April 2023
Tim Ford
There is no shortage of scams out there these days. The scammers have discovered Real Estate and, unfortunately, they’ve had some success. There are two main Real Estate scams the public should be aware of to protect themselves.The first big…
March 2023
Tim Ford
It’s been a real winter again in Bozeman; we’ve finally had a great snow pack to play in, and some fun days on the slopes. The Real Estate market has started to court buyers a bit more, but we could still use some more inventory. With…
February 2023
Tim Ford
Last year, 2022, saw a lot of big headlines: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the removal of mask requirements on airplanes and in most public places, the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, inflation, and an overturning of Roe V. Wade are just a…
January 2023
Tim Ford
Happy New Year! I hope that 2022 was a phenomenal year for you and that 2023 will bring wonderful experiences and great joy. As we reflect on the last 12 months’ accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead, it is a great time to consider…
December 2022
Tim Ford
The million dollar mark was once a milestone that was rarely crossed for residential real estate sales in and around Bozeman. Looking back at some of the previous peak years, in the entire year of 2007, only 24 homes sold for seven figures or more…
October 2022
Tim Ford
The Gallatin Valley managed to escape most of the summer season without a lot of smoke, but we’ve had some roll through as we approach fall. Overall, though, it was a great summer. As the season starts to change, it’s a good time to…
September 2022
Tim Ford
Belgreat! Bozeman’s neighbor to the west, Belgrade, is an essential part of the Gallatin Valley, and this month, we’ll take a look at how their real estate market has fared during the first seven months of 2022.From the first of the year…
August 2022
Tim Ford
As we sit at the halfway point of 2022, there are many factors pushing and pulling the economy and housing markets. Inflation has remained high. Mortgage interest rates shot up quickly, then paused and seemed to come down slightly, then slowly ticked…
July 2022
Tim Ford
It’s been a wet spring. In addition to the rainfall, the Fed has been trying to throw a little water on inflation. As such, we’ve seen a large uptick in mortgage rates. As I write this, rates are hovering around 6%. This is up from…
June 2022
Tim Ford
A very common question in the Real Estate industry is, “How accurate is the Zillow Zestimate?” If you’re unfamiliar with Zillow, it’s one of the many websites that utilizes an MLS feed showing homes for sale. They also offer a…