Bozeman Area Happenings

Hallie is a born and raised bozeman-ite. Embedded in the roots of this town, her father ran a small business on main street for 30 years. After attending Montana State University and the Art Institute Online to pursue Graphic Design, Hallie knew that staying in the Gallatin Valley is where she needed to be. Hallie has an extensive background in graphic design, non-profit marketing, client relations, customer service, and design and web work, but the most important job she’s had is being a mom of  a 5 &f... read more

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 13, 2021 in  uncategorized
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser at CoreLogic, elaborates: “The frequency of buyers being willing to pay more than the market data supports is increasing.” While this is great news for today’s se... read more

Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 08, 2021 in  uncategorized
Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From conducting market research to reviewing legal documents, handling negotiations, and more, it’s an involved and highly detailed process that requires a lot of expertise to navigate effectively. That’s one of the reasons why the percentage of people selling their own house has declined from 19% to 8% (See graph below):To help you understand just how mu... read more
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what does the forecast tell us about what’s on the horizon? Mortgage Rates Will Likely Increase, but Remain Low Many experts are projecting a rise in interest rates. The latest Quarterly Forecast from Freddie Mac states: “We... read more

Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 01, 2021 in  uncategorized
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing, author Mike Loftin illustrates how homeowners increase their equity and their wealth simply by making monthly mortgage payments: “The principal portion that reduces the loan balance builds the homeowner’s equity. In doi... read more

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