Community News - March, 2013

Montana Housing Report and Outlook

I am constantly astounded by the diversity of the communities in Montana, and at the same time the interconnectedness of our state.  As the economy rebounds, the ripple effect has grown from east to west.  The oil industry continues to supply employment opportunities for many Montanans across the state.  I thought it might be of interest to take a look at the major individual markets and see how they each fared in 2012.  The following housing statistics were provided by Scott Richard of Montana State University Billings and delivered at the University of Montana, Bureau of Business and Economic 2013 Economic Outlook Seminar.  

The number of properties sold throughout Montana showed a healthy increase in 2012 over the 2011 statistics.  Though not at peak…

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ERA Landmark Associates Attend 2013 GRI Conference

Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that several associates from the Bozeman and Western Land offices attended the GRI Conference held March 19-22 in Bozeman. The event offered many continuing education programs for real estate associates seeking a Graduate Realtor Institute certificate and for those already holding this credential. 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.

Associates Laurie Andrews, Mikaela Durham, Brian Empie, Ann Kesting, and PollyAnna Snyder attended the first-year courses. Associates Lori Hamilton, Robin Nelson, and Brooke Weimer participated in the third-year…

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ERA Landmark Honored at International Business Conference

Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that ERA Landmark Real Estate was recognized for several outstanding achievements at the 2013 ERA International Business Conference, held March 21-23 in Austin. Associates Denise Andres, Ray Atteberry, Lacy Browne, Robyn Erlenbush, Orville Erlenbush, Sue Frye, Tom Gierhan, Sally Hickey, Sharon Tudor Isler, Scott Molzahn and Kim Spain as well as Marketing Coordinators Kelly Lawlor and Rachel O’Rourke attended the International Business Conference and were able to network with ERA associates from across the nation and around the world.

The company was ranked 1st in the nation for Division 1 (companies with 50 agents or less) and 20th in the nation among all sizes of ERA…

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Fodor's Named Bozeman in Top 10 Best Small Towns in America

Fodor's, a leader in travel intelligence, has named Bozeman, Montana as one of the Top 10 Best Small Towns in America!

" America's big cities may get all the splashy buzz, but for savvy travelers, our small towns are our best-kept secrets. In a time when "authentic" is a travel buzzword, these hamlets are attracting visitors with an often unexpected—and surprisingly sophisticated—array of independent and locally-minded cultural, outdoor, and culinary offerings, all minus the urban price tags."

Read what Fodor has to say about Bozeman and the other 9 towns here.

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Denise Andres Wins 2012 Sapphire Award

Denise Andres, Sales Associate at ERA Landmark Real Estate, is the winner of the ERA International Collection Sapphire Award. The International Collection Sapphire Award honors the International Collection member who, during the past year, has distinguished themselves as a leader in the competitive luxury marketplace. Andres is recognized for her luxury market expertise and her successful sales record in the $1,000,000 residential market in 2012.

This is the second time Andres has won the Sapphire Award. Additional awards include ERA National Leaders’ Circle each consecutive year since 1999, "1st in Customer Satisfaction" national awards from ERA Franchise System, and Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the Year 2001. Andres also holds the…

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