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Build a Riverfront Home
Without Costly Mistakes

A comprehensive 22-page guide covering 5 critical, often-overlooked considerations that protect your riverfront investment.

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Insider Insights for Custom Riverfront Builds

Smart property owners are using these insider insights to turn their Montana riverfront dreams into reality—and avoid expensive oversights.

Our free guide walks you through 5 key considerations for building on Montana riverfront property.

Each one includes:
The Baseline Assessment – What you see on the surface
The Hidden Complexity
What most owners miss
The Real Consequences – What it costs if overlooked
The Solutions – How to get it right


You'll also get a quick-reference checklist of questions for every stage, plus actionable steps you can take today to protect your investment.

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Building on a River: The Dream and the Reality

This guide arms you with critical information to avoid costly mistakes that could compromise the experience and joy of your dream home for years to come.

These insights come from decades of hands-on experience and intimate knowledge of Montana's riverfront landscape—the kind of expertise that isn't taught in schools or standard architecture programs.

After you download it, read through each consideration.
Then use the "Next Steps" action guide to apply these insights to your project, no matter what stage you're in.

See It in Action

This guide delivers the same approach that's helped clients like Kenny successfully navigate their Yellowstone River custom build.

"Brett of Yellowstone Architects is passionate about his projects, works with you directly, and his process is smart and it just works."
 -Kenny


Ready to Build Your Montana Riverfront Home to Last?

Download this guide to avoid the costly mistakes that plague riverfront builds. Learn the 5 critical considerations upfront and protect your investment from day one.

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FAQ'S 

When I get this guide, what am I signing up for?

You'll get all the expertise and knowledge, for free, with no commitment. Your privacy is secure, and we'll send you 4 follow up emails with additional valuable information about building a riverfront property.

What if I don't have a property picked out yet?

This guide is for people at any stage of their project- even the dreaming and beginning stages.

I am helping my family manage this property build. Will this guide help us?

Yes- in fact, you'll  impress your family with your resourcefulness when you bring these considerations to the table.

 I don't know what architect I'm going to hire. Is it okay to download this guide even if we don't know who we'll work with yet?

This guide will arm you with context and important considerations, and in turn that will make you more confident when you find an architect that aligns with your needs and project vision.

We might not build on a riverfront property. Will this guide still help us?

 It can- and it can be interesting to consider. However, it is very pointed towards riverfront property considerations. You may find more value in our other free guide, Site Masterplan Blueprint.

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"This insight can't be faked, because it rests on experience and respect for the land and climate in Montana, and not on a set of short-sighted project compromises"
-Curtis P