Bozeman Real Estate

For some real estate investors this week -- it could be good news. The National Association of Home Builder's latest Multifamily market index reports that current and expected demand for rental apartments improved significantly in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter.David Crowe, NAHB's Chief Economist remarked that ...

Getting Ready For Your Open Houseby Phoebe ChongchuaMany sellers have a love-hate relationship with open houses. They love them because open houses bring potential buyers. They hate them because, let's face it, they have to clean and get their home organized to capture buyers' interest. Coil it up! This might not come to mind right away ...

Homeowners Insurance: Is Mold Covered?By: Gwen Moran Published: April 15, 2010 Whether mold is covered by homeowners insurance often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy.ProgressK EffortLow 1-2 hrs (review policy)InvestmentLow $500-1,500 (mold rider)   If mold results from an accidental situation that's ...

1. Build a clothesline Next to your refrigerator, your dryer is likely the biggest energy-guzzling appliance in your house. And while we wouldn't ask you to store your food in a vintage icebox, an old-fashioned clothesline is actually a pretty good idea. (If that sounds too retro, think of it as a "solar dryer" instead.) You can ...

Common Buyer Fears Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or down, getting into the market can be a fearful time. Here are some of the most common buyer fears: Do I have enough money to buy a home? To first step to finding out how much home you can truly afford is to get pre-qualified for a mortgage. ...

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Claim remaining energy tax creditsIt’s time to get cracking if you didn’t exhaust your full allotment of residential energy tax credits during 2009. Although tax credits for big projects like residential wind turbines and solar energy systems have no upper limit and are good through 2016, energy tax credits capped at $1,500 expire at ...

Taxpayers Seeking Homebuyer Tax Credits, Refunds Must File Paper  Homeowners filing for the home buyer tax credit are not allowed to use electronic filing and must file hard copies due to special documentation requirements. Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deployed new home buyer tax credit forms and instructions ...

The Offer: There's More to It Than Just The Price  Fixating on price in real estate may cost you the deal:  Sellers who decide that a specific dollar figure will buy their home and won't budge from that bottom line may sell themselves short.  Buyers who drop out of a transaction for a property they love because the ...

Ever get the feeling that sometimes, just sometimes, the universe is just not going your way? That after the Big Bang, the rest of the cosmos is speeding off in one direction, while you are stuck at a bus stop in Secaucus? Well, if you are a potential home buyer, you may soon feel that way as the government announces it will cost you more ...