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Tips for a Grateful Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday season, and the end of the year, it’s easy to get swept up in the spectacle. Take a moment to look past the sparkles, the feasts, and the parties to reflect on being grateful for where you are in your present moment — in mind, body and spirit. Here are […]

Color Trends for Holiday Decorating

If you’re ready to decorate your home for the holiday season, we’ve got the 2022 holiday color trends ready. This year, looks for the unusual, the metallic and the natural as themes for adding festivity to your décor! Pop Goes The Red Red is a traditional holiday color, but used singularly within an otherwise black […]

Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Yes, you can sell your home during the holidays…and you might have an advantage, considering there will be fewer homes offered during this season of the year. But you can do even more to make that sale, with the help of your real estate agent’s experience and expertise. Curb Appeal is Your Number One Priority […]

New Development Annexed into Bozeman

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle recently reported that the City has annexed 86 acres of land in northwest Bozeman into the city. The land is located between Davis Lane and south of Catamount Street, a rapidly growing area of town. Developers have requested a residential emphasis mixed-use zoning (REMU) for this development. If approved, this zoning […]

5 Reasons This Isn't a Repeat of the 2008 Housing Crash

Melissa Dittman Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine/Real Estate News, December 15, 2022 NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun draws the distinctions between today’s real estate market and that of more than a decade ago. Many homeowners are still haunted by the 2008 housing crash when property values collapsed and foreclosures spiked. The memory of sudden catastrophe at a […]

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: 18-1750 VIVA MAGENTA

Pantone released their Color of the Year for 2023 and it is a vibrant saturated violet red hue inspired by nature. Pantone explains it is an unconventional color for unconventional times, assertive but not aggressive that projects dynamism, exuberance and promotes joy and optimism. What do you think about this hue? Will you be using […]

Bozeman's Top Stories in 2022

Bozeman Daily Chronicle Top Ten Stories of 2022

Gallatin County Commissioners Give Initial Approval for Sierra Vista Subdivision

A 32 acre parcel of land is slated to be the future Sierra Vista

Indicators show Gallatin Co. real estate market slowing

MISSOULA, Mont. — Gallatin County real estate professionals say despite tight inventory and rapid sales, numbers are slowly returning to more typical levels. Experts say single-family home prices increased 4.6% from last November, while condo and townhouse prices increased 3%. The number of days homes spent on the market increased for both single-family homes and condos […]

Multifamily Apartment Units Vacancy Rates Double in Bozeman

by Michael Santoscoy, NNC Montana, December 25, 2022 Bozeman has delivered close to 400 new multifamily apartment units in 2022. (Photo: NBC Montana) BOZEMAN, Mont. — Construction is ongoing across Gallatin Co. to help provide more apartment units. In 2022, Bozeman delivered close to 400 new units. Despite an increase in multifamily housing for a growing […]

Is the local real estate market stabilizing?

Local real estate trends appear to be stabilizing in Gallatin County.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Since most real estate data points and housing market predictions point toward home values continuing to increase over the next few years, it might be better for you to buy now rather than later. But it really depends on your financial situation. The good news is home prices aren’t shooting up as fast as they were in […]

Congratulations Carolyne!

Carolyne has been nominated for “The Agent of the Year" for the 3rd year via Rate my Agent! "This award is the only award that put clients’ needs first. By using reviews as the primary indicator of an agent’s success throughout the 2022 calendar year, rather than using sales volume alone,” said RateMyAgent CEO Michael […]

January Market Update

Happy New Year, I am so thankful to live in our beautiful Bozeman area community. It’s no surprise that lots of people enjoy living here, and when they come, they stay. This is quite apparent in our local real estate market numbers for the end of 2022. Many Gallatin Valley homeowners just aren’t wanting to […]

MONTANA CITIES WOULD BE FORCED TO ALLOW SMALLER HOUSING LOTS UNDER THE LAW

House Bill 337 would dictate a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet anywhere with city water and sewer connections in an effort to promote less expensive housing. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill presented to the Montana Legislature on February 15, 2022, aims to increase the availability of moderately priced homes in Montana […]

U.S. PENDING HOME SALES RISE 8.1% IN JANUARY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE HOUSING MARKET?

Pending Home Sales Rise 8.1% in January, Largest Increase Since June 2020 By Aarthi Swaminathan The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released its monthly index, showing that pending home sales in the US rose 8.1% in January. This is the second consecutive month of sales growth, driven by lower home prices. Pending home sales reflect […]

First-Time Buyer Share of the Housing Market has Hit an All-Time Low of 26%

The market share for first-time buyers has dropped to an all-time low of 26% over the past year. For decades, first-time home buyers have been an essential real estate market segment, accounting for roughly 40% of all home purchases. However, in the past year, the share of first-time buyers has dropped to an all-time low […]

HOW TO GET PRE-APPROVED

A mortgage pre-approval is crucial because it will help determine the price range of your new home search. If you're planning to purchase a new home, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important first step. A mortgage pre-approval is a document that confirms the amount a lender is willing to loan you for a […]

Gallatin Valley Housing Costs Continue to Climb, Says New Report

The Gallatin Valley Housing report released by the Gallatin Association of Realtors highlights the problem of high demand, low supply, and skyrocketing prices in the Gallatin Valley housing market. The report was compiled by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research and presented by its director, Patrick Barkey. The report's main focus […]

Montana's Housing Puzzle: Mid-Legislative Session Update

Lawmakers have advanced several bills aimed at making at least a dent in the challenges facing renters and aspiring homebuyers. Here’s where things stand as of early March. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS Several bills are being considered by lawmakers in the Montana Legislature to tackle the problem of rising housing costs in the state, […]

Montana's Housing Puzzle: Mid-Legislative Session Update

Lawmakers have advanced several bills aimed at making at least a dent in the challenges facing renters and aspiring homebuyers.…

Gallatin Valley Housing Costs Continue to Climb, Says New Report

The Gallatin Valley Housing report released by the Gallatin Association of Realtors highlights the problem of high demand, low supply,…

HOW TO GET PRE-APPROVED

A mortgage pre-approval is crucial because it will help determine the price range of your new home search. If you're…

First-Time Buyer Share of the Housing Market has Hit an All-Time Low of 26%

The market share for first-time buyers has dropped to an all-time low of 26% over the past year. For decades,…

U.S. PENDING HOME SALES RISE 8.1% IN JANUARY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE HOUSING MARKET?

Pending Home Sales Rise 8.1% in January, Largest Increase Since June 2020 By Aarthi Swaminathan The National Association of Realtors (NAR)…

MONTANA CITIES WOULD BE FORCED TO ALLOW SMALLER HOUSING LOTS UNDER THE LAW

House Bill 337 would dictate a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet anywhere with city water and sewer connections…

January Market Update

Happy New Year, I am so thankful to live in our beautiful Bozeman area community. It’s no surprise that lots…

Congratulations Carolyne!

Carolyne has been nominated for “The Agent of the Year" for the 3rd year via Rate my Agent! "This award…

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Since most real estate data points and housing market predictions point toward home values continuing to increase over the next few years,…

Is the local real estate market stabilizing?

Local real estate trends appear to be stabilizing in Gallatin County.

Multifamily Apartment Units Vacancy Rates Double in Bozeman

by Michael Santoscoy, NNC Montana, December 25, 2022 Bozeman has delivered close to 400 new multifamily apartment units in 2022.…

Indicators show Gallatin Co. real estate market slowing

MISSOULA, Mont. — Gallatin County real estate professionals say despite tight inventory and rapid sales, numbers are slowly returning to more…

Gallatin County Commissioners Give Initial Approval for Sierra Vista Subdivision

A 32 acre parcel of land is slated to be the future Sierra Vista

Bozeman's Top Stories in 2022

Bozeman Daily Chronicle Top Ten Stories of 2022

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: 18-1750 VIVA MAGENTA

Pantone released their Color of the Year for 2023 and it is a vibrant saturated violet red hue inspired by…

5 Reasons This Isn't a Repeat of the 2008 Housing Crash

Melissa Dittman Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine/Real Estate News, December 15, 2022 NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun draws the distinctions between today’s…

New Development Annexed into Bozeman

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle recently reported that the City has annexed 86 acres of land in northwest Bozeman into the…

Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Yes, you can sell your home during the holidays…and you might have an advantage, considering there will be fewer homes…

Color Trends for Holiday Decorating

If you’re ready to decorate your home for the holiday season, we’ve got the 2022 holiday color trends ready. This…

Tips for a Grateful Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday season, and the end of the year, it’s easy to get swept up in the…

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Montana's Housing Puzzle: Mid-Legislative Session Update

Gallatin Valley Housing Costs Continue to Climb, Says New Report

HOW TO GET PRE-APPROVED

First-Time Buyer Share of the Housing Market has Hit an All-Time Low of 26%

U.S. PENDING HOME SALES RISE 8.1% IN JANUARY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE HOUSING MARKET?

MONTANA CITIES WOULD BE FORCED TO ALLOW SMALLER HOUSING LOTS UNDER THE LAW

January Market Update

Congratulations Carolyne!

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Is the local real estate market stabilizing?

Multifamily Apartment Units Vacancy Rates Double in Bozeman

Indicators show Gallatin Co. real estate market slowing

Gallatin County Commissioners Give Initial Approval for Sierra Vista Subdivision

Bozeman's Top Stories in 2022

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: 18-1750 VIVA MAGENTA

5 Reasons This Isn't a Repeat of the 2008 Housing Crash

New Development Annexed into Bozeman

Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Color Trends for Holiday Decorating

Tips for a Grateful Holiday Season

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