Bozeman Area Happenings
Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right
By KCM Team
Posted by Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties on September 28, 2026 in
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Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.
Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climb – and you need the right strategy to get attention in this type of market.
The good news? There’s a lot you can control.
From how you price and present your house to how you negotiate and respond to feedback. Here are four things you’ll want to get right this fall.
#1: Price To Get B... read more
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now
By KCM Team
Posted by Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties on September 02, 2026 in
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Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory moving.
Here’s why that’s really important for any would-be homebuyer to know.
Newly Built Homes Are the Better Deal Right Now
According to the latest data from the Census and the National Associa... read more
Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs
By KCM Team
Posted by Estefany Pena on July 30, 2026 in
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If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.
Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, it's become a larger expense for many homeowners – something that's especially frustrating when affordability already feels tight.
The good news? While premiums are still rising, the latest data shows those increases are beginning to slow. Here's what ... read more
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
By KCM Team
Posted by Estefany Pena on July 09, 2026 in
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Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming.
Some people are getting their foot in the door with a smaller down payment.
According to Realtor.com, the typical buyer put down about $23,400 in early 2026 – that's around $5,000 below what was typical the year before (a 19% drop year over year). That... read more
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
By KCM Team
Posted by Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties on June 05, 2026 in
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If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.
The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this year.
Back at the end of 2025, economists were forecasting a much stronger housing market for 2026. They expected mortgage rates to come down, affordability to improve more dramatically, and home sales to rebound.... read more
