“Turn off the lights” is a familiar saying in most homes. As a society, we use a tremendous amount of energy on a daily basis, but recently more attention has been given to preservation and increased efficiency, both due to the cost involved and because it is the right thing to do. Standard changes include increasing insulation and upgrading windows, using compact fluorescent bulbs, replacing air filters on furnaces on a regular basis, and turning down your water heater thermostat. There are many rebates, tax credits and incentives available to encourage trying
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ERA Landmark Broker, Ray Atteberry, met with KBZK News in Bozeman to get the word out about the ongoing home rental scams on Craigslist.org. Atteberry talks about the importance of not sending money for a deposit on a rental if the company is not located in the same area as the rental and knowing exactly who you're sending money to, especially over the internet. A few key points to remember when dealing with rental properties on the internet:
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U.S. News & World Report lists Bozeman, Montana as one of 5 Great College Towns for Winter Enthusiasts.
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ACCENT THE POSITIVE - ELIMINATE THE NEGATIVE - DON'T MESS WITH MR. IN-BETWEEN
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I recently returned from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) conference in Anaheim. One of my favorite sessions every year is the Economic Outlook report presented by Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of NAR. I love his no-nonsense and refreshing look at the facts, which always gives me hope for the
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ERA Landmark's listing at 1 North Willow Creek Road in Pony, Montana is featured in The New York Times' segment "What you get for...$800,000"Read full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/greathomesanddestinations/real-estate-...Learn more about this property: http://www.eralandmark.com/listings/view/170308
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Real estate professionals working in the upper-tier home market across the U.S. and Canada gathered at Leaders in Luxury (LIL), a networking symposium hosted by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Denise Andres, Sales Associate at ERA Landmark Real Estate, was a featured speaker at the exclusive invitation-only event held November 15-17 in Orange County, Calif.
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It seems readily apparent that Montana State University is a big player in the local economy, but not only does MSU affect Bozeman, it impacts the state as a whole.
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Five local businesses and businesspeople were honored Thursday night at the nonprofit Prospera Business Network’s annual Business Excellence Awards.
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What a gorgeous fall we've had! Glorious colors, blue skies, crisp air. We'll remember that when we cuddle up before the fire on a snowy January day! Love this "Place for All Seasons" - don't you?
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Robyn Erlenbush, Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate recently attended the ERA President’s Circle Business Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The President’s Circle is an elite group of ERA brokers across the nation that rank among the Top 200 companies in the ERA network. These companies set the standard for both ERA Real Estate and the industry as a whole.
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Denise Andres, Sales Associate at ERA Landmark Real Estate, is ranked #5 in the nation for overall sales volume through September 2011 by global leader ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. The ERA network includes more than 30,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,500 offices throughout the United States and 40 other countries and territories throughout the world.
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Location, location, location. In Southwest Montana, we’ve got it and then some… yet one more Top 10 national ranking and a few new move-ins and a ground-breaking to report. I endeavor to track our accolades, business news, expansions, and relocations as they come up individually, but it continues to make such a great impact to see some of the cumulative effects of the l
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October Greetings from Sharon and Brian,What a beautiful fall we're having! Crisp, sunny, delightful! Montana IS the Last Best Place!Some random reports, thoughts and opinions on the Bozeman Area Real Estate Market:
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MSU President, Waded Cruzado announced Wednesday, they have hit a new enrollment record of 14,218 students in 2011. The enrollment number is expected to drop slightly but stay over 14,000. The increase is 1,300 students more than 2009 and almost 2,300 since 2000. Freshman retention is up from 72% to 74%.
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Developers file preliminary application for student housing community south of MSU"Developers have filed an informal application to build a modern student housing community and commercial district on 127 acres of farmland south of Montana State University.
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The real estate market recovery is always forefront in our industry as well as the American consumer. It seems that on a weekly if not daily basis there is some national real estate statistic that makes the headlines, including new home sales, existing homes sales, median and average sales price, current interest rates, foreclosures and short sales data. We continue to look at these
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September greetings from Sharon and Brian,
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