I attended a seminar given by manager Brian Sprenger about the recent expansions, future plans and current status of the Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), formerly known as Gallatin Field, that services the Gallatin Valley and Southwestern Montana. A new freeway exit is in the process of being built (I’ve blogged about this in the past) …
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The markets in Bozeman and surround, Belgrade and Big Sky all posted interesting numbers as Quarter 3 wrapped up. Comparing quarter to quarter between years shows an informative cross-section of how the market is performing versus this same time last year. The market in Bozeman has been plugging right along – median sales price is …
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This article touches on what could affect home loan rates as we wander through the final quarter of 2013. This article does not include information on the Government Shutdown which is sure to change the game a bit. But good information none the less. The last quarter of 2013 is officially here, and it could …
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The Prospera Business Network published its trice annual cost of living study that confirmed what most Gallatin Valley residents already know: Bozeman’s housing market is expensive.According to the report, housing in Bozeman costs 9.5 percent more than the rest of the nation. Drew Little, the Prospera Program Manager, said that number does not factor in …
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On a local note, median sales prices rose in five out of the six markets that we track when comparing through June 2013 versus 2012. In the Bozeman city limits, there was a 7% increase to $279,900; Bozeman area outside city limits improved 15% to $344,000; Belgrade rose 12% to $190,000; Manhattan/ Three Forks grew …
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Weighing the pros and cons of purchasing right now? Here are some things to consider. 1. Will it become any easier to get a mortgage? After the bubble burst, mortgage credit went from overly loose to overly tight. Recent data suggest mortgage credit might be loosening a bit for the most creditworthy borrowers, but credit …
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The Bozeman area has so much to offer for activities year-round, but it is especially busy with fun things to do during the summer months. I had the pleasure to attend the farmer’s market in Bozeman on Saturday and I always think of these markets as one of the quintessential activities of Montana summer. There …
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Here’s news you don’t see every day. Property Taxes going DOWN in Belgrade after the Belgrade School District refinanced four bonds – saving taxpayers over a half Million cool ones. Nice! Belgrade Schools refinance bonds Hannah Stiff, Staff Writer Property owners in Belgrade will save a bit of money on taxes paid to the schools …
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The saga of the defunct Spanish Peaks resort is slowly culminating. CrossHarbor group, owners of the Yellowstone Club, have purchased Spanish Peaks. End of a dynasty: CrossHarbor group submits highest bid at Spanish Peaks auction Judge delays confirmation By Joseph T. O’Connor Explorebigsky.com Editor BUTTE – Three names were scrawled on Ross Richardson’s list of …
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Bozeman is gaining major national exposure lately as a member of many Best Town short lists. Previously Bozeman was nominated as Powder Magazine’s Best Ski Town Winter 2012, coming in second only to Rossland/Nelson B.C. And Fodors in March 2013 as one of the top 10 small towns in America. BOZEMAN, Mont. – Outside magazine …
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