There was decent – i.e. more NORMAL (i.e. pre 2020 level) – price appreciation for 2022 year over year in most locations and for product that we track in southwestern Montana. An exception to this were areas and products that tend to harbor more entry level pricing. Our analytics point out that the core appreciation experienced …
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It seems that every news outlet is currently reporting on the fact that interest rates for home loans have gone up. And with a rise in interest rates the real estate market has slowed. But exactly how has it slowed Q4 2022 vs Q4 2021? According to our analytics, the huge median sales price appreciation experienced during the pandemic (2020-2021) years has not fallen. However, …
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For a graphical chart version of this information, please visit our Market Stats page. Single Family The Q2 2021 real estate market remained red hot for single family homes in the SW Montana. Looking back a year, Q2 2020 was the most adversely affected quarter due to the pandemic – though it showed modest gains …
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During this unprecedented time in our world, we’d like to share some of our thoughts, opinions and a little Q&A on how we think the COVID-19 crisis has affected real estate in the SW Montana including Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Manhattan and greater Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties. We will be updating this page …
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For a graphical chart version of this information, please visit our Market Stats page. Q4 2020 Y/Y/Y Analysis Single Family Single family home sales accelerated throughout our area in 2020 – fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic and people moving from more populated areas and areas affected by fire and civil unrest. The theme for the …
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Our area is growing – and it’s complicated. Growth is going to happen whether it’s welcomed into the city policy or pushed outside of city limits. Bozeman is struggling with this right now as the commissioners review the draft growth policy. Bozeman commission reviews growth policy, considers priorities By Nora Shelly Chronicle Staff Writer Oct …
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Prior to mid-March 2020, the southwestern Montana real estate market was cruising. Year over year quarter 1 median sales prices were up, listings sold for the most part were up, days on market for the most part were down. We’re tracking the market now on a weekly basis – once we have some stats to …
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A version of the Bozeman draft housing plan is available for viewing at the City of Bozeman website at this link>> Bozeman releases draft plan for its housing shortage By Katheryn Houghton Chronicle Staff Writer Oct 18, 2019 A new Bozeman draft housing plan suggests the city find more money for housing efforts, create ways …
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It will be interesting to see what the feedback was from the survey and how that will shape policy surrounding affordable housing in Bozeman – did you respond? City of Bozeman seeks community input as affordable housing plans progress KBZK – Emma Hamilton 8:41 pm May 20, 2019 BOZEMAN, Mont.- The city of Bozeman has …
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An escalated fee has been instituted to support city staff in snow removal and weed control – it may also bolster a downtown lighting district City council raises Street Maintenance District fee Belgrade News, Michael Tucker, editor May 23, 2019 Fees collected to maintain Belgrade streets will incrementally raised for the next years to boost …
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