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I love this quote because no one ever feels GOOD about overpaying for a home. 

The reality is that summer time home buying increases your competition and price of homes. Bozeman continues to be a hot market (even during COVID-19). While you don't want to overpay for a home, purchasing a home for its value is the goal. 

Here is how I would attack the buying process to see HOW you can get more BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: 

1. Better negotiation terms
Hypothetically speaking, a property that was listed last fall and continues to be listed through spring / summer time, the seller COULD BE VERY WILLING TO NEGOTIATE down from the list price. If it is a vacant property, the seller could be sitting on two mortgages and wants to move that property sooner than…

There are a number of unique properties in the Gallatin Valley that allow horses. However, it can be tricky to identify these properties and what areas will allow horses and livestock. To know which ADDITIONAL properties those are, simply EMAIL ME that you are looking for a horse property.  I will easily set up an auto email to be sent to you when horse properties hit the market on the very FIRST day. 


Our MLS has advanced filters to identify horse properties where sites like Zillow and Realtor just simply do not have those robust capabilities. Additionally, I can review covenants for a particular neighborhood just to be sure there are no restrictions to be blind sided by. Call / Text Realtor, Marisa Owen at (925) 785-2596 to help your horses find a…

Rental Needs: 

- 2+ bed, 1+ bath
- Must have a yard
- Renter has 2 dogs, 2 cats (older and well-behaved)
- Areas of interest: Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks, Livingston
- Budget: $1900/month and under 
- Month-to-month rent or open to a lease 
- Tenant has great references 
- Start Date: ASAP

If you know of any rentals coming up, please email me at Marisa@BuyBozemanHomes.com. 

Marisa Owen - Realtor
(925) 785-2596

Bozeman Relocation Guide

There are a number of reasons why Bozeman, Montana has become a desirable place to live and relocate to. Bozeman is home to some of the most fantastic fishing spots, plethora of outdoor activities available, world renowned ski mountains, a vibrant downtown, and so much more. I relocated to Bozeman in 2015 from the Bay Area and have found so much appreciation for this community, what it offers, how it's continually evolving and growing, and proud to call this place home.

Downtown Bozeman 

Downtown Bozeman is the heart of Bozeman offering great restaurants, retail stores, cafes, bars - you name it. Our strong Bozeman economy is largely part to our vibrant, young downtown atmosphere that attracts tourists…