By SeanMc March 01, 2016
I successfully SUED the owner of this property management company. He proved to be even more cavalier with the law than with his real estate contracts when he decided not to even show up to our court date. I have filed a writ of execution against him because he refused to pay me (yes, post judgement). It is all on Public Record in the Gallatin County Justice Court. Case No. SM-2015-0000065- Tenants. Its a no brainer. Just avoid this company at all costs. To Homeowners: Why would you want to put your name and reputation in with this company? Sounds like a great way to get yourself sued while having to pay them a commission on top of it! ...read more
By Jewelry Studio ~ Bozeman, Montana September 19, 2013
Luci is fun to work with in real estate! She works hard to find you the perfect property at a comfortable price. She was amazing at lisiting and selling our commercial property during a difficult time in the recession. More than happy with Luci! ...read more
By Luci Edwards:Bozeman Real Estate August 07, 2013
Luci, thank you so much for all your help on finding this beautiful home for us! Don and I are really happy with our new place and grateful for your efforts! Take care! ...read more
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. People from across the country (world, really) were starting to take notice of our little slice of paradise and (gasp) MOVING HERE. Some even had the audacity to move to the Gallatin Valley from urban areas where they were accustomed to amenities such as grocery store on every corner, a curb-side trash service, paved roads, and... snow removal services. The problem was, Montana was (and still is) quite "wild". Montanans were self-sufficient people who knew that winters were long and cold, paved roads could be considered a luxury, and living in a rural area, in particular, meant planning ahead where groceries were concerned, because there's a high probability of being snowed in during winter months. The 'Code Of The New West' was Gallatin County's answer to frequent complaints from new-comers regarding things like street maintenance (or lack, thereof) and poor electrical service. It was posted in government offices across the county. Bozeman has come a very long way in a short 14 years. Some native Montanans view this as a bad thing, some as a very good thing. For starters, 2002 marked the beginning of a population boom. Today, Bozeman itself (not counting MSU - Bozeman student population nor that of its surrounding areas) has a population of nearly 40,000. This spike in population has brought with it revenue, a better infrastructure, culture, tons of outstanding small businesses- oh, and a MUCH lower crime rate, just for starters. Lest we not forget where we started, however, here are a few of our favorite lines from 'Code Of The New West'. "Emergency response times (sheriff, fire, ambulance, etc.,) cannot be guaranteed." "In extreme weather even County-maintained roads can become impassable. You may need a four-wheel drive vehicle with chains to travel on some snow-packed roads... living in a rural area means developing special driving skills and good judgment." "Don't expect neighbors to join a petition asking for improved service from the county..." "If your road is unpaved, it is highly unlikely that Gallatin County will pave it in the foreseeable future..." "Sometimes it may seem we're still in the days of the Pony Express. Don't expect the same urban efficiency with regards to mail, newspaper and other delivery services." "You may be provided with a plat of your property. Do not assume the plat is accurate..." visit http://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_webdocs/CodeWestRev to read Gallatin County's 'Code Of The New West' in its entirety. ...read more
By Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net October 28, 2016
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 with a parent, relative, or friend. That seems unusual, but is probably explained by the fact that it's easier to save for a down payment when living rent free. And – since a growing number of young Americans name saving for a down payment among the top obstacles preventing them from buying a house – this makes sense. But what about repeat buyers? Well, according to data from the National Association of Realtors' Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers nearly 30 percent of repeat buyers last year were renting prior to purchasing their home. That's a dramatic change from years past when it's been as low as 10 percent. According to a report from Jessica Lautz, NAR's managing director of survey research and communication, recent economic history helps explain the upswing. “The increase in renting may have occurred as sellers waited during housing market uncertainty to purchase another home and tight inventory drew out that process until they were able to find the ideal home to purchase,” Lautz writes. Tight inventory would certainly be a major contributing cause here in the Bozeman area. It's no secret that we are experiencing a housing shortage, particularly in the price range most first time home buyers are shopping. There are 20% fewer new listings under the $250,000 price point than were on the market last year.* Are you being forced to rent due to tight inventory? More here. *Gallatin Association of REALTORS ...read more
By Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net October 19, 2016
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 Americans over 65 and under 35. In fact, almost 40 percent of young adults believe they’ll need more than 20 percent saved before they can buy a house. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says this misconception could be scaring off many would-be, first-time home buyers. “It’s possible some of the hesitation about buying right now among young adults is from them not realizing there are mortgage financing options available that do not require a 20 percent down payment, which would be north of $100,000 in some expensive areas in the country,” Yun said. “In fact, most first-time buyers put down much less. In the 35-year history of NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers – the longest-running survey series of national housing data – the average median down payment has been 5 percent for first-time buyers.” Check with your local mortgage lender to see what options are available to you. Currently, VA and Rural Development loans require no down payment, and Conventional and FHA loans require as little as 3% down (with some compensating factors). It’s a great time to buy a home! More at http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2016/09/affordability-concerns-uncertainty-about-down-payment-requirements-ensnaring-renters-latest-home ...read more
By Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net October 06, 2016
Are you looking to buy a house? When you go to look at houses, you will quickly see that realtors do not use street addresses as a method of identifying houses. They use an MLS number which allows them to quickly access information about a property for sale. Using a street address gives you some infor... ...read more
Finding the perfect place for your business can take a great deal of time and research. You may want to lease a building rather than rent it. Leasing a building helps you build equity in the building. Depending on your location, commercial property may be listed for lease differently than traditional ... ...read more