News from the Knoff Group

News from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Brian Sprenger with the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport came to speak to the Gallatin Association of Realtors® on Friday, November 13th about the airport and its impact on the local economy. Keeping it simple, our airport is growing steadily at around 5% per year and Brian doesn’t anticipate it slowing down anytime soon.  It contributes …

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Belgrade school bond passes – The Belgrade News: Local News

Belgrade voters have approved a construction bond for the expansion of Ridge View Elementary in River Rock. Posted: Friday, November 6, 2015 6:07 am  Sam Weber, staff writer Tuesday’s general election brought in new city officials in Belgrade, Manhattan and Three Forks, as well as a long awaited sigh of relief to Belgrade School District …

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Quarter 3 SW Montana Real Estate Market Recap

We’re already halfway into Quarter 4 and the real estate market in Southwestern Montana continues to chug along. While new listings coming on the market are slowing from their summer peak, the listings that are coming on have continued to go pending and sales remain strong. There were some interesting shifts in our market during …

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PSC approves Utility Solutions Sale to Four Corners WSD

PSC has approved the sale of the Utility Solutions/Double Tree water system to the Four Corners Water & Sewer District.  Next steps are working on offering bonds for sale – available in November with completed sale in December. Many clients have asked why the system is changing hands – below is from the FAQ section …

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Bozeman makes cover of AAA Via Magazine

Bozeman strikes yet again in the press – snagging the cover of the latest regional AAA Via magazine.  The article covers in broad strokes fun activities and delicious eateries to partake in on a trip to our fair city. More information on the VIA website >> http://www.viamagazine.com/

Do we all have a stake in affordable housing? 

Monday’s Bozeman City Commission meeting will discuss an ordinance that will make it easier for developers and builders to build affordable housing units without them being ‘mandated’ to – through reduced impact fees thorough subsidy, smaller lot size requirements, reduced parkland requirements and accelerated permit processing. If this passes, it’s up to the builders and …

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PSC hears Four Corners WSD pitch – The Belgrade News: Local News

Representatives from Utility Solutions and the Four Corners Water and Sewer District made their pitch to the Public Service Commission Tuesday morning to place the private utility into public hands. A lot of the two-hour hearing at Belgrade City Hall revolved around the fate of Elk Grove subdivision residents. Currently, utility service to Elk Grove …

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Monforton asks for new school – The Belgrade News: Local News

After a record high enrollment for this school year, Monforton School is asking voters to fund the construction of a new middle school, the third expansion in the district since 2010. The school is asking taxpayers to approve a $7.1 million bond for the project, Superintendent Darren Strauch said. Ballots will be sent out next …

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Simple tips to Energy Efficiency in your home

Northwestern energy has recently published tips on how to clean your home to increase your energy efficiency and reduce your power and gas usage. Kitchen Vacuum refrigerator coils: Dust that builds up on refrigerator coils can cause the motor to work harder, using more energy. Clean oven and range: A range or oven darkened from …

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