News from the Knoff Group

Year over Year Real Estate Market Comparison 2014 – 2015

The Greater Gallatin Real Estate market was robust in 2015 – there were areas that showed amazing growth…but there were a few areas that softened. Below is a video that touches on some of the key statistics that emerged when comparing the 2015 and 2014 real estate markets side by side. Love charts? Take a …

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July is Open Land Month in Montana

July has been designated as Open Land month by Governor Steve Bullock.   It’s an opportunity to get out and enjoy the amazing place we call home!  And a time to reflect on the natural and cultural resources that make Montana such a special place.  PureWest Christie’s was able to present a donation check to the …

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Property Tax and Reappraisal Changes in Montana

This article published on June 23, 2015 by the Billing’s Gazette touches on some changes that will be felt regarding the change of property tax assessments from a six year cycle to a two year cycle. State property tax assessments to be issued soon by Tom Lutey, BILLINGS GAZETTE- Montana’s property tax assessments are set …

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Cops and Courts Facility – Back to the Original Plan?

The discussion about where the expanded Bozeman Cops and Courts facility will be built has come full circle.  After a defeat by voters of a bond to build the facility off North Rouse, it seems that the discussion is building for the facility to be built in tandem with Gallatin County off South 19th – …

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10 Ways to Save Water at Home | June Sunset Mag

Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley are located in a Cold semi-arid climate.  These sort of climates feature dry summers and cold winters with snowfall during the winter months.  As a result, Montanans and those downstream of us, need to be thinking along the lines of conservation of resources.  Water conservation is becoming a bigger and …

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Six Points – Mortgage Program Basics

PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate in Bozeman recently held a Mortgage Basics discussion, hosted by Mortgage Broker Sherrie Kitto of Rocky Mountain Bank.  The class reviewed the basics of what programs available on the mortgage market.  As interest rates increase, the variety of loan programs available to buyers becomes more attractive.  Some offer very low …

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City of Belgrade finds new City Manager – Ken Barkley

Looking forward to Mr. Barkley starting as city manager of Belgrade. City finds new manager – The Belgrade News: Local News by Michael Tucker All that’s left is a signature now that the Belgrade City Council has an acceptance from a Washington city official to take over as city manager. Ken Barkley of Ellensburg, Wash. …

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