July has been designated as Open Land month by Governor Steve Bullock. It’s an opportunity to get out and enjoy the amazing place we call home! And a time to reflect on the natural and cultural resources that make Montana such a special place. PureWest Christie’s was able to present a donation check to the …
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This article published on June 23, 2015 by the Billing’s Gazette touches on some changes that will be felt regarding the change of property tax assessments from a six year cycle to a two year cycle. State property tax assessments to be issued soon by Tom Lutey, BILLINGS GAZETTE- Montana’s property tax assessments are set …
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The Real Estate market in the greater Gallatin County area is going strong – evidenced by impressive numbers in many segments of the market during Quarter 1 2015. There are some interesting stats, however. I’ve put together a market update video, focusing on how things compare between Quarter 1 2015 and Quarter 1 2014. Stats …
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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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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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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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It’s interesting to take a yearly cross section – an assessment if you will – of what the biggest hot button issues for a community are and then bundle them together for study. It gives across section of where a community stands in growth and involvement. I found this article very enlightening – especially the …
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All real estate is local – that being said, the rental market in the Bozeman area and greater Gallatin including Big Sky is extremely tight right now. Rents are rising due to demand issues. It’s interesting to see this happening all over the nation. Ask yourself…is it time to buy and get out of the …
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Prospera Business Network has just released their Quarter 3 Cost of Living Index for the Bozeman area. This is a very interesting comparison on how we stack up against other areas – including larger metropolitan communities. Bozeman’s Cost of Living at Two Percent Above the National Average, Housing 16 Percent Above Average for Third Quarter …
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