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National Geographic Adventure magazine has named Bozeman one of the three best cities in the United States for an adventurer to start a family.

In its October issue, which hit newsstands this week, the magazine cites Bozeman's hiking and biking trails, its proximity to ski resorts and Yellowstone National Park, highly ranked public school system and university culture as reasons why it makes a good backyard for kids and parents.

"Almost any neighborhood you live in, you can access a trail that can take you into state or public lands," Swithin McGrath said Thursday as she dropped her 11-year-old son Nick off for climbing lessons at Spire Climbing Center. "It's not like you have to get in your car and drive."

Despite a 27 percent increase in population since 2000, the National Geographic article states, Bozeman hasn't sacrificed its "self-sufficient, small-town past" or resorted to "gunslinger reenactments."

The article highlights the surrounding 1.8 million acres of Gallatin National Forest - where 2,200 miles of biking and hiking paths connect the Gallatin, Beartooth, Bridger and Madison ranges - and eight art and science museums within city limits. The lack of violent crime merited a mention, too.

Click here to read article from Bozeman Chronicle.

Click here to read original article from National Geographic Adventure Magazine.

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A lifetime of treasured moments await.

Meadowlark Ranch believes in the saying "Home is where the heart is." And if you've thought about what makes a home what it can be, you realize it includes a place where quiet evenings, open spaces, neighborhood gathering places and scenic vistas offer an opportunity to build treasured memories. A home complete with personal comforts, community conveniences and lasting values yours to share for a lifetime.

We invite you to discover Meadowlark Ranch

Tucked peacefully within the Gallatin Valley, Meadowlark Ranch is this place. Ideally suited to enjoying the area's many amenities, Meadowlark Ranch is conveniently located to air transportation, shopping, Bozeman's and Belgrade's business districts, medical services, dining and a diversity of recreational activities.

Connecting to your world

Utilizing highly celebrated design concepts, Meadowlark Ranch offers the region's finest master planned community. Land planning techniques used throughout the neighborhood result in a community character where connectivity creates new kinds of destination places. Offering a diversity of residential lots, each is positioned with careful consideration given to the stunning views and large open spaces abutting the streetscape. By meandering the placement of lots with deep setbacks and curving roadways, Meadowlark Ranch offers residents increased green space while maximizing privacy. Winding pathways, far from passing traffic, lead to neighborhood parks and playgrounds and provide a safe environment. A multitude of park areas complemented by children's playgrounds, picnicking areas and a special sense of belonging are yours to enjoy.

Meadowlark Ranch offers lots designed to accommodate the most popular home plans featuring two and three car garages. Carefully crafted and enforced Covenants and Restrictions ensure long-term value.

A new standard for community excellence.

Meadowlark Ranch, Gallatin Valley's newest residential community offers a setting ideally suited to simply enjoying life. A home where families grow, dreams come true, and friends unite. We invite you to discover Meadowlark Ranch. Call me for details.

Sue Frye, Sales Associate, CRS, GRI ERA Landmark Real Estate 1805 West Dickerson, Suite 1 Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: 406-556-5056 Fax: 406-586-4946 Email: SueFrye@SueFrye.com

Now more than ever, the old adage "you only get one chance to make a good first impression" rings especially true for real estate. With a larger than normal inventory available for buyers to chose from, sellers need to present their homes in the best possible light at all times. Of course the selling process begins with pricing the home properly based on its location, size, and condition. The next phase is to critically assess and evaluate a home's "showability" to get it into showing condition and ready for potential buyers.

Research has shown that 78% of a buyer's assessment of a home to purchase will take place before they even see it due to the location of the property and whether the home's size meets their needs. After that, the rest of the decision making takes place in the first seven seconds of actually seeing a home. Clearly, taking the time before the home goes "on the market" to make it stand out is worth the time and a small investment. An important first step for sellers to take is to mentally shift from viewing the property as their home full of memories to a commodity that is for sale. It needs to be treated as any other item that you would market to the general public by highlighting the strong points in order to get the most money for it. By removing some of the emotion tied to the home, it is easier for sellers to realize that a buyer will either like the home or they won't, but it doesn't reflect on the owner's own taste.

Read full article: http://www.eralandmark.com/stories/livingston/make-lasting-first-impression

Robyn Erlenbush
CRS, GRI, CRB, Broker Owner
Phone: (406) 586-1321
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Denise Andres is ranked #1 in Montana for real estate sales based on Total Closed Production Volume through August 2009 by global residential real estate leader ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. Andres' outstanding effort to provide the best service possible also ranks her as 23^rd in the nation for among over 33,000 ERA Associates.

As a Sales Associate with ERA Landmark for over 12 years, Denise has earned many distinguished awards including the ERA National Leaders' Circle each consecutive year since 1999, "1st in Customer Satisfaction" national awards from ERA Franchise System, and Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the Year 2001. Andres also holds the ABR, CRS, GRI and GREEN designations, which provide her with the best sales tools in the industry.

Denise Andres
MBA, CRS, GRI, ABR, GREEN - Sales Associate
Phone: (406) 556-5065
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