Category: Real Estate

About Us

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 16 key areas throughout the state. We offer experience, expertise, credibility, and professionalism. We…

Why Pick Twin Bridges as Your Home

If you like small towns, you might want to pick Twin Bridges, Montana as your next home. With a population of 417 people, it is the 110th largest community in Montana and it is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white collar. According to neighboerhoodscout.com, there are especially a lot of people living in Twin Bridges who…

Montana Ranch and Recreational Property Real Estate Assessment 2020

By Rod Freeman, Realtor and Member of Montana Ranch Properties, a division of BHHS Montana Properties.  Montana Ranch Properties specializes in recreational, agriculture, land, and sporting properties across the state of Montana.  BHHS Montana Properties is the largest volume Real Estate firm in Montana with 17 offices across Western Montana.  My personal web site is…

One of America’s Safest Homes Provides Escape and Security People Want Now

For the first time, Montana luxury homeowners open secure space and home Today’s events have shown us what is possible.  No longer is the thought of a major worldwide pandemic a conspiracy theory.  It is happening in real time and making people seek out safe places to ride it out.  Montana has become a beacon…

We Love Where We Live!

We are starting to see lots of babies in Montana! Comment below where you’re from and if you have calves yet!

Popular Agent Designations…What Do They Mean?

Popular Real Estate Agent Designations Real estate designations are credentials for REALTORS®. Real estate designations acknowledge experience and expertise in various real estate sectors.  Broker  A licensed real estate broker generally has more training and subject-matter education than an agent, but not always. A real estate broker can work independently or hire real estate salespersons to work under…

What should I look for when I select a Home Inspector?

What a great and timely question! As of January 1, 2020, all Home Inspectors must be registered with the State of Montana and they must conform to industry standards. Previously, there were no requirements and anyone who believed they knew the scope of the job could label themselves “Home Inspector.” The new registration program protects…

2019 Ruby Valley Market Report

In 2018 there were 43 reported residential sales in the Ruby Valley from all brokerages with an average sales price of $244,277 and an average days on market of 119 days.**  In 2019, there were 44 reported residential sales in the Ruby Valley from all brokerages with an average sales price of $300,889 and an…

Ranching in Montana

Ranching is defined as “an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions; a large farm used primarily to raise one kind of crop or animal; a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.” (Dictionary.com, 2020) Ranching, one of Montana’s first industries,…

34th Annual Hunter’s Feed

Join hunters, family & friends of the Ennis community for the 34th Annual Hunter’s Feed on Friday, October 25th @ 3 PM! The event is held down main street…local chefs cook up their most creative dishes including chili, stews and more! Awards are available for best non-chili, best chili, most unique, and people’s choice!   Food…