The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, a recession causing historic unemployment, and a level of social unrest perhaps never seen before have all changed the way we live. Only the real estate market seems to be unaffected, as a new forecast projects there may be more homes purchased this year than last year. As we come to the end of this tumultuous year, we’re preparing for perhaps the most contentious presidential election... read more

Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry by tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home Price – Growth in asking prices Housing Supply – Growth of new listings Pace of Sales – Difference in time-on-m... read more

The value of regular cleaning and disinfecting the spaces we occupy has become more important than ever. Following the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), it’s extremely important for the safety of you, your loved ones and colleagues that you take all precautions in preventing the spread of COVID-19. SAM SHALOMMAY 15, 2020 The following is a guest post from Jessica Thiefels The value of regular cleaning and disinfecting the spaces we occupy has become more ... read more

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, what you’re comfortable within a monthly mortgage payment, and ultimately how much money you can borrow for your loan. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. According to a re... read more

Frances is a transplant to Bozeman from Virginia via Jackson, Woming.  After graduating from George Mason University with a degree in tourism and event planning, and enjoying a successful 10-year career in restaurant management, she found her niche in real estate and her heart in Montana. Both of her parents are entrepreneurs and instilled in her a strong work ethic and drive to succeed. Her experience working in a 3 Michelin Star restaurant led her t... read more