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New Appraisal Rules; The Sky Is Not Falling – Forbes
Collateral Underwriter is an automated risk assessment software that reviews appraisal reports for FannieMae regulated mortgages. There has been much discussion that the program (already updated to another version since released at the beginni...
2014 Real Estate Market Recap – Bozeman | Big Sky | Greater Gallatin Montana
The 2014 real estate market in the Bozeman, Big Sky and Greater Gallatin County areas was a record setting one – and 2015 is proving that there is more growth to be had. I find statistics extremely helpful when determining what kind of marke...
Cops and Courts Facility – Back to the Original Plan?
The discussion about where the expanded Bozeman Cops and Courts facility will be built has come full circle. After a defeat by voters of a bond to build the facility off North Rouse, it seems that the discussion is building for the facility to...
List of Resources for Home Loan Assistance Programs – Bozeman Daily Chronicle
This list was published along with an article in late January 2015 by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle – outlining a variety of home loan assistance programs. RD Loans are not listed on this list and are another great resource…. List of Reso...
Consultant recommends affordable housing action for Bozeman – BDC
The housing affordability issue is becoming a hot button issue in Bozeman. The City has hired a consultant to give them suggestions – and a summary of their ideas is contained in the below article. The ideas will be presented to the Bozem...
Bozeman ranked 11th best mid-sized American city to live in – BDC
Bozeman wins yet another ranking contest. Eric Dietrich, Chronicle Staff Writer, Bozeman Daily Chronicle Posted: Monday, January 26, 2015 8:00 pm Bozeman has been ranked as the 11th-best mid-sized American city to live in by a “Top 1...
Gas prices and their effect on first time home buyers.
I heard an interesting story on Nightly Business Report (PBS) last night that got my wheels turning a bit. According to one of their sources, the drop in gas prices puts approximately $100 into the pocket of the average first time home buyer...
Hot Button Issues for 2014 – A summary in Bozeman
It’s interesting to take a yearly cross section – an assessment if you will – of what the biggest hot button issues for a community are and then bundle them together for study. It gives across section of where a community stands in growth...