Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:24 GMT
Property tax jump hot topic at Bigfork meeting (KPAX Missoula)
Montana Representative Scott Reichner says that over last couple months been he's been inundated with phone calls, letters and emails complaining about the state's recent property tax reappraisals.
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:57 GMT
DOR Director Says Reappraisal Process Working (Flathead Beacon)
In late summer and early fall, many Montanans were unpleasantly surprised to receive notices telling them their property values had skyrocketed. The reappraisals, due every six years from the state Department of Revenue, meant their property taxes would take a big leap forward, too. In areas like Gallatin and Flathead counties, where the 2002-2008 period saw a dramatic real estate boom ...
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:56:53 GMT
Court upholds Lolo gravel pit zoning decision (KPAX Missoula)
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that Missoula County commissioners were within the law when they decided to enact interim zoning which blocked development of a controversial gravel pit near Lolo.
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:12:45 GMT
Joe Montana Puts Sonoma County Estate On Market (CBS 5 Bay Area)
Interested home buyers with exceptionally deep pockets have a chance to live in a sprawling Sonoma County residence that a Hall of Fame quarterback once called home. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana has put his estate outside of Calistoga up for sale. Montana is asking $49 million for the 500-acre property.
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:01:06 GMT
Joe Montana Seeks $49 Million for 500-Acre Property (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Former football quarterback Joe Montana and his wife are selling their 500-acre property in California’s Sonoma Valley for $49 million.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:09:07 GMT
Montana Realtors eager to dust off welcome mats (KAJ Kalispell)
Home values are holding steady in Western Montana unlike other parts of the country where many owe much more than their home is worth. This market never took that plunge.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:14:06 GMT
New rules changing Montana cabin-lease rents (The Montana Standard)
HELENA — Last week, the Montana Land Board voted to endorse a new rent structure for those leasing cabin sites on state property.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:50:33 GMT
Land Board raises rent on cabin sites (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - Montana's Land Board struck an unpopular compromise this morning on the issue of how much rent to charge lease holders of state-owned, lakefront cabin sites.
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:45:53 GMT
Growth expected in biggest Montana housing markets (KTVQ Billings)
Home prices in Montana's three largest markets are expected to buck the national trend over the next year. Fiserv, a financial information and analysis firm, predicts the national median home price is predicted to drop another 11% by the middle of next year.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:59:26 GMT
Land Board approves fee increase for leased land (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Land Board agreed Monday to increase fees for state land leased to cabin sites but also agreed to extend the length of the leases.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:04:29 GMT
Montana Land Board approves 43-percent fee increase for state-owned lakefront cabin sites (Missoulian)
HELENA - Montana's Land Board struck an unpopular compromise this morning on the issue of how much rent to charge lease holders of state-owned lakefront cabin sites.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:11:02 GMT
With New CEO, Montana West Economic Development Looks to the Future (Flathead Beacon)
This is quite a time to be taking over an economic development group in Northwest Montana. The timber industry has struggled miserably, the real estate market is trying to get back on its feet and unemployment is just now getting back to manageable numbers, though there are still many without jobs. Kellie Danielson is fully aware of all of this. Danielson, who became president and chief ...
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Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:07:16 GMT
History conference brings great-greatgrandson to Great Falls founder's last home (Great Falls Tribune)
Bill Dakin, great-great grandson of Great Falls founder Paris Gibson, got an extra treat while in Great Falls for the Montana History Conference.
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Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:01:40 GMT
McGuffey gives Cougars' Briggs no room to run (Valley Independent)
CARROLL TOWNSHIP -- Coming into its 22-9 loss to McGuffey at Joe Montana Stadium Friday night, Charleroi had relied on its running game most of the season.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:06:36 GMT
Bitterroot Resort foreclosure proves a fitting end (Montana Kaimin)
Western Montana’s declining real estate market is a silver lining to the dark cloud hanging over the economy. Falling demand for gaudy McMansions and California-style subdivisions translates to less environmental degradation. Opponents of unregulated sprawl, at long last, can pause for a breath.
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