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Real Estate Market Report May 2022 - Plains, Paradise & Hot Springs Montana

Submitted by Ric Smith on June 15, 2022 - 12:45pm

How to Spruce Up your Place for a Summer Sale

Submitted by Ric Smith on June 15, 2022 - 12:40pm
 
If you're interested in putting your home on the market, doing so during the warm summer months is a great idea. Once temperatures increase and plants begin to grow, it's much easier to enhance a home's curb appeal. Pair those curb enhancements with some interior upgrades and you’ll be on your way to a speedy summer sale. 
 
Address Curb Appeal with Easy Tasks
When you want to spruce your place up, you should first devote some of your attention to addressing your home's curb appeal. Your home's exterior will be the first thing that potential buyers see when they visit your home. Making a good first impression is essential towards converting prospective buyers into legitimate offers. 
 
Consider giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. Use bright colors like yellow or red to set the scene for the warmer summer months. If the door is relatively old, you may want to replace it entirely to get a better return on your investment. Make sure that your lawn is kept freshly mowed and that any noticeable weeds are pulled. 
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Montana Housing Market Reports April 2022: Lake County, Plains, Paradise, Hot Springs

Submitted by Ric Smith on May 5, 2022 - 1:10pm

Despite a cold spring, May is here! It’s a joy to see the lawns turning green and the buds on the trees developing, summer will be here soon! Want some more good news?  Most readers know I love this data; as of May 2 we have 14.27 hours of daylight. Yes!!!

I just returned from a week of fly fishing in Mexico and landed two permit in a day. A record for me.
Check it out, I am pretty proud.

Century 21 Big Sky is back to having our monthly staff meetings live and in person. It is great to have everyone here. While we are grateful for the ability to have Zoom meetings, I love the face to face interactions with my agents and the comradery our agents have together. We work together, learn from each other, and support each other.

No surprise here however, the real estate market remains strong. As previous newsletters have said, demand remains more than supply. I want to assure buyers that your Century 21 Big Sky agents know how to get you into the home you want, even in these tough market conditions! Our agents have the entire skill set and experience to compete in this market. Yes, interest rates are moving up. However, if you look at historical trends since WW2, rates are low.

Century 21 Big Sky wishes you all well and a Happy May. Should you have any real estate needs or questions, reach out to us!! We are here to help.