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Bozeman Airport Gallatin Field Expansion 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:22:39 -0600

Already in 2009, the number of people departing Bozeman Airport - Gallatin Field (BZN), Belgrade, Montana, has surpassed all previous records...

...so the present 28,000 sf, $30 million, Phase III expansion of the Gallatin Valley's airport, designed by Bozeman's Prugh and Lenon Architects, comes at the perfect time to accommodate the apt projection that Bozeman's yearly air traffic will continue increasing at the rate of 5 percent each year well into the next decade.

Gallatin Field, services Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, and a good portion of the southwest Montana region. Presently, Montana's Gallatin Valley region continues to grow and, according to October 2009 figures, Gallatin Valley and Bozeman's unemployment hovers around 5.5%.

In 2008, two carriers into Bozeman, Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines, increased the number of travelers to Bozeman and southwest Montana with their Las Vegas and Denver flights. Beginning Dec. 17, 2009 United begins seasonal non-stop service to San Francisco's International Airport (this seasonal service will end March 27, 2010.) United Express has also added a nonstop, service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Gallatin Field's constant flow of corporate and cargo planes, four air flight schools (including a helicopter flight school), and rising private jet traffic are what keeps Bozeman's regional airport, and a large number of Bozeman area residents, employed. Gallatin Airport employs over 400 people through almost 30 companies whose offices reside right at Gallatin Field.

According to the Gallatin Airport Authority, which oversees Bozeman's airport operations, the new expansion will add four gates to the existing five, for a total of 9 gates, which will still leave additional space for future population growth in and increased tourism into the Bozeman region.

Question: Whose plane was the first and only 747 ever to land at Bozeman's Gallatin Field Airport?

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Affordable Bozeman Real Estate Green Homes Project

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:44:02 -0600

Bozeman's Green Balance Homes Announces Affordable Bozeman Green Homes: Green Buildings For Tomorrow's Active Montana Lifestyle

These single family green residences will be located in Bozeman's highly desired Valley West Subdivision north of Huffine Lane and east of Cottonwood Road. Green Balance's project is to be built according to the Energy Star and NAHB Green Building Guidelines. Energy Star and NAHB certifications will be issued after homes are constructed.

Green Balance LLC homes will be built by Rotherham Construction, a regionally recognized construction firm serving the Bozeman area for over 15 years.

Rotherham Const. is the only Bozeman green real estate construction company presently offering residential Bozeman green homes at this level of energy efficiency. Homes will be built in Valley West Phase 3, on lots 11, 12, 28, 31, 32, 33, 35, which are approximately 5000 sf.

Green Balance Program Highlights:
Sunburst I - 1221 square feet at $195,300
Sunburst II - 1480 square feet at $207,900
Sedona - 1498 square feet at $207,100
Sweet Grass - 1499 square feet at $207,700
Upgrades are available.

Since insulation and windows are the core elements of home energy efficiency, the insulation (R-values) and Windows (U-Values) of these Bozeman Green Homes will meet or exceed a set standard of insulation, which at this time is R-25 for walls and R-50 for attics.

Enjoy reduced ownership and maintenance costs because Energy Star qualified homes on average save 20 to 30% on annual utility bills over standard, conventionally built non-green homes. Energy Star rated appliances (Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher) contribute to this cost savings and provide you, the homeowner, with a quality-built, reliable green house that will last for many years.

Components of the green construction process will utilize sustainable practices, including on- and off-site waste reduction, recycling of building materials, advanced construction framing techniques, and northwest regional green building products and other, necessary, construction materials.

The Bozeman homes in this Bozeman green home development will be environmentally sensitive and will follow specific green home designs, green home construction guidelines, overall finishing specifications, and the Valley West Subdivision requirements. Following these guidelines will result in greater energy efficiency and a lower environmental impact.

In addition to ensuring these Valley West homes have efficient insulation and windows, additional energy efficiency will be recumbent upon aspects such as sealing ducts, sealing the building envelope, creating an air and vapor barrier, and establishing Water efficiency both inside and outside the home; maximizing both efficient indoor water delivery systems and exterior water efficiency landscaping methods ensures minimial waste of water.

This green Bozeman real estate will be finished using environmentally conscious products, reducing indoor environmental contaminants while providing a healthier, higher quality indoor living environment.

Along with being able to control your home's interior humidity and temperature, you will rest assured that your indoor environment is of a higher quality than most Bozeman residential properties.

To qualify as an Energy Star home, each dwelling must have third-party verification prior to receipt of the Energy Star Certification. Third-party verification ensures the consistency of the green construction process and gives you, the homeowner, confidence and necessary information about the testing procedures, energy efficiency aspects, and specific green building features of your southwest Montana green home.

Features:

In-Floor Radiant Heating/Cooling
Living Area
Dining Area
Laundry Room
Storage/Closet
2-Car Garage
Front Porch
Patio
Concrete Driveway
Landscaping Lawn with Underground Sprinklers
Bozeman City Water
Bozeman City Sewer
Amenities Pond-Ditch
Association Fee of $75/quarter

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Residential Montana Real Estate Statistics 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:47:50 -0600

Builders of Residential Montana Real Estate...

And builders of homes in the rest of the Northwest region of the US in 2009 began building residential properties, including condominiums and town houses, at a rate of between 8 and 9 percent.

Fifty-nine percent of year 2009 home sales throughout the United States have been incumbent upon FHA, VA, or USDA home loan programs.

In the Northwest Region of the US the rate of the use of these government loan programs has been fifty-one percent:

1. Veteran's Administration (VA) loans, eleven percent.
2. Federal Housing Administration (FHA), thirty-four percent.
3. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), six percent home financing programs

Throughout the United States in 2009, the use of one of these three government home mortgage loan programs was through a No-Equity high home Loan-To-Value (LTV) rate of between ninety-six and a half and one hundred percent, which basically means home buyers were able to secure a home loan almost equal to, or in some cases equal to or greater than, the home's value at the time of purchase. Some LTV loans surpass a home's assesed value by as much as 25 percent!

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Bozeman Real Estate Homes Sales Trending Up Third Quarter 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:16 -0500

According to the National Association of Realtors...

NAR says, so far in 2009, the trend is: First-time Home Buyers have pushed 45% of all US home sales.

In concert with this national trend upward in US home sales, which was 13.0% for existing home sales in the Western part of the United States, interest in the Bozeman, Montana Real Estate Residential Home Market, including interest in the Bozeman Luxury Real Estate Market, had been trending upward in the last few weeks of the third quarter of 2009.

Bozeman and the Surrounding Area's Sold Data For Years 2003 Through 2009

Year	# Homes Sold	$ Total Sales Volume	$ Average	$ Median	*DOM

2003	703	$185,483,838	$263,846	$217,000	69
2004	731	$225,186,403	$308,053	$257,500	64
2005	816	$295,215,066	$361,783	$300,000	62
2006	650	$280,571,095	$431,648	$340,851	62
2007	556	$233,759,262	$420,430	$327,250	83
2008	502	$206,974,405	$412,300	$308,850	108
2009	338	$113,569,803	$336,005	$271,500	115

* DOM: Days on Market

The Year 2009 Pending Bozeman Home Sales Breakdown Through September 2009:

Bozeman - 111
Belgrade - 42
Big Sky - 17

The total number of homes sold in 2009 in the Bozeman real estate market appears to be trending toward 2008's sold total but with a trend downward in Bozeman area home sales prices, which is good for Bozeman home buyers.

Good News Update: with the October 28, 2009 Congressional (Senate) action on the distinct possibility of extending the Home Buyer Tax Credit, Bozeman home sales for 2009 may end up being higher than the number of Bozeman homes sold in 2008. After Senate approval, the Bill would have to go to the House and on to President Obama, who, along with some key Democrats, is a bit reluctant to extend the tax credit because of the additional cost to tax payers.

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Green Energy May Rejuvinate Amtrak Trains in Southern Montana

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:31:26 -0500

Ready to become one of the projected 350,000+ Amtrak riders to again ride the rails through southern Montana?

An October 16, 2009 Amtrak Rail System study says it'll be costly--over $1 billion--to rejuvinate the old North Coast Hiawatha Amtrak line that ran across the southern tier of Montana.

But the rebirth of this new branch of Amtrak's Hiawatha train service, servicing Montana from Paradise and Missoula, through Billings and Bozeman, Montana to Miles City and Glendive would add about 270 employees and cut greenhouse gas emmisions, releasing much less CO2 into the atmosphere.

This new, green way and green energy solution to travel from Seattle to Chicago, would earn Amtrak over $40 million each year.

Over long distances, train trips are close to 30% more energy efficient than car excursions and about 20% more efficient than airplane travel. A train can move a ton of human cargo over 400 miles of train track on one gallon of diesel fuel!

This extremely energy efficient form of travel is possible in large part because train drag is minimized as its length is increased, and, concomitantly, increasing a train's mass requires a relatively small amount of energy as compared with engaging the mass, if you will, of multiple busses or autos in an effort to transport large groups of people.

In about five years from now, on a trip across the United States, you may be able to stop off in Livingston, Montana for a quick side trip to Yellowstone National Park!

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Montana State Bobcats Beat South Dakota at MSU

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:55:30 -0500

On a beautiful, warm fall day in Bozeman, Montana, the Montana State Bobcats pulled out a nail-biting victory today in over time against the South Dakota Coyotes, 31-24. Cody Kempt, in for ailing regular quarterback Mark Iddins, hit 23 of 43 throws, helping the Bobcats with 3 touchdowns and 249 yards, in the non-conference game between the two teams from the Big Sky and Great West Conferences, respectively.

Have Big Sky Resort's Lone Peak All to Yourself On Powder Days

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:43:20 -0500

Big Sky Resort - First Tracks Program 2009 - 2010

Commencing the winter of 2009-2010, Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana, will be instituting guided, 8:00 a.m. tram rides, allowing up to five skiers or snow boarders one hour of skiing/riding on Lone Peak an hour before the public hits the slopes.

Called Big Sky Resort's "First Tracks Program," the arrangement allows two people for a price of $500, with up to three more at $35/person, for a total of five, to ski with a Big Sky Resort guide from 8:00 am - 9:00 am before the lifts open to the public.

Weather, snow, and terrain conditions permitting, skiers/riders will load at the Ramcharger Lift at 8:00 am for a run on Andesite Mountain, after which the skier/rider will be able to go to the Swift Current Lift, and then to the Triple Lift, and finally to the grandaddy lift, the Tram, finishing by about 9:00 am.

The program was configured to allow skiers and riders demanding to ski Lone Peak by themselves on powder days. Worth the cost? You tell me...

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Information and History Bozeman Building Permits

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:24:09 -0500

The City of Bozeman, Montana requires that if a person or entity plans to erect, enlarge, repair, move, alter, raze, improve, or convert a building or structure within the Bozeman city limits the person or entity apply for one of the many Bozeman building permits granted each year.

The Bozeman Real Estate Report contains information on the Bozeman building permit history since 2001.

Information on the site includes Belgrade, Three Forks and unincorporated towns in Gallatin County Montana.

Apply for a Bozeman building permit.

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Taunya Fagan Bozeman Luxury Real Estate Montana Horse Property

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:41:56 -0500

Custom Southeast Bozeman Montana Luxury Home and Montana Horse Property

14.8 Acres in a lush country setting with trees, creek, unobstructed and spectacular Bridger and Gallatin Mountain views. Secluded, yet minutes to Downtown Bozeman, Montana.

Elegantly appointed.

This luxury 6500 sf Bozeman home offers a grand living room with floor to ceiling cobblestone fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with granite counters, Stainless Steel appliances, kitchen nook, bar seating and walk-in pantry.

Retire to the luxury master suite with patio and hot tub, or watch a movie in the Media Room, work out in the gym, or play games with the kids.

This Bozeman real estate is set up for horses!

Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service (MLS) #164810 - $1,399,999

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Kidville Bozeman Montana National Geographic Adventurer City

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:57:39 -0500

National Geographic Adventure Magazine
...says the Montana mountain town Bozeman is a best city in the US for the adventurer to start a family: National Geographic rates Bozeman, Montana in the top three of its United States Adventurer Cities.

In the October 2009 National Geographic issue, which came out the week of September 13, 2009, the magazine mentions Bozeman's biking and hiking trail system; its proximity to Bridger Bowl and Big Sky snowboard and ski resorts; the Bridger, Gallatin, Beartooth, and Madison Ranges; and Yellowstone Park, the 2.2-million-acre National Park Ulysses S. Grant created in 1872.

Bozeman Outdoors

National Geographic's reasons for the accolade also include Bozeman's award-winning public schools and the impact Montana State University has on Bozeman's overall culture.

Add to all this the area's world-class kayaking and fly-fishing streams and rivers and you have the makings of another of the great American outdoor towns.

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Bozeman Schools Blue Ribbon Winner Morningstar Elementary School

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:31:27 -0500

Bozeman, Montana's Morning Star Elementary School, the Bozeman School District's largest elementary school, is one of the 2009 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Morning Star Elementary, named for Cheyenne Indian Chief, Morning Star, who would often awaken early in the morning to view the planet Venus, was chosen as one of the top elementary schools in the United States because it helps Bozeman students close the "achievement gap," "the difference in academic performance between different ethnic groups," according to the U.S. Department of Education's definition.

Arne Duncan, U.S. Education Secretary, announced 314 schools have won the Blue Ribbon award, which includes 50 private schools and 264 public schools. Central School in Roundup, MT also was chosen. On Novemebr 3, 2009, all winners will be honored in Washington, D.C. For more try the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

Prudential Montana Real Estate Acquires Bozeman Loyal Garden Subdivision

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:33:05 -0500

The Prudential Bozeman Real Estate Branch

...has acquired the two-phase, 75-acre Loyal Garden Subdivision project with a Master Plan to create 148, single-family home lots, a mixed-use residential-office building and higher-density, residential homes development beside Bozeman's Huffine Lane, and open space and two parks that showcase this Bozeman real estate's beautiful land, including its wetlands and watersheds.

Loyal Gardens Bozeman was born from a desire to recreate, through excellent design, craftsmanship, and landscaping, a traditional, pedestrian environment that melds this generation's architecture with the land, beckoning today's family.

Beautiful, Affordable Bozeman Homes and Reduced Bozeman Building Lots Available at Loyal Garden

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Drinking Horse Mountain Trail Bozeman Day Hikes

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:15:46 -0500

DRINKING HORSE MOUNTAIN

The Drinking Horse Mountain Trail is a new Bozeman hiking gem not just because it makes for a short, vigorous 1.6 mile (3.2 mile rt) early-morning or after-work hike but also because of the spectacular views along the way and from its summit.

Walk along the excellent, recently carved and compacted limestone hiking trail from about 4902 ft to the 5,522 ft Drinking Horse Mountain Summit for views of the Absarokas and many of the Gallatin Valley's mountain ranges.

The Drinking Horse Mountain Trail, north of Bozeman, MT, is great for kids because they can make the hike short by stopping to splash in Bridger Creek under the shade of mature Cottonwoods, or they can head for the top, stopping along the way to rest on one of the many memorial benches manufactored from recycled plastic.

The Drinking Horse Mountain Trail is a great example of a federal, state, local, and private conservation collaboration, joining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Gallatin Valley Land Trust; Montana Outdoor Science School; Bozeman Fish Technology Center; and Friends of the Bozeman, Montana Fish Technology Center together to preserve more of Montana's Gallatin Valley land for future generations.

Drinking Horse Mountain Trail Directions: From Main Street, Bozeman, take Rouse, which becomes Bridger Canyon Drive (Highway 86), 3 miles to a right (S) at the Fish Hatchery turnoff just before the "M" Trail turnoff. (NOT Fish Hatchery Rd, though...you've gone too far.) (Sorry, no bikes or horses allowed and don't forget the camera, water, coat, sunscreen, and snacks...and stay off the summit during lightning.)

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Bozeman Real Estate in Harvest Creek Under $300,000

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:16:15 -0500

Not one of the usual Bozeman homes for sale in Harvest Creek under $300,000!

Custom Bozeman, Montana house on a cul-de-sac with upgraded finishes at every turn.

This 3 bed, 3 bath Bozeman home built by Ascent Home Builders has a nice open kitchen, boasting solid surface counters, alder cabinets, tiled accents, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

Visit with your friends and family in the sunken living room with fireplace and built-in shelving.

Relax in the generously-sized luxury master suite with double vanity; glass enclosed, tiled shower; soaker tub; walk-in closet.

The backyard of this Bozeman real estate is fully fenced and landscaped with huge deck for outside, summertime enjoyment.

This is one of the nicer Bozeman houses in Harvest Creek worth seeing - 3025 John Deere Street!

MLS #164261 - $299,900

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South-Side Bozeman Real Estate in Figgins Addition

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:49:36 -0500

Very nice, Bozeman home for sale in south Bozeman's Figgins Subdivision. This is one of the well maintained south Bozeman homes for sale.

With mature trees and great curb appeal, this Bozeman house sits on an 11,880 square foot corner lot.

Enjoy many updates including wood floors, light fixtures, and newer siding and roof.

This Bozeman Montana real estate also comes with an oversized 2-carattached garage, side RV parking pad, covered back patio, dog kennel, and shed.

As Bozeman schools prepare for their Fall session, don't forget to call to view this affordable and immaculate Bozeman house that's near both Morningstar Elementary and Sacajawea Middle Schools.

MLS #163077 - $239,900

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Big Sky Yellowstone Club Sale Finalized

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:21:50 -0500

The 13,400 acre, private golf and ski enclave, Yellowstone Club (YC) sale to CrossHarbor Capital is finalized at a price of $115 million, according to Yellowstone Mountain Club's CB Richard Ellis. The Big Sky, Montana bankruptcy sale was finalized August 5, 2009, ending a long battle for control between Sam Byrne and Edra Blixseth.

The many Yellowstone Club real estate and Montana luxury home choices include large homesites on which to build your own, custom luxury estate; on-the-mountain chalets; single-family custom homes; private ranches, or condos in either The Enclave or at Sunrise Ridge. Many of this Yellowstone Club real estate offers golf course property or ski and snowboard access, too.

Dine at one of three rustic Yellowstone Mountain Club lodges; choose the Rainbow Lodge with its own outdoor, heated pool and views of Lone Peak; the Warren Miller Lodge at the base, offering the most elegant mountain dining in Montana; or the Timberline Café, right off the main lift for a quick, gourmet lunch before skiing undiscovered powder in the back-side trees.

The YC maintains a 24-hour professional security staff, public safety and traffic staff, Fire Department, and EMT - Emergency Medical Team.

At Pioneer Mountain's base, the 143,000-square-foot Warren Miller Lodge includes over 20 elegant condos; grand dining room; comfortable lounge; ski shop: retail and office space; business center; world-class spa; exercise room; casual café with games, TV, tables, and bar; and teen center.

The Yellowstone Club boasts more than 2,700 vertical feet of skiing, 60 skiing and snowboarding trails, children's instruction area, Magic Carpet kids' lift, terrain snow park with rollers, jumps, rails, boxes and more, and all on the 2,200 acres of ski and snowboard terrain, boasting an over 300 inch average annual snowfall.

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President Obama Town Hall Meeting Bozeman Montana August 14 2009

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:24:14 -0500

Obama Coming to Bozeman...Again.

A City Commissioner for the City of Bozeman, MT confirmed on August 4, 2009 that President Barack Obama again will be visiting Bozeman, Montana; this time Obama will visit on Friday, August 14, 2009. President Obama is purported to be planning on holding a town hall meeting at one of Bozeman's Gallatin Field Airport hangers. Obama will discuss the plight of people dropped from their health insurance plans because of an illness.

It is purported that First Lady, Michelle Obama, and President Obama may also visit Big Sky, Montana after the August 14, 2009 Bozeman town meeting. The First Couple is staying at Big Sky's Summit Hotel.

According to Bozeman's Daily Chronicle, Mayor, Kaaren Jacobson, stated, "He's definitely coming, that much is clear." Avis Car Rental in Belgrade, MT states the US Secret Service has reserved approximately 30 cars for Obama's visit August 13-14, 2009.

The last President who planned to visit Bozeman was FDR in 1934, but he changed his plans and visited Fort Peck, Montana instead.

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Bozeman Horse Properties - Stunning Bozeman Log Homes - 1995 Bear Canyon Rd

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:08:50 -0500

Quintessential Montana horse property in Bozeman on an extraordinary, private 8+ acre Bear Canyon lot with private bridge over Bozeman's Bear Canyon Creek. This Bozeman horse property offers horse pasture, upscale log home in the trees, and outstanding western mountain and valley views.

One of the premiere Bozeman log homes for sale, this three bedroom, three bath, Bozeman, Montana log home comes with office, bonus room, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, circle-sawn wood floors, tumbled travertine tiles, huge windows, main level master suite, and a deck.

Enjoy spectacular views of Montana's Bridger Mountains and southwest Montana's Gallatin Valley.

The southern boundary of this Bozeman real estate, without covenants or HOA, borders Montana state land and United States Forestry Service (USFS) land. Though you will find rugged mountain forest lands with hiking and mountain biking trails very close, downtown Bozeman, MT and Montana State University are less than ten miles distant.







MLS #162615 - $989,000

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Taunya Fagan Bozeman Horse Property in Gallatin Gateway, MT

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:57:39 -0500

REDUCED $100,000 TO $539,000!
This gorgeous, 3760 sq ft, 5 bedroom, 4 bath is another of the fine Bozeman homes in Gallatin Gateway. Owner-built by a master carpenter, this custom Bozeman home sits in a spectacular setting between Bozeman, Montana and Big Sky, MT!

Unforgettable Bridger Mountain views from windows.

Great open floor plan for entertaining, huge picture windows, decks & patios forultimate outside enjoyment, bonus room for the office, family room in the walk-out lower level make this the perfect home. Both a luxury master suite and a guest suite.

This is also a special Bozeman, Montana horse property. Rare USFS access very close by. Plus, Montana fishing and hunting are but minutes away.

This Bozeman real estate in Gallatin Gateway, MT includes upgraded finishes; granite, tile, solid wood doors and trim. This Montana horse property also has an electro-static air purification system with Ultra-violet filters, humidifier, water softner, two high efficiency furnaces. Home is smart wired, steamshower in master suite, commercial radiant heat in the over sized two-car garage with big work benches. RV and boat parking.

MLS #162029 - REDUCED $100,00 to $539,000!

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Taunya Fagan Bozeman Real Estate - 3626 Fieldstone Drive

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:39:58 -0500

This Bozeman Montana real estate value has a lovely, formal entry, with tiled floor, coat closet, and bench area. Currently, this large, L-shaped space, which was designed with musical acoustics in mind, comfortably holds two pianos and formal dining and living room furniture. The space could be used in a multitude of ways. Gas fireplace with marble tiles and oak mantle. Oak hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling.

Large kitchen with island counter, pantry, and microwave hood, which is vented to the outside. Beautiful oak cabinetry, with tall upper cabinets, under-counter lighting, and full tile backsplash. Whirlpool solid surface, electric range. Kitchen Aid dishwasher with stainless steel interior. Double bowl, stainless steel kitchen sinks. Practical and easy to clean vinyl flooring. Large side area for kitchen table and other furniture. Convenient, half bath off the kitchen and dining area.

Large master, privately located at the back of the home, looks east toward the Bridger Mountains. Vaulted ceiling and large, walk in closet. Master bath has long vanity, dual sinks, bathtub, tiled shower, commode, and bidet. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level, one of which is used as an office and the other as a children's or guest bedroom. Second, upper full bath serves these bedrooms with tub/ shower, commode, and sink.

Enjoy the comfortable front porch for morning shade or open the back gate to the private, landscaped, fenced backyard with underground sprinklers, drip irrigation, mature trees, and lush shrubs, which provide both privacy and great shade. You'll love that this Bozeman Real Estate offering is on a 11,527 square foot cul-de-sac lot!

Laundry Room off the kitchen has deep utility sink, and both the base cabinetry and upper cabinetry allow ample storage. Conveniently plumbed and wired either for gas or electric dryers. Natural gas, forced air heating system with central air conditioning and humidification.

On the lower level you'll find a fourth bedroom, presently used as an office, comes replete with fabulous ¾ bath that houses a tiled walk-in steam shower with built in bench. This, one of few Bozeman homes for sale in Westfield Subdivision, has a bright and sunny family room with direct access to the backyard.

This Bozeman home is also close to Morningstar Elementary School and Sacajawea Middle School!

$383,500 - MLS #: 162183

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Taunya Fagan Bozeman Log Homes - 465 Storrs Road - Trail Creek

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:59:46 -0500

This quality-built two bedroom, two bathroom, hand-hewn Bozeman log cabin sits on over 20 Trail Creek acres near Bozeman, Montana and offers stunning, unobstructed Gallatin Mountain views. This Montana acreage can be used as Montana horse property, too!

Fabulous getaway or full time residence for those desiring peace, mountains, wildlife, and the western mountain lifestyle but cannot be too far from town.

465 Storrs Road is about 9 miles from downtown Bozeman and 20 miles from downtown Livingston, MT (or simply continue south on Trail Creek Road into the pristine Absaroka Mountains on the east side of Montana's Paradise Valley, south of quaint Livingston, Montana.)

This Bozeman real estate offers you the chance to wake up to big mountain views.

MLS 161608

$399,900

Taunya Fagan Prudential Bozeman Real Estate

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All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed reliable, however, is not guaranteed by Prudential Montana Real Estate, Managing Broker, Agents or Sellers. Offering is subject to error, omissions, prior sales, price change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by Seller. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted, to the satisfaction of any prospective purchaser. 2008 - 2010 © Copyright Prudential Montana Real Estate. All rights reserved. An independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. The RockPrudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Ennis, Montana: A Top Western Town

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:03 -0500

According to Cowboy Magazine, Ennis, Montana is a top town to live in the west. "This area in the spectacular Madison River Valley was first explored by Lewis and Clark in 1805."

Ennis MT, named for freighter, William Ennis, is located in Montana's Madison Valley, along the Madison River, one of Montana's finest trout fishing streams. The Flathead, Bannock, and Shoshone Native American tribes called the Ennis Valley, "The Land of the Shining Mountains," an apt description of this Ennis, Montana real estate, known for excellent hunting and fishing.

Taunya Fagan Bozeman Real Estate - 623 Mountain View Drive

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:10:15 -0500

Fabulous 3800 square foot Bozeman home for sale on 1 acre across from community park, backing to a creek, and offering stunning Bridger Mountain views.

This is a three bedroom, three bath main house with a separate guest suite with its own bedroom, full bath, living room, and extra room with a closet.

This Bozeman real estate in Mountain View Subdivision has a wonderful open floor plan with decking off the kitchen for summertime enjoyment and outside entertaining. Enjoy the sound of a babbling creek running along the east property line.

Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms with lots of natural light. The luxury master suite has deck access to a hot tub.

This could easily be a five bedroom house. This Bozeman home offers lots of flexibility and the roof will be replaced.

MLS # 161896 - $399,000

Taunya Fagan Bozeman Real Estate

giving you the advantage...®

All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed reliable, however, is not guaranteed by Prudential Montana Real Estate, Managing Broker, Agents or Sellers. Offering is subject to error, omissions, prior sales, price change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by Seller. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted, to the satisfaction of any prospective purchaser. 2008 - 2010 © Copyright Prudential Montana Real Estate. All rights reserved. An independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. The RockPrudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Taunya Fagan Bozeman Home at 693 Prospector Trail

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:35:32 -0500

Feel at home in another quality-built, Shane Collins Bozeman homes for sale on a one half-acre, end-of-the-road lot, which provides privacy, comfort, and a sense of easy peace.

$335,000   -   SOLD! -   MLS 161110

Inside this quality built, classy Bozeman Real Estate offering you will discover an expansive, open floor plan with split design offering a luxury master on one side and 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the other.

This clean, Bozeman home has oak floors, vaulted ceilings, and walkin closets.

And if that's not enough, this beautiful Bozeman, Montana home has a two-car attached garage, and comes with a detached finished, heated third bay for use either as a workshop, a third vehicle space, or as storage. There is even room to park your RV.

The Bonus Room contains a closet in case you require additional sleeping area. Step outside to enjoy spectacular Bridger Mountain and Montana farm and ranch land views.

Backyard is fully fenced, and this Bozeman, MT real estate is close to a pond and park.

Taunya Fagan Prudential Bozeman, Real Estate

giving you the advantage...®

All information contained herein is derived from sources deemed reliable, however, is not guaranteed by Prudential Montana Real Estate, Managing Broker, Agents or Sellers. Offering is subject to error, omissions, prior sales, price change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by Seller. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted, to the satisfaction of any prospective purchaser. 2008 - 2010 © Copyright Prudential Montana Real Estate. All rights reserved. An independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. The RockPrudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Newsweek Top US Schools: Bozeman High School #585: Over 21,000 High Schools

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:40:58 -0500

Though this may not sound like a high placement, Newsweek magazine voted Bozeman High School, in Bozeman, Montana, number 585 out of the top 1500 public high schools in the United States' top high schools list 2009. According to Newsweek, there were over 21,000 high schools in the U.S. in 2008.

About the formula for determining the top U.S. Schools list, Newsweek noted the method used to rank public schools is based on a ratio devised by Jay Mathews, which basically takes the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests all students took at a school in the 2008 school year and divides it by the number of graduating seniors.

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"...We are committed to providing your child with a quality education in a safe and caring environment. We accomplish this with the involvement of skilled and caring professionals, high expectations both academically and behaviorally, and with the support of our parents and community...." Kirk Miller, Superintendent, Bozeman Public Schools

For more on Bozeman High School, Bozeman Schools, and Gallatin County Schools.

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