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They call it Big Sky Country, but Montana's appeal ranges beyond its natural beauty and diversity. Yes, the Western state grabs your at- tention with its Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and incredible opportu- nity for outdoor recre- ation. One other attrac- tion? Space, the chance to build a home or cre- ate a family compound and live life at your own pace. With all the world's been dealing with, it makes sense to fulfill a desire to build a vacation home or per- manent residence with room for family and friends. Imagine waking up and seeing deer and elk, taking the horses out for a ride or drinking up the seasonal colors. This could be your next move. Build a cus- tom dream home or income-producing rent- als on 20 acres of prime real estate in Heron, Montana, for $590,000. The town, which sprouted up when the Northern Pacific Rail- way expanded, is small but there are neighbors on an adjoining 20-acre parcel. And yes, snow is plowed during the season. The land for sale features its own 25 gpm well (gallons per min- ute) and includes the new 40-foot-by-60-foot shop built in June that is great for RV parking. There are plenty of reasons to act now. "You can do mul- tiple homes/buildings as there is no zoning or restrictions on the property. You don't even need building permits for residential buildings in Montana unless they are in a city," explains builder Mark Garber. Living in Heron, on the western edge of Montana, means great access to outdoor ac- tivities all year long. The Schweitzer Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, delivers top-notch ski- ing, snowboarding and boasts "an average of 300 inches of annual snowfall." Then when spring and summer ar- rive the birds are chirp- ing, the wildflowers are blooming and the bike trails are beckoning. Sch- weitzer is about 40 miles from the Heron property. Also a great spot to visit in Idaho is Lake Pend Oreille, which features parks, beaches, boat launches, trails, fishing and plenty of wildlife to observe, too. Two towns, Noxon, Montana, and Clark Fork, Idaho, are about 15 miles away from the property and offer ac- cess to grocery shop- ping, gas stations, and restaurants. It's time to discover a different kind of life- style. Call or text Mark Garber for additional information at (406) 253-4545 or email him at mbgarber66@yahoo. com. Create a family retreat — and earn income, too River Islands from page 1 Buy 20 acres of prime real estate in Montana for $590,000. The property comes with a newly built 2,400-square-foot shop. Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's largest lake, is just 30 minutes from the property for sale. single-story home de- signs in their mix; others offer two-story homes with the master suite at the entry level. There are also two-story plans and plans designed for multigenerational living. The bedroom count on these homes ranges from three to six bedrooms, in residences that range from just under 1,500 square feet to more than 4,100 square feet. Prices at River Islands vary by neighborhood, ranging from the low $600,000s into prices above $900,000. The almost 5,000 acres of River Islands has been designed to integrate homes and neighborhoods into a backdrop of lakes, parks, trails, open space, restaurants, and sport- ing areas. Some of the homes back up to lakes, making paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking all a part of the lakeside lifestyle. Public and pri- vate parks are designed for a number of ac- tivities, from softball and basketball to bocce and sand volleyball, as well as providing areas for picnics and open space. A trail along the San Joaquin River is being extended every year for walkers, joggers and bi- cyclists. Since its opening in 2014, River Islands has built two K-8 charter schools and has begun construction on the third K-8 campus of the River Islands Acad- emies, slated to open in the fall of 2022. Its high school is being built in phases, with the Ninth Grade Academy opening this fall. Every ensuing school year will usher in a new class, with the 10th grade beginning in 2023, the 11th grade in 2024 and the 12th grade opening in 2025. River Islands has its own fire station, and will soon open an admin- istrative headquarters building for the police. Both buildings have community rooms built into them, to provide places for neighborhood groups to hold meetings. The Boathouse Res- taurant has been built in a lakeside location. Neighbors meet up for lunches and dinners, and enjoy playing bocce and sand volleyball. Mi- chael Vega Park attracts people of all ages, and smaller neighborhood parks dot the com- munity. An enormous 15-acre community park is now being built to provide space and fa- cilities for a number of activities. The Welcome Cen- ter at River Islands is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Tour maps, builder information and neighborhood lists are available there. For more information, visit RiverIslands.com. Content provided by River Islands ReverseMortgagesAvailable upto$3million www.excellentmortgageloan.com Product Rate Points Fees % Down APR 30 Yr Fixed APR 15 Yr Conf. Fixed 7/1 Jumbo ARM 30 Fixed VA 3.375% 2.625% 2.875% 2.875% 0.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 $0 UW $0 UW $0 UW $0 UW 20% 40% 40% 40% 3.375% 2.625% 2.950% 3.100% RobHeath 408-482-8080 DRE#01241953/NMLS#319548 LicensedinAZ,CA,HI,OR,WA Calltodayforratequote! 3.375% 30 Yr Fixed APR Over21yearsexperienceand 5starYelpreviews Bayview Residential Mortgage 51 E. Campbell Ave #110 Campbell, CA 95008 CA Broker DRE#01498198/NMLS#329189 JUMBO REVERSE MTG, 5 Yelp reviews. NO CLOSING COST LOANS are available. 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