LifeStyle Real Estate Firm

09/23/2026

🏡 LESS MAINTENANCE. MORE TIME FOR LIFE.

If you're ready for a home that makes everyday living a little simpler, this east-end Great Falls condo deserves a look.

Built in 2009, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers comfortable single-level living with no steps, a spacious open floor plan, and brand-new carpet throughout.

The kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow together beautifully, while the primary suite gives you plenty of room to unwind with a private bathroom and large walk-in closet.

And one of the best parts? You can spend less time worrying about what's waiting for you outside.

✨ Snow removal included
✨ Lawn care included
✨ Water included
✨ No-step, single-level living
✨ 2 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms
✨ Primary en-suite + walk-in closet
✨ New carpet throughout
✨ Convenient east-end location

Whether you're simplifying, looking for a lock-and-leave option, or simply tired of spending your weekends mowing and shoveling snow, this home offers the kind of low-maintenance lifestyle that's easy to appreciate.

Because sometimes the real luxury isn't more to take care of — it's having less you have to. 🤎

📲 Message me for price, details, or a private showing!
Listed By: Ember Briles - Lifestyle Real Estate Firm
www.greatfallshomesforyou.com

09/23/2026

Some homes are more than a transaction and Danielle Mount Real Estate did a fantastic job getting this one closed! These mean so much more! They’re part of a family’s story — and it’s an honor to help turn the page.

This one was especially meaningful because I had the opportunity to broker this sale off-market while representing both the buyer and the seller.

For the seller, this home held years of memories. They built it themselves and spent countless happy summers here with his children and grandchildren. Walking away from a home filled with that much history is never simply a matter of signing papers and handing over the keys.

For the buyer, this Montana escape represents something different — the beginning of a new chapter and a place to create new memories for years to come

And getting these two sides to the closing table required a little creativity, a lot of communication, and plenty of coordination. We were juggling timelines and time zones from PST to MST to Ireland, coordinating a move across state lines, navigating the logistics of an off-market transaction, and making sure the needs of two very different parties were being heard and addressed along the way.

Because the truth is: every transaction is unique.
There isn't a one-size-fits-all playbook for buying or selling real estate. Sometimes it's about finding the right property. Sometimes it's about finding the right buyer. Sometimes it's about coordinating three time zones and an interstate move while keeping all the moving pieces together. 😉

But I think the biggest thing your Realtor can do is listen.
Listen to what you actually need.
Listen to what matters most.
Listen to the circumstances surrounding your move.
Then find solutions that work in real life — not just on paper.

I'm incredibly grateful to both sides for trusting me with such a meaningful transition. One family's chapter is closing, another family's Montana memories are just beginning. 🤍

Congratulations to both the buyer and seller — and cheers to the memories still to come.

09/23/2026

🏡 RARE OPPORTUNITY | COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION

Opportunities like this don’t come around often — especially in the beautiful Country Club Addition.

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on over half an acre, just steps from Meadowlark Country Club, and offers an incredible amount of space and potential for its next owner.

✨ 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
✨ Over ½ Acre
✨ Oversized 2-Car Garage with room for up to 4 vehicles
✨ TWO Living Rooms
✨ TWO Gas Fireplaces
✨ TWO Bonus Rooms
✨ Attached Sunroom
✨ Electrical already in place for a hot tub
✨ Two large backyard sheds
✨ Spacious lot in a highly desirable location

This property is being sold AS-IS and is currently in pre-foreclosure, creating a unique opportunity for a buyer ready to bring their vision and make this property their own.

Homes in this area don’t hit the market often — and finding one at this price point makes this one especially worth a look.

📍 Country Club Addition | Great Falls, MT
📲 Message me for pricing, additional details, or to schedule a private showing.
Listed By Monica Hermanson Schmook
www.greatfallshomesforyou.com

Opportunity. Location. Potential. This one has all three.

09/18/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | A Journey Worth the Keys

Not every road to closing is a straight one—and this one certainly kept Monica and Paul on their toes!

Their buyers’ journey included a change in the type of property they were searching for, adjustments to lending, a few pivots along the way, and ultimately finding the right home. Once all the pieces came together, they made it to the closing table with an incredibly smooth finish. 🔑

This transaction was also a great reminder of something we talk about often when it comes to investment properties: the numbers matter.

When qualifying with rental income, projected or existing rent can be an important part of the financial picture—but those numbers aren't something to take for granted. If a renter leaves, a lease changes, or the income being used to qualify changes, it can affect how a lender views the property and the loan.

That’s why purchasing an investment property isn't simply about finding a property you like. It’s about understanding the income, expenses, financing structure, and how changes to any one of those pieces can affect the bigger picture.

And sometimes, the best move is knowing when to pivot.

Monica and Paul helped their buyers navigate each change, stay focused on the end goal, and ultimately find a home that made sense for where they were now—not where the original plan started.

Congratulations to their buyers on officially closing and beginning this next chapter! 🥂🏡

Thinking about purchasing a home or investment property? Having your real estate agent and lender working together from the beginning can make all the difference when the numbers—or the plan—change.

Monica Hermanson Schmook and Paul for making this one a success!

09/18/2026

Welcome to 110 4th St N in Cascade, where generous living spaces, thoughtful details, and an inviting indoor-outdoor layout come together in a home designed to be enjoyed. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage, this property delivers comfort, functionality, and plenty of room to make your own. Inside, the open-concept layout creates an effortless flow for everyday living and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings add volume to the formal dining and living areas, while the kitchen serves as the heart of the home with stunning appliances, a gas range, dedicated coffee corner, breakfast bar, and ample cook space. Whether hosting a holiday dinner or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, the layout makes gathering feel easy. Both bathrooms are spacious, while the primary bedroom provides its own connection to the outdoors with a walk-out deck leading to a secondary patio and the beautifully maintained, plush yard. Outside, multiple spaces invite you to enjoy Montana seasons. A private patio creates a comfortable setting for a simple BBQ, shaded meals, or evenings outdoors, while the expansive yard provides even more room to enjoy the property with yard games or conversation around a bon fire. The large 2-car garage adds excellent functionality with a gas heater, abundant storage, and a deep freezer. An additional shed opens the door to even more possibilities—storage, hobbies, a workshop, studio, or a personalized retreat. Beyond the property, Cascade places some of Montana's most loved outdoor recreation within easy reach. Spend days fishing the Missouri River, boating and exploring Holter Lake, or simply taking in the dramatic river valleys, rolling hills, and expansive Montana views that define this part of the state. It's a location where outdoor adventure and small-town Montana come together.

Listed By Madyson Oakes - LifeStyle Real Estate Firm
www.greatfallshomesforyou.com
(406) 750-4718

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🏡 SOLD | A FIRST HOME & A FAMILY FIRST 🔑✨

This closing was about so much more than handing over the keys to a house.

Anthony and Aly came to Mark Nelsen with a very specific goal: find a home that truly worked for their blended family of eight. Location wasn’t the priority. Finding the right space for their six kids and the life they’re building together was. The search took them across several areas of Montana, with plenty of hurdles along the way. But they stayed committed, did the work, and eventually found the place that felt right — right here in Great Falls.

And this closing came with an even bigger milestone:

Anthony and Aly aren’t just first-time homebuyers — they are the first homeowners in their family. ❤️

That is the kind of closing that means something.

A first set of keys.
A home for six kids to grow up in.
A goal they worked incredibly hard to reach.
And the beginning of a new legacy for their family.

Anthony & Aly, congratulations on HOME! 🥂🏡 You earned this moment, and we couldn’t be happier for you.

And a huge congratulations to their agent, Mark Nelsen, for walking alongside them through the search, the hurdles, and all the way to closing day.

This is why we do what we do. 🔑 Mark Nelsen - Lifestyle Real Estate Firm

09/10/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY | Listed at $1,175,000

Nearly 5,800 square feet. 7 bedrooms. 4.5 bathrooms and a home you truly need to walk through to appreciate.

Join us Sunday for an opportunity to tour this rare, one-owner custom estate—designed with incredible scale, thoughtful spaces, and room for just about every part of life.

✨ Inside, you’ll find:
• Dramatic two-story foyer
• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• Formal + casual living and dining spaces
• Spacious kitchen with oversized island
• Private primary suite with dual walk-in closets
• 7 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms
• Custom concrete wet bar
• Theater room + pool table area
• Two gas fireplaces
• Secure walk-in vault
• Two furnaces + two A/C units

🌲 And outside...
A gazebo, hot tub, fire pit, dedicated dog run, and an expansive yard situated on nearly two city lots.

This is the kind of property where you can host the holidays, have a house full of people, settle in for movie night downstairs, or spend a cool Montana evening around the fire.

Come see what nearly 5,800 square feet of possibility looks like.

📍 OPEN HOUSE
🗓 Sunday, September 13th
⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 1300 Beargrass Drive | Great Falls, MT

Hosted by Trevor Niswanger
LifeStyle Real Estate Firm

Come through, take your time, and explore this incredible Great Falls estate. 🏡

09/09/2026

🔥 TWO FIREPLACES. ONE VERY GOOD SUNDAY PLAN.
September is officially making its case for cozy weekends—and this house understood the assignment.
Come wander through this beautifully refreshed home this Sunday 9/13/2026 from 2–3 PM and start mentally planning where the couch, coffee bar, and Sunday football setup are going. 🍂
🏡 3-4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
🔥 Double-sided fireplace upstairs
🔥 Second fireplace downstairs
✨ Updated flooring + recessed lighting
🛁 Renovated bathrooms with custom tile
🍴 Stainless steel appliances
🎬 Large lower-level living space
🌿 Established garden beds
🐾 New wood + wire fencing 2026
🥂 Covered back patio
🏠 Newer roof (2021)
There’s room for movie nights downstairs, dinner around the table, dogs in the yard, friends on the patio, and those first chilly Montana evenings spent next to the fire.

Sunday, September 13th | 2–3 PM
122 22nd St S Great Falls MT

Come take a look. You might leave with a few new ideas for where you’d like to spend this fall. 🍂🤎

This home would also be a great option for an Air BNB!
Message us for a private showing or see Madyson Oakes - LifeStyle Real Estate Firm this Sunday!

08/28/2026

🐓 NEW LISTING | 2505 Central Avenue W | Great Falls, MT

A little more room. A little more freedom. And still close to everything Great Falls has to offer.

Sitting on .30 acres just outside city limits, this well-cared-for home gives you the convenience of town with a little breathing room to make the property your own. Chickens? Goats? A garden that actually feeds the family? There’s room to imagine what life here could look like. 🌿

And the gardening has already begun—the property features established raised garden beds ready for next season.

🏡 Property Highlights:
• 3 bedrooms, including 1 non-conforming
• 2 bathrooms
• Updated + move-in ready
• Spacious .30-acre lot
• Large, usable backyard
• Established raised-bed garden
• Ample 2-car garage
• Located just outside Great Falls city limits

It’s practical, comfortable, and full of possibility—the kind of property where you can put down roots and make it distinctly yours.

📍 2505 Central Avenue W | Great Falls, Montana

Ready to see it in person? Send me a message to schedule your private showing. Listed by Mark Nelsen - Lifestyle Real Estate Firm
www.greatfallshomesforyou.com