Bozeman Area Blog

First Time Homebuyers' Checklist

A Guide to your First Home in the Bozeman Area
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on January 14, 2019 in  uncategorized
Buying your first home can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience.  You may not know where to start, what steps to take, or who to reach out to for help.  Read on to learn our top tips when beginning the journey of purchasing your first home in the Bozeman area.1.  Determine Home Much Home You Can AffordIn order to have an accurate idea of what type of home you can afford, you will need to take into account your income, any outstanding debts or payments, your credit score, and how much ... read more

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Get your home ready for the season!
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on October 11, 2019 in  uncategorized
Fall is upon us!  You've probably already made the changes in your wardrobe, but what about getting your home ready for the season?  Check out this handy infographic of the top 8 Fall Home Maintenance items you don't want to ignore.What else do you do to prepare your home for a new season? Let us know in the comments!... read more

A Generation Ready to Invest in a Lifestyle

How baby boomers are evaluating the luxury market
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on October 30, 2019 in  uncategorized
ATHENA SNOWOCT 16, 2019 SHARE With new developments continuing to rise across growing suburban areas in the U.S., developers are customizing their offerings to appeal to the homebuyer demographics in their markets. One of the largest homebuyer-pools is composed of baby boomers – a generation spanning from 1946 to 1964, mostly made up of empty nesters and many retirees. This generation makes up a group of the most astute buyers in the market, and when it comes to new construction homes, they highly v... read more

8 Guides That Make You a Better Homeowner

Being a homeowner is rewarding, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. Luckily, there are many tools and guides to help you!
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on August 12, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post written by Jessica Thiefels. Homeownership in the U.S. is increasing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the Q2 2018 U.S. homeownership rate was 64.3 percent, up from 64.2 percent in Q1 2018 and 63.7 percent in Q2 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Being a homeowner is exciting and rewarding—not to mention it comes with a lot of perks. No more landlord, no more renting, and no more leases. While owning a home has a long list of benefits... read more

7 Things to Do Before Moving into Your New Home

The keys are yours - now what?
Posted by Inactive-Krissy Stewart on May 16, 2019 in  uncategorized
VICTORIA KEICHINGER Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner. While you may not be able to wait to move in, there are a few things you should consider tackling before hanging those family photos on the walls. 1. Change the locks – For peace of mind, it’s a good idea to change out the locks on your exterior doors to ensure that anyone the previous owners may have given a key to can no longer access the property. According to Home Advisor, the average homeowner spends between $100-$30... read more

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