A few years ago, Bozeman redid the city zoning map. In an attempt to control and steer growth, and to keep home prices affordable, Vacation Rental Investment Property were curtailed and limited to very specific areas. Any grandfathered vacation rentals could not keep that status
Bozeman in the summer of 2020 saw an influx of out-of-town buyers who helped the median home price jump more than $88,000 from July to August. And the Gallatin Association of Realtors Market Watch is predicting the market to stay hot during the typically slower winter months. All this
Drive north on Seventh Avenue and you’ll see the revitalization of midtown Bozeman in full swing. The area was designated as the Midtown Urban Renewal District in 2006, but it seems like construction has really taken off in the last year. An urban renewal district is used
Live/work housing is gaining popularity in Bozeman, especially among young professionals who are looking for places where they can easily work a business out of their home. Buyers also want properties where they can store their toys and have plenty of space to work on
If you’re wondering which Bozeman neighborhood is right for you, it’s important to consider your lifestyle. Are you looking for a neighborhood out of town with room to spread out? Or maybe you want to be in a neighborhood where you can walk to your
Over the weekend, I taught a first time home buyer seminar. I love helping first time homebuyers get into their first home because it means so much not only emotionally but also financially. It is the start of a secure financial future that can help
Let’s just say that the stars are aligning for first time homebuyers. Market forces are good as we are entering a more balanced market that we have not seen in years. In addition, there is an abundance of programs to help the first time homebuyer
I suppose the answer to this is complicated and really depends on one’s goals with the vacation rental, how much work one wants to put into the rental process and the cost/benefit analysis of purchase price and rental income. I will use my vacation rental
Major Considerations It has been a seller’s market for quite some time. Bozeman has an average of 5 people moving here per DAY! So, while home prices are not anything like they are in major coastal cities, they are higher than many expect for close
While searching around for comments on moving to Montana, I found this article from Smart Asset. https://smartasset.com/mortgage/15-things-to-know-before-moving-to-montana I think the points in this article are accurate and reflect our experience of moving from Seattle to Bozeman in 2016. Give it a read and feel free
