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David Fetveit

David’s unique perspective of living in the Flathead Valley is fueled by his knowledge of the area, his deep family roots, a first class education, and a lasting affection for the land. His background reveals a logical and analytical approach to business and investing combined with a love for his family and the great Montana outdoors. David will easily talk about the 8-pound Northern Pike he caught on his 5th birthday. He recalls eating smoked salmon all winter…the salmon he caught as a young boy in Flathead Lake with his father and grandfather. In fact, David recently spent one summer restoring that same 1964 Lee Craft boat that was built and delivered on Flathead Lake. Now he enjoys creating similar memories with his own sons.

Joseph F.
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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

David just helped us close a very difficult land purchase. The problem was the selling agent didn’t know her job and gave the seller the wrong information. But to our good luck, we had David on our side. David worked and I mean worked with the selling agent and then the selling agent’s boss to make this purchase happen. I feel any average agent would have given up. I can’t count many emails and phone cal...

— Joseph F.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Take a look at the other reviews for Dave do you see anything other than 5 stars? No, you don't. That's because Dave is simply the best. Before listing our home with Dave, we had our home listed with two other agents who could not get the job done. Lesson learned. Please learn from our mistakes, go with the best first, and Dave is the best! Dave is kind, understanding, thoughtful, prompt, courteous, resp...

— Seller

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Understands Flathead lakefront property values are different than non-lakefront property values. He has seen values fall and rise in the past and did not pressure us to lower our asking price. He was very professional in negotiating with prospective buyers and communicated with us in a very timely manner. He told us exactly what to do, and when to do it and followed through to make sure all the details w...

— Seller

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Flathead Lake with colorful stones visible beneath the clear shallows and mountains in the distance.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report - September 2026 Sales

Aerial view of Flathead Lake’s wooded shoreline, docks, and distant mountains.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report - August 2026 Sales

Flathead Lake and distant mountains beyond a rocky, tree-lined shoreline.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report - July 2026 Sales

Flathead Lake, forested shoreline, valley, and distant mountains seen from above.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report – June 2026 | Prices, Inventory & Trends

Flathead Lake, forested shoreline, valley, and distant mountains seen from above.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report - May 2026 Sales

Aerial view of a forested home with a curved driveway, lake, and snow-capped mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report - April 2026 Sales

Aerial view of wooded homes overlooking a blue lake and snow-capped mountains.
Flathead Lake Waterfront Market Report – March 2026 | Prices, Inventory & Trends

Flathead Lake and its evergreen shoreline, with snow-covered mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - February 2026 Sales

Flathead Lake and its evergreen shoreline, with snow-covered mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - January 2026 Sales

Lake beneath a mountain range glowing pink in the evening light.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - 2025 Annual Sales Report

Flathead Lake and snow-covered mountains glowing in the evening light, framed by pines and a dock.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - November 2025 Sales

Aerial view of a forested home with a curved driveway, lake, and snow-capped mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - October 2025 Sales

Lake beneath a mountain range glowing pink in the evening light.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - 2023 Sales Report

Mountain lake reflecting forested hills and distant peaks, with a lone kayaker near the far shore.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – 2021 Annual Sales

The great migration of Americans from urban centers to nearby rural areas will be studied for years to come.

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Flathead Lake Real Estate – February 2022 Sales

There were two sales reported for February bringing the year-to-date total to six.

Aerial view of Flathead Lake, with lakeside homes and docks below forested mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - August 2024 Sales

Aerial view of wooded homes overlooking a blue lake and snow-capped mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - April 2024 Sales

Flathead Lake and snow-covered mountains glowing in the evening light, framed by pines and a dock.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - November 2024 Sales

Lake and forested hills beneath snow-dusted mountains glowing in pink evening light.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - October 2023 Sales

Tree-lined river reflecting distant buildings and a pink dusk sky, with a small moon above the left bank.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – October 2022 Sales

Carryover buyer demand from the past 24 months continues to hold down inventory.

Aerial view across Flathead Lake toward forested shores and distant mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – September 2022 Sales

Potential to restore the grandfathered boat house and rail system at the south end of the property.

Boat bow with stainless steel railings and an orange buoy on blue water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – July 2022 Sales

Several high-priced listings have been withdrawn from the market and buyer demand has ebbed in most segments.

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Flathead Lake Real Estate – October 2021 Sales

Two significant sales in Bigfork added a total of $18M to what will likely be a record-setting year.

Mountain range above a forested valley and golden-green fields under billowing clouds.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – January 2022 Sales

Buyer demand persists in all areas of the lake as market-priced listings continue to see multiple offers.

Calm lake at dusk with a forested shoreline, reflections, moored boats, and a bright moon.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – June 2022 Sales

Several docks on the lake were submerged while the lake was above the full pool stage for an entire week.

Covered boat dock on a blue lake, with watercraft, a rocky beach, and distant mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – March 2022 Sales

It is that exciting time of year when we might see all four seasons of weather in one afternoon.

Flathead Lake with pine trees in the foreground and snow-dusted mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – May 2022 Sales

Rising interest rates and inflationary pressures have begun to impose a cooling effect on the market.

Rugged autumn mountains rise above a lake beneath a cloud-filled blue sky.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – November 2022 Sales

There was only one closed sale reported during the month of November.

Rugged mountains glow orange above an alpine meadow dotted with evergreen trees.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – November 2021 Sales

Average sales prices and price per front foot have also increased steadily over the past 24 months.

Snow-covered dock extends across a frozen lake toward mountains glowing at sunset.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - November 2023 Sales

Aerial view of a lakeside home among autumn trees, with Flathead Lake and mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - September 2024 Sales

Rocky river reflecting golden autumn trees, with forested mountains in the distance.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - October 2024 Sales

River winding through a mountain valley lined with evergreen trees and golden grasses
Flathead Lake Real Estate Sales – 2022 Year In Review

Lack of inventory will likely result in fewer transactions and lower sales volume in 2023.

Aerial view of a forested Flathead Lake inlet dotted with homes, docks, and boats.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - July 2024 Sales

Yellow wildflowers line a dirt path overlooking green hills and distant snow-dusted mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – August 2022 Sales

While the valley still experienced a significant influx of seasonal residents, the frenzy of the Covid era.

Lakefront house with reddish-brown gabled roofs, wooded shoreline, and a small dock.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - September 2023 Sales

Flathead Lake and snow-dusted mountains beneath a bright blue sky.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – March 2023 Sales

Residential and land waterfront inventory continues to hold record low levels.

Turquoise alpine lake with floating ice beneath snow-streaked rocky cliffs.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – January 2023 Sales

Rising interest rates and inflationary pressures have imposed a cooling effect on the primary residential.

People paddleboard and kayak on Flathead Lake near a dock, with mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - June 2024 Sales

Flathead Lake with evergreen trees in the foreground and mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - May 2024 Sales

Pier over a lake with a wooded shore and snow-covered mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - March 2024 Sales

Aerial view of wooded lakeside homes, docks, and a boat on the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – April 2022 Sales

There were seven sales closed during the month of April with over $16M in sales for the month.

Lake reflecting snow-covered mountains beneath a clear blue sky.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – February 2023 Sales

A portion of the acreage is in platted Larrivee’s Townsite with 146 lots.

Sailboat on a calm lake with a mountain range in the distance.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - June 2023 Sales

Residential and land waterfront inventory continues to hold at record low levels.

Snow-covered dock extends across a frozen lake toward mountains glowing at sunset.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - January 2024 Sales

Aerial view of Flathead Lake with shoreline homes, docks, a marina, and mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - July 2023 Sales

There were five waterfront sales reported for the month of July.

Lake beneath snow-covered mountains, framed by pine trees.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - February 2024 Sales

People paddleboard and kayak on Flathead Lake near a dock, with mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - August 2023 Sales

Inventory and prices have stabilized overall, and it looks like the market has found somewhat of a balance for this season.

A lakeside home among golden autumn trees, with Flathead Lake and distant mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - September 2025 Sales

Aerial view of Flathead Lake shoreline with wooded waterfront, docks, boats, and distant mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – April 2023 Sales

With nearly two dozen waterfront condominium communities around Flathead Lake.

Flathead Lake, forested shoreline, valley, and distant mountains seen from above.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - August 2025 Sales

Flathead Lake and distant mountains beyond a rocky, tree-lined shoreline.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - July 2025 Sales

People paddleboard and kayak on Flathead Lake near a dock, with mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - June 2025 Sales

Flathead Lake and distant mountains beyond a rocky, tree-lined shoreline.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - May 2025 Sales

Aerial view of wooded homes overlooking a blue lake and snow-capped mountains.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - April 2025 Sales

Flathead Lake and its evergreen shoreline, with snow-covered mountains across the water.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - March 2025 Sales

Frozen lake and snow-covered dock beneath a moon, with pink-lit mountains beyond.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - February 2025 Sales

Flathead Lake and forested shore beneath snow-covered mountain peaks, framed by evergreen trees.
Flathead Lake Real Estate - January 2025 Sales

Lake beneath a mountain range glowing pink in the evening light.
Flathead Lake Real Estate Sales

2024 Annual Sales Report

Aerial view of a wooded lakeshore with homes and docks, a boat wake, and mountains across the lake.
Flathead Lake Real Estate – May 2023 Sales

The spring listing season has introduced a handful of lower-priced listings.

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