Bozeman Area Happenings
Buying a Home Early Can Significantly Increase Future Wealth
Posted by Ed Mueck on March 13, 2020 in
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According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60.
The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership.
According to a Freddie Mac survey,
“The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials.
Our survey…finds that Gen Z views homeownership as an important goal. They estimate that they will attain this g... read more
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
Posted by Ed Mueck on March 13, 2020 in
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In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to homeownership much easier to understand.
A recent survey conducted by Ipson and Freddie Mac reveal... read more
Please help us welcome Theodore Lewis to our Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties family!
We are excited to have him join us!
Posted by Inactive Margaret M. Lange on March 13, 2020 in
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Theodore was born and raised in Great Falls, MT. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Geoscience at The University of Montana. He has worked all over the United States as a Well Site Geologist, but after years spent traveling the US, it was time to return to Montana. He recognizes the unique opportunities and benefits of living and working in Bozeman, Montana, as well as the surrounding areas in the Gallatin Valley.
As your REALTOR®, Theodore will be an advocate for you. Whether you are bu... read more
Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home
Posted by Ed Mueck on March 12, 2020 in
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The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price appreciation to begin reaccelerating. Many analysts have boosted their projections for price appreciation this year.
Whenever home prices begin to increase, there’s an immediate concern about how that will impact the ability Americans ha... read more
How Your Tax Refund Can Move You Toward Homeownership This Year
Posted by Ed Mueck on March 10, 2020 in
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If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year.
Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year.
The map below shows the average tax refund Americans received last year by state:According to programs from the... read more
