Real Estate Blog

Home sales in the USA are expected to rise by 3 percent by the end of this year, compared to 2017 figures. This information comes from Redfin economist, Nela Richardson, and was reported by the team at CNN Money in January of 2018. While the Bozeman real estate market is almost always hotter than other markets in…

The low inventory of houses in a lot of markets prompts buyers to shop earlier for a property. Spring is a good time to spruce up homes if you are planning on putting your house on the market this year. Preparation for viewing is a good step towards making that sale happen quickly and to…

We’re happy to announce that we’ve grown again! We’d like to introduce our newest Real Estate Agent, Alicia Schmidt. As is custom, we asked Alicia to tell us a little about herself… In addition to being a Realtor® at Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net, I am also a devoted wife and mother of 3 crazy…

Bozeman Area April 2018 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net HAPPY EASTER from your BMRE .net team! 5:30pm Bozeman Business & Professional Women – Honors Awards Banquet @ The Emerson  https://bozemanbpw.org/bpw-events/honors-2018/ 5pm Bozeman Craft Beer Week Schedule Release Party @ Sidewinders American Grill https://bozemancraftbeerweek.com/event-schedule/ 5pm FREE Friday Nights @ The Children’s Museum http://downtownbozeman.org/event/free-friday-night-at-childrens-museum…

If you haven’t come across the term “home warranty” don’t worry, most Americans haven’t. While home warranties are definitely picking up in popularity, led by American Home Shield’s impressive $1bn annually, this service is a drop in a water of the world’s most advanced and active real estate market in the world. Unlike homeowner’s insurance,…

If you’re thinking of selling your home, you’re probably also wondering what you can do to increase your home’s value. After all, who doesn’t want to the most value from their home? You’re in luck. We wrote this article just for you. Here are 5 tips for increasing your home’s value.   Exterior 1. Landscaping…

Wintertime isn’t fun for everyone. For some people, it just means having to bear with the chilling cold and snow, wearing heavy and suffocating clothes, and having to clear their driveways, yards, and gardens everyday. However, have you ever stopped to think about the benefits of snow in the garden? Well, you will be surprised…

Bozeman Area March 2018 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net 9am – 12pm Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market @ Emerson Center www.BozemanWinterMarket.com 7pm – SAVING SNOW Film & Panel @ Emerson Center bit.ly/savingsnowbozeman.com 12pm Women-Owned Business Tour @ Bridgercare www.ProsperaBusinessNetwork.org 5-8pm FREE Friday Night @ Children’s Museum www.CMBozeman.org DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS…

We know, we know, there’s still snow on the ground. And, here in Bozeman, spring may not roll around until May, but it rest assured, it will arrive. For your home, spring activities should include more than just cleaning. With spring in our near(ish) future, here’s a guide to the areas of your house that…

72% of Americans continue to believe that buying a home is a good financial decision, and this means that despite the economy and the current political climate, buyers will continue to invest in property to secure their future. As Bozeman, Montana has just been named as one of the Best Places to Live by Time…

Bozeman Area February 2018 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 6pm GVLT’s Trail Mix Annual Meeting @ Lindley Center www.gvlt.org 9am – Noon Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market @ Emerson Center www.BozemanWinterMarket.com 5-8pm FREE Friday Night @ Children’s Museum www.CMBozeman.org 7pm 31st Annual Sweet Tooth Ball @ The Commons www.BridgerCare.org  …

We’re excited to announce that we have another new team member and it’s her smiling face you’ll be greeted with when you come into the office! Lena Mansour is our new Director of Communications and Transaction Manager. She has only been with us a short time, but has already proven herself to be invaluable. She’s…

We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Clara T. Reck. We knew, as soon as we met Clara, that we had to snap her up quick! Her joy and enthusiasm for life is contagious. She is an utter delight to be around, and has already accomplished more in the last several…

At the end of December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into effect. Although the results of this new bill are still purely speculation, analysts have started projecting outcomes. Here are some guesses about how you can expect the tax bill to impact the real estate market in the next year. Just…

Bozeman Area January 2018 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net HAPPY NEW YEAR 9am Holiday Children’s Book Drive @ The Country Bookshelf www.HopaMountain.org   9am – Noon Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market @ Emerson Center www.BozemanWinterMarket.wordpress.com 5-8pm FREE Friday Night @ Children’s Museum www.CMBozeman.org   … See the full calendar…

In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home. “Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 percent… Meanwhile, more than 5 million baby…

The building process is complicated and it’s possible to miss a critical item during the process. For this reason, it’s advisable to hire a specialist building inspector who will monitor the entire process and ensure compliance with the building regulations. A building inspector gives you, as the homeowner, a third party unbiased evaluation of your…

Bozeman Area December 2017 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 12pm SLAM Winter Showcase @ Masonic Temple Ballroom www.slamfestivals.org 6:30pm ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas @ The Emerson www.theemerson.org 9am Holiday Market Jubilee @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds www.downtownbozeman.org 12pm SLAM Winter Showcase @ Masonic Temple Ballroom www.slamfestivals.org 12:30pm Christmas…

First, welcome to the first time home owner’s club. It’s an overwhelming and exciting time, and we know you could probably use all the help you can get. You’ve got a laundry list of things to do, likely including laundry, so to help you move and settle in as smoothly as possible, here’s a prioritized…

You realize how hard it is to keep your house clean for longer than ten full minutes when children live in your house. This is no exaggeration (see above photo). My husband and I are the proud parents of 3 wonderful children ages 14, 11, and 10: We survived the ‘diapers, wipes, and burp rags…