Home Fall Prep

Tim Ford

Summer seemed a little shorter this year than some others. However, the reprieve from smoke was welcomed in comparison to the past few summers. As our nights get cooler and we move into fall, it’s a great time of year to look around the house…

Belgrade Real Estate Report

Tim Ford

This article generally focuses on the Real Estate Market in Bozeman; however, the community of Belgrade is a vital part of the Gallatin Valley as well. This month, we’ll take a look at how the Real Estate Market has fared for our neighbors to…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: August

Tim Ford

We’re now over halfway through the year, and I thought it was a good time to look back at the first 6 months of 2019 and see how the real estate market faired. From the first of the year through July 1st, 457 single family homes sold in…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: July

Tim Ford

Inventory shortage continues to be the reccurring theme in the Bozeman real estate market. The months’ supply of homes is currently at an all-time low of 2.5 months. The demand from buyers remains strong, but the number of new listings coming…

How Accurate is the Zillow Zestimate?

Tim Ford

For the past few years, one of my more popular studies has been analyzing the accuracy of the Zillow Zestimate in the Bozeman market. For those unfamiliar, Zillow is a Real Estate website showcasing homes for sale. They also offer a…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: May

Tim Ford

As the spring thaw slowly takes place, bears are coming out of hibernation and so are many buyers and sellers of real estate. Buyers have actually been out and about all winter, but inventory levels have been low, so there hasn’t been much to…

Bozeman Real Estate

Tim Ford

Earth Day Improvements For Your Home

The Importance of Pre-Qual

Tim Ford

Bozeman Real Estate

Year End Real Estate Market Report 2018

Tim Ford

In 2018, 1,018 single family homes sold in the areas both inside and outside of Bozeman’s city limits at a median sold price of $456,375. This is compared to 1000 homes sold in 2017 at a median sold price of $409,450, an 11.4% increase in…

New Years Real Estate Resolutions

Tim Ford

Happy New Year! I hope that 2018 was a great year for you and that 2019 will be even better. The Gallatin Valley is a busy place these days. January is a great time to start making goals for the New Year, especially those goals relating to Real…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: December

Tim Ford

As we move into the winter months; skiers are sharpening their edges, some folks are attempting to untangle their huge knot of Christmas lights, and many children have already lost at least one mitten that was supposed to last until March. This is…

House Hacking Bozeman

Tim Ford

As Bozeman looks to attract new talent and to retain MSU grads, finding housing for those new to the work force can be a challenge. Affordable housing is a hot topic in Bozeman. One solution can be house hacking.House hacking is a term often used by…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: October

Tim Ford

As cooler nights move into the valley, one can feel it; fall is in the air. Some welcome the change as they look towards hunting season and the return of MSU students. Others lament how fast the summer went. Fall is a great time of the year for…

Belgrade Real Estate Market Report

Tim Ford

While the Real Estate Market in Bozeman is generally the focus of this article, Belgrade, our neighbor to the west, is important to watch as well. Belgrade is a vital part of the Gallatin Valley.From the first of the year through August 1st, 194…

Market Report Bozeman Real Estate

Tim Ford

We’re now over half way through the year, which seems like a good time to take a look back at the first 6 months of 2018 and see how the Real Estate market fared.From the first of the year through July 1st, 480 single family homes sold in the…

Bozeman Real Estate Report: July

Tim Ford

More homes have sold in Bozeman during the first 5 months of this year versus last; 386 homes in 2018 versus 347 in 2017. Inventory remains limited, so it often feels like there are fewer homes to buy, and the demand in Bozeman remains strong. As…

Bozeman Real Estate - The Zillow Zestimate

Tim Ford

For the past few years, I’ve been analyzing the accuracy of the Zillow Zestimate in the Bozeman market. For those unfamiliar, Zillow is a Real Estate website showcasing homes for sale. It also offers a “Zestimate,” which is its…

Bozeman Real Estate - Market Report

Tim Ford

The winter of 2018 has been one of the longest and snowiest that many in town can remember. As we hopefully make our way into spring, I thought it prudent to take a look at how the condo and townhome market is faring.Pricing for condos &…

Bozeman Real Estate

Tim Ford

With Earth Day coming up on the 22nd and hopefully some green grass right around the corner, April is a great month to look at some ways to make a home more energy efficient. The great thing about energy efficient upgrades is that they can have three…

First Steps for First-Time Home Buyers

Tim Ford

The process of buying a home can seem daunting to many first-time home buyers. It is a big step, but it is also rewarding and satisfying. There is a special pride in home ownership that makes the process worthwhile.     One of the…