SHARON LEE SHARE What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs are fees paid in connection with the refinance or transfer of ownership in real property. They are paid by either the buyer or the seller on the settlement date. These fees will always vary. What you pay for one refinance or property transfer will not be the same as another. This is due to the different parties involved, different types and locations of property, the financial capacity of a buyer and many more factors. The law requires lenders to give... read more

June was a busy time in the Bozeman area, and the real estate market was no exception.  What kind of trends did we see in our area last month? Check out our handy infographic for some quick stats!Do you have more questions about market conditions in YOUR area?  Let us know in the comments! ... read more

SHARON LEE HOUSE POOR [adjective | hous – poo·r] A person who can afford his or her home mortgage payments, but can’t afford much of anything else. Discretionary spending on restaurants, furnishings, travel, and clothes are severely cut back, due to a large proportion of his or her income going towards the mortgage payments, upkeep costs, and energy/utility bills. You don’t want to find yourself stuck at home while your friends are out having fun. Buying more home than you can aff... read more

The Big Sky Country MLS has released its official Annual Report for Gallatin County, detailing residential real estate trends, prices, and predictions for the year to come.  From the report, "...2018 delivered a more seasoned prudence toward residential real estate. Home buyers, now steeped in several years of rising prices and low inventory, became more selective in their purchase choices."  Take a look at some notable numbers from last year: Year-over-year, the number of homes available for sale wa... read more

There was a bevy of predictions about where the housing market would turn in 2019.  But what does the data show?  Check out our infographic recapping housing trends in the area so far this year.Do you have additional questions about the housing market in our area?  Let us know in the comments!... read more