Spring is around the corner and whether you’re getting your home ready to sell or just wanting to refresh your home after a long winter, here are some things that should be on your to-do list. 

Deep Clean

Spring is the best time to do a deep clean but if you’re planning on putting your home on the market, a deep clean is one of the easiest ways to make your home look its best for potential buyers. Buyers will be walking through your home, opening up closets and cupboards and you don’t want them to be distracted by clutter. If you are short on time, you can also hire professional cleaners for a deep clean.

  • Clean out cupboards and drawers
  • Clean out the refrigerator/freezer 
  • Dust ceiling corners and wash walls
  • Clean blinds, window frames, and…

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Is “tiny house living” a passing trend or is it a lifestyle that’s here to stay? In the past few years, the tiny home trend has become more popular and mainstream. It offers an alternative lifestyle to “bigger and better” with minimalism and simplicity that many people are drawn to. Whether you’re looking for a lifestyle change or to achieve a level of financial freedom, tiny home living has become a popular choice. Is the tiny home trend right for you? Let’s look at pros and cons!

Pros

Affordability

This is one of the first advantages that comes to mind when considering a tiny home. Lower square footage can mean lower construction costs and reduced utility bills. A smaller mortgage payment is always appealing!

Mobility

If you love to travel or…

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The state of Montana is offering a property tax rebate to Montana residents who paid taxes for the 2022 tax year! Hardworking taxpayers can receive up to $675 back from their 2022 submitted taxes. Follow our guide below.

Do You Qualify?

  1. Are you a Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid taxes on your principal residence for 2022?
  2. Have you owned a Montana residence for at least seven months?
  3. Have you lived in this above-mentioned Montana residence for at least seven months?
  4. Were you billed for property taxes, including special assessments and other fees on this residence?
  5. Did you pay the property taxes on this residence?

If you answered yes to these questions, you qualify! Keep on reading for how to submit your claim.

How to Claim Your…

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As we head into the dog days of summer, we all have that little voice in the back of our mind whispering, "Back to school..." Fret naught, our fellow Southwest Montanans, there's plenty of summer left to raft the rivers and support your local farmers' markets before the need to sharpen pencils and dig your backpacks from the back of the closet. When you're ready, we've compiled a list of back-to-school information for all ages that kicks off in less than a month.

Montana State University

Our Bobcats will be heading back to campus August 24th for their first day of school for the fall semester. With a record enrollment for Spring 2023, MSU won't slow down with their students this coming fall. MSU has been titled the #1 college in the US for outdoor…

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We know that having all the facts makes for better real estate decisions. Let’s take a look at the single-family real estate market in Ennis, Montana as reported in the Big Sky Country MLS.

Ennis is a small town located in southwestern Montana, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, and relaxed lifestyle. The housing market in Ennis has been relatively stable in recent years, with a steady demand for single-family homes from both local residents and out-of-state buyers.

At this time, there are 35 units available on the market for an average list price of $1.3 million. This is a slight increase compared to the same time last year when 31 units were available for an average list price of just over $1 million. Sixteen homes have…

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Big news...the sponsorship and donation page for the 7th Annual MDA Agents of Hope Carnival is now live! Lending a hand to help combat neuromuscular disease, ERA Landmark Real Estate will host the 7th Annual Agents of Hope Carnival at Bogert Park in Bozeman, Montana on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 1pm until 5pm to raise funds for the Montana Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The community is invited to the park to play old-fashioned carnival games, win prizes, enjoy face painting, and play on fun inflatable activities. Admission to the park is free and tickets are available for purchase at the park to participate in the various games and activities. All of the proceeds raised at the Carnival benefit the Montana Chapter of MDA.…

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Not sure how we ended up almost halfway through 2023 already, but we're ready for summer in Southwest Montana! Take a look at our latest ERA Landmark Summer Guide and flip through our digital version virtually right here. Need a paper copy? No problem, we would love to send one via mail directly to you. Our main goal with our semi-annual guide is to provide a strong market analysis and to showcase the beautiful Montanan listings we offer to everyone interested in our area.

ERA Landmark 2023 Summer Guide

If you have any questions regarding the status of our listings or if you're curious about what we are seeing in the market, don't hesitate to reach out to our local offices in Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston, and Ennis. Again, if you prefer a hard copy…

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Make your property look good from the outside in by focusing on these five key exterior areas. Make sure to maximize the livable parts of your outdoor space.

Landscaping

Essentials

• Prune bushes, trees and shrubs, in spring and summer.
• Mow and edge the lawn. Seed, if needed.
• Weed and maintain flower beds, lawns and planters.

Distinctive Touch

• Create a focal point in the yard. Add a bench to areas that curve inward. Add a tree, water feature or decorative brick to flower beds.
• Lay fresh mulch in flower and tree beds.
• Add lighting on walkways, shine lights on trees, keep lights in working condition and remove cobwebs, dirt, etc.

House Exterior

Essentials

• Clear roof and gutters of all debris.
• Inspect the paint or siding. Touch up…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that Jamie Hetherington has joined our Bozeman office as a sales associate.

Raised in Cut Bank, Montana, Jamie’s love of the state has never faltered. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University, she and her husband returned to the Hi-Line to teach in Browning and Cut Bank. During this time, she earned her English minor and taught high school English. Thirteen years and two kids later, the family packed up and moved back to Bozeman where she taught for five years and earned her Master’s Degree and library endorsement, living out her childhood dream of becoming a librarian. Her husband Pete is a proud Air Force veteran and…

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Debbie McEachron and ERA Landmark were proud to sponsor a table for Greater Gallatin United Way's (GGUW) first-ever United Night of Giving: Reach for the Stars fundraiser. The night included a cocktail hour with silent auction items, plated dinner catered by Food for Thought, live painting demonstrations by renowned artist Stephen Fishwick, and a live auction with a donation train. With over 200 guests in attendance, the evening benefits the critical programs GGUW organizes to support our community, "school resources, early literacy support, youth success, senior stability and basic needs across a 4-county area. From children to seniors, we are here for whatever the communities in Gallatin, Park, Meagher, and Madison need, whenever they need it."

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