A ‘local’ internet based publication that shall remain unnamed recently accused Bozeman Realtors® of ‘glossing over’ the fact that it snows here in June…and July…and occasionally August. I’d have to go on the defensive here and say this is simply not true – and I’m proving it with this blog post. It snows in Bozeman, …
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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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The Gallatin Association of Realtors recently hosted an informational session on the ‘State of the Market’ – featuring statistics for 2013 and trend outlook for the 2014 real estate market. The session focused on the greater Bozeman area, Belgrade, Manhattan – Amsterdam, and Three Forks. Single Family Homes Single family homes are at an inventory …
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This past week, the Montana Economic Outlook Seminar was presented in Bozeman by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The Bureau has been providing economic information about the state of Montana and its local economies for more than half a century. They are based at the University of Montana- Missoula as a branch of …
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Great news that the State of Montana unemployement rate has fallen 0.5% since the start of 2013. It sits 1.5% lower than the national average. December unemployment rate holds at 5.2 percent Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2 percent for past three months, down from 5.7 percent at the beginning of 2013. Labor Commissioner …
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There are some sublime pieces of land located around the Bozeman, Belgrade and Gallatin Valley areas. Prices are stabilizing and deals are harder to come by. But having expansive views, clean air and wildlife right out the back door is worth the price. Big Sky, Little Ranch Bozeman, Mont., is becoming known as the place …
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Buyer’s Remorse – it exists but there are ways to avoid it all together. This is a very informative article by Dale King that goes through what buyers should Do and NOT DO in a real estate transaction to make taking ownership of your new home as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Click the link …
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Buying a home can be looked at as a long term investment. And when compared to renting, it tends to make more financial sense for those folks that are planning to stay put for a while. Eric Belsky is Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University. He also currently serves …
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As we approach the end of 2013, the data trickling in is showing that this was quite the year for real estate in Southwest Montana. Official data through November 30 shows we’re on track for setting records in many areas for appreciation and number of units sold. Bozeman: Median Sales Prices Single Family homes in …
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A few little news blurbs about fed policy, national economic policy and homebuilder sentiment. Pointing to where things might go here as we enter 2014. Yellen Supports Stimulus Efforts Likely – Incoming Fed Chief Says Economy Still Needs Boost In mid-November, Janet Yellen, President Obama’s choice to replace Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke, indicated that …
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