Best of Montana

July 26, 2022

5 Things to Consider About Short-Term Rentals

 

As we cruise through a warm and sunny (and so far little smoke) here in Bozeman Montana, a lot of you are already starting to plan your late summer vacations and what happens in your life this fall. I love planning next years trips right now, so I get ...

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June 18, 2022

Saying Goodbye To Your Family Home

 

It’s easy to tell yourself that your house is just a building made of walls and ceilings and light fixtures and flooring, but when it comes time to sell, you may start to feel the sting of grief.

After all, you don’t know if the new owners will take ...

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May 7, 2022

What’s the Deal With Rents Going up So Fast?

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Holy Moly! Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

 

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latestreport from ATTOM Data, owning a ...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected, and for others a reassessment of what's important.  Often this includes where we currently live. Recent data shows more people retired this past year ...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Why Is the Housing Supply Still So Low?

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers going into this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home ...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

If you’re even thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. How can I make such a bold claim?  Well, when selling anything, whether it's small like a pair of skis or large like a home or piece of land ...

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Jan. 25, 2022

Sellers: Sell Now or Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move?

Let's dig in and discuss the benefits of selling now before things heat up.

 

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can ...

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Nov. 2, 2019

5 Steps To Finding Your Next Home

 

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1

 

Buying a home is a significant commitment of both ...

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April 10, 2018

4 Ways to Enjoy a Montana Spring

When I started writing this post, green grass patches were appearing all over.  Robins singing, blackbirds chattering amongst themselves.  Then, more snow. If you live in Montana, you know all weather is fleeting this time of year.  You'll be back at it soon enough, so take ...

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Feb. 12, 2018

4 Ways to Beat Montana Winter Blahs

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Not a skiier or snowboarder.  Those of you who are trying to wait out winter this year, how's that going for you?  I thought so.

Let's get to it, we need to get going.  Here are 4 great ways to pass ...

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