Denise Andres has received recognition from global real estate leader ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. for ranking in the 90+ Club. The prestigious club honors those sales associates who have received higher than 90% overall customer satisfaction rating in 2008. As one of only 61 sales associates to be inducted into this club in 2008, out of a field of more than 33,000 brokers and sales associates, this achievement clearly demonstrates Denise's professionalism and commitment to her customers' success. Andres, a member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, is highly educated in strategies for successful marketing. Her outstanding efforts to provide the best service possible have ranked her 20th in the nation in total closed production volume for 2008. The ERA network includes offices throughou... 05/04/2009

Expert Credit Repair in Bozeman MT  National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181 www.nationalcreditfixers.com National Credit Fixers boasts of 12 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair.  Do you need to fix bad credit? Then we can help.  We work hard for ALL of our clients.  Although we can not predict future results, we will work diligently to help you restore your good credit standing.  We will help you delete any bad credit which may be inaccurate or unverifyable.  We will also help you to establish new credit to improve your credit rati... 05/01/2009

Here are a couple of shots from this winter from my good friend Travis Andersen.  You can check out his work at www.travisandersenphotography.com.  He has some of the best scenic shots of the Gallatin Valley in Montana that I have seen.  These make great closing gifts, or a great gift for yourself. As I write this it is still snowing here in MT.  We are at over 100% snow-pack, so the summer is promising to be a good one.  As much as I enjoy to ski I am ready to hit the golf course, and also anticipate getting to the river for some fishing. Things in the Real Estate world are really popping here in Bozeman.  I have been involved in some bidding wars on exceptionally valued homes and have had two deals go under contract in the last week.  I look forward to a strong summer with lots of buy... 04/30/2009

Buying Bozeman Foreclosures With interest rates at record lows and the stock market looking too perilous, many people are putting money in an asset they understand --Bozeman real estate. One of the best places to invest is in foreclosures and bargain residential real estate. The current market conditions in Bozeman make it a perfect time to purchase one or more foreclosure properties in Bozeman for your private residence, rental or resale.   Anyone considering buying a foreclosed home should forget about paying pennies on the dollar. You can buy foreclosures in Bozeman for as cheap as 30% or 40% below market, but most Bozeman foreclosures sell for 5% below market. For most consumers, however, the foreclosure process can prove daunting. Good buys are available, but they require research,... 04/30/2009

In light of the recent tragic explosion on March 5th that destroyed nearly one half of the 200 block of East Main in Bozeman, I thought it appropriate to dedicate this issue to an in-depth look at downtown and its place in our community and local economy. How does one begin to put into perspective what downtown Bozeman means to its citizens? For each of us, it is a different set of special memories, usually involving family and friends...it is the ideal destination for a Saturday morning coffee, a warm evening walk or the perfect place to entertain out-of-area guests. Whether it is to enjoy a top notch meal, view stunning artwork, shop in any of the numerous specialty stores, or just be a part of the vibrant hub of Bozeman, Main Street is considered "the" place to be. The Downtown Busin... 04/20/2009

    NAI Global is pleased to present two new publications, the 2009 International Property Guide and the 2009 Global Property Prices & Trends. Both publications are now available for download on the NAI Landmark web site under Publications: click here. The 2009 International Property Guide provides insight into key local business customs and practices for 61 countries around the world. The 2009 Global Property Prices & Trends report highlights key demographic data along with current rental rates and investment yields for 137 global markets. We encourage you to make these reports part of your local marketing program.  Simply download the PDFs and forward them on to your clients via email, or pass along the client-focused email NAI Global will be sending out in a few days. These two broc... 04/08/2009

In the sport of bike racing you've heard of the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España, and the Giro d'Italia ...now there's the Tour de Bozeman, Montana's Last Best Bike Race. This Bozeman, Montana Bicycle Racing Event, slated for Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2009, offers a $5,000 Cash Purse and fun for the entire family. Cycling Sprints down Main Street Bozeman; Bicycle Time Trials on Springhill Road; and a Bike Road Race in Bridger Canyon. Watch male and female cyclists burn 1000's of calories and suffer oxygen-debt, pushing their bodies to super-human levels competing in... Saturday, July 25, morning: Springhill Road Cycling Time Trial on a straight, 20 kilometer out -and-back course, along Bozeman's Bridger Mountains. Saturday, July 25, evening: Downtown Bozeman Main Street Bi... 03/28/2009

An All Tchaikovsky Extravaganza with guest artist Yevgeny Kutik Saturday, April 4 ~ 7:30 p.m.Sponsored by ERA Landmark Real EstateSunday, April 5 ~ 2:30 p.m.Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Rug GalleryNothing says passion, drama and romanticism quite like the name Tchaikovsky. The grand finale of our 41st concert season will feature some of his most passionate works. We'll usher in the celebration with Tchaikovsky's Festival Coronation March for Alexander III. Next we introduce you to one of the hottest new violinists on the scene, wunderkind Yevgeny Kutik, performing Tchaikovsky's beloved and passionate violin concerto. We conclude the day with Tchaikovsky's epic struggle with Fate, in his monumental Symphony No. 4. An extravaganza for sure! Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ~ Marche Solenelle du Co... 03/27/2009

Bozeman Ranked as a one of the top 10 Mountain Towns in North America by Nile Guide, March 10, 2009 "Many of us cling to the dream of ditching the urban rat race and moving to a funky town in the mountains where we can hike, bike, climb, paddle, and ski to our heart's content." #3: Bozeman, Montana is an easy drive from Yellowstone Park, and the unincorporated town of Big Sky is perched in the Madison Range just up the Gallatin River from Bozeman. As a university town, Bozeman, MT offers great local food and culture, where you can bone up on your literature in between jaunts to the hikable and skiable backcountry in the Gallatin, Madison, Crazy, Tobacco Roots mountain ranges. Note: Killer mountain biking, hunting, kayaking, and fly fishing, too..   Dynamic, Proactive, Tireless...     Pr... 03/19/2009

Upcoming Fundraisers For The Recent Bozeman Explosion Saturday March 21, Montana Ale Works on East Main will hold a Downtown Bozeman Relief Fund Event begun by the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) and injected with a generous $25,000 donation from First Security Bank Foundation. Event is from 8pm to or beyond 10:30 p.m. Local  musicians, including Jeni Fleming, will tender all money to the Downtown Relief Fund. Tips for the musicians will be donated to the 4 musicians having lost their homes in the Bozeman blast. Saturday, March 28, Gallatin County Fairgrounds is the place for the Downtown Bozeman Relief Festival, from 12:00am to 12:00pm. Food and music all day and night for an admission fee of $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 13. Silent auction, photo contest, and face paint... 03/19/2009

I was dropping my son at school, two blocks west and eight blocks south when Main Street Bozeman exploded. Though folks on the ground felt the blast ten blocks away, my son and I, having been in my truck during the explosion, heard and saw nothing except wailing police cars. Just exiting the truck on West College, we made our way into his school, as we did every day, noting the throng of police cars racing north through thick Willson Avenue morning traffic, toward what we surmised was some major traffic accident downtown. It was only at the office that I heard what had happened; with no knowledge anyone was missing, my mind went to the loss of our favorite restaurant, Boodles, a quaint, unassuming, upscale restaurant you might find in Boston or Dublin... 03/18/2009

Sharon Tudor Isler, Broker at ERA Landmark Real Estate has been named the winner of the ERA International Collection Sapphire Award. This distinguished award honors Isler for her luxury marketing expertise and her successful sales record in the $850,000+ home market over the past two years. Isler was recognized for this outstanding achievement at the 2009 ERA International Business Conference, held March 5-8 in San Antonio, Texas. With six closed transactions (at $850,000+) in 2008 resulting in a dollar volume of over 8 Million, Sharon has obviously dedicated herself to exceeding the expectations of this sophisticated clientele.  Sharon consistently ranks within the top ½ of 1 percent of all ERA sales associates, nationwide.  Her participation in the cultural community of Bozeman, as w... 03/16/2009

  Updated: March 13, 2009 06:41 AM MDT The cause of the explosion and fire that rocked downtown Bozeman last week is expected to be released Friday morning. Officials had planned to provide the public with the results of the investigation on Thursday, but Bozeman City Manager Chris Kukulski said that they need to get the okay from a Gallatin County District Judge. "All the information gathered in the investigation is considered confidential criminal justice information, which by law we are prohibited from releasing without a court order. We are anticipating that order being signed (Friday) morning." Kukulski said that although the city thinks it needs a court order to release the cause of the blast, that does not mean criminal charges are being filed. Last week's explosion leveled three... 03/13/2009

A CONSUMER GUIDE TO THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT   As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act February 2009   FEATURE   FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT: EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009 Amount of Credit   The amount of the homebuyer federal income tax credit is the lesser of 10% of the cost of the home bought or $8,000. Eligible Property   Any single-family residence (including a condo, co-op, or townhouse) may be an eligible property under the homebuyer income tax credit, provided it will be used as the homebuyer's principal residence. Refundable   This homebuyer income tax credit reduces income tax liability. The $8,000 tax credit is a clean refundable credit, unlike the one that was pas... 03/04/2009

Robyn Erlenbush, Broker Owner, Steve Olson, Broker, and Chris Pope, Sales Associate of NAI Landmark recently attended the Annual NAI Global Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention brought together commercial representatives from over 375 NAI offices in 55 countries.The highlight of the convention included the announcement of the NAI Commercial Property Power SaleTM. NAI Global has teamed up with Higgenbotham Auctioneers to create a program that combines Auctions and Sealed Bids with new state of the art technology and techniques to offer a unique selling tool that anyone can use to dispose of or purchase assets, leases or packaged loans quickly and easily anywhere in the United States.NAI Landmark associates also attended networking and educational sessions focused on the future... 03/03/2009

Whoever first said, "Good things come in small packages" must've had Robyn Erlenbush in mind. Since the petite dynamo whirled into Bozeman 27 years ago, she has enriched the community with her time, talent, enthusiasm and support.      Raised on a cattle and sheep ranch near Baker, Montana, Robyn credits her work ethic, determination and gratitude to working on the ranch. She comes from hardy stock: her 75-year-old mother later operated the 4,000-acre ranch single handedly.        Robyn's passion for the arts took her to Arizona State University, the same school her son Alex is now attending. After receiving her degree in Music, Robyn returned home to teach. Along came banker, Orville Erlenbush, and the two married.       "We were living in Sidney, and I was waiting to be certified to t... 02/27/2009

Please view the slideshow below for information on Bozeman & Gallatin County Economic Recap from the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce. Economic Recap Bozeman Chamber of Commerce 2009View more presentations from eralandmark. (tags: bozeman real) We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us.Main 406-586-1321Toll Free 800-788-2372Or email relo@eralandmark.com 02/24/2009

Story Mill Developer Files Personal Bankruptcy   By Jonathan Weber, 2-17-09 from the NewWest Bozeman Online Resource The developer of the much-touted Story Mill development in Bozeman, Matthew R. Crocker, has filed for personal bankruptcy, according to court records. Crocker, the son of embattled Yellowstone Club owner Edra Blixseth, had envisioned a major mixed-use development at the site of the historic Story Mill on Bozeman's north side. The project won approval from the city, but funding dried up in the wake of the financial crisis at the Yellowstone Club and the real estate meltdown.Crocker and his mother co-signed a $13 million loan with a Colorado finance company, Western Capital Partners, which is now in default. All work on Story Mill has been at a standstill for several months... 02/18/2009

The John Jorgenson Quintet will wow you at Bozeman's Ellen Theatre on Saturday, February 14, 2009, 8 pm. You know Jorgenson's music through Earl Scruggs, Barbara Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, to name a few; he was Elton John's guitarist for six years! Get Your John Jorgenson Quintet Tickets Now. This rare musical experience is offered by the Montana Mandolin Society. Enjoy dessert at Bozeman's Emerson Cultural Center's 22nd Annual Sweet Tooth Ball & Silent Auction, Saturday, February 7, 2009, 8 pm offering live music by Little Elmo and the Mambo Kings. You may also enjoy wine and beer. For tickets try: 406.587.9797 Get to the Holiday Inn Grand, Billings, MT for the Giving Back Foundation black tie blue jean benefit fundraiser, February 7, 2009, 5 pm. Enjoy the prime rib buffet, 6 pm and... 02/06/2009

By GAIL SCHONTZLER Chronicle Staff Writer Home sale prices slipped in the Bozeman area in 2008 to a median of $308,850, a decline of $18,400 or 5.6 percent from the previous year, according to figures released by the Gallatin Association of Realtors. ERIK PETERSEN/CHRONICLE A real estate sign advertising a reduced price stands in front of a row of condos in Valley West Thursday. From a peak of $340,851 in 2006, Bozeman-area home prices have fallen $32,001 or 9.3 percent in two years, according to figures compiled by the 800-member association's Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service.While that is bad news for home owners and sellers, it's good news for buyers, who can also take advantage of low mortgage rates."It's definitely a buyers' market," said Sally Hickey, an ERA Landmark Rea... 02/03/2009