News from the Knoff Group

Bozeman voters pass $125 million bond for two high schools

Bozeman, Montana is growing and the community has just welcomed a new high school and an existing high school renovation into the mix.  This will affect property taxes but will give more space for students to learn and grow.  It will also cause there to be more redistricting.  The groundbreaking will likely come in 2018. …

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City of Bozeman vs Gallatin County – Westside Bozeman Transportation Plan

Just who should contribute to the City of Bozeman’s new transportation plan? Developers along the stretches considered have had to cough up funds to improve roadways as part of getting their building permits – but the county isn’t budging. City plans westside road ‘mega-build,’ but county doesn’t want to help pay by Eric Dietrich, Bozeman …

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Lawmakers consider local-option sales tax – NBC Montana

A sales tax would allow for a little less pressure on property taxes and allow for more in the coffers to deal with infrastructure. I am curious as it is a non-essential goods sales tax. What are your thoughts? BOZEMAN, Mont. – Lobbyists in Helena are pushing a local-option sales tax, and it could mean …

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HUD Lowers FHA MIP by a Quarter Point | Realtor Magazine

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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Quarter 2 2016 Market Update

As we approach the end of July, one third of the way through Quarter 3 2016, we can look back and compare quarter 2 2016 with that of 2015. There are some very interesting statistics as we drill down into the market data.  Interested in where your property would be positioned in this market?  Contact …

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Law and justice price tag set at $71.5 million – BDC

In other news, last night’s City Commission meeting saw an approval to send the new law and justice center to public bond vote in November.  More about the center below…. Law and justice price tag set at $71.5 million By Troy Carter 6-12-16 After months of preparation, local officials in Bozeman said the price tag …

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Gallatin County growth rate ranked 24th in nation | Population hits 100K

Commuter traffic is increasing – and the parking lots are more full across the valley at shopping centers, office complexes and recreational trailheads. We’ve officially hit 100,000 and are among the fastest growing counties in the country. Gallatin County growth rate ranked 24th in nation | County hits 100,000 residents By Eric Dietrich Chronicle Staff …

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