Bozeman Area Happenings
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
Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year
By KCM Team
Posted by Harold Gattoc on September 11, 2025 in
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You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline in over a year.
What Sparked the Drop?
According to Mortgage News Daily, this was a reaction to the August jobs report, which came out weaker-than-expected for a second month in a row. That sent signals across the financial ma... read more
Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
By KCM Team
Posted by Harold Gattoc on August 13, 2025 in
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Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.
Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems.
Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It
One of the clearest ways to measure what people are thinking about is to look at what they’re searching for online. And according to Google Trends, searches for phrases like “home for sale” have been climbing steadily ... read more
The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
By KCM Team
Posted by Harold Gattoc on July 14, 2025 in
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Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.
Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know what works, what actually matters, and how you can move through the process with a lot less guesswork.
Here are a few real-world tips based on that experience of helping other first-time buyers.
Tip #1: Get Pre-Approved First
Rocket Mort... read more
Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
By KCM Team
Posted by Harold Gattoc on June 12, 2025 in
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After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better.
Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary based on where you live. And that’s why you need an agent’s local market expertise.
Here’s a quick rundown of the current inventory situation, so you know what’s happening and what to expect.
Significant Growth Ac... read more
