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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The city has held off for 12 years on instituting the full recommended total in order to spur development. Belgrade is the ‘new frontier’ for new construction – it will be interesting to see how this affects pricing in an already accelerating market Belgrade residential impact fees to double Belgrade News, Michael Tucker, editor May …
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Belgrade’s park haven’t been focused on for some time. A park district that extends out of city limits may be a hard sell unless there are resources within the parks that draw people to the city core. City considers forming park district by Dennis Gaub, BELGRADE NEWS Mar 7, 2019 Although Belgrade has an estimated …
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Knoff Group attended the BBER Economic Seminar this past week and this discussion was prevalent. Is it an affordable housing issue or an issue with wages in Montana. Is it time for employers to start paying talent what they’d get in other markets – especially in high tech? Or is it the responsibility of municipalities …
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