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 saga continues. That being said, this is a smart move for swifter and more efficient lift operations for Spanish Peaks. Plus it gets a golf course under the belt of Big Sky resort. By Joseph T. O’Connor Explore Big Sky Senior Editor BIG SKY – On July 19, two of the Big Sky area’s …
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New commercial is a good sign – Big Sky is growing. New building under construction in Town Center Phase 1 of new apartments, business space By Emily Wolfe Explore Big Sky Managing Editor BIG SKY – Perhaps you’ve noticed the mountain of dirt sitting just east of Lone Peak Cinema. By November, it will be …
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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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More good news for Real Estate. April 2013 Jobs Report Shows Strength For Housing Sector The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Non-farm Payrolls and National Unemployment Rate for April last Friday. These two reports are collectively called the Jobs Report.165,000 jobs were added in April, while the unemployment rate dropped from 7.60 percent …
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Ongoing update as to the status of Spanish Peaks auction. The bid deadline has past. Looking towards the June 3 auction on the steps of the courthouse in Butte. CHG acquires Spanish Peaks’ debt By Joseph T. O’Connor Explorebigsky.com Editor BIG SKY – Cross Harbor Group, majority owner of the Yellowstone Club, has made a …
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The electrical line servicing Big Sky has been inadequate for quite some time. An EIS has been issued for the proposed route for a new transmission line through Gallatin Canyon and is now within its 45 day appeal period. Gallatin Forest to start electrical line upgrade by Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff The Gallatin National Forest …
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The City of Bozeman requires vacation rentals to be permitted. This is an interesting article that ran in last Sunday’s paper about the issue. by Amanda Ricker When the housing market collapsed in Bozeman, Phil Sgamma feared the bank would foreclose on his home. He began renting to tourists to make ends meet. “It did …
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I wrote a post about the status of the Spanish Peaks reorganization and sale earlier this year. This can be viewed here. Here is an update on the saga. This article ran in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on April 1. And luckily it wasn’t an April Fools joke! Someone is going to get a fantastic …
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