Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that sales associate Audrey Williams has joined ERA Landmark Real Estate in Big Sky.

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Williams has worked the past several years as a local outfitter out of Big Sky. She is a licensed Yellowstone National Park guide as well as a hunting guide. Williams enjoys giving back to the community and has volunteered for a therapeutic riding center, working with children with disabilities. Her knowledge of the area and her dedication to customer service make Williams an excellent addition to ERA Landmark.

Audrey Williams can be reached at 616-822-5209 and audrey@eralandmark.com 

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Being a Realtor and former banker, interest rates are something I continue to focus on.  The Federal Reserve recently raised its key interest rate after keeping it low for years.  This had a very direct effect on the short-term Prime Rate.  Mortgage rates are long-term in nature and are usually slower to react to short-term changes.  The main concern with raising interest rates is affordability.  As most people in the area know, Bozeman is a relatively expensive place to live.  However, rates are still near all-time lows.  Now is a great time to buy; a low long-term fix rate can be locked in. Here is an example regarding affordability: 

  • Bozeman Area Median Home Price $405,000
  • Approximate Principal and Interest payments based on a 30-year term at…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that sales associate Debbie McEachron has joined ERA Landmark Real Estate in Bozeman.

McEachron relocated to Bozeman from Orlando in 2014. She comes from four generations of residential and commercial builders and developers. McEachron is an excellent communicator and has quickly connected to the Bozeman community. She and her family love the adventure, year-round outdoor activities, and wide-open spaces of Montana. Her professionalism and integrity make McEachron an excellent addition to ERA Landmark.

Debbie McEachron can be reached at 406-219-1109 and debbiem@eralandmark.com 

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It is difficult to believe that we are marching into another new year.  2015 was a very fast-paced real estate year for all of the local markets, with continued shortages of affordable inventory and very high buyer demand. This summary compares 2015 to 2014 sales and inventory information using the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service (SWMLS) reported data as the source.  

Within the city of Bozeman, single-family home sales increased by 6%.  There were 556 single-family homes sold in 2015, compared to 523 in 2014.  There was a minimal increase to 404 condo/townhomes sold in 2015, which equaled 1% growth over the 399 sales in 2014.  Of particular interest is the strong condo demand fueled by investors and representing the most attainable housing…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that sales associate Ron Gay has joined ERA Landmark Arrow Real Estate in Ennis.

Gay comes to ERA Landmark with over 40 years of experience in the telecommunication field building fiber optic networks around Montana. He has lived in Ennis since 2007 and is a board member of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. Gay has a vast knowledge of southwest Montana, excellent negotiating skills, a high standard of integrity, and a deep appreciation for the Montana way of life. His professional background and connection to the community make Gay an excellent addition to ERA Landmark.

Ron Gay can be reached at 406-682-4290 and rongay@eralandmark.com 

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that three associates were named in the 2015 REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Agents list. In the state of Montana, Denise Andres ranked #2, Sue Frye ranked #4 and Jon Ellen Snyder ranked #15 for total closed transaction units in 2014.

The list, which ranks the most productive agents by state, was released by REAL Trends, a publishing and communications company for the real estate industry, in conjunction with the Zillow Group. REAL Trends collected and verified all of the data in these reports to produce a completely objective report. Approximately 9,900 real estate agents from around the country, 20 from Montana, are featured on the list.

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s published in Distinctly Montana, December 27, 2015.

As the days grow shorter, the weather turns cooler, and all of summer’s allure begins to fade, people start to prepare for the winter months ahead in two very different ways. For some, this means sitting in front of the fire and enjoying quiet pursuits until spring arrives. For others, the cold brings snow and so many opportunities to enjoy our area under a blanket of white.

A most incredible phenomenon that should be experienced by any Montana resident or visitor at least once in a lifetime (though I recommend much more often) is the transformation of Yellowstone National Park (YNP) from a swarming tourist destination to a majestic winter wonderland. Snowcoaches, snowmobiles, and cross-country…

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