Chest Deep Powder Anyone? The November 2010 issue of "Powder" Magazine ranks the top 20 places in North America to "Live to Ski" with Bozeman, MT ranked #1. The magazine considered area population, the price of lift tickets and season passes, vertical feet of terrain available, annual snowfall and important things such as room rates and best bars.  Powdersays, "Bozeman is the perfect mix of ski town and skitropolis; it's more affordable that Jackson Hole, less crowded than Salt Lake City, and more of a real town than Whistler."  They also comment that the area, "lays claim to three blue-ribbon trout waters all within an hour's drive, three distinctly different yet exceptional ski resorts in Bridger Bowl, Big Sky, and Moonlight Basin, Yellowstone National Park, and boatloads of backcoun... 12/17/2010

Montana State University The Bozeman area is ready to put its money where its mouth is and support a local tax hike if that's what it would take to create a two-year community college here, community leaders said Monday. Bozeman needs a full-fledged community college, Mayor Jeff Krauss said at a "listening session" held by Sheila Stearns, Montana commissioner of higher education, and Montana State University President Waded Cruzado. About 50 people attended the meeting at the GranTree Inn. Krauss said he really appreciates the progress made this year with the two-year Gallatin College Programs at MSU, but more needs to be done. The program has a new name, a new home in MSU's Hamilton Hall with more space and visibility, and a clearer mission, now that it's being run from Bozeman instea... 12/17/2010

Today's SW Montana real estate just listed in Bozeman, Big Sky, Belgrade, Dillon, Wisdom and all other southwest Montana cities as realty is listed. Daily updates here as property is listed on the Montana real estate MLS. Week 2 December 5 - December 11, 2010 - Detailed information on ALL SW Montana real estate listings now. Gallatin Gateway Montana Real Estate This is a Montana Horse Property Please see Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings for all today's new listings from some of these Montana towns and cities: Alder, Amsterdam, Anaconda, Argenta, Bainville, Basin, Belfry, Belgrade, Big Sky, Big Timber, Bigfork, Bozeman, Boulder, Butte, Cameron, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Choteau, Churchill, Clancy, Clarkston, Clyde Park, Cohagen, Columbus, Condon, Cooke City, Darby, Dell, Deer ... 12/07/2010

Bozeman Montana Homes and Real Estate searches begin with Prudential Montana. With decades of experience in buying, selling and investing in Bozeman homes there is no better choice when it comes to your next buyers agent or listing agent.   Buying - When buying Bozeman real estate the first step needs to be getting pre-approved. Once you know how much you can afford then you can look at actual Bozeman homes. This can start online, in a magazine or in person. More and more buyers are finding their Bozeman real estate online first though. The next step is getting a buyer's agent you trust and is reliable. With two outstanding Bozeman real estate agents in mind, you can certainly choose the one that fits with your lifestyle best.  Are you looking for Livingston homes? Montana ranches and p... 11/23/2010

  Are you thinking of living in Bozeman, Montana? Home, it’s what I think of when describing Bozeman to other folks.  It is filled with enough variety to attract a diversity of people.  We still maintain a small town atmosphere, only 34,000 folks in town and 75,000 in the county, but have a plethora of activities available.  For the outdoor minded there are 3 ski resorts within an hour, 5 blue ribbon fly fishing rivers within an hour, multiple trail systems, both in the mountains and miles within Bozeman itself, and we boast 4 golf courses.  For the art minded we have galleries, art walks, festivals, museums, and theatre.  For the historians, there are many areas to visit such as Lewis and Clark Caverns and many mining cities that are rich in history and authenticity.  And then, there a... 11/12/2010

Credit Repair in Montana National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street Suite 402 East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 14 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. We have helped numerous residents of Montana and are experts in Montana credit repair. If you have ever applied for a loan or a mortgage than you know how important a good credit score is.  These days your credit score is used for everything, even a job or promotion you apply for.  That's why National Credit Fixers is here, we want to help you repair your credit. When so much of your life depend... 10/31/2010

Real Estate Listings For Southwest Montana - October 3 - 11, 2010 Daily Updates for Bozeman and every southwest Montana city as property is listed from the regional Bozeman MT real estate MLS. Get detailed information on all SW Montana real estate listings now. Please see Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings for all today's new listings from some of these Montana towns and cities: Alder, Amsterdam, Anaconda, Argenta, Bainville, Basin, Belfry, Belgrade, Big Sky, Big Timber, Bigfork, Bozeman, Boulder, Butte, Cameron, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Choteau, Churchill, Clancy, Clarkston, Clyde Park, Cohagen, Columbus, Condon, Cooke City, Darby, Dell, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Divide, Dutton, Emigrant, Ennis, Eureka, Fairfield, Fairmont, Fishtail, Gallatin Gateway, Gardiner, Georgetown Lake, Gra... 10/06/2010

Visit http://www.bozemanmontanarealestate.net/blogs/jenifer_owens/archive/2010/09/20/bozeman-foreclosures-bank-owned-homes-september-20th.aspx for pictures of foreclosed homes Bozeman Foreclosures Mls # Type Area Address City Price BdRm Baths Apprx Sqft 172147 CONDO 1NW 4276 Monroe #B Bozeman $134,900 2 2 1190 168428 CONDO 1NW 2346 W Beall #2 Street Bozeman $189,900 3 3 1942 168426 CONDO 1NW 2352 W Beall #2 Street Bozeman $189,900 3 3 1942 168422 CONDO 1NW 2346 W Beall #3 Bozeman $189,900 3 3 1936 165693 CONDO 1NW 2352 W Beall #1 Bozeman $189,900 3 2 1516 161516 SF -1 2FC 231 MORGAN CREEK LN Bozeman $295,000 4 3 2510 171799 SF -1 1NW 3045 Annie Street Bozeman $319,000 4 3 2266 171961 SF -1 1NW 3097 Annie Street Bozeman $385,000 4 3 3151 171610 SF +1 2SW 73 N Chickadee Way Bozeman $423,... 09/20/2010

  Bozeman MT Foreclosure Mls # Address Price Bdrm Baths Apprx Sqft Garage Apx Lot Sz - Sqft 172147 4276 Monroe #B $134,900 2 2 1190 1 Detached Common 168428 2346 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 168426 2352 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 168422 2346 W Beall #3 $189,900 3 3 1936 2 Attached 0 165693 2352 W Beall #1 $189,900 3 2 1516 2 Attached Common 161516 231 Morgan Creek Ln $295,000 4 3 2510 2 Attached To Follow 171799 3045 Annie Street $319,000 4 3 2266 2 Attached 8091 171961 3097 Annie Street $385,000 4 3 3151 2 Attached 8243 171610 73 N Chickadee Way $423,000 4 4 5521 2 Attached 2.48 171255 126 Canvas Court $425,000 4 4 4262 3 Attached 1.144 Acres 170872 872 Glory Lane $550,000 3 3 3128 2 Attached 174240 171165 5969 S 3rd Avenue $875,000 4... 09/10/2010

NEW DAILY Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings, September 8 - 11, 2010 Southwest Montana real estate listings added each day for Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Three Forks, and additional southwestern Montana cities. Near Mount Ellis Bozeman, Hiking Trails, USFS Land, Deaconess Hospital Please see Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings for all today's new listings from some of these Montana towns and cities: Alder, Amsterdam, Anaconda, Argenta, Bainville, Basin, Belfry, Belgrade, Big Sky, Big Timber, Bigfork, Bozeman, Boulder, Butte, Cameron, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Choteau, Churchill, Clancy, Clarkston, Clyde Park, Cohagen, Columbus, Condon, Cooke City, Darby, Dell, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Divide, Dutton, Emigrant, Ennis, Eureka, Fairfield, Fairmont, Fishtail, Gallatin Gate... 09/08/2010

JENIFER OWENS Going on a Financial Diet Mortgage Rates Amazingly Low, Continue to Fall   RD (Rural Development) funds have been replenished!   Jenifer Owens 406-209-0022 Email me Website http://sellyourhomes.net/t Todays Rate 30 year 4.49% 15 Year 3.92%     Many Americans live on a margin, spending more than they earn, using credit to make up the difference, and saving at near invisible rates. Living past their means, they use credit to buy houses, cars, and merchandise that many experts would suggest they really can't afford. This "good life" is great, until the person is no longer able to make their payments. And as unemployment rates hover over 9 percent (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), more and more Americans are finding themselves in this predicament and subsequently facing bank... 08/26/2010

http://www.bozemanmontanarealestate.net/My_Blog/page_2053848.html   Bozeman Foreclosures Mls # Address Price Bdrm Baths Apprx Sqft Garage Apx Lot Sz - Sqft Year Built Price Per Sqft 168428 2346 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 2006 97.79 168426 2352 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 2006 97.79 168422 2346 W Beall #3 $189,900 3 3 1936 2 Attached 0 2006 98.09 165693 2352 W Beall #1 $189,900 3 2 1516 2 Attached Common 2006 125.26 161516 231 Morgan Creek Ln $295,000 4 3 2510 2 Attached To Follow 2009 117.53 171799 3045 Annie Street $319,000 4 3 2266 2 Attached 8091 2006 140.78 171961 3097 Annie Street $385,000 4 3 3151 2 Attached 8243 2007 122.18 171744 3141 Madrona $419,900 4 3 3361 2 Attached 7700 2007 124.93 171255 126 Canvas Court $425,000 4 4 42... 08/23/2010

Bozeman Foreclosures Mls # Address Price Bdrm Baths Apprx Sqft Garage Apx Lot Sz - Sqft Year Built 169919 25 Thatchwood $189,900 4 2 1908 2 Attached 7524 2007 168428 2346 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 2006 168426 2352 W Beall #2 Street $189,900 3 3 1942 2 Attached Common 2006 168422 2346 W Beall #3 $189,900 3 3 1936 2 Attached 0 2006 165693 2352 W Beall #1 $189,900 3 2 1516 2 Attached Common 2006 171608 214 Quinn Creek Road $218,000 2 2 3168 2 Attached 20.341 Acre 2005 161516 231 Morgan Creek Ln $295,000 4 3 2510 2 Attached To Follow 2009 171799 3045 Annie Street $319,000 4 3 2266 2 Attached 8091 2006 171744 3141 Madrona $419,900 4 3 3361 2 Attached 7700 2007 171255 126 Canvas Court $425,000 4 4 4262 3 Attached 1.144 Acres 2001 171610 73 N Chickadee Way $446,500... 08/11/2010

Appliance Maintenance: Clothes Washer & Dryer Article From HouseLogic.com By: Douglas Trattner Published: July 20, 2010 Keep your clothes washer and dryer running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine. Anything that affects a dryer's airflow can cause the appliance to fail and possibly create a dangerous fire hazard, warns Doug Rogers, president of the Mr. Appliance repair chain. And when it comes to washing machines, the leading cause of costly home damage is hose failure. Here's a list of maintenance tips to keep your washer and dryer running smoothly and safely:             •Replace vinyl dryer exhaust ducts with metal ductwork to reduce fire hazards.             •Before every dryer load, clean out the lint filter.             •Every three months, wash the lin... 07/30/2010

Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net BOZEMAN EVENTS CALENDAR August 2010 Day Event 3, 10, 17, 24    Farmers Market Bogert Park                                  5-8 pm 4  Bite of Bozeman Downtown Bozeman                   4-7 pm 6-8        Sweat Pea Festival Lindley Park                   3 pm www.sweetpfestival.org 7, 14,21, 28 Farmers Market Gallatin County Fairgrounds             9-12 pm 7            Sweat Pea Festival Parade Downtown Bozeman                   10-12 pm 14  Manhattan MT Potato Festival Manhattan, MT  (406)284-4162       07/26/2010

Home Loan Products To Consider: Financing Southwest Montana Homes In lieu of conventional lending programs there are many other, more flexible programs available to help those desiring to achieve homeownership. Out of the many home loan programs available, the VA, FHA, and USDA programs are the more popular as each provides flexible eligibility requirements and competitive interest rates, in addition to other numerous benefits.  All a potential homeowner has to do is simply pick whichever program best suits their needs, and, if they are eligible, begin enjoying a better home buying experience that will require less out-of-pocket expenses. The VA Loan Are you or were you a member of the military? Consider a VA loan. A VA home loan is a loan partially backed by the Department of Veterans ... 07/15/2010

Make Your House FHA-Loan Friendly Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com By: Terry Sheridan Published: June 02, 2010 Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo. Make your house FHA-friendly, and it will appeal to more homebuyers. Why? Because the Federal Housing Administration is insuring the mortgage loans used by about 30% of today's homebuyers. If your house passes the FHA rules, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn't qualify for an FHA loan, you're cutting out 30% of potential buyers. FHA is especially important to first-time homebuyers and those with small downpayments because it allows borrowers with good credit to make a downpayment as low as 3.5% of the purchase price. Here's how... 07/06/2010

Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com By: Marcie Geffner Published: June 10, 2010 Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. You just received a purchase offer from someone who wants to buy your home. You're excited and relieved, until you realize the purchase offer is much lower than your asking price. How should you respond? Set aside your emotions, focus on the facts, and prepare a counteroffer that keeps the buyers involved in the deal. Check your emotions A purchase offer, even a very low one, means someone wants to purchase your home. Unless the offer is laughably low, it deserves a cordial response, whether that... 07/06/2010

Al Roker and NBC's Today Show hit Bozeman, Montana, giving  $1,230,000 to a local charity on the morning of the longest day of the year, June 22, 2010. At 4:45am Roker showed up at Bozeman's Eagle Mount, a local organization providing quality therapeutic recreational opportunities for people with disabilities or cancer. Donations included nine acres of land adjacent to Eagle Mount's present location, a 15-passenger van, a quarter horse from Tom Brokaw, sports equipment, four solar panels, a truckload of ranch supplies from Murdoch's, and other gifts. Al Roker is the face behind the Today Show's "Lend a Hand" charitable organization, which will visit five cities across the United States during the week of June 21th - 25th, 2010. Lend a Hand "...helps small charities across the country th... 06/22/2010

NEW DAILY Bozeman MT Real Estate Listings, Week 4 June 20 - 26, 2010 All New Bozeman Properties added each morning, including properties from the cities and towns of Belgrade, Big Sky, Gallatin Gateway, Manhattan, Three Forks, and additional southwestern Montana cities.  Please see Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings for all today's new listings from some of these Montana towns and cities: Alder, Amsterdam, Anaconda, Argenta, Bainville, Basin, Belfry, Belgrade, Big Sky, Big Timber, Bigfork, Bozeman, Boulder, Butte, Cameron, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Choteau, Churchill, Clancy, Clarkston, Clyde Park, Cohagen, Columbus, Condon, Cooke City, Darby, Dell, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Divide, Dutton, Emigrant, Ennis, Eureka, Fairfield, Fairmont, Fishtail, Gallatin Gateway, Gardiner, Georgetown... 06/21/2010