Elk: A Montana Treasure

Elk: A Montana Treasure

Elk: A Montana Treasure Montana’s playground is not for the faint of heart. The rugged and vast landscapes, paired with the sometimes brutal fluctuations in temperature in a matter of minutes, keep you on your toes. Though she holds breathtaking scenes, the Treasure State demands respect, and after that, admirers can expect to feel like…

Mountain Pine Beetle

Mountain Pine Beetle

The Mountain Pine Beetle The forests that sprawl across Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana’s Rocky Mountains look different today than they did a decade ago. Millions of trees have been killed by mountain pine beetles. It doesn’t seem too long ago that conversations in the campgrounds consisted of questions about the patches attached to all the…

Hunting 2023

Hunting 2023

The pickup is chilly. Several layers of clothing keep you warm though: long johns, wool socks, cuddle-duds, bright orange hats and vests. Your breath hangs in the air when you jump out making sure to meticulously close the door with care so as not to startle any wildlife in the near environment. The silence is…

Got Options?

Got Options?

Looking for ways to get your property sold? You can help your listing’s appeal by putting yourself in a buyer’s shoes. Think like a buyer. Interest rates as of the 29th of August for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.54%. As a seller, you are trying to get top dollar for your listing. Buyers may…

What’s an MLS?

What’s an MLS?

MLS refers to Multiple Listing Services. A Multiple Listing Service is a marketplace where brokers can advertise listings for buyers and other brokers. They are local and represent data for specific regions. MLSs are available to real estate agents that pay for a membership. Why are MLSs important when buying or selling property? Think of…

Property Taxes on the Rise

Property Taxes on the Rise

Montana property owners received reappraisal notices many of which indicated drastic increases to the value of their property. These notices are sent out every other year and with the real estate market experiencing higher prices and lower inventory, the increases have some residents and property owners surprised, to say the least. On average, the value…