Whoever first said, “Good things come in small packages” must’ve had Robyn Erlenbush in mind. Since the petite dynamo whirled into Bozeman 27 years ago, she has enriched the community with her time, talent, enthusiasm, and support.

     Raised on a cattle and sheep ranch near Baker, Montana, Robyn credits her work ethic, determination, and gratitude to working on the ranch. She comes from hardy stock: her 75-year-old mother later operated the 4,000-acre ranch single-handedly.
 
     Robyn’s passion for the arts took her to Arizona State University, the same school her son Alex is now attending. After receiving her degree in Music, Robyn returned home to teach. Along came banker, Orville Erlenbush, and the two married.
    
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Trying to time the bottom of the market price-wise? Waiting to lock in on historically low-interest rates at just the right time? Let’s face it, attempting to “read the tea leaves” of the real estate market is challenging. Developers, mortgage companies, and real estate professionals, among others, are once again wishing for a crystal ball for guidance in this ever-changing market. 

Having a few more facts from our region may be helpful in gaining a “local’ real estate perspective. So, let’s review a few key statistics to show the 2008 market at a glance. The data presented in this article is from the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service (SWMLS).
 
Within the Bozeman city limits, there were 296 single-family homes sold in 2008, compared to 331 in…

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By GAIL SCHONTZLER Chronicle Staff Writer

Home sale prices slipped in the Bozeman area in 2008 to a median of $308,850, a decline of $18,400 or 5.6 percent from the previous year, according to figures released by the Gallatin Association of Realtors.

 
ERIK PETERSEN/CHRONICLE A real estate sign advertising a reduced price stands in front of a row of condos in Valley West Thursday.

From a peak of $340,851 in 2006, Bozeman-area home prices have fallen $32,001 or 9.3 percent in two years, according to figures compiled by the 800-member association’s Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service.

While that is bad news for homeowners and sellers, it’s good news for buyers, who can also take advantage of low mortgage rates.

“It’s definitely a buyers’…

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