mountain homes: Southwest Montana: Best Skiing In America - 11/23/16 11:25 AM
One of the greatest benefits of living in Montana, specifically in Southwest Montana, is that we are gifted with some of the best skiing in America. The Gallatin County sits in the middle of two world class resorts, Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl. These resorts are scheduled to open soon this season, with Big Sky Resort opening on November 24th and Bridger Bowl opening on December 9th. With ski season just around the corner, lets revisit some of the top reasons why living in Southwest Montana couldn’t get any better for winter enthusiasts.
 
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mountain homes: Vacation Home Sales Way Up in 2014 - 05/21/15 09:06 AM
Vacation homes sales in 2014 were almost as hot as the beachfronts they sat on. Vacation home purchases rose 57% from 2013 to 2014—an astounding number and one that suggests buyer confidence continues to improve. For a place like the Gallatin Valley, with Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park so near, the vacation market can affect nearby home prices as well.
The 1.13 million home sales last year made up 21% of all home sales in the United States housing market. Vacation homes took their largest share of the market since 2003—but what has changed recently to make such a difference?
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