BUYERS INFORMATION

September 8th, 2021

categories: BUYERS INFORMATION, MARKET NEWS, MONTANA HOMES FOR SALE, SELLERS INFORMATION

Bozeman Energy Efficient Homes – Green Building Techniques Energy-Efficient Bozeman Montana Homes Using Green Construction, Passive House Building Principles, and Passive Solar (Photo above PHIUS.org) NACHI.org states that elements of an energy-efficient home include the thermal envelope “shield,” foundation walls and slabs, insulation R-value, air/vapor retarders, wall and roof, windows, air sealing, controlled ventilation, heating […]

August 3rd, 2021

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Montana Real Estate Disclosure Law Disclosing Montana Real Estate Sales Prices: Good or Bad? “Montana real estate non-public disclosure of real estate sales price” means that when a real property is transferred (sold), the sales price is not disclosed to the public or available on the public record, restricting citizens and businesses from accessing this […]

July 6th, 2021

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Information About Montana & Facts Page Montana Income Taxes – Property Tax in Montana – Montana State Taxes – Real Estate Taxes In Montana – Establishing Montana Residency – Montana Rivers – Recreational Opportunities in Montana A Quick Montana History: A vast array of Native Americans were the first inhabitants of Montana, including the larger tribes like the Crows, Kootenai, Cheyenne, Blackfeet, […]

June 12th, 2021

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Short on the Down Payment for a Bozeman Home? Buying Your Bozeman Home With Zero Down. 1. Ask lenders and your Bozeman realtor about zero-down lending programs. The USDA may have zero-down home mortgage loans available. Search for mortgages online or through your local mortgage brokers or your personal bank. Call banks and mortgage companies listed […]

April 15th, 2021

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Montana State Taxes 2020 – 2021* Montana State Taxes: Personal Income, Excise, Sales, Property, Corporate, Severance, Inheritance Taxes Montana Personal Income Tax* rate system is made up of seven individual brackets, from 1% to 6.9%. Montana’s top rate, 6.9%, is levied when a person’s income is beyond ~$14,900. In 2020, Montana ranked 26th, in 2019 Montana […]

April 7th, 2021

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New Bozeman High School Officially Named, “Bozeman Gallatin High School.” On February 25, 2019, after a Bozeman School Board 7-0 vote, Bozeman’s New High School was originally named, “Bozeman Westslope High School,” but after considerable opposition to this name, the Board voted 7-0 on March 25, 2019 to rename the school, “Bozeman Gallatin High School.” […]

March 9th, 2021

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Montana Real Estate Transfer Tax* Montana is one of 15 states that does NOT have a real estate transfer tax, but, instead, parties to a Montana real estate transaction must file a Realty Transfer Certificate, required by Montana law. Other states without realty transfer taxes: Alaska, (California†), Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota, […]

March 6th, 2021

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Why Get Bozeman Home Mortgage Insurance?† When financing a Bozeman home, the advantages of (private) mortgage insurance (PMI) are not always evident to the borrower. Many prospective borrowers believe they should/must put at least 20% down (an 80% Loan-To-Value LTV ratio) on the home they are purchasing because they believe it’s imperative to avoid paying […]

February 11th, 2021

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First-Time Bozeman Home Buyer? ‘Dreaming Of Purchasing Your Own Bozeman Home? Tired of shelling out rent for Bozeman homes, condos and townhomes, or apartments that don’t feel like yours? Take heart. Changing from renter to Bozeman homeowner may be easier than you think. I’m here to help you in your Bozeman real estate search. So, […]

February 9th, 2021

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Montana Veterans Loan, MT VA Loans* In lieu of conventional lending programs, there are many other, more flexible Veterans loan programs available to help those desiring to achieve Montana home ownership. Out of the many loan programs available, the Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs are […]