Be on the lookout for dubious landlords in Missoula
I have heard of things like this in larger cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix, but not as close to home as Missoula until now. A friend of mine was looking for a rental in Missoula. they found one online that was for rent by owner. They responded to the...(read more)

We are skipping the real estate "slow" season
The holidays typically are a sign that the slow season of real estate has started. People are busy with their families, shopping, and charging up those credit cards. Not an ideal time to try and qualify for a new house. This year is slightly different....(read more)

Real Changes coming with the Real Living / GMAC merger
On November 11th, 2009 Brookfield Asset Management announced that they are going to merge GMAC Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate. Brookfield bought GMAC about a year ago, and Real Living Real Estate this last month. With the merger the GMAC name...(read more)

Details of the First Time Home Buyer Extention and addition of Move up Buyer Credit
The $8,000 tax credit has been extended. This credit was set to expire on November 30th, 2009. Now the credit has been extended to April 30th, 2010 to have a contract written on a home; June 30th, 2010 to close and be in your first home. The $6,500 move...(read more)

Put Together a Montana Winter Car Emergency Kit
Now that it is winter in Montana we should all be thinking aboutwhat is in our car. Montana has some of themost beautiful wilderness in the world, but keep in mind that it isstill wilderness. Here is a short list of things to keep in your car: ü...(read more)