real estate: Have You Hit a Road Block? Feeling Stressed & Overwhelmed? - 05/07/13 01:26 PM

Have you hit a block in your career?
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed?
Do you feel “out of balance” with your work and home life?
Have you lost some of  your passion and zest?
Have you climbed the ladder to success and are finding it’s not everything you thought it would be?
Whether you have just begun to ask these questions or have been unhappy for a long time, you have come to the right place. LifeOhm is about helping you live with passion and intention.
I've worked in real estate, was a real estate broker, and own my own … (11 comments)

real estate: Do You Need to Fire that Client? Your Peace of Mind May Thank You - 05/06/13 09:06 AM
Do you have a client that continually drains your energy and saps your peace of mind?
It can happen in many different ways, including clients that don’t respect your time, are hypercritical, have unrealistic expectations, or by just generally being a difficult person. These clients, while maybe well meaning, may not be worth their overall cost to you or your business.
I once had a client that met all the criteria above. She would call, text, or email requests and questions at all hours of the day and night, including weekends. There was always some emergency, something frantic that needed to … (4 comments)

real estate: Google Awards Access Realty - Missoula a Favorite Place on Google Maps - 01/30/10 10:11 AM
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 04:53 AM
 
Some great tips on interview listing agents, it pays to do your research:
 
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. 
Get your ASK in gear if you want to … (1 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Foreclosure Auction - 6 Bedroom House, Starting Bid $50,000 - 01/27/10 11:41 AM
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 03:00 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: Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties - 01/22/10 11:34 PM
Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties
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 or not, there are still many properties in … (2 comments)

real estate: New Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs for Missoula Real Estate - 01/19/10 01:41 AM
 
Here's a great explanation about the New Good Faith Estimates you will receive when you apply for a 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 an estimate focused on how much the … (0 comments)

real estate: Missoula Real Estate Market Stats for December 2009, 59808 - 01/18/10 03:15 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 03:12 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 03:10 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 03:07 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 03:05 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: Superior Montana Real Estate - 142 Mullan Road West, Superior, MT 59872 - 01/11/10 02:27 PM
Superior Montana Real Estate - 142 Mullan Road West, Superior, MT 59872
 

 
We're not sure if this is a house or a resort! Features include 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge (spacious doesn't even begin to describe it) gourmet kitchen, see-through floor to ceiling river rock fireplace between the dining area and living room, a movie theater with balcony seating, family room with wet bar, 2496 Sq foot garage and shop with apartment above it all situated on almost an acre on the sunny side of Superior. Amazing buy at $430,000.
For more information or to schedule a personal … (3 comments)

real estate: Superior MT Real Estate: One-Level Low-Maintenance 1700 sq. ft. Home - 01/11/10 02:19 PM
Superior MT Real Estate: One-Level Low-Maintenance 1700 sq. ft. Home300 Pine Street, Superior, MT 59872
 
          
Wonderful manufactured home on slab foundation with tons of features including metal roof and vinyl siding for low maintenance, wide front gate and ramp for easy access, fully fenced yard, very large oversized, insulated and finished 2 car garage, large private patio area, covered front and back porches and much more. Inside features include spacious and open floor plan, huge kitchen with lots of cabinets and walk-in pantry, tons of storage, central A/C, mud & utility room.
            For … (0 comments)

real estate: Three Clark Fork Riverfront Lots in Beautiful Western Montana Only $139,000 - 01/11/10 02:12 PM
Three Clark Fork Riverfront Lots in Beautiful Western Montana

This listing is for 3 adjoining city lots to be sold together. Just over a half acre of Clark Fork River frontage with breathtaking views of the river and mountains of Superior Montana. Less than half a mile to the schools and public pool and park and less than a mile from the hospital make this a great location.
Multi-family use is approved also perfect for single family home wanting a huge yard overlooking the river.
Lot Size: 23,303 sq. feet. City Water & Sewer Available Zoned Single or Multi-Family Priced … (0 comments)

real estate: Speechless Sunday: It Said Dead End Stupid! - 01/10/10 12:29 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!
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real estate: Missoula FHA Loan Tips & Mortgage Shopping Tips - Don't be caught with your pants down!!! - Part 1 of 2 - 01/04/10 04:16 AM
 
Here is some great information on FHA Loans from our friend Jeff Belonger:
 
 

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 a borrower comes to me after they had used someone else that was recommended. No, I am not perfect. But … (3 comments)

real estate: TRADE UP! 5 Reasons why this is the BEST market to upgrade in Missoula MT! - 12/18/09 04:02 AM
 

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, and now it's worth $700,000 (that's right, it's gone down 30%!).  You … (0 comments)

real estate: Highlights from the 2009 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - 12/16/09 01:33 AM
 
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 time buyers reported that the primary reason for buying a home was the desire to be a … (3 comments)