*Click Photo for Full Report The 2020 First Quarter Market Report for Western Montana shows a robust market that is a continuation of the past several years. We continue to see many of the transactions close that were written prior to mid March. As expected, the Shelter In Place is a reality for most people in the State of Montana,…
Boca Raton, Florida | John Poletto & Mark Nestler, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty There’s a difference between a house and a home. It can take time to personalize the interior of a new house with your own sense of style and décor, making it a welcoming place that becomes a family’s central hub. To help give any new house a head start, or refresh…
The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic Homeowners who are now struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus outbreak may be able to postpone their mortgage payments for up to 12 months, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced last week. The move by the…
Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week, and one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week. The Treasury yield began this week by hitting a record low. And one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week. So should consumers consider locking in a mortgage rate…
WSJ’s Seller’s Guide includes exclusive analysis of the top buyer’s and seller’s markets in the U.S., plus expert advice from real-estate agents and home sellers Eagles Nest Lane, Whitefish, MT Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty Ready, set, sell. While all real estate is local, as the saying goes, the one constant is that February is the month when the spring market…
…Much More Than Just a Sale 109 Hidden Hills Lane, Whitefish, MT As the internet continues to permeate into seemly every facet of our lives, more and more industries are finding themselves competing with online counterparts for consumers’ business. Cashiers share a workspace with self-checkout registers, customer service agents work in tandem with automated customer care bots, and REALTORS® now…
Curious about the market in Western Montana? Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty puts together Quarterly and Annual Market Reports to keep current and potential real estate buyers and sellers informed. Click the images below to see the 4th Quarter and Year-End Reports for 2019.
First-time home-buyers are often surprised by the requirements of obtaining a mortgage, especially when it comes to the down payment. One way you can improve your chances of getting a home loan is by putting at least 20% down at the time of purchase. For existing homeowners like me, coming up with a 20% down payment usually starts with selling…
It’s that time of year again. The spring market is in full swing and crowds of buyers are fighting over their dream house—or at least the closest thing to it, considering this year’s nationwide inventory shortage isn’t leaving many options. Listings in good condition tend to get multiple offers this time of year, and buyers are putting forth their strongest…
Who’s driving the market? Millennials, according to the 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, recently released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Millennials are accounting for 36 percent of purchases, ahead of baby boomers at 32 percent, Generation Xers at 26 percent, and the Silent Generation at 6 percent. “REALTORS® throughout the country have noticed both the notable upturn…