Category: Real Estate

April MTRP Meeting

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…

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…

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…

Transferring the Family Ranch to the Next Generation

Farming and ranching is a Montana legacy. Montana family farms and ranches are traditionally passed on to the next generation. I recently sat down with a family to have this discussion over coffee. The process is challenging because it is comprised of economic, legal, and complex family social decisions. While some family members may want to stay on the land,…

Please Read This Letter Carefully As It Concerns Your Water Rights

Notice of Opportunity to File for Exempt Water Rights Thursday Whitehall Oct 5th @ Borden’s Hotel 6:00 PM Conference Room   Join Us For A FREE WORKSHOP For Answers To These Five Questions About Your Water Rights Do I need to file for an old stock or domestic water right? How do I protect my…

Historic Elk Lodge Cabin

The historic Elk Lodge Cabin is offered for the first time since it’s local materials were carefully selected and hand crafted back in the early days of settling the Gallatin Canyon. The deep history & original rustic character are expressed throughout it’s hand hewn logs, paned windows and original hardware.  In the early 1900’s, Congress enacted the…

2016 Market Overview

Last Friday morning, I attended the 2016 Market Overview at Red Chair, hosted by Montana Title and Escrow. Their presentation showed that the Bozeman Residential Market had a majority of sales that were $359,000 and under. There was also a 6% increase in sales and 6% increase in price.