Developers file a preliminary application for a student housing community south of MSU

"Developers have filed an informal application to build a modern student housing community and commercial district on 127 acres of farmland south of Montana State University.

RTR Holdings II is proposing to build the South University District south of Kagy Boulevard between South 19th and 11th avenues.

By filing an informal application, the developers are seeking direction and advice from Bozeman city officials prior to submitting a formal plan for a final decision.

Phase one of the project – which makes up about one-fifth of the proposed development – calls for the construction of six three-story student apartment buildings and a community clubhouse west of…

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The real estate market recovery is always forefront in our industry as well as the American consumer. It seems that on a weekly if not daily basis there is some national real estate statistic that makes the headlines, including new home sales, existing home sales, median and average sales price, current interest rates, foreclosures, and short sales data. We continue to look at these indicators for signs of the market bottom and stability.  It is becoming more apparent that each individual market has its own set of circumstances and recovery pace. However, there are national issues and regulations that will affect the market as a whole both in the short term and long term. One example with far-reaching implications is the Qualified Residential Mortgage…

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Sarah Tuff, the co-author of 101 Best Outdoor Towns: Unspoiled Places to Visit, Live & Play,  gives up the goods for small towns that offer a large variety for outdoor fun to Kathy Baruffi with USA Today. Sarah mentions Livingston, Montana as one of ten small towns in the U.S. with huge backyards. Follow this link to read the comments and for contact information for each town.

The complete list consists of the following "Small Towns with Huge Backyards": 

  1. Salida, Colorado
  2. Haines, Alaska
  3. Livingston, Montana
  4. Bethel, Maine
  5. Hood River, Oregon
  6. Lake Placid, New York
  7. Ely, Minnesota
  8. Davis, West Virginia
  9. McCall, Idaho
  10. Boone, North Carolina

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September greetings from Sharon and Brian,

Days are getting shorter, temperatures are cooling, and hay bales are ubiquitous in the valley and Bridger Canyon - it must be September in Montana! With Labor Day and the beginning of school, it's time to think about getting our homes ready for the coming autumn and winter. And to enjoy these last beautiful days of summer.

If you're considering a move - now is the time! Interest rates (4.15% was the lowest in 50 years!) are great and there's still time to make a move before the holidays. A good way to preview some of the new homes, building techniques, and decorating ideas would be to attend the 2011 PARADE OF HOMES. We're selling tickets at both of our ERA offices (S. 19th at Dickerson and 8 East Main) or…

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