The 44th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, presented by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, made its stop in Bozeman last week. The theme was "Facing the Challenge of Affordable Housing." A number of ERA Landmark agents attended once again to stay apprised of the most up-to-date information. I thought instead of providing an overview of what I found to be the most intriguing material, I would ask the agents to give their feedback of the relevant takeaways relating to the real estate market in our area. "The Affordable Housing Panel stated that Bozeman is considering not only townhomes and condos, but also APARTMENTS as part of the progress on finding affordable housing.  The second most telling thing was that the…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, recently attended the National Association of Realtors®' Housing Finance Reform Policy Forum in Washington DC on February 7, 2019. NAR unveiled a new vision for reforming the GSEs. The term GSE's refers to Government-Sponsored Enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The panel was titled "NAR's vision: A plan for secondary finance shaped in the aftermath of adversity for longevity," co-authors Dr. Susan Wachter, Professor of Real Estate and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Richard Cooperstein, head of Risk Management at Andrew Davison and Company, presented NAR's comprehensive GSE proposal to the public for the first time. NAR's research is intended to provide a pragmatic…

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Another busy and productive year has passed in the Southwest Montana real estate market, so it is time to crunch numbers and reflect on what truly transpired. This summary compares 2018 to 2017 sales and inventory information using the Big Sky Country Multiple Listing Service (BSCMLS) reported data as the source. Within the city limits of Bozeman, single family home sales increased by 8%. There were 610 single family homes sold in 2018, compared to 565 in 2017. The average sales price for these single family homes showed nice growth with a 12% increase to $478,739 in 2018 from $425,988 in 2017 and $401,866 in 2016. The median sales price was $427,500 for single family homes, also up 12% from $381,500 in 2017.   At the end of 2018, there were 101 active…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that sales associate Cheryl Ridgely has joined our Bozeman office. Cheryl has more than 35 years of healthcare business and management consulting experience. She served on the senior leadership team of Bozeman Health for 15 years leading business development & market expansion initiatives. In this capacity she was responsible for strategic planning, real estate acquisition, land asset management & development, facility planning and construction project management for key installations, along with marketing communications and public relations. Prior to joining Bozeman Health she was a founder and principal of a healthcare management consulting firm for 9 years serving client…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate, is pleased to announce that sales associate Ryan Martello has joined our Bozeman office. Being raised in Ennis, MT, Ryan Martello has extensive small town family roots. Now Bozeman has been his home for over 10 years. Ryan has a sharp interest in business and real estate. His work revolved around the housing construction industry for many of his younger and intermediate years. During his college years, Ryan operated a local painting franchise, employing up to 15 individuals throughout the busy months. Shortly after graduation from Montana State University, he became a regional General Manager, overseeing painting operations in Montana and Idaho. When the opportunity presented itself, Ryan moved…

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The holiday season is upon us and we would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday! Because of our loyal clients, the local community is filled with more happiness during our 31st annual ERA Landmark "Season of Giving". Since 1987, ERA Landmark and our associates have contributed a portion of each commission to a fund dedicated to assisting children in our community. Every November and December, during the "Season of Giving," we allocate these funds, plus additional gifts from our associates, to local organizations to help make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need. This year, we are happy to support Big Sky Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club, Family Promise, Gallatin Valley Food Bank, Haven, Madison…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that Tim McWilliams has joined the staff of ERA Landmark Real Estate as a Community Concierge and Technology Advisor. Tim joins the ERA Landmark Real Estate team as a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and corporate "jack-of-all-trades." When he isn't downtown greeting visitors and managing the office he assists with IT, marketing, and accounting related projects for the Bozeman main office. Tim received his Bachelor's in Business Administration from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and worked as a project manager for an assisted living community management company outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan. After moving to Montana in 2017, Tim enjoys pursuing the…

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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate is pleased to announce that Yvonne Siemer has joined the staff of ERA Landmark Real Estate as our Community Concierge. Yvonne handles the coordination of the downtown office and visitors' center. She joins ERA Landmark Real Estate with many years of customer service from her background in Aviation and Retail. Originally a native of Merseyside, England, she has lived in the Gallatin valley for over 20 years and enjoys many different activities with her husband Todd and their two English bulldogs. Yvonne spends her summer exploring Montana on her Harley and frequently visits her favorite place, Yellowstone National Park. When she is not working Yvonne is involved with the local non-profit theater…

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Smart phones. Smart televisions. And now smart houses? Your home is most likely your greatest investment. When you are there, you want it to be comfortable and efficient. When you are not there, you want it to be safe and protected. As with many areas in modern-day life, technology has made meaningful strides in all of those areas. The concept of home theaters is certainly not new. Hard wiring speakers and surround sound into home has been around for a considerable amount of time. However, well equipped media rooms are now more of an art by taking into consideration the aesthetics of how to make an 82" LED television blend into a well decorated family space. Professionals can set up a home to bring music, tv and internet to any and all rooms, even with…

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Betsy Swartz Fine Art & ERA Landmark Real Estate cordially invite you to
~ Kira Fercho ~ Inspirations from Wildcreek Retreat

Art Show to Benefit Thrive

November 29th – January 4th

ERA Landmark Downtown

8 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 10% of sales to benefit Thrive

 

Kira Fercho: "Enchanted"; Oil on Canvas; 6'6" x 7'7"

 

Thrive is a community-based organization established in 1986.  Each year, Thrive serves over 7,000 parents, children and community members through our five signature programs.

Thrive provides mentoring, education and support for children and families, so that everyone in our community has the tools they need to be successful.  Our proven programs have been developed using evidence-based practices, adapted to meet…

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