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real estate: Real Estate Wordpress Websites by JAM Media Group - 07/26/10 11:28 AM
As many of you know, I started a company called JAM Media Group back in January. JAM Media Group is a New Media Marketing Company that provides:
Wordpress Blog/Website Design, Social Media Strategy Development and Training, Custom Facebook Pages, Graphic Design, Logos Professional Video Production and Editing Blog & Social Media Coaching Search Engine Optimization Pay Per Click and Online Advertising General Internet Marketing Custom Wordpress Blog/Websites by JAM Media Group Recent studies show that businesses that blog get 55% more traffic to their websites.
If you’re ready to become a Blogger, we can help! We will help you get … (4 comments)

real estate: Google Awards Access Realty - Missoula a Favorite Place on Google Maps - 01/30/10 06:11 PM
We recently received a letter and window decal in the mail from Google Maps stating Access Realty Missoula is a Favorite Place due to the number of searches for our business listing and the number of times people requested directions to our office. "Because you're so popular, we're enclosing a window decal that shows customers you're a 'Favorite Place on Google'. The sticker includes a special bar code that potential customers can scan with cameras on their phones. Then they can see your business listings on Google, read and write reviews, and add you as a favorite right there."
Access Realty … (4 comments)

real estate: Get Your ASK In Gear And Get Your House Sold in Missoula Montana - 01/28/10 12:53 PM
 
Some great tips on interview listing agents, it pays to do your research:
 
Via Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations):
Putting your house on the market?  One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the professionals who will help you sell.  Not all Realtors and Home Stagers are created equal. 


Just because they are professional, it doesn't mean they are proficient.
In order to choose the right professionals, you are going to have to invest some time. 
This is not a decision to take lightly. 
You are going to have to ask a lot of questions. 
… (2 comments)

real estate: 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)

real estate: Real Estate Auction: Beautiful Montana Cabin on 12+ Acres - 1 Hour from Missoula in Hamilton - 01/27/10 11:00 AM
Montana Real Estate Auction
To Be Auctioned: Beautiful Montana Cabin on 12+ Acres - 1 Hour from Missoula in Hamilton
This Very private mountain home is scheduled to be auctioned on February 15, 2010

Starting Bid: $100,000
Located in Hamilton Montana, this home features:
12.15+/- acres Spacious rooms Beautiful, rustic log staircase, and a Stone fireplace Detailed woodwork throughout the home. 5,742+/- sf. Lots of trees with great mountain views and a Detached shop. 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 … (2 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate: Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties in Beautiful Western Montana - 01/23/10 07:34 AM
Missoula Real Estate: Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties in Beautiful Western Montana
Are you thinking about buying a piece of bare land in Western Montana? Maybe a recreational property or a future homesite? If so, you will want to do your research. Here a few things for you to consider before you buy:
1.) Property Boundaries - are the property boundaries clearly marked? If not, you may want to require that they be marked by the seller during your due diligence period so you are clear on where they are.
2.) Survey - is there a formal survey for the property? Believe it … (2 comments)

real estate: New Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs for Missoula Real Estate - 01/19/10 09:41 AM
 
Here's a great explanation about the New Good Faith Estimates you will receive when you apply for a mortgage.
 
Via Ruth Vogt (LMB#100023827) WR Starkey Mortgage:
New Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs
Sometimes the hardest part about having new forms is that, well, it's NEW! It's DIFFERENT! We have to create new scripts to EXPLAIN it so that our clients can UNDERSTAND it. But first... WE have to understand it.
So here are just a few points regarding the new Good Faith Estimate that I hope will help with that.
First, we have to recognize the old Good Faith Estimate was really … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009, 59808 - 01/18/10 11:15 PM
Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59808
Missoula’s 59808 zip code continues to struggle.  While it has, by far, the most sales of all areas of Missoula, its numbers for 2009 were significantly below those of 2008.  2009 finished almost 5% below last year in the number of homes sold, well over 12% below last year in total value of homes sold and more than 8% below last year in average sales price.
At the end of December 2009, there were 182 homes for sale in Missoula’s 59808 zip code with an average list price of … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59804 - 01/18/10 11:12 PM
Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59804
Missoula’s 59804 zip code was one of the top three best performing areas in Missoula so far as the number of homes sold, the total value of those homes and the average sales price of homes.  So it can be argued that 59804 was Missoula Montana’s best performing zip code.  One of 3 zip code which actually outperformed 2008 in many aspects.
At the end of December 2009, there were 61 homes for sale in Missoula’s 59804 zip code with an average list price of just over $548,000, this … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59803 - 01/18/10 11:10 PM
Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59803
Missoula’s 59803 zip code was by far, the best performing zip code in Missoula, with both the total number of homes sold and the total combined value of those homes in 2009 exceeding the numbers for 2008.  2009 saw 168 homes sold as opposed to 148 homes sold in 2008.
At the end of December 2009, there were 99 homes for sale in Missoula’s 59803 zip code with an average list price of just over $397,000. Homes for sale in Missoula

 
View Real Estate Market Reports for … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59802 - 01/18/10 11:07 PM
Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59802
Missoula’s 59802 zip code has been one of the best performing areas in Missoula so far as the number of homes sold. With the exception of only a minor slide in May and June of 2009, this area stayed strong and showed sales numbers very close to last year, in fact 2009 met or exceeded 2008 in six of twelve months in sales volume. Believe it or not, 2009 ended with 2 mores homes sold than in 2008!!
At the end of December 2009, there were 152 homes for … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59801 - 01/18/10 11:05 PM
Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009 for Zip Code 59801
For three months in a row now, Missoula’s 59801 zip code has either met or exceeded 2008 number of homes sold.  After a rough start this year, 59801 came back pretty strong at the end and finished up about 10.25% under 2008 in number of homes sold and considerably worse, about 15.26% under 2008 in total value of homes sold for the year.
At the end of December 2009, there were 184 homes for sale in Missoula’s 59801 zip code with an average list price of just over $260,000.  … (2 comments)

real estate: Speechless Sunday: It Said Dead End Stupid! - 01/10/10 08:29 AM

This was a real sign on a street we were on recently looking at houses in Missoula's Rattlesnake neighborhood. We just had to stop and take a picture.
I guess they really don't want people driving on their street to turn around! :)
The sign says it all! Happy Sunday!
… (8 comments)

real estate: 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)

real estate: 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)

real estate: Highlights from the 2009 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - 12/16/09 09:33 AM
 
Via Jason Burkholder, Broker/Sales Manager, ABR, e-Pro, Lancaster Pa Homes for Sale (Weichert, Realtors - Engle and Hambright):
NAR has recently released the 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.  The report compiles the results of 9,138 surveys returned by buyers and sellers who sold or purchased a home between July 2008 and June 2009.  The surveys were sent to buyers and sellers based on deed transfers and other public records.  The complete report is available for purchase at www.realtor.org .  Here are some highlights I found interesting:
•·         47% of all buyers were first time buyers.
•·         62% of first … (3 comments)

real estate: 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)

real estate: Move-up Buyers & First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Questions & Answers for Missoula Homebuyers - 11/10/09 10:48 AM
Here's a Great Summary of the First Time Home Buyer & Repeat Buyer Tax Credit for Missoula and Western Montana home buyers.

Via Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of www.Frisco-TX-Homes.com (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY):
First Time Home Buyer & Repeat Buyer Tax Credit QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Explained  
All new first time home buyer and repeat buyer Tax Credit are effective immediately. It does not have to occur on December 1 2009 in order to qualify. All closings occurred on November 6 2009 qualifies for the new & improved first time home buyer and repeat buyer tax credit.
First Time … (3 comments)

real estate: Missoula Offers a High Quality of Life - And Missoulians Like It! - 11/03/09 09:41 AM
Missoula Offers a High Quality of Life - And Missoulians Like It!
A study was just released by Missoula ADAPT, Area Development And Preservation Team, showing 94% of Missoulians are satisfied with the overall high quality of life in Missoula.
Some of the study's other findings:
88% are happy with Missoula's public parks and open spaces 81% are happy with Missoula's city government Respondents were also asked about their areas of concern, for respondents growth and development, schools and education, affordable housing, and traffic congestion were the top four.
Results come from telephone interviews with 253 voters in Missoula County with approximately … (1 comments)

real estate: Western Montana's Bitterroot Valley is Hit Hard By Foreclosures - 11/01/09 03:05 PM
Western Montana's Bitterroot Valley is Hit Hard By Foreclosures
According to a recent article in The Ravalli Republic, property foreclosures in the Bitterroot Valley have skyrocketed over the past year.
The county recorded 339 trustee sales notices between October 2008 and October 2009 - an 83% increase from the previous year and a shocking 260% increase from the year before that.
The article goes on to state that the total number of trustee sales won't be known until next spring but it is estimated to be exceed 400.
The report is consistent with reports of declining sales in rural housing markets … (6 comments)