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Bozeman Cost of Living | Prospera Business Network

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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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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10 things that the next generation of home buyers are looking for – Realtor Magazine

Trends change – here is what the next generation of homebuyers are currently looking for in properties. What Millennial Buyers Want (Now) – October 2014 | By Barbara Ballinger Realtor.org http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/architecture-coach/article/2014/10/what-millennial-buyers-want-now Who cares what baby boomers or generation Xers want these days in home features, interior design, and outdoor space? The cohort now poised to …

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Top 5 Things You Should Know About Ag Irrigation – GGWC

The Greater Gallatin Watershed Council is a nonprofit organization that works with local volunteers, students, and other organizations to bring water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and watershed education to the Gallatin Valley with the goal of improving water quality for all. They held a canal tour last month and offered this summary in their most …

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Eliminate Energy Vampires in Your Home

Homeowners can be smart about conserving electricity, saving money and resources…or not.  Amazingly, many of the ‘new’ technologies that we use in our homes are major energy wasters – even when they appear to be turned off.  This is an interesting article about what you can do to save energy and thicken your wallet. Don’t …

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CVFD looks to build new station – The Belgrade News: Local News

The Central Valley Fire Department station in downtown Belgrade as been a topic of conversation frequently over the past few years.  Now it appears that there is opportunity to move the station to Airport land, leaving a fire station shell in downtown Belgrade.  Will Belgrade ever create their own fire force?  Only time will tell. …

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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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