Found 5 blog entries tagged as buying a home.

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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Just looking? These 7 Home Features Should Be On Your Radar

When you are dreaming of moving to a new home but not yet ready to make the leap into your future, it’s a good idea to consider the details of what that future life will look like. As you get closer to starting the process, you should have a well-rounded idea of your wants and needs for that home. Setting expectations for yourself ahead of time will help you narrow down the search once you are ready to take the leap to purchase a new home. 

So, what will your life in your new home be like? Here are 7 features to kickstart your imagination.

Budget First

Before you start looking, have an ideal price range in mind so you do not end up falling in love with a home you cannot afford.…

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First off, congratulations on finding your new home! It is a huge step, and can seem scary. That is why I have partnered with Cornerstone Home Lending to bring you the dos and don'ts of financing a home. 

 To Do:
• Always call myself, or your lender, if you have any questions or concerns
• Tell your lender if you are a veteran; you may qualify for a VA home loan
• Get a good night's sleep; you can count on your lender (Cornerstone Home Lending) to make the process as effortless as possible 

Not To Do:
• Change jobs, quit your job, or become self employed
• Buy or trade in a vehicle 
• Increase debt/balances or miss payments
• Spend money you have set aside for closing
• Omit debts or liabilities from your loan application
• Buy furniture or…

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Contingent vs. Under Contract vs. Pending

Think back to the last time you were searching for homes... If you're actively working to find a home, that may have been just a few minutes ago. 

Check out our YouTube video which covers these terms defined in more detail:


Chances are you saw terms while searching that you may or may not know the true meaning of. This can be frustrating, especially if you've found a home that you love that has been marked "under contract." Similarly, if you're thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering what the different stages of the process are once you've accepted an offer but before you've handed over the keys. This blog post will peel back the curtain on 3 key real estate terms so that you know…

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I have broken down the numbers over a 5 year period.  I calculated anything over $800,000 in Bozeman City Limits. I went the extra step and broke the numbers down by quarter so you can decide when you should buy or sell your luxury home in Bozeman city limits.


  • Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 have the most home sales
  • Quarter 4 has the highest sales price but the fewest units sold

Please note I did not post 2014 as mentioned in the video.  I can tell you there were a total of 4 sales of $800,000.  Two homes sold in Jan and March with sales prices averaging $846,500.  One sale took place in June, averaging $800,000. The final sale took place in December and averaged $1,075,000.


If you have any questions about this post please call me…

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