One of the key indicators of real estate market stability is the rise and fall of existing –home sales.  Defined as “completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops”, the level is tracked on a monthly basis nationwide.  March’s final numbers, as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), state that sales in this category were up 3.7 percent in March.  Breaking this data down further brings insight that investors versus owner-occupied buyers are a huge catalyst in this increase.  Though positive, this signifies a decrease in the number of first-time homebuyers, which is unfortunate for the housing market as a whole.  The important factor is that well-positioned investors still have the ability to pay cash…

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We know why we love it here and you should too! Read further for information about moving to Bozeman, provided by MovingCost.com. You can also find great information about the city of Bozeman here: City-Data.com

"Montana has long been regarded as a rapidly growing state that’s becoming more attractive by the day. If you’ve been thinking about moving to Bozeman, one of the more well-rounded cities in “The Treasure State,” MovingCost.com is here to show you why you should leave your regrets behind and move towards a brighter future. Let’s see if Bozeman lives up to the hype.

No matter how many new businesses make their way to Bozeman, the city somehow manages to maintain the small-town charm that has defined it over the years. So even with all the art…

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Several associates from ERA Landmark's Bozeman and Western Land offices attended the GRI Conference held April 6-9 in Helena. The event offered many continuing education programs for real estate associates seeking a Graduate Realtor Institute certificate. Lori Hamilton, Robin Nelson, Mary Sadowski, Brooke Weimer and Kris Johnson Wierda attended the 101 courses, which included topics on technology, tax laws, and Montana risk reduction. Ashley Flynn attended the 201 classes where instructors discussed environmental issues and consumer protection. GRI designees are committed to providing the best service possible to the client through reliable information and keeping abreast of the latest trends in real estate.

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that Sally Hickey completed the course Accredited REO Agent, known as “A-REO”, as a part of the HomeSteps Current Broker Program.

Recognized by leading default management companies, the A-REO designation is viewed as a baseline resource for experienced REO agents. Hickey completed the 15-hour online certification program through REO Training Solutions.

Sally Hickey also holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), GREEN, and e-PRO designations. Specializing in helping buyers purchase foreclosure properties, Sally has been helping sellers and buyers with their real estate needs in the…

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