wait for unsuspecting hikers or bikers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the trail is complete it will offer outdoor enthusiasts sweeping views of the valley and North Hills off in the distance.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The creation of these new trails should help disperse trail use on Mount Helena, so that no one trail is handling all the hiker traffic. The South Hills Trail system now boasts&amp;nbsp; more than 70 miles of trails&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search the Helena MLS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find Helena real estate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202779</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:02:30 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Broadwater Athletic Clubs</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202020</link><description>Year round fun in Helena&lt;p&gt;In 1989 Colonel Charles Broadwater built the well-known Broadwater Hotel and Natatorium.&amp;nbsp; This grand resort housed the world's largest indoor swimming pool and was created to utilize the warm waters of four local, natural Hot Springs.&amp;nbsp; Granite boulders formed two indoor waterfalls, one hot and one cold.&amp;nbsp; In 1941 the hotel closed, its grand heyday over.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But today the property enjoys a revival and is home to the Broadway Athletic Clubs with three Hot Spring pools, an outdoor lap pool that is well protected and used year round. There is also a year round Recreational pool that is perfect for family fun.&amp;nbsp; There is nothing like swimming in the perfect 95 degree water in a Montana winter snow storm. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The third hot spring boasts the Centennial Waterslide, an overwhelming favorite of kids of all ages.&amp;nbsp; There is also an indoor climbing wall and the Adventure Zone, a huge, 3,000 square foot indoor play area for children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search Helena properties&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find your home today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/202020</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:27:04 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Great Northern Town Center</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201716</link><description>Welcoming its newest additions.&lt;p&gt;Great Northern Town Center really lives up to its name, it is a place where the community gathers to shop, dine and enjoy unique entertainment.&amp;nbsp; New businesses are opening their doors and offering their services to the neighborhood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discovery Business of Technology offers business, IT and business consulting and assists in system design and&amp;nbsp; information technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Something Blue celebrates its grand opening an is ready to proudly display their beautiful collections of jewelry, loose stones and unique gift ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tres Chic is a newly remodeled boutique with eclectic lines of clothing and accessories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grand Junction Mercantile celebrates six years in the Grand Northern Town Center.&amp;nbsp; They are a wonderful shop that sells kitchen and bath supplies and distinctive gifts, they will even wrap your new gifts them you while you wait.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Great Northern Fitness Company cuts the ribbon to celebrate their gran-reopening.&amp;nbsp; Take advantage of a variety of exercise classes and new fitness machines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure you come into Great Northern Town Center and check out all of the new services and shops and all of the businesses that have been remodeled and are ready for business again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search Helena properties&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find your perfect home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201716</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:52:46 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Carroll College</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201500</link><description>College plans renovation.&lt;p&gt;Carroll College has been given a $522,00 rant from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation of Reno , Nevada.&amp;nbsp; The college will utilize this grant for the renovation of six of its labs as well as classrooms and preparatory spaces on the second floor of the Simperman Hall science building.&amp;nbsp; It will also purchase and install new equipment to improve the facility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Grant will also be used by the college to establish the E.L.Wiegand Undergraduate Research Center.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This grant is the key to Carroll's new biochemistry/molecular biology degree program.&amp;nbsp; This new program and improvement to the facility are aimed at enhancing Carroll's academic programs and continuing Carroll Colleges reputation as a premier regional pre-med and undergraduate research institute.&amp;nbsp; The generous grant from Wiegard Foundation will expand the college's offerings to students interested in professional and research careers in the life sciences.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search properties near Carroll College&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find your perfect home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201500</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:43:55 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>Montana High Divide Trail System</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201273</link><description>Enjoy the beauty and majesty of Montana&lt;p&gt;The Montana High Divide Trail System when completed will include hundreds of&amp;nbsp; miles of quiet single track trails including more than 200 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail near Butte, Helena and Lincoln.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There will be an extensive network of &amp;quot;Front Country&amp;quot; foothill trails for bikers, hikers and horse back riders that will connect to the Continental Divide trail system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Horse back riders will also enjoy hundreds of miles of mountain pack trails perfect for exploring the vast Montana wilderness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hunters will enjoy unlimited&amp;nbsp; backcountry and wilderness, where grizzly bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, lynx and many other species of animals still thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the nation's longest quiet mountain trail and will stretch more than 3,000 miles along the beautiful and rugged Rocky Mountains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Search Helena real estate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find backcountry properties&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201273</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:26:34 -0400</pubDate>
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       </item><item><title>The Montana Discovery Foundation</title><link>http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201090</link><description>Serving Helena's National Forest&lt;p /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created in 1999, the Montana Discovery Foundation's purpose is to support the natural resources of Helena National Forest as well as supporting education and stewardship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To this end, the Foundation offers interpretive publications, guided hikes, the annual Nature Crafts event, a Leave No Trace educational program, the Adopt-a-Species program, the Youth Forest Monitoring Program and many many more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take advantage of the Forest cabins, historic cabins that are now available for public recreational use. These wonderful cabins offer a unique outdoor adventure for those who would like to recreate in the Helena national Forest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Montana Discovery Foundation are also the guardians of Spring Hill. Partnered with the Prickly pear land trust and the Montana History Foundation tey have already secured more than 450 acres of Spring Hill and are trying to raise monies to purchase the rest.&amp;nbsp; by doing this, the Montana Dicovery Foundation is insuring this pristine area is accessible to hikers, bikers and skiers for generations to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;See Also&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.swinneysells.com/listings/" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;Find your "cabin in the woods"&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Search Helena real estate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="" target=%quot;_blank%quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://blog.swinneysells.com/public/item/201090</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:51:53 -0500</pubDate>
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