Our real estate market didn’t slow down much over the winter months and has quickly accelerated even as spring has not completely taken hold. One month into quarter 2 and multiple offers are becoming the norm in many segments of the market for well priced and positioned properties. There are a handful of factors at …
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I, for one, would LOVE a multi-use bike/pedestrian path that connects Belgrade with Bozeman. It would be a huge improvement for our communities. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and in coordination with Gallatin County and the cities of Belgrade and Bozeman, is developing a corridor study of …
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The age old question – rent vs buy. In our area, rents are skyrocketing – and many people can purchase and pay less than renting a similiar property – by a lot. Renting vs. buying a home: Which is best for you? By Dawn Papandrea Posted: 11/18/16 Updated: 01/13/17 Sara Woznicki, a 25-year-old Richmond, Va., …
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Our area of Montana is growing at record pace. Population, cost of living and our economy are expanding as a result. Prospera has just released their annual economic report for Gallatin and Park Counties. And the data indicates that this trend will continue. The report can be viewed in its entirety at prosperaprofile.org. Six takeaways …
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The City of Belgrade is ripe for a push towards pride in the community and overall economic health. Is a TIF the right move – only time will tell. There could be more emphasis on trails and sidewalks throughout the area – perhaps this could be a good way to get that moving. The Belgrade …
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‘Tis that time again – the final numbers are in for the 2016 real estate market in southwestern Montana and overall it is again a picture of growth. Let’s have a closer look at where the market sits in comparison to previous years. Key Metrics – Year over Year 2014, 2015, 2016 Southwest Montana Real …
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Big news for FHA loans – still some work to do to make them more user friendly, but this is a big step. Mortgage insurance premiums on FHA-backed loans will be lower by 25 basis points on loans endorsed starting January 27, the federal government announced today. “After four straight years of growth and with …
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A fun distraction – Google timelapse has enabled curious web surfers the ability to see the growth worldwide that has taken place since 1984. Looking at our specific area, it’s interesting to see when the booms were in construction. And how Bozeman and Belgrade appear to be growing together. Scroll around or zoom out to …
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Hot off the presses! Please enjoy this compilation of market metrics for the Bozeman, Bozeman Area, Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston and Big Sky areas of Southwestern Montana, focusing on single family homes, condo/townhomes and land sales. Quarter 3 2016 statistics are compared against those from 2015 and 2014. Click on image above for YouTube …
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This is a super interesting new program that is available through Mann Mortgage and Yellowstone Bank – buyers must qualify through certain income limits. Nonprofit offers financial assistance for home buyers By Lewis Kendall Chronicle Staff Writer Oct 19, 2016 1 Local home buyers looking for a little extra financial boost may be in luck …
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