News from the Knoff Group

Big Sky substation location, cost still pending

It’s refreshing to see NWE consider the GIS proposal – hoping that they decide in favor of that technology wherever they put the station. Big Sky substation location, cost still pending By Amanda Eggert EBS Senior Editor BIG SKY – Northwestern Energy, the publicly regulated utility company that supplies power to Big Sky, says two …

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Happy Holidays, the economy is booming

I think what Brad Inman has to say here is pretty on par with my sentiments about the economy in general – especially in the greater Bozeman and Big Sky markets of Montana. Watch out for your uncle’s drunken holiday antics, but the economy is booming A special seasonal edition of The Inman Files by …

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Selling Your Home During the Winter – Dave Ramsey

This column appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle this weekend – sage advice for the winter months. I just had a home go pending with a backup after 1 day on the market at the start of December! Selling Your Home During the Winter – Dave Ramsey Thinking of selling your home sometime next year? …

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FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limits for 2018 – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Baseline Limit Will Increase to $453,100

This announcement will be a boon to homebuyers looking to stay out of Jumbo loan territory. FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Baseline Limit Will Increase to $453,100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/28/2017 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits …

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Skiers react to cell tower at Bridger Bowl – KBZK

Still no cell service from this new tower, yet.  I see it as a huge plus for the Bridger Canyon area. Skiers react to cell tower at Bridger Bowl by Taylor Graham KTVM Posted: Nov 15, 2017 07:12 PM MST BOZEMAN, Mont. – As Bridger Bowl gears up for its earliest opening in nearly a …

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Planners trim costs for Bozeman’s second high school

Planners trim costs for Bozeman’s second high school By Gail Schontzler Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 23, 2017 A pedestrian tunnel under Oak Street has been eliminated from the plans for Bozeman’s second high school, one of many changes made to cut construction costs by roughly $10 million. The school’s entryway façade will have less brick. …

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City Commission tables vote on strategic plan bozemandailychronicle

With the results now in for the commissioner (Cunningham/Pomeroy) and mayoral races (Mehl) in Bozeman, perhaps the commissioners will feel better about either extending their timeline for this process or voting by the 27th as discussed. City Commission tables vote on strategic plan By Katheryn Houghton Chronicle Staff Writer Nov 6, 2017 Bozeman’s elected officials …

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