Now for a lighter topic – let’s talk decorating… I’ve noticed how colors affect both a home’s attractiveness to buyers and speed of sale. But it’s important to understand the reaction that colors can create in your own living environment. Paint is a cheap and easy way to change the environment of a home. 6 …
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Collateral Underwriter is an automated risk assessment software that reviews appraisal reports for FannieMae regulated mortgages. There has been much discussion that the program (already updated to another version since released at the beginning of the year) is essentially creating a ‘zestimate’ i.e. automatic valuation based on algorithms. Or it could just speed the process …
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The 2014 real estate market in the Bozeman, Big Sky and Greater Gallatin County areas was a record setting one – and 2015 is proving that there is more growth to be had. I find statistics extremely helpful when determining what kind of market cycle we are in – and the numbers are showing that …
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Despite the fact that the Belgrade Library has had times of budget shortfall, it has done well with the resources at hand. The library was just name the best small library in American by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Library Journal. Community Celebrates Library Award By Hannah Stiff, Belgrade News Friday, February …
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The discussion about where the expanded Bozeman Cops and Courts facility will be built has come full circle. After a defeat by voters of a bond to build the facility off North Rouse, it seems that the discussion is building for the facility to be built in tandem with Gallatin County off South 19th – …
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The housing affordability issue is becoming a hot button issue in Bozeman. The City has hired a consultant to give them suggestions – and a summary of their ideas is contained in the below article. The ideas will be presented to the Bozeman City Commission on Monday, February 9 at 6pm. A few of my …
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This list was published along with an article in late January 2015 by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle – outlining a variety of home loan assistance programs. RD Loans are not listed on this list and are another great resource…. List of Resources courtesy of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle – January 24, 2015 Note: Most of …
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Bozeman wins yet another ranking contest. Eric Dietrich, Chronicle Staff Writer, Bozeman Daily Chronicle Posted: Monday, January 26, 2015 8:00 pm Bozeman has been ranked as the 11th-best mid-sized American city to live in by a “Top 100 Best Places to Live” index published this month by Livability.com.Three other Montana cities made the list: Missoula, …
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I heard an interesting story on Nightly Business Report (PBS) last night that got my wheels turning a bit. According to one of their sources, the drop in gas prices puts approximately $100 into the pocket of the average first time home buyer per month. With historically low interest rates, this can equate to a …
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The City of Belgrade took a hiatus from raising taxes during the recession – and now they’re running on fumes. The City Commission unanimously voted on Monday night to ask Belgrade residents to approve a mill levy to shore up the deficit. If it fails, the police department and library suffer. Belgrade City Council approves …
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