Corder’s Corner

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…

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…

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…

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…

The data is in and has been collected by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report shows that land values and cash rent are rising in 2023. For anyone unfamiliar, cash rent refers to a producer that rents land from another landowner for a fixed cash amount of crop or crop proceeds. A…

Why would a buyer ever consider a piece of property you cannot access? A landlocked piece of land can be considered useless to many. But for a savvy and diligent buyer, this could be an advantage. Price tags on landlocked land are considerably less revealing an affordable option. Chances are legal access exists – you…

Something about water has a magnetic pull on people. Water is the essential life-giving element and while it is required to live, it is also monumental in making life worth living! Living on or near water offers so many more opportunities it feels like. Furthermore, the memories made are what spark the hats and t-shirts…

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…

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…

LandThink took a survey inquiring about what most investors incorporate into their multi-asset portfolios. According to the results, 82% of the respondents indicated that land was included in their investment portfolios. 34% of respondents also said that over half of their portfolios comprise land investments. Gone are the days when investing in land is only…