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2008 

The Missoula Organization of Realtors recently put out some statistics about the Missoula market. Sales were down slightly for 2007 from 2006 but with the low interest rates and high levels of buyer interest in the area, the market is optimistic. Number of Homes Sold By Year (Missoula Area) 2004:...
02/28/2008
Are you a current Montana State Resident and thinking about buying your first home? Then you may want to look at a First-Time Home Buyer's Savings Account. Why Start A First Time Home Buyer's Savings Account? It's an easy way to help you save for your dream of home ownership, Lowers your Montana ...
02/28/2008
If you're want to keep an eye on Missoula, Montana, here are the best local web cams to help: Downtown Missoula & View of the "M" on Mount Sentinel - Missoula County Webcam The Univeristy of Montana's GRIZ CAM - GRIZ CAM  The Missoula International Airport also has a webcam at FLYMISSOULA The Mis...
02/28/2008
Are you thinking about buying a piece of bare land ? 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 re...
02/26/2008
I recently read a comment that reinforced our marketing philosophy and also got me thinking about the importance of our Listing Descriptions. The comment was that people who buy a Rolex aren't buying a watch...they're buying a lifestyle. That phrase is just as true about real estate. You're not j...
02/26/2008
Partnership Marketing is when local businesses work together to promote their businesses and share in the cost. Our local Chamber has had a series of presenters on the topic. One of the speakers was Jay Robson, Glacier Country's Tourism Person of the Year. "Robson, who manages Dollar Rent-A-Car i...
02/21/2008
There is NO General Sales Tax in Montana! It's hard for visitors to get used to but when you purchase something for $2.99 in Montana - you only pay $2.99 at the register, not $3.10 or $3.21. Montana does not charge tax on business purchases and there is no state or local excise tax on long distan...
02/21/2008
Winter can start to seem a little long this time of year. Take a break for fun and enjoy some of Missoula's favorite family activities.   A Carousel for Missoula & Dragon Hollow - is located downtown along the river and is built and maintained by volunteers. According to the Carousel website, "If...
02/21/2008
We have seen several dream homes with high levels of radon and have worked with both buyers and sellers through this process. It can be frightening to have your home inspector tell you that your dream home has high levels of radon. Before you put your dream on hold, learn about radon and radon re...
02/21/2008
We are pleased to announce Mineral County's First Annual Home Tour. The Home Tour is an opportunity to showcase Mineral County's building industry, new construction, and local businesses. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Home Tour will start at Superior...
02/20/2008