News from the Knoff Group

Hot Off the Presses – PureWest Montana Lifestyle Magazine

The little elves at PureWest Properties have been busy getting this beautiful publication ready for the presses.  Luckily, we were given a digital version of the magazine to share in advance of the full gloss printing that will be available soon.  Enjoy this gorgeous publication, full of the very best real estate available from around …

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News from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Brian Sprenger with the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport came to speak to the Gallatin Association of Realtors® on Friday, November 13th about the airport and its impact on the local economy. Keeping it simple, our airport is growing steadily at around 5% per year and Brian doesn’t anticipate it slowing down anytime soon.  It contributes …

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Quarter 3 SW Montana Real Estate Market Recap

We’re already halfway into Quarter 4 and the real estate market in Southwestern Montana continues to chug along. While new listings coming on the market are slowing from their summer peak, the listings that are coming on have continued to go pending and sales remain strong. There were some interesting shifts in our market during …

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Bozeman makes cover of AAA Via Magazine

Bozeman strikes yet again in the press – snagging the cover of the latest regional AAA Via magazine.  The article covers in broad strokes fun activities and delicious eateries to partake in on a trip to our fair city. More information on the VIA website >> http://www.viamagazine.com/

Gas prices and their effect on first time home buyers.

I heard an interesting story on Nightly Business Report (PBS) last night that got my wheels turning a bit. According to one of their sources, the drop in gas prices puts approximately $100 into the pocket of the average first time home buyer per month. With historically low interest rates, this can equate to a …

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Belgrade City Council approves seeking mill levy

The City of Belgrade took a hiatus from raising taxes during the recession – and now they’re running on fumes.  The City Commission unanimously voted on Monday night to ask Belgrade residents to approve a mill levy to shore up the deficit.  If it fails, the police department and library suffer. Belgrade City Council approves …

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Rent Increases Expected to Continue through 2015

All real estate is local – that being said, the rental market in the Bozeman area and greater Gallatin including Big Sky is extremely tight right now.  Rents are rising due to demand issues.  It’s interesting to see this happening all over the nation.  Ask yourself…is it time to buy and get out of the …

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