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Sometimes locating the right information is impossible, especially when there are programs you don't even know exist!

Are you interested in Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO) but don't know if local zoning approves it? 
The map below will provide a quick view of the area.  Interactive mapping is available -  search by a specific address to figure out what Vacation Rental Zoning area you are in.

Vacation Rental By Owner VRBO Zoning Bozeman

  • VRBO Interactive City Mapping System - this mapping system is pretty expansive.
  • VRBO Specifications, Application, and more

There are different Types of VRBOs in the City of Bozeman; Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.  The below information was gathered from the city of Bozeman Short Term Rental website found HERE. 

"Short Term Rentals are defined in…

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Is your family outgrowing your current home?
How do you know when you've "outgrown" your home?

While that starter home may have seemed like heaven on earth at the time of purchase, after a few years, kids, pets, belongings, and other accumulations; claustrophobia may set in. Thoughts of a bigger yard, more rooms, and square footage enter our minds more frequently. Maybe a need for a home office, workout room, pantry or workshop area presents itself..... or possibly you just need a place to put all your toys.... or a little more room for entertaining becomes desirable, the list goes on.

Before you let the feeling of claustrophobia overcome your rationale, think about a few things first. Do you really need to upgrade? Would a new shed or perhaps a…

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Enjoy the finer things life has to offer at the renowned Black Bull Golf Community.

Black Bull resides on 485 acres of the former Leachman Angus Ranch just west of Bozeman. Black Bull Subdivision is a private golf community for Black Bull homeowners only, and offers two types of membership; Golf Membership or Social Membership. Black Bull Subdivision residents have spectacular views, a picturesque Black Bull community, and amenities that trump nearly anything else offered in Bozeman. Features include a private Tom Weiskopf designed 19-hole par 72 golf course with multiple large water features, clubhouse, pool/fitness center, and a bar and grill, just to name a few. You can choose between five models of club home (lawn care and snow removal…

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Good Morning Bozemanites! It's time for our Monday Market Update for Bozeman.

This week, we are comparing Bozeman city limits statistics to outside Bozeman city limits for February 2020.

Single family homes within city limits sold for 98.3% of their asking price with an average sales price of $538,938 while homes outside city limits sold for 102.1% of their asking price with an average sales price of $880,767. 

More properties are coming onto the marking outside the city as new listings totaled 49 while inside city limits was 29.  More properties are selling within the city as February totaled 32 closed sales and outside the city 15 properties sold. 

There were a total of 63 homes for sale inside the city while 118 homes were active in…

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The Gallatin County Commission has approved the preliminary plat for a new subdivision; The Sourdough Hillside Subdivision.

Located on one of the last remaining vacant lots south of the intersection of Sourdough Road and East Kagy Boulevard.  This subdivision is planned to span over 15 acres and will contain five homes. No new roads will be required as these properties will be accessible from Sourdough Road.

There are two challenges this subdivision is facing. First; most of the land is hilly causing some potential challenges for developing.  The second challenge; nearby landowners aren't too happy with the idea.  During a public meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2020, multiple landowners brought forth concerns of increased traffic, potential harm…

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Have you considered purchasing in Belgrade, Montana? We'd love to help you find the perfect location for your next home and Belgrade has a lot to offer. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is minutes away along with the up and coming Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Plaza proposing to bring a movie theater, restaurants, retail shops, hotels, and a bowling alley!

Compared to purchasing inside Bozeman City Limits, the average sales price for a single family home in Belgrade is $155,607 LESS! The average sales price for condominiums and townhouses in Bozeman City Limits is $391,851 while the average sales price in Belgrade is only $261,186, that's a difference of $130,665! *Statistics from December 2019

Now that we've got you…

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If you hadn't noticed, here at Tamara Williams and Company, we are in a great market for making videos, especially videos about homes and about Bozeman. As we find you a new home, this is our home, and we love it. We get to see quite a bit of it, want to show off our great city, and help you explore the new and upcoming places. 

Here's a quick video about what we've seen so far! There's maybe a few views in there that you haven't seen of Bozeman too.

Check out our YouTube channel for more videos, and subscribe to instantly know when they come out! 

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Attention Bozemanites! A proposal for a new subdivision, called Gran Cielo, which has been in the works since October 2017 is finally catching some momentum.

The Gran Cielo Subdivision would be located northwest of S. 27th Avenue and Graf Street and would extend over 48.754 acres. In hopes to increase affordable housing in the area, this subdivision would consist of 124 residential townhouses, three open space lots and two parks.

After National Geographic and CNN named Bozeman as one of the best places to live, we've been experiencing a spike in population. The City of Bozeman has been working hard on the local Affordable Housing Crisis and
has put together The Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) which meets the 2nd Wednesday of…

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If you are looking to buy a home in the next few years, it is important to consider the changing School District information for Bozeman as it opens it's newest High School.

Bozeman Westslope High School is currently being constructed and is slated to be completed in the fall of 2020. Recently, the high school boundary lines have officially been decided (though always check with Bozeman School District to verify for a specific property in question). Listed below are subdivisions surrounding the Bozeman Westslope High School.

SUBDIVISIONS NEAR BOZEMAN WESTSLOPE HIGH SCHOOL:
Always check with Bozeman School District to verify for a specific property in question.

Baxter Meadows + Baxter Meadows West
Baxter Meadows - Baxter Meadows subdivision is…

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