JHersh Realty, LLC in Southwest Montana
Serving Bozeman, Three Forks, Belgrade, Manhattan, Butte, Anaconda and nearby communities.
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— Cody P.
Home Selling Tips for Privacy and Safety
1. Stow personal items and photos.
2. Secure your valuables.
3. Discourage unapproved photography.
For details and more information see the National Association of REALTOR’s full article at https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-home-selling-tips-for-privacy-and-safety
American Dream Act
Another interesting article from National Association of REALTORS® regarding the American Dream Act . . . https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/saving-the-american-dream-act-a-new-path-forward-for-housing-policy?grp=all&narmail=EdgeUp-DataFeed-YPNVersion&date=09-18-2025&user=6601289&itid=14969704
Bridge Loan
A bridge loan may help you as you are buying one home and selling another.
When you are buying a home and selling a house at the same time, you may find a bridge loan to be helpful. Check out this article from the National Association of REALTORS® for more information . . . https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/buying-and-selling-a-home-at-the-same-time-how-bridge-loans-can-help?grp=residential&narmail=EdgeUp-DataFeed-YPNVersion&date=09-18-2025&user=6601289&itid=14969704
Montana Property Tax Appraisal
There is a short deadline for having your property tax value reviewed by the state.
Have you received a letter in the mail from the Montana Department of Revenue? You should be receiving a property appraisal letter letting you know how much Montana thinks your property is worth. If you disagree with the state’s appraisal, there is an avenue to challenge it. Go to https://revenue.mt.gov/publications/request-for-informal-classification-and-appraisal-review-form-ab-26 where you can submit a request to review the appraisal online, or by means of a hard copy. But hurry!! There is a 30-day deadline.
Home Sales Inch Up, But Buyers Stay Cautious Amid Mortgage Worries
Interesting article by National Association of REALTORS® . . . https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/home-sales-inch-up-but-buyers-stay-cautious-amid-mortgage-worries
National Housing Market
Here’s a quick overview of what the housing market is doing nationally . . . https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/contract-signings-ticked-up-slightly-capping-off-a-sluggish-spring?narmail=EdgeUp-DataFeedTemplate&date=06-26-2025&user=6601289&itid=13972333
Home Staging Tips
There is such a think as wireless lighting. Check out this home staging idea from National Association of REALTORS® . . .
Changes in Montana Property Tax
Have you heard about the changes in Montana’s property taxes? Take a look at the information regarding Montana House Bill 231 and Montana Senate Bill 542 . . . https://www.mtcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/policy/legislation/2025-HB231-SB542-Summary-of-Changes.pdf