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24 November 2009
Be on the lookout for dubious landlords in Missoula
I have heard of things like this in larger cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix, but not as close to home as Missoula until now. A friend of mine was looking for a rental in Missoula. they found one online that was for rent by owner. They responded to the Read More...
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16 November 2009
We are skipping the real estate "slow" season
The holidays typically are a sign that the slow season of real estate has started. People are busy with their families, shopping, and charging up those credit cards. Not an ideal time to try and qualify for a new house. This year is slightly different. Read More...
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12 November 2009
Real Changes coming with the Real Living / GMAC merger
On November 11th, 2009 Brookfield Asset Management announced that they are going to merge GMAC Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate. Brookfield bought GMAC about a year ago, and Real Living Real Estate this last month. With the merger the GMAC name Read More...
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10 November 2009
Details of the First Time Home Buyer Extention and addition of Move up Buyer Credit
The $8,000 tax credit has been extended. This credit was set to expire on November 30th, 2009. Now the credit has been extended to April 30th, 2010 to have a contract written on a home; June 30th, 2010 to close and be in your first home. The $6,500 move Read More...
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02 November 2009
Put Together a Montana Winter Car Emergency Kit
Now that it is winter in Montana we should all be thinking aboutwhat is in our car. Montana has some of themost beautiful wilderness in the world, but keep in mind that it isstill wilderness. Here is a short list of things to keep in your car: ü Read More...
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07 September 2009
Should my condo association get FHA approved?
The short answer is YES! I am president of Stagecoach Condominium Association. One of the units is currently being purchased using and FHA Loan. As part of the qualification process the Association must fill out a questionnaire so that FHA understands Read More...
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02 September 2009
Ravalli County Fair
The county fair is officially underway. I participated in the Fair Parade (the official opening of the Fair). Even though you might not have recognized me The fair this year goes from September 2nd to the 5th. The highlights are: Tonight a Christian Concert Read More...
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24 August 2009
Put your property for sale on over 100 newspaper websites
When you list with me you can be assured that your listing will not only be advertised locally but nationally as well. This has never been easier with the Internet. Newspaper subscription rates are declining; in order to maintain their bottom line they Read More...
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12 June 2009
The Value of a Real Estate Agent
Many companies have popped up offering sellers the chance to list on the MLS for a fraction of what they might pay at a traditional real estate brokerage. What is the difference? The short answer is a real estate agent. Sure these companies have to be Read More...
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10 June 2009
Backpage.com expands into Montana
Until now Montana was a black hole as far as Backpage.com was concerned. The nearest area to post for sale listings was Spokane Washington, until now. Backpage now has a dedicated place for all of Montana. http://Montana.Backpage.com This is not ideal Read More...
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14 May 2009
Top Ten Reasons to Not Buy a Home This Year
10. I bought a home last year. 9. I dont need the extra tax benefits of owning a home. 8. My landlord is such a nice guy I think I am going to keep paying his mortgage. 7. I dont like moving. 6. The $8,000 incentive is just not that enticing. 5. I live Read More...
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19 February 2009
NAHB has created a webpage to help buyers navigate the Federal Housing Tax Credit
Just a couple of days is all it took for the National Association of Home Builders to update their tax credit site for the new 2009 Federal Tax Housing Credit. This is a much easier site to navigate than the governments own Recovery.gov . The government's Read More...
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15 January 2009
Top Ten Search Strings That Got My Website
I think it is always fun to see what people search for. Since I follow my stats very closely (almost as close as I follow Real Estate stats) I have compiled a list of the top ten search strings that got people to my website in 2008. 10. montana property Read More...
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04 December 2008
The value of a referral
As with any business referrals are very important. Housing referrals are at least as important if not more. Many people don't even know what kind of service they need. For example, if you are in a foreclosure you might not realize that a property Read More...
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28 October 2008
BOO.... its a sale (improvements to make your home sell)
There are many articles and opinions about improvements on a property and whether you can recoup the cost at closing. many of these are based on national averages and many are for specific location. All of them seem to include Kitchens and bathrooms. Read More...
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