Real Estate in Bozeman Montana

Sell Your Listing!

2011-10-14T13:08:00Z

G ett i n g Y o u r L i sti n g S ol d! With listing still being a bit stagnant with the slowly rising housing market, the right listing agent can make all the difference. There are a few key factors that can dramatically increase the chance of salability of your listing. 1. Incentive and/or Alternative Financing Options When you are listing a home it often means you are looking to buy a new one too. Stretching your dollar as far as it can go is critical during this time of your life. Agents understand...(read more)

Buyers, now is the time to move up!

2011-10-13T20:20:00Z

Time to Move Up? Are you a buyer that has been: 1. considering a larger home? 2. feeling crowded in your present home? 3. want some elbow room and out of your condo? 4. considering adding to your family? 5. wanting to move closer to your job? Any of these thoughts might have been a quick reason, in a different market, for a new home purchase. Now it requires a second thought and some serious consideration before making that switch. Let’s look at some valid reasons to make that move. 1. If you...(read more)

Buyers Misconceptions in Foreclosure and Negotiations

2011-10-12T13:46:00Z

Foreclosures and Negotiations Raise your hand if you think we are in a buyers’ market….. Okay, I think most of you did, but what exactly does this mean? We see countless buyers through our office regularly. The consistent theme is that they are looking for a deal. “Show me the foreclosures, I know you can buy them for pennies on the dollar”. ( I wish I could find the late night TV show that advertises this, because, for the most part, in our area, it is deceiving!) Let me...(read more)

Montana Health: Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net Cares

2011-10-11T20:35:00Z

It’s a Montana habit. Out of my four closest male friends, three chew. Out the fire crew I worked on, everyone, with the exception of myself, had a dip in regularly. Snuff. This is not an issue limited to MT. Dave Holt has come up with a counterbalance for the entrenched habit. It is snuff-like-stuff made from legume, honey, peppermint oil, cayenne pepper, and alfalfa! This alternative to smokeless tobacco was inspired by Holt’s own diagnosis with lymph gland cancer. After some hits and...(read more)

Home Owner's Association: Fine Print

2011-10-10T13:18:00Z

Life happens. Flood damage, snow damage, ect. If you are part of a Home Owner’s Association, who is it that pays the price of repair? Determine the cause of the damage or loss do weed out if there were neglectful parties involved (for then it is their maintenance issue). Be sure to document exact damage as soon as possible after the damage is done to give the most accurate estimates for repair requests. Take pictures. Review legal documents affiliated with your HOA bylaws. This may offer you...(read more)

PRICED TO SELL: 3092 LILY, BOZEMAN MT

2011-10-07T13:50:00Z

Details Address: 3092 Lily Type: Residential Style: Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Garage: Double Size: 1,694 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 7858sq. ft. Year Built: 2003 Taxes: $2,799.16 MLS®: 179716 Description Outstanding price on this one owner home in Harvest Creek. Gorgeous home with 3 beds/2 baths all on one level plus a large bonus room upstairs. 1694 SF. Finishes are deluxe in the price range with 9 foot ceilings throughout . This is a very cute house and priced to sell. Manicured...(read more)

Reba McEntire in Bozeman, Montana!

2011-10-07T13:22:00Z

Reba McEntire in Bozeman,MT! Thats right folks! Reba McEntire is coming to Bozeman, Montana. The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse will be hosting the show on October 20, 2011. Now, for those of you that have seen her in larger venues, imagine the intimate setting here! We are looking forward to sharing our beautiful town, and getting a fantastic show. Thanks for making us a stop on your tour…. If your coming to town for this show, and want to look at real estate while you’re here, please call...(read more)

Three Forks, Montana Sacajawea Inn

2011-10-06T20:25:00Z

Three Forks, Montana Sacajawea Inn Looking for a great place to get away? A quaint, bustling, western town filled with friendly folks, golf, fishing, outdoor activities, great music, all set in a warm and inviting atmosphere awaits you. Dean and Hope Folkvord have long been active in our small community, they grew a farming industry from just growing grain into a thriving business that delivers wheat products across the country and employ a huge number of our residents here in Three Forks at Wheat...(read more)

What to do in Three Forks, Montana

2011-10-06T20:18:00Z

What to do in Three Forks, Montana?? We are a small town. I moved here from the hustle and bustle of Bozeman (yes, I do think 100,000 folks is a big city) to find a little more relaxed environment, but I did not move here to let the weeds grow between my toes! I do still enjoy activities, even if I don’t want to drive the 35 miles to Bozeman to find it. So what is there to do here? Check it out: Montana Annual Horse Round Up . They still transport their entire herd of horses the old fashioned...(read more)

Montana Lots and Land

2011-10-04T21:46:00Z

SELLING LAND: 1. Preparation: Staging land is much like staging a home. Having a clean slate for potential buyers to see boundless potential helps. Spend one day doing controlled burns on some of the deadfall that can litter forested grounds. Trim trees so that healthy new growth can be seen. Clear the best views and emphasize them. 2. Get Ready To Answer Questions: Land is a less tangible showing than a house and because of that—there is no room for vague answers for perspective buyers. Know...(read more)

Yellowstone National Park

2011-10-04T20:43:00Z

I am back in picturesque Montana after spending a year doing an NSE exchange to St. Mary’s Honors College . There are many reasons why I left my home state, but there are even more as to why I returned. In southern Maryland there was beauty, mild weather, and great people. When I stepped off the plane back in Missoula, I realized the only reason I could make those observations about MD was because I came from the ideal place of beauty, extreme weather, and GREAT Montanans. This is HOME. Further...(read more)

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

2011-10-03T13:28:00Z

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! HOMEBUYER EDUCATION Are yo u asking yourself the question IS IT THE RIGHT TIME FOR ME TO PURCHASE MY FIRST HOME? In order to help make such a big decision one should know what the benefits of home ownership are, how lenders decide to make loans, and if your finances are in line with what you want to purchase. There is a 9 hour homeownership educational course instructed by a (HUD-Approved) expert of the field with the sole goal of helping you to better understand the terrain...(read more)

SAVINGS FOR VETERANS:

2011-09-30T13:58:00Z

Veterans have an opportunity to save! The VA has reduced funding fees allowing Veterans to spend less on purchasing or refinancing their home. HR 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 Effective Oct 1 st , the Funding Fee on Veteran home loans will be lowered as follows: 1. First time users of their HR entitlement will have priority seeing a drop from 2.15% to 1.4%. 2. Subsequent users will see a drop from 3.3% to 2.8% with further reductions from 2.15%-1.25% in 2012/13. 3. Veterans making...(read more)

The Modern Role of a Realtor

2011-09-29T20:23:00Z

The internet is a powerful marketing tool. In one scenario a former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com self listed his 2,000 sq. ft. New York Condo through his own personal classified and FSBO sites. After six months to no avail, he decided to hire a New York broker who advised a price change, attracting multiple offers, and closing for $150,000 OVER the original asking price! The listing sold for $2.15 million. The internet is a powerful marketing tool . So what is the modern role of a realtor? Stories like...(read more)

Bozeman Montana Market Update

2011-09-28T14:14:00Z

Bozeman Montana Market Update The below graphs show some marked improvements for our real estate market locally! The number of homes sold in the second quarter have nearly doubled, and the sales prices are creeping upward. This coupled with the phenomenal interest rates makes this an opportune time to consider your new home purchase. August, the first month of the third quarter, sets precedent for an outstanding third quarter! This month alone we have sold 67 homes with only 79 average days on the...(read more)