Tim Ford

Tim Ford is a Realtor® with Bozeman Brokers Real Estate in Bozeman Montana. He can be contacted at 406-209-1214.

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Tracking the Trends: Bozeman Real Estate 2025 Cash Buyers

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Bozeman’s real estate landscape continues to evolve. The combination of prices and interest rates has affected affordability across the entire country, and Bozeman has not been immune. While many have been hoping for a decline in mortgage…

Demystifying CAP Rates A Key To Evaluating Real Estate Investments

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Bozeman real estate has been attractive to investors for many years. Affluent travelers who visit Bozeman on ski trips, Yellowstone vacationers, and parents of MSU students often decide to invest in real estate here. This has brought outside…

First Quarter Bozeman Condo & Townhouse Sales

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As ski season wraps up and the golf courses are opening, spring is starting to take shape in the Gallatin Valley. This month, we will look at first quarter sales of condos and townhouses in Bozeman.Comparing first quarter sales over the past few…

Spring Into Sustainability: Energy Efficient Upgrades for your home

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As the first signs of green grass emerge, April is the perfect time to give your home an eco-friendly refresh. Making sustainable upgrades does not just help the planet—it can also boost your property value and cut monthly utility costs…

First Steps For Home Buyers in 2025

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As we move into 2025, the housing market continues to evolve, presenting new opportunities and challenges for buyers. While interest rates remain a key factor in affordability, buyers who are prepared and well-informed can navigate the market with…

Year End Real Estate Market Update

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In 2024, Bozeman’s real estate market exhibited notable trends, reflecting both regional dynamics and broader national patterns. Inventory saw noteworthy increases, while pricing saw more modest gains. Inventory expanded, moving the market…

Real Estate Resolutions For The New Year

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As we welcome 2025, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives—and for some, this means taking steps toward home ownership or investing in real estate. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home…

Luxury Homes Market Analysis

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A Historical PerspectiveLet’s take a look at how the high-end real estate market in Bozeman has evolved over the years. Back in 2007, only 24 homes sold for over $1 million in the area. The following year, in 2008, that number dipped slightly…

When Is The Best Month To List or Buy a Home

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As the weather cools down, many homeowners wonder if the winter or holiday season is a bad time to sell. Buyers also frequently ask about the best time of year to purchase a home. For the past few years, I’ve been studying the relationship…

Belgrade Real Estate Market Report

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While this article often focuses on the Bozeman market, the community of Belgrade is an integral part of the Gallatin Valley. Therefore, this month, we will take a look at how the real estate market is faring in Belgrade. From January 1st through…

Bozeman Real Estate Market Report: Halfway Through The Year

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As we pass the halfway mark of the year, it’s an opportune moment to review the real estate market in Bozeman over the past six months. Supply Side Analysis After several years of decline, the number of new listings has increased. From…

2024 Cash Buyers

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Bozeman’s real estate market has seen some fascinating shifts over the past few years, particularly in the realm of cash transactions. Despite widespread predictions of a significant drop in mortgage rates in 2024, this has yet to materialize…

Unlocking The Secrets of CAP Rates

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As you drive through Bozeman, you can’t help but notice the flurry of newly constructed  apartments sprouting up everywhere. It’s a clear sign of the city’s thriving rental market, attracting investors from far and wide. In…

Bozeman Condo & Townhouse Sales

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As I write this, the ski resorts are closing for the year, and the grass is just starting to green up. It was a mild winter, especially compared to last year, and now the Gallatin Valley is looking forward to spring and summer. This month, we will…

Avoiding Real Estate Scams

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Winter in Bozeman has been keeping everyone on their toes. It started out mild, but as of late has come roaring back. Speaking of staying on one’s toes, the public should remain alert to scams in all areas, especially when going through a real…

First Steps For Home Buyers

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While many potential buyers are lamenting the increase in interest rates over the past year, it has created opportunities for those who can still qualify for financing. During the pandemic years, interest rates were low, but bidding wars made it…

Year End Bozeman Real Estate Market Report

Tim Ford

While economists are still debating whether the Fed has achieved a soft landing, the big news in real estate throughout 2023 was the lack of inventory and a decrease in sales volume. It is a bit of a chicken and egg question, but interest rates are…

Real Estate Resolutions

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Happy New Year! I hope that 2023 was a joy-filled and rich year for you. As we look towards 2024, many are making resolutions and goals for the New Year. For those with aspirations of real estate in their future, it’s a perfect time to come up…

The Luxury Home Market

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As we move towards the holidays, I’ve often run the numbers on the higher-end market. The million-dollar mark was once rarely crossed. However, with the median home price hovering near $800K for homes inside city limits and north of $900K when…

What is the Best Month of the Year To List or Buy a Home?

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After another amazing summer here in the Gallatin Valley, fall is in the air. As hunters stalk their prey and skiers start to prep their skis, people often ask if the holidays or the winter are a poor time of year to list a home for sale. Buyers also…