News from the Knoff Group

Property Tax and Reappraisal Changes in Montana

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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Rent Increases Expected to Continue through 2015

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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Bohart Ranch, Crosscut Ranch sold – BDC: Outdoors

This is amazing news – more world class outdoor activities blossoming in the Bozeman area.  And a perfect use for the recently acquired Crosscut Ranch.  Can’t wait to ski the new trails! Bohart Ranch, Crosscut Ranch Sold – Purchaser Bridger Biathlon Club to create 500-acre Nordic ski facility by Ben Pierce, Bozeman Daily Chronicle.  November …

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Does Exempt Well Ruling Curb Development?

This article was published in the October 21 edition of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.  It will be interesting to see what effect this has to the development of raw land that is outside city services and is not part of a community water system. Exempt well ruling goes against unrestrained development Laura Lundquist, Chronicle Staff …

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Gallatin County adds TWICE as many jobs as any other county in Montana

Gallatin County’s economy is on fire!  According to this article, published in The Belgrade News on August 8th, Gallatin County, Gallatin County added over 69% more jobs than the next closest county (Flathead) during 2012-2013 fueled by big growth in the construction sector.  Overall opinion of the economy is positive. Researchers optimistic about state economy …

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