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realtor: 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)

realtor: 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)

realtor: 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)

realtor: 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)

realtor: 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)

realtor: Homes for Sale on the South Hill in Missoula MT - Moose Can Gulley & Wapikaya - 07/29/09 10:33 PM
Homes for Sale on the South Hill in Missoula MT - Moose Can Gulley & Wapikaya
The South Hill in Missoula Montana has many great housing options - from condos, to starter-homes, to custom homes. Located up Hillview from Russell Street into the hills, the South Hill neighborhood is Moose Can Gulley. At the base of the South Hill is Wapikaya, another popular Missoula neighborhood.
Historically marked by ranches and farms, the South Hills neighborhoods still respectfully nod to their rural roots. They just recently approved over 1,000 acres of open space easements provide for peaceful places to explore and enjoy.  Trail systems … (0 comments)

realtor: Homes for Sale in Grant Creek - Missoula Montana Real Estate - 07/27/09 05:53 AM
Homes for Sale in Grant Creek - Missoula Montana Real Estate
Grant Creek is a popular place to live and for real estate in Missoula MT. It has the benefit of being close to town, minutes from North Reserve, but also feeling like it's miles away.
The Grant Creek area is unique to the greater Missoula valley. It is highly rural in nature and is split between city and county residents.
Grant Creek is home to a large working cattle ranch and the National Wildlife Federation nature wildlife reserve and the headquarters of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. It is bordered to … (3 comments)

realtor: Homes for Sale in The Pattee Canyon / Farviews Area - Missoula Montana Real Estate - 07/23/09 02:34 AM
Homes for Sale in The Pattee Canyon / Farviews Area of Missoula MT receive a lot of attention in the Missoula Real Estate market. This area is desirable due to it's conveniant location to the University of Montana, Downtown Missoula, and because it's minutes from the Pattee Canyon Recreational Area.
Set in a wooded canyon near Missoula at 4,100 feet, the trails of the Pattee Canyon Recreation Area are a local favorite for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and picnics. 
The Pattee Canyon Recreational Area is an amazing place in the winter with miles of groomed cross-country ski trails that are maintained by the Missoula Nordic … (2 comments)

realtor: Missoula Montana Homes for Sale in Target Range / Orchard Homes Area Real Estate - 07/16/09 01:37 PM

Homes in the the Target Range / Orchard Homes
 Neighborhood are very popular due to the larger lot sizes, the country feel to the neighborhood and the great location!

Target Range / Orchard Homes properties have that small-town-feel but are only minutes away from North Reserve Street businesses, downtown Missoula culture, and area events.
One of my favorite places in the Target Range area is the Equestrian Park. It's a great place to walk and has some of the best views of the Mountains around Missoula. Having been a former Target Range resident, we spent many hours on … (0 comments)

realtor: Go Orange in April for the National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month - 04/05/09 06:54 AM
Go Orange in April for the National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
April is a good month to Go Orange. Going Orange shows support for the National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month sponsored by the ASPCA.
They will be kicking off this event on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 when iconic buildings and landmarks across the country will support the ASPCA's life-saving work as they light up in its signature color and "Go Orange for Animals." 
Some of the biggest events are in Las Angeles, New York, and Austen, however there will be smaller events across the country.
Calendar & … (5 comments)

realtor: 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)

realtor: 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)

realtor: The Internet Will Replace Realtors - The Fatal Flaw..... - 03/17/09 09:58 PM
The Internet Will Replace Realtors - The Fatal Flaw.....
Many of you remember the concern and controversy that came up several years ago when sites like Zillow and Redfin came on the real estate scene. They aren't very involved in our state but it still made local headline news.
Some people said, and still say, "the internet will replace Realtors" and "Real Estate Services will become a commodity."The theory was that people could appraise their home online and then buy and sell themselves, saving money by cutting real estate agents out of the equation.
This theory had a fatal flaw however,as … (81 comments)

realtor: Real Estate - The New Team Sport - 03/10/09 08:20 AM

Real Estate - The New Team Sport
I haven't always been part of a real estate team, when I first started in real estate, I was on my own for a few months while Kevin was taking his licensing classes. Then when he first got licensed, we both tried to do everything. It became evident pretty quickly that we each had different strengths and we enjoyed different aspects of the business.
Once we realized and accepted that fact, we could each focus on the areas we are best at and that we could be twice as productive and serve our clients … (14 comments)

realtor: 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)

realtor: Warming Up to Cold Weather Real Estate - 03/08/09 04:36 PM
Warming Up to Cold Weather Real Estate
We love Montana and selling Montana real estate, and we work with buyers and sellers year round - even through the chilly winter months. It does get a little interesting sometimes though and we have to chuckle that we're not postal workers, but some days we accept their motto: "Neither rain nor sleet nor dead of night."
Three Hour, No Heat Open House - I've been thinking about this post for awhile but decided to write it after I was joking with Kevin on the phone today. He is at an Open House at … (1 comments)

realtor: Missoula Real Estate - Rosy Compared to the Rest of the Country - 03/08/09 02:49 PM
Last week, the Missoula Organization of Realtor's (MOR) released their 2009 Missoula Housing Report, and the results are, well not so bad, especially when compared to the rest of the country.
According to a story that aired on Missoula's KPAX,
"There is no doubt that Missoula is experiencing a slowdown in the housing market as from 2006 to 2008 there has been a 40% decrease in total home sales. Meanwhile, foreclosure rates reached all time highs in 2007 and they increased in 2008, but still numbers remain too low according to experts.
But, experts say that when compared to the rest … (1 comments)

realtor: A Breath of Fresh Air - A Positive Outlook for Montana's Economy - 02/04/09 11:29 AM
With the onslaught of national news stories about the poor state of the economy, job losses, and the housing market, it is easy to lose sight of what's going on locally. Larry Swanson, a well-known Montana economist and the Director for the Center for the Rocky Mountain West was quoted in the Billings Gazette recently as saying:
"The steady drumbeat of bad news produces a psychology of consumers hunkering down, we need to stay grounded in the fact that we had a lot going when we came into this," Swanson said. "The magnitude of impact in Montana will be lower. We've been … (8 comments)

realtor: Why Do You Need a Tech-Savvy Realtor? - 01/26/09 10:21 AM
In today's highly competitive real estate market, it has become more important than ever for sellers to hire an agent who understands how to market their home on the Internet.
The day has come and gone for Realtors(R) who use old-fashioned sales methods in real estate - putting a sign in the yard, putting the property in the Multiple-Listing Service (MLS), running an occasional newspaper ad, and sitting back waiting for the phone to ring.
This method might have worked at one time, but no more. Consider these facts:
In every age group, newspaper readership is wayyyyy down. In the 30-45 … (7 comments)

realtor: Blogging Can Help You Sell Real Estate..... And Beer? - 01/20/09 12:18 PM
The Internet has become the great equalizer in business. In this medium, small businesses can compete with the largest established corporations. Blogging, Twitter, and Social Networking serve as tools to help you bring your business and its message to the masses.
Blogging can even help you sell Beer as shown by a Scottish beer company, Brewdog in an article from the Sunday Times.
When local sales were slow at coming, Brewdog was able to use Blogging and Social Networking to get the word out about its product. The founder of the company, James Watt, identified prominent Bloggers and sent them a … (10 comments)