Get expert advice on listing, pricing, and selling your home, whether it's in Bozeman or elsewhere across Southwest Montana, plus insight into today's regional seller's market.

There are many different reasons you might be thinking about selling your home. Perhaps you want to downsize (or upsize), perhaps you want to take advantage of the market, or maybe you need to move to another area of the country for your company. Regardless of the reasons, there are many things to consider before you speak with a real estate agent.

You probably already have a good grasp of how the home-buying process goes since you've done it at least once before. But if this is your first time selling a home, there’s plenty more to learn. Even if you have sold a home in the past, the market is always changing. 

If you're thinking about buying a home within the next year, or buying a home after you sell your current one there are a few…

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The housing market has been a seller's market throughout the pandemic, but is this still the case? The current trends are pointing towards an end to the real estate market conditions that created a bonanza for sellers. Many issues created a high-pressure market environment severely skewed in favor of sellers. From sky-high home prices, intense competition between buyers, and tactical play from sellers waiting for the right moment to put their homes for sale. 

It's worth saying outright: things are changing, and there are things home sellers need to be aware of today that weren't true last year. Here's what they are:

1. Home prices growth is returning to pre-pandemic levels

This is not the same as saying home prices are…

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As the market continues to shift, more and more questions are being asked about how home prices will behave in the coming months. Will home prices continue to rise, or will they finally start to come down? If you’ve been interested in selling your home and/or buying a new one but have been intimidated by the fast-moving market, you’re in the right place. This post will explore real estate market conditions and when we may start to see home prices drop.

Rising Interest Rates: What They Mean for the Real Estate Market

The cost of buying a home skyrocketed by more than 20% across the country in April of this year compared to last year. In some cities, that number was even higher, including:

  • 34.8% in Tampa
  • 32.4% in…

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Is the housing market still a seller's market, or is it finally showing signs of slowing down? What could the changing market conditions mean for you as a seller, if this profound shift is happening?

Leading real estate professionals have been predicting that the seemingly endless growth in home prices, coupled with an unprecedented shortage of home listings, would not last forever. Several factors suggest that the pivotal moment for housing markets across the country is right around the corner.

As a seller, you may have been waiting for the best possible time to sell your home, or you just weren't ready to sell until now due to personal circumstances. But have you missed your window to sell your home in the post-pandemic seller's…

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How to Navigate the Shifting Housing Market

It's undeniable that the real estate market has been hot over the last couple of years, with low inventory across the boards and high competition among buyers. However, the market now seems to be making a bit of a shift. After three years, the inventory of homes for sale has finally increased for the first time since June 2019, with newly listed homes up 6.3% nationally compared to a year ago. 

While sellers are still listing at rates 6.4% lower than the pre-pandemic years from 2017 to 2019, the market is in the process of making major shifts. It's still a seller's market right now, but for how much longer? As a first-time homebuyer or even a seasoned homebuyer, it's important to keep up with…

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The housing market was red hot for months. Mortgage rates were low and the competition for homes was fierce, with many people paying far above the asking price. Buyers were snapping up homes within hours of being listed, leaving many frustrated in their continuous search.

Usually, low-interest rates signal that it’s prime time to buy, but in 2021, the rates exacerbated the intense competition, and other factors made the housing market tough, especially for millennial buyers. Many in this group have been waiting to purchase their own home for years,  only to be delayed by factors such as savings and low housing inventory.

Some of these buyers may find relief in the current changing market conditions. Rising interest rates, a larger level of…

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During the summer, the weather is warm, and people spend more time outside. It's natural to think about how your house can be more energy-efficient when you're enjoying more of Mother Nature (and potentially paying more in energy bills).

Are you looking for a way to help reduce energy consumption and reduce your monthly bills? Simple changes to your lifestyle and a few home upgrades can help you make your home more energy-efficient. Not only will you do your part to conserve essential resources, but you’ll also save money! Now, that is one thing every homeowner is interested in.

Whether you’re looking to lower your personal costs or help make your home more attractive to sell, investing in energy-efficient changes benefits everyone. In 2022,…

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The vast majority of people hire a real estate agent to help them sell their homes. In fact, 92% of homes sold in the U.S. in 2021 were sold using an agent or a broker. Of course, most people know how invaluable and helpful a real estate agent is during the selling process. But most people don't realize that real estate agents are extremely helpful to you before, during, and after the sale goes through.

Want to learn how to maximize the benefits of working with an agent? Check out these often-forgotten ways we can help throughout the entire home-selling process — from point A to point Z.

Before the Sale of a Home

Before selling your home, the real estate agent of your choosing can help you determine a listing price. Based…

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2117 Nixon Gulch Road, Manhattan, MT
List Price: $800,000 | MLS #371186

  • 2.25 Acres
  • Built in 2021, brand-new
  • Open layout in the kitchen
  • One mile away from the Nixon Gulch fishing access

Truly unique property on 2.2 acres with minimal covenants (allows for livestock/animals), and live water & in the Manhattan School District (1.5 miles to K-12 school). Beautiful brand new manufactured home built in 2021 with a multitude of upgrades and shop with tons of amenities. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an additional space to use as an office or den area, a laundry/mudroom, living room & kitchen. The kitchen has a large open layout, farmhouse sink, tile backsplash, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and an incredible walk-in kitchen pantry.…

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Although the square footage of your home does not include your backyard, there is no reason you can't expand your living space, turning your outdoor space into an extension of your home. Whether you love to cook outdoors or want a relaxing place to hang out with friends and family, there are plenty of projects that will make your outdoors more enjoyable while also increasing your home’s value. 

Both landscaping and real estate market experts agree that how your home looks on the outside builds anticipation for the buyer as they step into your home for the first time. If you’re thinking, how can I sell my home for the highest price — remember, curb appeal is everything. When a buyer pulls up to your house, they should be drawn in — and…

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