Bozeman Real Estate Information from Hart Real Estate Solutions

This month, I wanted to highlight an investment Bozeman made in 1993 that now seems to have impacted Bozeman’s economic outlook for the better. We never know where our hard work might pay off down the line and how it might change Bozeman’s future.I read a great article this month by the Bozeman D...

Bozeman’s attempt to lay fiber optic wire in town to improve internet prices, speeds and reliability for local business received a big boost from eight local banks recently. Bozeman Fiber Inc, the non-profit put in charge of the fiber optic project by the City of Bozeman, announced it has success...

This month, we will compare single-family home sales in the Bozeman area for the first three quarters of 2015. Third Quarter sales are through August 2015 and have been projected for the month of September. Here are a few stats for Bozeman area single-family residences: From Quarter 1 to Quarter ...

Property tax collections increased by 3 percent over the past year. Collections increased by 13 billion dollars to a total of 503 billion collected. The figures include both commercial and residential property taxes.Property taxes might be rising thanks to improving home values. State and local g...

On November 3rd, voters will decide whether to expand the Sacajawea Middle School and Hawthorne Elementary School. School officials believe that with Bozeman’s growth over the past years, now is the time to expand these schools to better address the growing Bozeman population.School officials wil...

Just like last year and the year before, the smartest Montana High Schoolers are choosing Montana State University Bozeman.Montana awarded 204 scholarships to the state school of each high schooler’s choice. 134 chose Montana State, representing two thirds of those who accepted. 37% of those stud...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with changes to some current rules, will help buyers in rural areas get financed for home purchases. The CFPB made changes to its rules to increase the number of financial institutions that would be eligible to offer loans in rural areas. To do this, they...

Bozeman’s new off leash dog park has been progressing well and should be have a full, walkable loop by the start of winter. The loop should be completed by Halloween. As Bozeman’s west side continues to grow, adding another dog park will help keep Bozeman dogs happy and healthy.Phase 1 of the par...

In light of the Federal Reserve’s decision to not raise the Federal funds rate, mortgage rates for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage fell to 3.86 percent this week.The Federal Reserve continued to hold off on raising their interest rates, choosing to keep rates close to zero percent. The Fed attribut...

Custom Home building starts increased this year compared to 2013 and 2014 custom home start figures. Custom home starts are defined as homes built on an owner’s land, with either the owner or the builder acting as general contractor. The owner and builder have an agreement before the construction...