Mark Corner Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

11/24/2025

A consistent week of real estate activity in the Bozeman/Belgrade markets last week. Fewer homes went Under Contract last week, possibly reflecting the uptick in interest rates last week from 6.1% to 6.3%.

11/24/2025

There are fewer real estate sales during the winter months, but that means less competition for sellers and the buyers in the winter are more serious having been beat out on other homes during the peak summer season. More reasons on why winter is a great time to sell in the article below.

When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s the thing.

11/22/2025

It was an honor Thursday night to be officially installed as the Southwest Montana Realtors 2026 President. Our Association represents about 1500 members across 6 counties in Southwest Montana. I will continue to serve as the President-Elect through 2025 and begin my new responsibilities Jan 1, 2026.

11/21/2025

Who's watching the Cats football team pound the Griz on Saturday in Missoula? The game will be broadcast free at 12 pm on our local CBS stations and ESPN+ if you have that subscription.

11/21/2025

One of the best feelings after traveling out of state is seeing the "Welcome to Montana" highway signs at our state's borders. Montana will update these signs with a new graphic in the spring of 2026. Comment below which one is your favorite then Vote with the state of Montana until Dec 31st for your favorite at https://visitmt.com/welcome-sign/

11/20/2025

2 out of 3 home buyers feel a recession is looming and are unsure about moving forward with their home-buying plans. Top economists disagree and present some data why in the article below. It's better to time your home buying around real-life needs and not the daily news cycle.

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.

11/20/2025

Home buyers get so focused on the current interest rate and how that would affect their monthly payment. What they should be focused on is the appreciation gain they will realize by owning a home now. Their equity gain in one year far outweighs a small monthly payment savings. Let my years of experience show you the math and what's best for you.

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

11/19/2025

Home prices took a huge jump in 2021 & 2022. Some homes as much as a 50% increase in just two year. This has made buyers more selective with their offers and more picky about the interior design. They feel that for a premium price - that home better be perfect in their view. Even though the seller may have priced their home perfectly based on comparable sales - if the first impression of the interior doesn't speak to that buyer, they may not make an offer or if they do, the offer may be at a lower price giving them some budget to remodel.

Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back.

11/18/2025

All indicators point towards the real estate market moving to a more balanced period. 2021 - 2024 favored the seller. We are now seeing buyers having more negotiating power with sellers and a more equal give and take between buyers and sellers. Read why in the article below.

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market.

11/17/2025

In the Bozeman/Belgrade real estate markets, we've seen 35 new residential listings each week for 3 weeks in a row now. Lots of buyers taking advantage of the lower interest rates last week getting homes under contract and a few reports of multiple offers on some homes. And our closings were slower with the Federal holiday last week. If you have a real estate question, I'm happy to help.

11/14/2025

The biggest food drive of the year is underway now for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank - "Can The Griz." My real estate office is a participating drop-off location at 2621 W College St in Bozeman. If you can't swing by, message me and I'll pick up food items from you.

11/14/2025

I see a lot of folks looking for straw bales in the fall to cover their garden beds or to provide protection for pets and animals through the winter. Here's the most affordable option - .................................................................................................................................... Got a fall project, garden, or animal pen to fill? Our straw bales are looking for a new home!
✨ $5 each — first come, first serve
✨ Honor system — drop cash or check in the mailbox
📍 1340 E. Valley Center Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715