Blog written by Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties agent, Mark Corner.  Mark has been in real estate for 40 years and grew up ski racing at Bridger Bowl since 1972! 1.  Get your finances in order first. Before you start looking at houses, meet with a lender and review your credit report, finances and get a preapproval letter for when you need to make an offer.  Every buyer out there is looking for that "best value" home.  You need to be prepared to move faster than other buyers.  ... read more

The average number of days on the market for a home has increased this month to 92; the past 5 months it has been 43-51 days on average.  An explanation as to the reason for the sudden increase in days on the market and decrease in sold homes, could be due to the average sale price of a single family home is now at the highest level that it has been in the past year.  The average single family home in Bozeman is now $563,172!  During the month of July, townhomes and condos took a jump ... read more

You may have heard us (and most of Bozeman!) mention the 5 West Condominiumsonce or twice, but this truly is one of the city's shining properties.  Situated near the intersection of Tracy and Mendenhall, the city and vista is at your feet! Let's start with my favorite part- the rooftop balcony.  From the 360° mountain views to the comfy chairs, you really can't go wrong.     Speaking of having the city at your feet, proximity to the vibrant downtown area ... read more

1. 8528 Cottonwood Rd.If you enjoy entertaining guests who can enjoy your home for those long summer nights, this is the home for you!  This house sits on 40 beautiful acres and is surrounded with large cottonwood trees.  The beautifully designed gourmet kitchen offers plenty of space to socialize and create your amazing meals.  The large pergola was designed with entertaining in mind.   6 BD l 5 BA l 5,412 sq. ft. l Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties2. 300 Red Twig LaneY'all ... read more

This article was written by our agent, Mark Corner.  Mark has been in real estate for 33 years and grew up ski racing at Bridger Bowl since 1972!  Contact him at (406) 579-6636 or mark.corner@coldwellbanker.com 1. A STRONGER CHANCE YOUR OFFER WILL GET ACCEPTED. A seller is looking for the strongest offer possible for their home.  A preapproval letter means that you have met with a lender, provided all of your income, expenses, assets, debts, and credit report and met the basic requirements for... read more