The word “affordable” conjures up different visions depending on individual situations. One definition given is “believed to be within one’s financial means.” However you perceive housing affordability, it is always a hot topic for those in the real estate industry.

Prospera Business Network, our local economic development organization, recently published timely information that sheds some light on the ever-popular debate about the concept of affordable housing in Bozeman.  The press release referred to the Cost of Living Index report which concludes that Bozeman is a relatively affordable location in comparison to other areas included in the report. The index score given to a town includes the classifications of housing, utilities, grocery items,…

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ERA Landmark broker Lacy Browne and associate Sally Hickey recently attended the CRS Sell-a-bration® conference in Orlando. Sell-a-bration® is an annual educational conference organized and hosted by the Council of Residential Specialists. Since 1989, this event has provided residential REALTORS® with a forum to discover new ideas, share proven results, and network with other like-minded professionals. Top industry performers from around the country attended this event.

Browne and Hickey are Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designees, the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. CRS designees are committed to…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, along with associates Katie Haley Grimm, Jon Ellen Snyder, and Gillian Swanson recently attended the Inman Real Estate Connect conference in New York City, January 26-29. Each year, thousands of influential thought leaders gather at Real Estate Connect to discover emerging trends in technology, network with top real estate leaders, meet the up-and-coming start-up companies, and learn how to leverage the change that surrounds the real estate industry. Highlights from this year’s event included a keynote talk by Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, sessions led by more than 200 speakers on what’s next for brokers, agents, and digital marketing, and over 100 exhibitors ranging from emerging tech companies…

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