We are incredibly proud to announce that Sarah Swanson has been honored with the Community Impact Leadership Award by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

This prestigious award serves to recognize local leaders who go beyond their daily duties to foster connection, stability, and growth within our region. For those who know Sarah, this accolade is a well-deserved testament to her character and her lifelong commitment to the Montana communities that raised her.

Rooted in Montana Values

To understand Sarah’s drive to serve, you have to look at her roots. Sarah has called Montana home since age nine, attending the historic Pine Creek School in Paradise Valley—a three-room schoolhouse where students aged four to fourteen learned side-by-side.

Graduating…

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There is a specific magic that settles over downtown Livingston during the holidays. Between the crisp winter air and the streets filled with neighbors, the Livingston Christmas Stroll is easily the highlight of our winter season.

For our office, the Stroll represents our most beloved tradition: The Annual Gingerbread House Competition.

This year, the community support was nothing short of spectacular. If you stopped by to vote, chat, or simply smell the icing, thank you for making this our best year yet. 

 

Community Turnout

We love opening our doors to the public, but we were blown away by the turnout this year. We officially had over 600 people come through our office during the Stroll!

It was wonderful to reconnect with longtime…

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ERA Landmark's Season of Giving is well underway! Our commitment to our community shines brighter than ever during the holiday season. Our agents and staff are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, and this year is no exception. The Season of Giving tradition dates back to 1984, when we started selling Christmas trees from our parking lot and over the years, this initiative has evolved and grown in many ways. This joyful season was kicked off by Can the Griz and includes fun community events and donating to local charities from our Christmas Fund. Keep reading for more about our Season of Giving and ways for you to get involved!

Can the Griz Food Drive

The annual community-wide food drive, Can the Griz, is a beloved tradition in…

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Bozeman Events

Dec 6: The Christmas Stroll

Downtown Bozeman (Main Street): Santa, hayrides, tree lighting, live music, and vendors. Requires a Christmas Stroll Button.

Dec 6 & 7: The Nutcracker (Montana Ballet Co.)

Willson Auditorium: Classic holiday ballet performance.

Dec 12 : Winter Art Walk

Downtown Bozeman: Local artists showcase work in downtown shops and galleries.

Dec 12-14: Holiday Spectacular

Willson Auditorium: Annual performance featuring holiday favorites and a sing-along.

Dec 5-21 (weekends): A Christmas Carol

The Ellen Theatre: Stage performance of the classic Charles Dickens tale.

Jan 24 Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market

Gallatin County Fairgrounds (9 AM – 12 PM): Local and seasonal goods.

Feb 14-16:…

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If you own a home or a rental property in Montana, you’ve likely felt the sting of rising property valuations. But there is good news on the horizon. The state has overhauled its property tax structure to differentiate "Long-Term Rentals" and "Homesteads" from short-term rentals and vacation homes.

New tax classifications for the 2026 Tax Year offer significantly lower tax rates for eligible properties—but only if you are correctly classified.

Here is what you need to know to secure your tax relief, including a critical deadline that just opened this week.

1. The "Long-Term Rental" Tax Break

For landlords renting to Montana residents.

This is the biggest change for investors. Historically, rentals were often taxed similarly regardless of…

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