JHersh Realty, LLC in Southwest Montana
Serving Bozeman, Three Forks, Belgrade, Manhattan, Butte, Anaconda and nearby communities.
“Jenny has been much more helpful than anyone else I’ve worked with.”
— Cody P.
Helena, Montana’s State Capital
How did Helena become Montana’s capital? Was it the architecture?
Helena, Montana’s capitol is ornate and worth taking the time to walk through.
This coming Thursday is REALTOR® Day in Montana’s State Capitol. As I gear up for this occasion, I was thinking . . .
If you have a chance to go to Helena, Montana, I highly recommend that you visit the capitol. It’s a beautiful building. As a fan of architecture I studied art history in college, have traveled through Europe several times, and grew up frequenting historic theaters. I am not an expert, but I love architecture. After I moved to Montana, about a decade ago, I became homesick for such things. Montana’s capitol building is a great place to feast on decorative mouldings.
Truthfully, there are plenty of places in Montana to quench architectural yearnings. Even in the smallest of towns. The “Treasure State” is dotted with hidden gems. You just have to step through a front door.
Many county seats, in particular, have gorgeous, ornate structures housing their local government offices. From what I have been told, though I have not been able to verify this story, county courthouses were a factor in determining who received the honor of becoming Montana’s state capital. According to the story that I was told by a woman who was born and raised in Montana, there was a competition among the counties. Whoever built the most stunning courthouse would be granted worthy of becoming the state capital. Apparently, Helena won.
Montana’s state capitol is like walking through an art museum.
It’s a story that is easy to believe, when you travel across Montana and duck your head into the various county courthouses. Remember, Montana is sparsely populated. And was a sparsely populated frontier in its early statehood as well. For members of communities to put so much stock into their courthouses makes sense with this story. I just don’t know if it’s true.
At any rate, wherever you are traveling through Montana, take a moment to take a gander of the detailed historic buildings, even in the still quiet corners of Montana.
https://www.beyondroadsigns.com/beyond-road-signs/2023/2/7/how-did-helena-become-montanas-state-capital
Commercial Building for Sale in Big Sky, MT
Free standing commercial building for sale in stunning Big Sky, MT. Inviting, rustic porch leads to two separate entrances. Within are two reception areas, two private offices and a kitchen/breakroom. There is a stone fireplace for those crisp, winter Montana days. Large and plentiful windows peer out to mountain tops while inviting in wonderful natural light. High traffic location. Ample parking space and a little elbow room on over a half acre lot. Side patio for employee privacy.
12 Skywood Rd. in Big Sky, MT. 1,404 square feet on .622 acres. Free standing commercial building in stunning Big Sky, MT. Inviting, rustic porch leads to two separate entrances. Within are two reception areas, two private offices and a kitchen/breakroom. There is a stone fireplace for those crisp, winter Montana days. Large and plentiful windows peer out to mountain tops while inviting in wonderful natural light. High traffic location. Ample parking space and a little elbow room on over a half acre lot. Side patio for employee privacy. Could be used as light retails space, or office space. Currently occupied by tenant with five-year lease. For more information contact Jenny Hershberger Bushman, 406-570-5869 / hershjenny@gmail.com. MLS #373620. Asking Price $1,000,000.
How to Buy a Home
The path to becoming a homeowner may seem confusing and overwhelming at first, but this guide should help ease the anxiety around the process!
1. Call your real estate agent, Jenny, 406-570-5869.
2. Get pre-approved. Many people overlook this, but you’ll want to do this first, so you are aware of how much you can borrow.
3. Set a budget. Now that you know how much money you can borrow, it’s time to narrow down what property you can look at with a realistic budget.
4. Save for a down payment. Though down payments are lower than in previous years, you should still save for a down payment to avoid financial obstacles.
5. Boost your credit score. A credit score is a critical player in the home-buying process. You can improve your score by avoiding large purchases and paying your bills on time.
Have more questions? Call Jenny today, 406-570-5869.
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Contingent
Definition time! Today’s lexicon is “contingent”.
A contingency describes the status of a transaction that was already approved, but there are still conditions of the Agreement of Sale that need to be agreed upon for the transaction to complete. Buyers may choose what to include in the contract. There are five common contingencies, according to Forbes:
Inspection contingencies – Inspections can show a buyer the condition of the house that they are interested in purchasing.
Financing contingencies – This gives the buyer time to apply and get approved for a loan to purchase a home. If the buyer is unable to get proper financing, they will be able to look towards other sources or just back out of the sale.
Appraisal contingencies – This ensures that the buyer is protected if the sale price of their home of interest doesn’t align with the fair market value.
Title contingencies – This includes a legal document that explains who has owned the home in the past and who owns the home now. A record of legality issues can also be included.
Home sale contingencies – This allows a certain amount of time to find a buyer for a home. If there is no buyer within the time frame, one has the right to walk away from the sale with their earnest money deposit.
Have more questions about contingencies? Give Jenny a call, 406-570-5869.
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REALTOR® Nutritional “Facts”
What do you get when you collaborate with a #RealEstateAgent?
More than the recommended daily amount of drive, passion, determination, kindness, patience, and A LOT of caffeine.
What’s the end result? One amazing home that you love.
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Happy Presidents’ Day
“The origin of Presidents’ Day lies in the 1880s, when the birthday of Washington—commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States—was first celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved a number of federal holidays to Mondays . . . “ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Presidents-Day
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Focus on your future and fall in love with a home. Who is purchasing a home this year?
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Recipe of the Month
Since it’s the month of love, nothing says “I love you” more than some sweet, delicious, and cute thumbprint cookies! Best of all, they don’t take a lot of effort but taste like you slaved away in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp. Baking powder
2 tbs. Almond milk
½ tsp. Salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
½ cup sugar, or sweetener of your choice
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup assorted jams for the filling
Optional: Powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F/177 C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour and salt together. Set aside.
3. Add softened margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk to another bowl and mix.
4. Slowly add in the flour/salt mix and combine until a dough is formed. Be careful not to over-mix.
5. Scoop out a half tablespoons worth of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place all dough balls about 1 ½ inch apart.
6. Make the indent by using your finger (the “thumbprint” mark). Fill each indent with jam, but be careful not to overfill.
7. Bake for about 13-15 minutes or until barely lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar.
(Recipe adapted from veganhuggs.com)
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Home Inspection - Start to Finish
What is a home inspection? Do you need a home inspection? What happens in a home inspection? What do you do with a home inspection? What's an inspection notice? Jenny Hershberger, a REALTOR® with Bozeman Real Estate Experts in Southwest Montana takes the time to explain the home inspection process, from start to finish, when buying a home. #bozemanrealestateexperts #homeinspection #buyahome #homeinmontana #bozemanrealestate #jhersh #jennyhershberger
Happy Groundhog Day
“The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It was the brainchild of local newspaper editor Clymer Freas . . .” https://www.history.com/news/groundhog-day-history-and-facts
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