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Bozeman Area November 2017 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 10am – 7pm 50th Annual Ski Swap Consignment Check-in @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds www.BridgerSkiFoundation.org 10am – 6pm 50th Annual Ski Swap Sale @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds  www.BridgerSkiFoundation.org 11am Try Hockey For FREE @ Haynes Pavillion www.TryHockeyforFree.com 12pm MSU Bobcats…

Homeowner Pre-Inspection Those who have sold or purchased a home have heard the term ‘home inspection‘. For a home buyer, it is protection. It’s an objective evaluation of a home’s structure and systems, from top to bottom, including items like heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical, roof, attic, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation, etc.…

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was released two weeks ago. The study revealed that the 2016 median net worth of homeowners was $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by 5% ($5,200…

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You’ve decided to add some value to your home by redoing your bathroom. So you gutted everything and got an entirely new bathroom suite including that toilet with the heated seat you’ve always wanted. But what to do with the old suite? Having everything hauled off can be expensive. But what if you could reuse your old…

Bozeman Area October 2017 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 5pm Lego Club @ Bozeman Public Library (every Monday) www.BozemanPublicLibrary.org 5pm Pints w/Purpose – Adopt a SOX @ Bridger Brewing www.Bridger Brewing.com 10am Sensational Babies @ Museum of The Rockies (every Wednesday) www.MuseumofTheRockies.org October 6 – 8 Bridger Raptor Festival @ Bridger Bowl www.BridgerRaptorFest.org Bozeman Color Me Fun…

Home appraisals are used to establish market value of a property. In the world of residential real estate, they are most frequently used to protect a mortgage lender’s interest. Translation; if the home doesn’t appraise for the agreed upon selling price, the buyer will have to renegotiate terms with the seller and/or lender or walk…

The cat’s out of the bag! Or, should we say ‘the bagel’s out of the bag’? The iconic, community loved, BagelWorks, is up for sale. Initially, we kept it (the name of the business) under wraps so as not to alarm anyone and keep things ‘business as usual’. Our biggest hope in doing so was…

Header Photo | laurascudder, flickr Bozeman, Montana’s Park and Trail Experience! Trails Did you know there are more than 80 miles of trails through and around Bozeman?  Some connect neighborhoods, some connect downtown to the mountains, some are just mountain trails, but all offer recreation in the form of hiking, biking, cross country skiing, or just…

Bozeman Area July 2017 Calendar of Events Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 9am – 12pm Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds (every Saturday) www.gallatinvalleyfarmersmarket.com 11:15am – 12pm Saturday Stories @ Bozeman Public Library (every Saturday) www.bozemanlibrary.org Happy Labor Day from your Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net team! 5-8pm {Pints with Purpose}: CASA/GAL @ Bridger Brewing www.bridgerbrewing.com…

The attic may be one of the spaces in the house that everyone prefers to avoid, but many people forget that an attic can be a great place for a bedroom or an additional living room. Converting your attic to living space ads square footage to your home, increasing your home value.  Thinking about converting your…

We realize the home buying process can seem daunting. To set your mind at east, we want to provide you with the steps of this process. While each transaction is unique and different, these steps are the basic overview of the home buying process. Initial Process Step 1 – Visit With Your Lender First. Always. Make sure…

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can be some other risks involved which you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner’s insurance is well known, if you happen to be living in an area that’s at high risk of fire, here are…

This guest post was contributed by Real Estate Experts, your resource for real estate in Carboro, NC. Remodeling can give your home a new lease on life – and as real estate agents, we’ve seen the gains in property value our clients have made through effective renovations. If you’re looking to make some home improvements,…

Open houses are a good opportunity to get see what homes are currently on the market and there is one out there which will work for you. They can also be a good opportunity to find out some things about the house you’re looking at that might not be listed on the website and may…

If you’re a homeowner selling in today’s real estate market, pinching every penny is likely important to you. This might mean you’re considering opting out of hiring a real estate agent and going with the DIY approach. However, there are many things an agent can do for you, particularly in a hot market, that make…

Brought to you by Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net 9am Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds www.GallatinValleyFarmersMarket.com 9:30am FREE Breakfast For Kids @ Bozeman Public Library Weekdays Thru August 25th (except July 4) www.BozemanLibrary.org 12:00pm FREE Lunch For Kids @ Bozeman Public Library Weekdays Thru August 25th (except July 4)  www.BozemanLibrary.org 5pm Pints w/Purpose…

Your water heater shot craps and you have to replace it. (Be sure to dispose of your old hot water heater responsibly.) Will you be going tankless? Or will you stick to the traditional water heater? If you’re on the fence, here are some pros and cons of a tankless water heater to consider. Maximizing…

Buying a home? Then odds are, you’re going to need a home mortgage loan. When most folks think about mortgages, their mind goes to current interest rates. Here’s one reason why your home mortgage is about more than interest rates. From ‘interest rates’ to ‘down payment’ to ‘debt-to-income ratio’… there are so many terms involved…

Without a doubt, it can be both overwhelming and exciting to find your dream home and be able to put the money down for it. However, there are a lot of things to know before signing on the dotted line, especially if you are first-time home buyers. Instead of going it alone, here are a…