The members of the Montana Ranch Properties division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties met recently in Bozeman, MT to fine-tune the successful market strategies used in the service to our listing clients and buying customers. Members came from all over the state to share their expertise in the sales, marketing, presentation, and closing of…
Category: Montana
Vote YES for Open Lands!
Take the Long View Gallatin County is a special place with an unparalleled quality of life, thanks to our open lands. It is also the fastest growing county in Montana, and we are losing open lands every day. By renewing our commitment to the Gallatin County Open Lands Program, we can plan for the future while…
On the Shoulders of Giants
Celebrating 40 years of conservation On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of Montana Private Land Conservation (Full Film) from Eric Ian on Vimeo. At long last, Five Valleys is happy to publicly unveil the 2016 short film On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of Montana Private Land Conservation! Produced by filmmaker Eric Ian and in association…
Waving on the Back Roads of Montana
Doing the Wave By Dave Reese Published – Unkown Now the single – finger wave is an oddity that I first witnessed riding bumpy mountain roads next to my dad in his old Ford pickup. Not being quite big enough to see over the dashboard, I could never make out who he was waving at,…
New Office in Butte!
It gives us great pleasure to announce our affiliation with a group of top producing agents in a new market: Butte, Montana. 20-year veteran Bonnie Hawke will be our Managing Broker. In addition to Bonnie, we are proud to affiliate Tina West, Katey White, Airika Lakkala, Sheena Dennehy and Clay Seccomb. Together, these agents own…
Montana Ranch Properties: Who We Are
At Montana Ranch Properties, we know land, resources, and recreation. Montana Ranch Properties is a specialized division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties. We are the highest ranked real estate firm in Montana. Our diverse and highly qualified brokers are located in 12 key areas throughout the state. We offer experience, expertise, credibility, and professionalism,…
A Trip to Dublin
Of course, the perfect weekend to fly into Ireland is the weekend that Hurricane Ophelia is scheduled to arrive! A once every 40-year occurrence I might add! A long-term goal of mine was to attend the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) training through the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Would I choose Dubai or Dublin?…
New Farm & Ranch Buyer Workshop: Land Buyer Preparedness
This November, a professional panel of MT Land Brokers spoke to new Farmers & Ranchers at the MT Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention. The workshop, Beginning Farm & Ranch Buyer Preparedness, was created to help buyers to be better prepared when looking to purchase an agricultural property. The key takeaway points from the workshop are true…
Montana Provides The Capital Christmas Tree In 2017
The tradition of the Capitol Christmas Tree, or “The People’s Tree,” began in 1964 when Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John W. McCormack (D-MA) placed a live Christmas tree on the Capitol lawn. This tree lived three years before succumbing to wind and root damage. In 1970, the Capitol Architect asked…
Retain Local Control Over Your Beef Checkoff!
Did you know that if Montana ranchers don’t sign a producer consent form, Montana will lose local control over the beef checkoff? Due to a recent court decision, Montana producers have to provide consent for half of the checkoff assessment to be retained in Montana. Without half of the assessment, Montana will no longer have…
