superior: Beautifully "Green" in Western Montana - The Story of One Extraordinary Home
- 03/08/08 11:55 AM
"Going Green" is definitely the trend right now. This extends to all aspects of our daily lives, from eliminating plastic shopping bags, to measuring and minimizing our carbon footprint, and also to home construction. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the green segment of the construction industry is expected to climb from 2 percent of all housing starts in 2005 to between 5 and 10 percent in 2010. If these numbers are any indication, the practices advocated by green enthusiasts are well on their way to becoming mainstream. So what makes a home green? According to ListedGreen.com, some good examples … (9 comments)
superior: Views Worth Hiking For - The Superior Vista Trail in Superior, Montana
- 03/07/08 12:57 PM
The snow is almost gone in beautiful Western Montana and hiking season is just around the corner! As a warm-up we decided to hike the Superior Vista Trail this evening. This trail was just formalized in the last year or two and leads up a mountain on the North side of the town of Superior. It is moderate to difficult in terrain with the first 1000 feet at 10% grade and the remaining hike at 15-20% grade. The trail is marked with several signs with photos of Superior, the county seat for Mineral County, in the early 1900's and the historical sites that … (6 comments)
superior: The Best States to Find a Job Due to Low Unemployment Rates - Montana is #9!
- 03/06/08 12:12 AM
According to a recent article from Careerbuilder.com, the best states to find a job are those with the lowest unemployment rates. The best states to find a job and that have unemployment rates that are less than the national average of 5 are: South Dakota Idaho Wyoming Nebraska Utah Hawaii North Dakota Virginia MontanaUnemployment rate: 3.6 percentPopulation: 957,861Mean annual wage: $31,290Top industry: Trade, transportation and utilities (20.5 percent) New Hampshire New Mexico Delaware Maryland Iowa Vermont The Worst States to find a job are also included in their list.
superior: A Great Savings Tool - Montana First Time Homebuyer's Savings Accounts!
- 02/28/08 03:08 AM
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 State adjusted gross income for annual deposits, up to the allowable limit ($3,000 per year individual, $6,000 per year for married couples filing jointly), The annual interest is not subject to Montana State income tax if left in the account or used to purchase a home, Deposits can … (3 comments)
superior: Tips for Buying Bare Land & Recreational Properties
- 02/26/08 11:58 AM
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 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 Montana that do not have a formal survey and that … (7 comments)
superior: Tired of High Taxes? Move to Montana! Land of No Sales Tax & Low State Income Tax!
- 02/21/08 11:11 PM
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 distance telephone costs. Montana primarily uses property & income taxes to support public services. The lack of sales tax means that many people come to Montana to make large purchases - on cars, motorhomes, and even appliances & home electronics. One Montana retailer does a huge … (14 comments)
superior: Montana Home Ownership Programs - Great for First Time Homebuyers! Montana Board of Housing
- 02/10/08 11:44 PM
The State of Montana offers a some great programs to help people purchase a home through the Montana Board of Housing. The Regular Mortgage Bond Program offers an interest rate lower than the market rate, which makes your client's purchasing power go farther, and, MBOH provides closing cost assistance to every buyer in this program. This loan is an FHA loan. For more information on how to apply, click here. The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program provides eligible homebuyers with the opportunity to buy a home by keeping more money in their pockets each month. An MCC reduces the amount of federal … (1 comments)
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