Community News - February, 2011

2010...Year at a glance

As we fondly say farewell to 2010, a year that exceeded most expectations, we look forward to improving market conditions in 2011.  The first month of the year has shown increased buyer interest in all areas of our region.  Many offices are reporting more showings and accepted offers.   It appears that buyer confidence is improving with more “real buyers” in the market.

2010 was a very good year in comparison to 2009, though far from the record pace of 2006.   Many positive indicators are evident with increased sales in every location, declining inventories in most areas, and upward trends in median sales prices in Big Sky and rural Bozeman.  This recap is a comparison of 2010 to 2009 sales information, the source is the Southwest Montana Multiple…

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Lone Peak Lookout: Optimism builds in Big Sky area

Optimism builds in Big Sky area: Home sales, new construction signal an economic rebound

After several years of dismal market growth, real estate professionals throughout Big Sky and southwest Montana have reported that sales, construction, and showings are finally on the rise.

"The good news is the market is up in 2010 substantially from previous years, especially in the condo market," said Robyn Erlenbush, broker-owner at ERA Landmark. "Prices are down but sales are up."

And those people who are buying and building homes are planning on staying, not just making a quick buck.

"Buyers recognize we're at the bottom of the market," said Erlenbush. "They're buying to hold onto their property as a legacy property - one that they'll keep for their…

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Art Walk Meadow Village 2011

ERA Landmark Big Sky invites you to the 1st Annual Art Walk Meadow Village on Saturday, February 19th from 2 pm until 8 pm, presented by The Big Sky Meadow Village Center. The Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour of over ten art galleries and exhibition spaces in Big Sky’s Meadow Village Center area. Come celebrate Montana artists!

Art Walk 2011 Artists:

Peggy Ring                              Gary Lynn Roberts
Jerry Inman                                 Don Greytak
Loren Kovich                             Ken Mayernick
Sarah Capp                                 Tobin Capp
Terry Hall                                    Whitney Hall
Pat Branting                               Nick Oberling
Alan Snell                                    Gary Carter
Jacqualine…

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ERA Landmark's Robyn Erlenbush honored with Guy Sperry Award

The Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded its 2011 Guy Sperry Award to real estate agent Robyn Erlenbush.

The Sperry Award is the Chamber's highest honor, recognizing a community member who excels in their profession and gives back to the community. Guy Sperry was executive vice president of the chamber for 20 years, during which he adamantly espoused the motto "Build a Better Bozeman." The award recognizes others who perpetuate his dream.

"This means as much to me as any award I've ever received," Erlenbush said Tuesday, explaining that she worked with Sperry's wife. "I only knew Guy from his larger-than-life legacy. From that perspective, this is very near and dear to me."

Erlenbush has been in real estate for 30 years. In 1982, she joined…

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