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Open Houses For APRIL 11, 2010

by Damian Forrester

We will be at the following open houses listed below. We look forward to meeting you!

OPEN HOUSES:

1060 Sierra Granda, Billings, $280,000 Billings, 1:00 - 3:00PM

8445 Sailfish, Billings, $290,900, 1:00 - 3:00PM

NEW LISTINGS:

81 JACK RABBIT , Columbus, $689,000

2604 KEEL DR, Billings, $237,000

807 3rd Avenue, Laurel, $174,900

DRIVE BY:

1212 Clark, Billings,  $154,900

5441 GOLDEN HOLLOW, Billings, $319,500

Zillow’s Zestimate NOT what its all cracked up to be

by Damian Forrester

I found this great article from a fellow Realtor, I'll take no credit for it.  He explains the facts about the Zillow's home value calculation.  For a free estimate on what your home is worth in the Billings, Montana area click here.

 

The truth about Zillow’s Zestimate

 

Billings Montana Highlighted in AAA Magazine and Online

by Damian Forrester

Here's some great exposure for our fine city, great article....

"The Bright Lights of Billings"

There's even a great photo of Shane Colton of The Law Offices of Edmiston and Colton and his trusty sidekick "Libby".

Open Houses For MARCH 21, 2010

by Damian Forrester

We will be at the following open houses listed below. We look forward to meeting you!

OPEN HOUSES:

5441 Golden Hollow, $338,000 Billings, 1:00 - 3:00PM

8445 Sailfish, Billings, $290,900, 12:00 - 2:00PM

NEW LISTINGS:

81 JACK RABBIT, Columbus, $689,000

2604 KEEL DR, Billings, $237,000

DRIVE BY:

1212 Clark, Billings,  $154,900

LOTS:

Lots also available:

Billings Heights, 60 Acres in Reed Point area, and coming soon across 122 acres with water across from Cooney Dam.

Also, why wait until Spring? You can sign up for FREE Listing alerts sent to your email just by following the simple directions below...

Select THIS LINK and follow the basic instructions.

Rent vs Owning

by Damian Forrester

I've heard so many reasons to Own vs Renting, I'm sure you know which side I'm choosing.  Here is a link to  a RENT vs OWN calculator that can help you make up your mind.  Also an article that I just read, which may also help you to make up your mind.

The Buy vs Rent Decision

Have a great week!

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Upcoming Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Changes

by Kaycee Carroll: Real Estate Lender

Thank you Kaycee for providing this information

Mortgage Insurance premium rates:

  • April 5, 2010, the Up-Front rate will increase from 1.75% to 2.25%.
  • FHA will not immediately change annual mortgage insurance (MI) rates because they are already at the statutory maximum rate (*currently 0.50% for < 95% Loan To Value and 0.55% for > 95% Loan To Value).  
  • FHA is current seeking legislative authority to increase the annual MIP that FHA can charge.  The annual rates will be adjusted if FHA's request to increase the rates is granted by Congress.
  • Maximum seller concessions will be reduced from 6% to 3%

*This premium is the amount of mortgage insurance that is added to your payment monthly.  For 30 year FHA loans, this premium will be charged for a minimum of 60 payments.  Example of a $100,000 mortgage, 96.50% LTV, your monthly premium will be calculated as follows:  ($100,000 x .55%)/12 = $45.83 monthly.

For more information, please visit www.fha.gov, State Info, Montana.




Kaycee Carroll
Real Estate Lender

Western Security Bank
2401 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

Phone:  406-238-8852
Fax:  406-238-8855

Extension for First Time Home Buyers in the Military

by Damian Forrester

Did you know that for our First time Home Buyers in the Military there is an extension to the date for the purchase of a home?  Select  this LINK to find out more.

Have a great day!

Real Estate Designations...What do they all mean?

by Damian Forrester

We see ABR, CRS, GRI...on and on and on, an alphabet soup of letters that mean what to you....EVERYTHING!!!! (in my opinion).  Select the link below to get a better understanding of all these acronyms.  If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.  (406) 697-3282.  Cheers!!!

Real Estate Designations...What do they all mean?

Note: Below is my little self promotion, my daughter is now going on three and we have a son now Damian James ("DJ") going on one.

We look forward to working with you.

Open Houses For February 28, 2010

by Damian Forrester

We will be at the following open houses listed below. We look forward to meeting you!

OPEN HOUSES:

5441 Golden Hollow, $338,000 Billings, 1:00 - 3:00PM

8445 Sailfish, Billings, $290,900, 12:00 - 2:00PM

2007 Country Stone, Billings, $199,900, 1:00 - 3:00PM

1212 Clark, Billings,  $154,900, 1:00 - 3:00PM

DRIVE BY:

963 SIESTA, BILLINGS

LOTS:

Lots also available:

Billings Heights, 60 Acres in Reed Point area, and coming soon across 122 acres with water across from Cooney Dam.

Also, why wait until Spring? You can sign up for FREE Listing alerts sent to your email just by following the simple directions below...

Select THIS LINK and follow the basic instructions.

Montana: One of the 2009 Happiest Places in the United States

by Damian Forrester

What do you  know....Montana places 3rd in "2009 Happiest places to live in thE U.S.", as stated on Yahoo.com.

Select this LINK to read the article.

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Contact Information

The Forrester Group
Century 21 Hometown Brokers
1605 Shiloh Road
Billings MT 59106
Damian Forrester: 406.697.3282
Fax: 877.464.3998