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home: Missoula Real Estate Foreclosure Auction - 6 Bedroom House, Starting Bid $50,000 - 01/27/10 07:41 PM
Missoula Real Estate Foreclosure Auction - 6 Bedroom House, Starting Bid $50,000

FORECLOSURE AUCTION

Description6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
5149 finished square feet + 3300 sq. ft. drive-under basement
Built 1997
Approx .314ac lot.
Large deck, atrium, large bedroom
Auction Date:  Monday, February 15, 2010
Starting Bid: $50,000
We will be working as a Buyer's Broker at this event.



Note: A Buyer’s Premium will apply for this property. Please see Terms of Sale for details.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER WILL RE-KEY THE EXTERIOR DOORS TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO CLOSING AND FUNDING AT THE BUYER'S EXPENSE … (2 comments)

home: Missoula FHA Loan Tips & Mortgage Shopping Tips - Don't be caught with your pants down!!! - Part 1 of 2 - 01/04/10 12:16 PM
 
Here is some great information on FHA Loans from our friend Jeff Belonger:
 
Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):

How many of you feel lost out there or even get help from someone such as a realtor letting you know that they can have their mortgage loan officer help you with your loan, yet you could still be lost. Not all referrals are good ones, just food for thought. I know this, because I have seen it happen more than it should, after … (3 comments)

home: TRADE UP! 5 Reasons why this is the BEST market to upgrade in Missoula MT! - 12/18/09 12:02 PM
 
Via Daniel Dima Batsalkin | Los Angeles Real Estate | 310.933.4281 (Boulevard Realty):
Have you thought about getting that bigger, better house in a better neighborhood?  


NOW IS THE TIME!
Whether you need more space, want to upgrade your location, or for any other reason, the current real estate market presents a unique opportunity to capitalize by trading up! 
5 reasons why this is the best market to trade up!
1. You will make money NOW on the trade!  

Here's how this works. You currently own a condo that was worth $1,000,000 three years ago, … (0 comments)

home: The Extended First Time Homebuyer & Move Up Buyer Tax Credit for Missoula Real Estate - 11/20/09 09:41 AM
The Extended First Time Homebuyer & Move Up Buyer Tax Credit for Missoula Real Estate
Here's a cute video about the Extended First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and Move Up Buyer Tax Credit that is available to individuals who buy a primary residence by April 30, 2010.
Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as the learn about the now extended Home Buyer Tax Credit worth up to $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for existing home owners. It was published by Washington Homeowners.
 
 
Here are some additional articles on the topic:
Move-up Buyers & First Time Home … (1 comments)

home: 8 Myths of Staging to Sell Your Missoula Montana Home - Busted. - 11/10/09 03:23 PM
Some great myths of home staging, although I do think that smell is very important on a home, and a welcoming aroma is appealing to buyers.

Via Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney):
Home staging (or property styling as it's commonly known as on the Australian property scene) is really an art, not a science. One of the many things a professional home stager understands is that it's the house that's up for sale, not the home owner's bread baking ability or taste in music. So, from the sublime to the … (4 comments)

home: Montana Hunting Cabin - Off-the-Grid Property on 9+ Acres - 16 Upper Woodchuck, Florence, MT 59833 - 10/16/09 11:28 PM
16 Upper WoodchuckFlorence Montana 59833
Montana Hunting Cabin on 9+ Acres -Montana  Off the Grid Property
Amazing off-the-grid cabin with possible year-round access.Perfect for those seeking sustainable living or a private hunting cabin. Ready for you to finish.
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
1,100 square feet
Priced to Sell at $94,900
Owner may finance with large down payment!
This home features:
Wood Floors On-Demand Water Heater Detached Garage Solar Power Generator Wood Stove Propane Heater 9+ Acres Bordering Plum Creek For more information on Montana Hunting Cabins, Off-the-Grid Properties, or to schedule a personal showing, contact Kevin Ray and Monica Ray of … (0 comments)

home: Clark Fork River Views - 109 Osprey Drive, Superior, MT Real Estate - $239,900 - 10/04/09 10:35 PM
Clark Fork River Views - 109 Osprey Drive, Superior, MT Real Estate - $239,900RiverRidge Subdivision

We are excited to have just listed this beautiful, almost new (has only been used as part-time residence) home in RiverRidge in Superior Montana. This home was designed and built in 2006 to be low-maintenance and extremely energy efficient.
It has a dream kitchen with lots of space, beautiful cabinetry and tons of storage! There is an open living area off the kitchen, and it's all on one level for convenient living.
The large master suite features an over-sized walk-in closet, private bathroom, and lots of natural light from … (3 comments)

home: Missoula Home Buyers - Shopping for mortgages - The Public Image of Advertising that is misleading !! - Part 1 of 2 - 10/01/09 09:46 PM
Here is some great information from Jeff Belonger for Missoula and Western Montana Home Buyers on what to watch out for when shopping for a mortgage.

Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):
ADVERTISING – Those ads that seem too good to be true.
 

 
I have been in the mortgage business for 17 + years.  I have seen so much advertising when it came to mortgage companies and how many of the ads were misleading or just flat out lies.  Those companies advertising low … (1 comments)

home: Missoula Home Buyers - OMG Watch Out for Lurking APR Predators - 09/22/09 09:51 AM
This is a great explanation of Annual Percentage Rate from Bill Ladewig for Missoula or Western Montana Home Buyers.

Via Bill Ladewig, Your FHA Guru:
APR Predators and APR Demystified
First, lets demystify Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

APR was designed to allow consumers to use one standardized number to compare the real cost of each lender's interest rate and it works like this.
If I lend you, $10,000  and, I charge a $500 Bump-ta-Bump Fee, you will actually receive $9,500, however you must still repay me $10,000.  APR is my real yield and your real cost on this loan.
We agreed that you will repay the loan at 8% … (1 comments)

home: Feeling Frustrated with Your Real Estate Agent? Here's 5 Things You Can Do Today! - 09/04/09 10:31 AM
Feeling Frustrated with Your Real Estate Agent?
Here's 5 Things You Can Do Today!
Moving can be stressful and having your home for sale can shake up everyone's routine. In today's market, especially, it's not unusual to feel some frustration when you are trying to sell your home. Homes are often taking longer to sell than they used to, the time between showings can be further apart, and if you're needing to sell quickly, emotions can run high.
So what can you do to keep that frustration from getting out of control?

1.) Get to the Root of the Problem - are … (7 comments)

home: A Relaxing Morning Along Western Montana's Cedar Creek - 04/18/09 11:41 AM
A Relaxing Morning Along Western Montana's Cedar Creek
We are both getting in shape this spring and decided to spend Saturday morning with a bike ride along Western Montana's Cedar Creek. Cedar Creek is located near the town of Superior Montana in Mineral County. It's only about 45 minutes from Missoula, Montana.
If you're looking for open space, Mineral County is a great place to live because 87% of the County is Publicly Owned - mostly by the U.S. Forest Service!
So Relax, and enjoy the soothing sounds of Cedar Creek!


Along the road, our bike path:

 You … (10 comments)

home: Where Are Today's Real Estate Buyers? - 03/31/09 07:07 PM

The National Association of Realtors(R) published the results to their consumer survey in November.
The results to this survey are helpful when you are marketing a home for sale - who is your target customer for that property and how do you reach them?
When we first started in real estate, we did a lot of print advertising in newspapers and real estate guides and were unable to find a return on the significant investment we made. We now use a very strategic marketing approach to target where buyers are looking, with a primary emphasis on the Internet.
It's … (4 comments)

home: The Montana Dream - 2627 Quartz Loop, Superior, Montana 59872 - Home on Nearly 40 Acres - 03/23/09 08:18 PM
UPDATE: NO LONGER LISTED

This is a true Montana Dream property!
2627 Quartz Loop, Superior, Montana 59872
Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Square Feet: 3552Price: $824,900
View Property Flyer for 2627 Quartz Loop, Superior, MT
View Virtual Tour for 2627 Quartz Loop, Superior, MT
Your own paradise on 39.5 acres of timber and pasture land with year-round county road access.
This beautiful home features:
In-floor radiant heat, Ash hardwood floors in kitchen, Open living room, Master suite, Stamped and stained custom concrete floor in entryway, Hickory cabinets, Cozy Fireplace, Full finished basement, Low Maintenance CertainTeed concrete siding and Lots of windows to enjoy the … (5 comments)

home: Missoula Real Estate - Low Cost Home Improvements When Selling Your Home - 03/14/09 08:18 PM
Selling Your Home in Missoula Montana?
Are you thinking about selling your home in Missoula or Western Montana this Spring or Summer, if so, here are some excellent tips to help you prepare your home from the market.

Via Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty):
                                                                                                                                                  
In a very competitive Real Estate market one of the things that is vital to your success is how well your home shows in relation to the rest of the inventory for sale. There are quite a few simple things that you can do to improve your chances and maybe put … (2 comments)

home: 8000 Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers of Missoula Montana Real Estate! - 03/08/09 07:05 PM
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is trying to encourage home ownership. As part of this act, there is an $8000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers who purchase homes between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
A first-time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the new purchase in the act, making people who haven't purchased a home in awhile also eligible.
There was a 7500 tax credit available to first-time homebuyers last year but that credit had to be paid back. The new one does not … (5 comments)

home: 7500 Tax Credit Info for First Time Home buyers in Missoula Montana - 03/08/09 05:52 PM
If you were a first time homebuyer in Missoula or Western Montana between April 2008 and December 2008, make sure you check into the 7500 Tax Credit that is available before you file your taxes.
If you will be a first time homebuyer in 2009, there is an $8,000 tax credit available for you also.
For information on buying a home in Missoula or Western Montana, contact Kevin and Monica Ray of Access Realty at 406-207-1185.

Via Bryce Fuller (RE/MAX North):
For those of you who were are FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS and puchased a home after April 9th, 2008... You may … (1 comments)

home: Enjoy a Stroll on Missoula Montana's Riverfront Walking Tour & Recreational Area - 01/18/09 06:35 PM
One of my favorite things to do on a warm day is to take a walk on Missoula's Riverfront Trail.
The trail runs along the Clark Fork River through the heart of downtown and goes East to the University and West to Orange Street.
From this trail, you can see Missoula's amazing scenery, historic buildings, and enjoy the lifestyle that bring people to Montana.
The trail is wide enough for both walking your dog or bicycling. It is marked along the way with ten plaques on stone pillars to help you identify some of Missoula's important historical & geological features, including:
… (2 comments)

home: Model Home Breaks Ground in RiverRidge - 01/10/09 05:12 PM
Last week, The freezing weather gave way long enough for construction to begin on the model home at RiverRidge in beautiful Superior, Montana!
The model home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom sprawling executive-style home with high-end finishes.
At the same time, ground also broke for an affordable spec home on the adjoining lot.
The Model Home and the spec home are both being built by a local builder LR Signature Homes and will be complete before the County's Tour of Homes which is scheduled for May 15-16, 2009.
About RiverRidge
Nestled above the Clark Fork River you will find RiverRidge, a … (3 comments)

home: Can Aromatherapy Help You Sell More Homes? You Bet! - 01/05/09 09:20 PM
The history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 4000 BC,  although the term "aromatherapy" was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered that lavender oil relieves pain and assists in the healing of burns.
Today, Aromatherapy is used in almost every bath and beauty product on the shelf. It is also used by some for healing. As a Realtor® and Accredited Home Staging Specialist, one of my favorite uses is to "Set the Mood" for a sale in Real Estate. Aromatherapy is especially useful for Open Houses or to assist sellers with … (18 comments)

home: Beautifully "Green" in Western Montana - The Story of One Extraordinary Home - 03/08/08 07:55 PM
"Going Green" is definitely the trend right now. This extends to all aspects of our daily lives, from eliminating plastic shopping bags, to measuring and minimizing our carbon footprint, and also to home construction.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the green segment of the construction industry is expected to climb from 2 percent of all housing starts in 2005 to between 5 and 10 percent in 2010. If these numbers are any indication, the practices advocated by green enthusiasts are well on their way to becoming mainstream.
So what makes a home green? According to ListedGreen.com, some good examples … (9 comments)