News from the Knoff Group

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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Bozeman Cost of Living | Prospera Business Network

Prospera Business Network has just released their Quarter 3 Cost of Living Index for the Bozeman area.  This is a very interesting comparison on how we stack up against other areas – including larger metropolitan communities. Bozeman’s Cost of Living at Two Percent Above the National Average, Housing 16 Percent Above Average for Third Quarter …

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Top 5 Things You Should Know About Ag Irrigation – GGWC

The Greater Gallatin Watershed Council is a nonprofit organization that works with local volunteers, students, and other organizations to bring water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and watershed education to the Gallatin Valley with the goal of improving water quality for all. They held a canal tour last month and offered this summary in their most …

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Sellers’ Market in Bozeman?

Over the past couple of months, the market has continually tightened around popular price points resulting in multiple offer situations and sellers on properties priced under $300K have been backing down very little off their asking prices.   New construction continues to go up around the valley and the demand is ever increasing.  It appears we’ve …

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Gallatin County adds TWICE as many jobs as any other county in Montana

Gallatin County’s economy is on fire!  According to this article, published in The Belgrade News on August 8th, Gallatin County, Gallatin County added over 69% more jobs than the next closest county (Flathead) during 2012-2013 fueled by big growth in the construction sector.  Overall opinion of the economy is positive. Researchers optimistic about state economy …

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What is CSST & Should I be Concerned?

This was a newsletter article in the June edition of the NorthWestern Energy Connections. Interesting read – good things to know. Should I be concerned if CSST is in my home? Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) is a continuous, flexible, stainless steel pipe that is typically covered with a yellow exterior plastic coating. CSST is …

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New Tennis Courts in Belgrade Completed!

Tennis courts are in!  This is part of a larger sports complex that the City of Belgrade has installed off Spooner Rd.  Baseball diamond, soccer fields and tennis courts. As reported by Hannah Stiff in the Belgrade News, “The public is invited to play on the newest tennis courts in the Gallatin Valley. The courts …

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