Potential buyers  increasingly ask me about Days On Market (DOM) of homes and properties in the Gallatin Valley. Many excellent properties have been for sale for years. In fact, in 2012, I sold a property that was my very first listing as a real estate agent. For nearly 7 years, the sellers stayed with me as I moved from Sotheby’s, to ERA, Prudential and now Christie’s (I had excellent reasons for switching firms, beginning with a partner, Stuart Tilt.) Buyers, of course, are hoping the DOM translates to better negotiating position for pricing. Sometimes that is true but other times DOM has little relevancy about the property and much to do with the size of the market. Keep in mind the background information concerning a number of the luxury and high-end properties now on the market: Be... 04/02/2013

For Other Luxury Bozeman log homes, close to Bozeman, Montana... No Longer Listed by Taunya Fagan - Bright and open floor plan with river rock fireplace in this Bozeman luxury home's great room. Enjoy fir wood floors, spacious kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant alder cabinetry. Large main floor master.Beautifully manicured and landscaped grounds, gorgeous, unobstructed Gallatin Mountain views, and the sounds and sights of a purling creek from your own private backyard and magnificent patio.Three-car garage with huge workshop area. Monforton School of the Bozeman Schools District. Dynamic, Proactive, Tireless...   Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings and Much More... Taunya Fagan, A Trusted Name in Montana Luxury Realty, giving you the advantage...® 406... 04/01/2013

SOLD!Bozeman Luxury Real Estate in Painted Hills - 5 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - 4526± sf - Over 1 AcreAnother of the exquisite, end of the road Bozeman luxury homes for sale near Bozeman's myriad indoor and outdoor activities and with great mountain views.SOLD! - This Bozeman luxury real estate offering in Painted Hills has five bedrooms, four full baths, gym, and media room. Gorgeous finishes highlighted by reclaimed wood beams, solid wood floors, doors, and trim.Chef's kitchen with granite, Professional Thermador gas range, double ovens, three-tier dishwasher.Master retreat with soaker tub, travertine shower with 3 shower heads, private patio. In-floor radiant heat, total surround sound includes four outdoor spaces. Heated 3-car garage,SOLD!Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking. Close to Mo... 02/08/2013

WHAT TAX ADJUSTMENTS IMPACT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS------------------ American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: A top capital gain tax rate that has seen a permanent 5% increase (from 15% to 20%) for single filers with incomes above $400,000 and married couples with incomes exceeding $450,000. IRC Section 1411: A Medicare surtax on net investment income (including capital gains) resulting in a flat 3.8% increase. RESULT: Higher-income taxpayers receive an increase of 58% as compared to 2012. The fiscal landscape of the United States has changed in more ways than the everyday citizen can keep up with. High earning real estate investors face an increase in capital gain taxes and even for those who fall outside of the category of ‘high earner,’ still face a 3.8% surtax on passive investment i... 01/08/2013

SOLD! - Chestnut Ridge Road, Bozeman Homes For Sale In Montana's Mountains One of the difficult to find single level, high efficiency Bozeman Montana homes for sale in the mountains with a huge, 40' x 48' shop, sporting 16' sidewalls. One of the unique SW Montana homes for sale in the mountains, this property is on an incredible 20 acre parcel, affording spectacular Montana mountain and forest views both to the north and the south.SOLD!For those seeking private Montana mountain homes, this Bozeman property backs to United States Forest Service lands (USFS) and sits perfectly in the middle of a natural meadow.This comfortable Montana style home with oak wood floors, doors, and trim has a fireplace and an open floor plan.Enjoy custom hickory cabinetry, Anderson windows, surround sound, re... 12/06/2012

NO LONGER LISTEDStunning and sophisticated Bozeman luxury real estate offering with unforgettable, panoramic views of Bozeman, the Gallatin Valley, and the Tobacco Root Mountains. Call 406.579.9683Enjoy this Bozeman luxury home's beautiful interior finishes.Showcasing tumbled travertine tile, hickory wood floors, handmade Italian tile, and marble counters, this Taunya Fagan Bozeman home offering is a must see.You will also find solid cherry cabinets, designer sconces, marble floors and shower, antique wood vanity, wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, warm and cozy family room.No Longer ListedThis beautifully designed Bozeman masterpiece, overlooking Bozeman and its surrounding SW Montana terrain, is just minutes from downtown Bozeman, golfing, hiking, shopping, and a multitude of s... 12/03/2012

  When moving, there are so many stressors that can build up. As a young female adult, moving into a new place means deciding what components of a home will make me feel secure and safe. Living alone has a unique number of elements that make it differently challenging than moving a whole family. Here are a few tips for those who are living alone or moving out of a roommate/group lifestyle to a single one so that you may feel that vital sense of sanctuary within your new home. Get to Know The Neighbors: This does not mean you must become best friends with them, but becoming familiar with those whom you live close to with establish an extra level of security, multiple sets of eyes. People tend to care about the well-being of people they know more than those they do not, so humanize and ac... 11/27/2012

  Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net provides clients with a caring team of residential professionals. Our business represents buyers and sellers, provides relocation assistance and offers a boutique style of real estate focused on clients.  Yesterday we had the opportunity to officially open our new office doors to the community. This is just the icing on the cake for one heck of a year for Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net. Our broker got married to the love of her life, we bought, designed, and built our new office space, and hired Brandi Ostwald as the newest agent on the team. This ceremony was a nod to all the things we are grateful for and a burst of positive energy for all the things to come. If you are interested in the way Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net does business, either on th... 11/09/2012

Bozeman and Gallatin Valley have enjoyed a glorious Fall, with vivid foliage and delightful weather. We have also enjoyed an increase in potential Buyers viewing properties compared to a year ago. Sales Are Up!!! As of November 1, 2012 a total of 12 properties in Areas 1 & 2* have sold or are pending at $1 Million and above. I currently have two pending properties over the $2 Million range, which rank as the highest MLS reported sales of the year, and 2 closed properties over the $1 Million range, with one of those being the highest reported transaction this year. On 3 of these transactions, I have represented both Buyer and Seller, and my clients report extremely high customer satisfaction. A total of 6 properties over $1Million in Areas 1 & 2 sold in 2011. Sales/Pending today are 100%... 11/08/2012

  Finally! Bozeman has a site for one stop resource into the Galltatin Valley Open House Schedule for the weekend to come. Click through the link below to find not only our own, but the entire communities’ open houses set to run for the weekend to come. Plan accordingly, interact, ask questions and more! What are your takes on real estate open houses? In the Bozeman area, we have found that opening the house in virtual means accompanied with phenomenal photography far outweigh the time cost, lack of turn around/lead generation, and productivity of an open house. On the flip side, real estate open houses have been a marketing tool for realtors for many years. The only for certain conclusion is that open houses vary on the type of property, location, means of attracting potential buyers, ... 10/12/2012

 Five quick tips: No Freebies: Do Not Grab Free Wi-Fi I know it is tempting to grasp onto freebees, but when it comes to online keep your online access points safe and try to only use password protected routers. Having auto connection options on a phone/laptop/pad is great for convenience but not so much when it comes to security. Auto connections have security risks AND can be prosecutable in some areas as a theft of bandwidth. Be Careful and Original With Passwords In order to keep track of passwords, there are high levels of encrypted aps you can get, but most professionals recommend good old fashion paper and pen.  Change passwords often, make them creative, and a little confusing. Waving Cards Another modern handy tool is the ability to ‘wave’ a card and have the magnetic strip on ... 10/08/2012

 Real estate is one of the least respected professions today. In a constant effort to understand why this is and how to remedy the negative connotations hard working agents battle, we have found that here at Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net we receive waves of positive community karma from full-heartedly participating in local events and fundraisers. Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kid’s Sake is an example of this community focus. Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net’s Team is entering, fundraising and matching dollar for dollar what is donated. (CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW) Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters through Bowl for Kids’ Sake makes a positive, long-lasting impact on children in our community. Matching children with professionally supported mentors works to help broaden childre... 10/03/2012

“I live in Miami and had property that was in Belgrade. I sent Jen an email and she responded quickly. My situation was very complicated as I was out of state, dealing with the death of my partner and having to do a short sale on a property I wasn't familiar with. Magically Jen, and her staff, took all the problems in stride and quickly made them their own and dealt with EVERYTHING!!!! All I had to do was sign papers and that was it. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness, hard work and persistence. Getting the weekly updates (even if there wasn't anything to report) made me feel special. Jen and her team realized that the little things do mean a lot. I cannot praise them enough and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wishing to buy/sell property in the bozeman area.” T... 09/19/2012

 This morning’s opening line in the Bozeman Chronicle’s recap of last night’s football game (Cats v. Eagles) is as follows: “Chadron State could hardly breathe beneath the Bobcat Stadium lights. And it hardly had anything to do with the smoke hanging in the Gallatin Valley night.” The game was sold out to the point where students on campus (who are able to get tickets for free) could not due to the limited supply that ran out early this week. Packed stadium, high spirits, and riding the wave of momentum gained last season, the Cats entered a field of explosive fans ready to be thrilled. And thrilled they were.  “A lot of (the second half running success) was the adjustments, but I have to say that Chadron State is very good up front and very solid on defense,” Ash said. “They are strong... 08/30/2012

 I have been following the Black Bull story for years.   My golf days are numbered as my passion is fly fishing, but  I know my way around a golf course and more importantly, I see some great ‘traction’ at Black Bull.    If you don’t know the background, the owners of Black Bull gave the property back as they couldn’t make it work based on their initial investment – follow this link for details - http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/article_dda73acc-3855-11df-a77d-001cc4c002e0.html   After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the developers, the property was auctioned to the highest bidder.  The winning bidder was a developer from California - Rob Schumacher -  backed by Cross Harbor Capital Group out of Boston – this is the same group that won the bid to buy the Yellowstone Club .  B... 08/26/2012

Catapalooza, live music, crowds, and free give-a-ways, this event is like many the Bozeman community celebrates only its target audience is very specific to the 2500+ students arriving back onto campus this week. Businesses are showcasing what they can specifically offer to students: Costco is here with Ramen Noodles and Pizza promotions, banks are scattered around to assist the education of saving versus spending, and the largest majority of tables set up are school sponsored clubs, teams, and organizations. So just what would our Real Estate office be doing here? Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net is at Catapalooza this year to promote the dream that many collegiate students to not think of until post-graduation—a student can purchase their first home WHILE ATTEDNIGN COLLEGE. We are spre... 08/22/2012

Catapalooza, live music, crowds, and free give-a-ways, this event is like many the Bozeman community celebrates only its target audience is very specific to the 2500+ students arriving back onto campus this week. Businesses are showcasing what they can specifically offer to students: Costco is here with Ramen Noodles and Pizza promotions, banks are scattered around to assist the education of saving versus spending, and the largest majority of tables set up are school sponsored clubs, teams, and organizations. So just what would our Real Estate office be doing here? Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net is at Catapalooza this year to promote the dream that many collegiate students to not think of until post-graduation—a student can purchase their first home WHILE ATTEDNIGN COLLEGE. We are spre... 08/22/2012

The news of late has all been about the real estate recovery, signs of a turn-around, and boosts. Even the other day I wrote a blog on the frequency of multiple offer situations. Newer breaking news indicates that this long awaited recovery may be ‘uneven.’ As The Wall Street Journal explains in a recent article, “things aren’t getting better rapidly, but we’re also not in the ‘hold-your-hat’ declines of 2010 or the ‘spring that never materialized’ of 2011.”  It is a jolty ride. Home sales are up from last year’s levels, but there have been month-to-month slowdowns. Pending sales dropped in June by 1.4%, but on average they are up by 10% over this last year. Statistics regarding sales of existing homes reads the same. What is causing this trend? Some hypothesize it is the sagging econom... 08/07/2012

   In 2005, Jenifer Owens entered the real estate world. She made her way through the big names, Keller Williams,  E.R.A,  and ReMax, before breaking away. Jenifer set out on a path to become her own boss.  In 2010 she opened Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net and built it from the ground up. As a single independent agent in Bozeman,Jenifer’s personality and work ethic began to draw the clients in. Since the birth of Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net, Jen has taken on two other agents as well as a four member support staff making her real estate business one of the most uniquely structured offices in the Gallatin Valley. Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net has outgrown its original office space, and Jenifer has upgraded to a larger space to call home. Construction has finished as of today, July ... 07/16/2012

We are pleased to aide in your home buying process. Looking for a neighborhood? Your search is over. Search right here for all the neighborhoods in Bozeman, Montana. Including Bozeman single family homes, Bozeman communities outside of Bozeman, or subdivisions in the heart of Bozeman, and even a few with schools. So what are you waiting for? Your dream is just a click away…. In the   of Bozeman: These subdivisions are all located in prime time hot spots. Whether it be close to downtown, shopping, or recreation fun they all have versatile scenery. Some located next to schools, some located to downtown, and some tucked away, there has to be at least one that will fit your needs. Browse here for the future of you and your family. Harvest Creek is one of several subdivisions located within ... 07/16/2012