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Recently, the great county of Gallatin has re-circulated a fantastic document entitled 'Code Of The New West'.  This document was originally written in 2002, when the population in Bozeman was only about 30,000, the average cost of building a single-family home was a mere $127,000, and the local crime rate was higher than national average.  Bozeman was a different town than it is today.  Something had just started happening, however.... READ MORE Posted October 28, 2016 at 12:45 PM

Did You Rent Before Buying Your First Home?

For a lot of people, renting an apartment or house before buying their first home serves as a type of practice run. In fact, before 2003, about 80 percent of first-time home buyers rented prior to becoming homeowners. Typically younger, first-time buyers can get a taste of autonomy and responsibility as a renter before taking on the added challenges of home ownership. These days, however, an increasing number of first timers are skipping that step and buying their first house after living wit... READ MORE Posted October 19, 2016 at 11:42 AM

Misconceptions About Down Payments

New research shows many potential home buyers have misconceptions about how much they need to have saved for a down payment. The most often cited amount is 20 percent of the selling price of the home. But, depending on the type of loan, it could be much less and large numbers of eligible buyers don’t know that. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors’ quarterly HOME survey, awareness of low-down payment mortgage options was low across all age groups but particularly among A... READ MORE Posted October 06, 2016 at 01:42 PM

What's The Most Affordable Architectural Home Style?

No matter where you live, there are likely a number of different architectural styles represented in your area. You may live in a neighborhood of bungalows down the street from a row of old Victorians. Or maybe your neighborhood was built more recently and is dominated by Colonials and Mediterranean-style homes. Here in the Bozeman Area, there's something for everyone- from rustic log homes to contemporary revivals to new construction and everything in between. Downtown you will find brand ne... READ MORE Posted September 22, 2016 at 09:06 AM

What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance

It's not the most exciting topic, but its one which certainly warrants some consideration. I'm talking about homeowners insurance. It seems straight forward - just call your current insurance agent and add homeowners to your other current policies right? Considering that your home will most likely be the largest purchase you make in your lifetime, maybe you should give this some thought. In fact, frequently people will contact their insurance agent about a property BEFORE they make an officia... READ MORE Posted August 16, 2016 at 09:14 AM

Four Things Real Estate Agents Want Sellers To Know

1. Pricing really is critical. It is a proven statistic that pricing your home too high typically ends up garnering a lower net than pricing slightly under market, driving a bidding war. Listen to your real estate agent when they advise you on pricing. They aren't pulling that figure out of thin air. This is what we frequently hear, "I'll price it a little high and see if I get any bites. If not, we can always drop the price." While this approach seems harmless enough, it can mean the differe... READ MORE Posted July 22, 2016 at 12:08 PM

Our TEAM APPROACH Explained

When we opened our doors over 5 years ago our goal was to offer our clients a new experience in the world of real estate. Our unique concept gives us a leg up over our competition because we are able to offer a greater value to them. In one word; TEAM. There are a lot of "moving parts" in real estate. Our approach to real estate implements a team approach which ensures that all of the moving parts are working correctly and moving forward at all times. Here is a brief overview of what your tea... READ MORE Posted July 15, 2016 at 02:56 PM

7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

Originally posted by houselogic. By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Most potential home buyers are a smidge daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to a hefty mortgage that they’ll be paying for the next few decades. The best way to relieve that anxiety is to be confident you’re purchasing the best home at a price you can afford with the most favorable financing. These seven steps will help you make smart decisions about your bigg... READ MORE Posted July 07, 2016 at 08:16 AM

Bozeman Area July 2016 Calendar of Events

July 2016 BOZEMAN LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net 9am  Gallatin Valley Farmer's Market @ Haynes Pavilion (Every Saturday in July)  www.GallatinValleyFarmersMarket.com HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY from your BozemanMontanaRealEstate.net team! 2pm  Ice Cream Social @ Museum of The Rockies www.MuseumoftheRockies.org 6:30pm  Red White & Boom @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds Events Park  www.Bozone.com 5pm  Boge... READ MORE Posted July 01, 2016 at 06:22 AM

Buying a Home? You Don't Need Your Own Realtor. Or Do You?

Frequently when people are thinking of realtors, their mind goes directly to a Listing Agent. A Listing Agent is the Seller’s representative. Put simply, this means that he or she has a legal obligation to the SELLER. the Listing Agent’s end goal is to do everything in their power to get the best possible deal for the SELLER. Have you ever “home shopped”? Seems simple enough. Drive by a home, see ‘For Sale‘ sign in yard, call phone number on sign to schedule a tour. You love the home and want... READ MORE Posted June 28, 2016 at 01:02 PM