News from the Knoff Group

Big Sky Water and Sewer treatment plant upgrade – EBS

As Big Sky expands, so must the infrastructure. Water and Sewer takes major step forward in treatment plat upgrade process By Bay Stephens EBS LOCAL EDITOR BIG SKY – At their July 16 meeting, the Big Sky Water and Sewer District board chose the final layout for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The undertaking will …

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EBS – TIGER grant signed, makes way for employee housing

Affordable housing continues to be a trigger issue in our area, with the popularity of life here pushing rents and real estate out of the grasp of many. The affordable housing and employee housing projects in Big Sky are a relief. TIGER grant signed, makes way for employee housing By Bay Stephens Explore Big Sky …

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Market Update: Q1 2019 Year Over Year Breakdown

Please enjoy our quarterly Southwest Montana real estate market analysis and breakdown of statistics for Quarter 1 2019 as compared with the previous two years. Single Family Homes Single family homes are seeing continued median sales price appreciation across most areas of the market with the exception of Big Sky which had a drop as …

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Montana’s Economy at a Glance | Montana Business Quarterly

A great little summary of where the economy is in the different areas of Montana – and specifically around our area in Gallatin County/Bozeman/Big Sky in relation to the rest of the state. Click the link at the bottom to see their tables as well Montana’s Economy at a Glance by Paul Polzin Montana Business …

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Housing trust reviews resort tax, Meadowview project, water use

Affordable housing and the ability to institute additional sales tax are key discussions during the 2019 Montana Legislature. Housing trust reviews resort tax, Meadowview project, water use By Michael Somerby EBS Digital Editor BIG SKY On Feb. 21, the Big Sky Community Housing Trust advisory council met in the Human Resource and Development Council offices …

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Yellowstone Airport to Expand…Again

As Bozeman’s population and popularity expand, the need grows for transportation infrastructure. Yellowstone International Airport has done a great job anticipating this growth as they keep their eyes to the future. BZN eyeing new gates, destinations, and Southwest Airlines in the future Carson Vickroy KBZK 7:33 pm January 24, 2019 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport handles …

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Market update: Q3 2018 statistics and commentary

Overall trends – Quarter 3 2018 as compared to previous year. Single Family Higher median sales price – increases between 9-20+% Fewer properties selling for more money Days on market are up as prices climb City of Bozeman $442K!, Outside city limits $575K, Belgrade $322K, Manhattan $392K, Big Sky $1.5M Livingston $275K. Sales volume is …

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Q2 2018 Y/Y Real Estate Market Update

Knoff Group Quarter 2 2018 Year over year market update and report     Single Family Homes City of Bozeman is seeing the same reduction of inventory that is being seen in other markets – lack of quality inventory is pushing pricing higher and creating high buyer demand for well-priced properties. Median sales price has …

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Technology is tweaking the economics of mountain town living.

This is a fantastic article that explains why our area is slated for continued growth and at least in part why we are experiencing the accelerated sales pricing, competitive rental market and pressure on housing that we’ve been experiencing in the Bozeman, Big Sky and greater Bozeman area. An Economic Crossroads – Technology has broken …

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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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