Jamie Chu Blog

November Bozeman Real Estate Market

Posted by Jamie L. Chu on December 20, 2018 in  Housing Market  Market  Market Knowledge
Curious abut what is going on in Bozeman real estate?  Homes (single family, condos, and townhomes) spent an average of 61.5 days on the market. This is more than it has been in quite a while, usually homes go pretty fast, however winter is known as a lower season for real estate sales. That being said, there were 57 new homes listed in November and 80 sold, so people are still interested in buying!  The average list price of a single family home is at $496,314!  This is quite a bit higher than ... read more

Holiday Happenings around Bozeman

Posted by Jamie L. Chu on December 14, 2018 in  Activities  Bozeman  Events
Christmas time in Bozeman is a site to behold. From the spiders downtown, to the lights on Riata Road, there is constantly things to look at and activities in which to participate. Here are just some of the events that will be going on around town. December 14 - Winter Kick-off Party for Community Nordic Trails Although Bozeman may be primarily known for the downhill skiing nearby, there are some AMAZING trails around our town! Kick off the season by purchasing a Community Nordic Ski Pass and enjoy an evening of ... read more

Leadership Bozeman - Education Day

Posted by Jamie L. Chu on December 14, 2018 in  Leadership Bozeman
The local children are fortunate to have a variety of educational choices provided here in Bozeman. Last week we attended many of the education sites around Bozeman and met those in charge.  This was our itinerary for the day!1. Traveled to the new High School - This will be the second high school in Bozeman and has been in the works for many years. We were able to see the site where this is taking place. 2. Meadowlark Elementary - We met the Principal and were given a tour of the school 3. Presentation by Dis... read more

The ROI on 5 Popular Home Renovation Projects

Posted by Jamie L. Chu on December 05, 2018 in  investments  Renovations
Any time you are considering remodeling a portion of your home, it is important to consider the Return on Investment (ROI). If you plan on staying in the home forever, your main concern may be what you like the most or what can produce more comfort for you, however if you have any plans to sell, this is a great thing to consider. Here are 5 popular projects and their ROI. This data is from Remodeling Magazine’s "2018 Cost vs.Value Report". Window Replacement This is one of the cheaper projects you can do... read more
Here in Bozeman, we know that snow and ice can do some nasty things to our house and cars.  Ice dams are a major issue that need to be nipped in the bud right when they begin. You may think those large icicles look beautiful hanging from your roof, but this is a sign of a larger issue. Ice dams are a wall of ice on your roof that prevent the snow from properly draining off. If the snow remains there, it can seep under your shingles and into interior walls causing costly damage. Here are some tips for preventin... read more
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