The Extended First Time Homebuyer & Move Up Buyer Tax Credit for Missoula Real Estate
Here's a cute video about the Extended First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and Move Up Buyer Tax Credit that is available to individuals who buy a primary residence by April 30, 2010.
Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as the learn about the now extended Home Buyer Tax Credit worth up to $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for existing home owners. It was published by Washington Homeowners.
Here are some additional articles on the topic:
Missoula Real Estate Home Buyer Information
Contact Kevin and Monica Ray today for assistance in finding your first home or to move up into a new home at 406-207-1185.
Missoula Offers a High Quality of Life - And Missoulians Like It!
A study was just released by Missoula ADAPT, Area Development And Preservation Team, showing 94% of Missoulians are satisfied with the overall high quality of life in Missoula.
Some of the study's other findings:
Respondents were also asked about their areas of concern, for respondents growth and development, schools and education, affordable housing, and traffic congestion were the top four.
Results come from telephone interviews with 253 voters in Missoula County with approximately 60 percent from the city and 40 percent from outside the city limits. The survey notes a sample error of plus or minus 6 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.
Missoula ADAPT is a nonprofit and loose coalition of professionals and residents interested in housing.
For more information about Living in Missoula, contact Kevin and Monica Ray of Access Realty at 406-207-1185 or visit us online at www.YourMT.com.
Western Montana's Bitterroot Valley is Hit Hard By Foreclosures
According to a recent article in The Ravalli Republic, property foreclosures in the Bitterroot Valley have skyrocketed over the past year.
The county recorded 339 trustee sales notices between October 2008 and October 2009 - an 83% increase from the previous year and a shocking 260% increase from the year before that.
The article goes on to state that the total number of trustee sales won't be known until next spring but it is estimated to be exceed 400.
The report is consistent with reports of declining sales in rural housing markets across the country. The Bitterroot Valley also experienced higher gains and rapid construction during the good times.
We are experienced in working with bank-owned and pre-foreclosure properties in the Bitterroot Valley. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Bitterroot, contact Kevin and Monica Ray of Access Realty at 406-207-1185.
Speechless Sunday: The Montana Winter Is On Its Way
Kevin hiked back to the State Line Trail near Superior last week where Winter is starting to set in. We've had a little bit of snow in the valley but it hasn't lasted. Just a friendly reminder from Mother Nature that the Montana Winter is on its way.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent in Missoula Montana?
According to a study from the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) that was published by the Missoulian this summer, a rental in Missoula typically runs between $520 per month for a studio apartment to $1400 per month for a 4+ bedroom house on average. The table below shows a breakdown:
| Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4+ BR | |
| Apartment | 520 | 560 | 685 | 860 | 1140 |
| Duplex | 450 | 535 | 700 | 940 | 1035 |
| House | - | 630 | 885 | 1100 | 1400 |
There are many factors to consider when you are looking to rent such as:
For more information on Living in Missoula, contact Kevin and Monica Ray of Access Realty at 406-822-7653 (SOLD) or visit us online at www.YourMT.com.
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Serving Missoula, Superior, St. Regis, Alberton, Huson, Tarkio, Deborgia, Lolo, East Missoula, Florence, Corvallis, Hamilton, Saltese, Plains, Paradise, and other Western Montana Communities.
Western Montana, like no other place on earth, captures the heart and enlivens the soul. Its rugged mountains, abundant wildlife, and blue ribbon trout waters become part of you. Missoula Montana Nestled in the Rocky Mountain grandeur of western Montana, Missoula is the hub of five valleys and three major rivers - the Blackfoot, the Bitterroot and the Clark Fork. Roughly halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, Missoula is a blend of small-town charm and big-city sophistication. One of the first things visitors notice is how friendly people are here. With about 80,000 residents and visitors from around the globe, the city has an increasingly diverse population. On summer Saturdays, Missoulians congregate at the Farmer's Market for fresh produce, coffee and conversation. Year-round, they meet on the recreational trails that run alongside the river through the heart of downtown and past campus. Hiking, bicycling, fly fishing, river rafting and skiing are all big here. Local restaurants serve up everything from steak and potatoes to Thai noodles, while an array of coffeehouses, pubs, nightclubs and movie theaters provide diversion. Residents come from around the region to shop the city's department and discount stores, shopping mall and specialty boutiques. Missoula boasts a thriving downtown. Home to the University of Montana and their National Champion Football Team, the Montana Grizzlies, it's no wonder that the book "How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University" called Missoula "a Rocky Mountain Berkeley ... the kind of place many people hate to leave." -UMT.edu As John Steinbeck said in Travels With Charlie, "I'm in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love." If you're in love with Montana, Let Kevin & Monica Ray of Access Realty help make your Montana dream come true! We work with Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and Developers in all aspects of real estate including residential, bare land, riverfront, commercial, farms and ranches, luxury homes, and vacation properties.
Our Commitment to You!
The Ray Team's commitment to its clients is, quite simply, to provide superior service. We have identified what we believe are the keystones of superior service; honesty, integrity, responsiveness, knowledge, innovation and adaptation. We apply these keystones to every aspect of our business.
About Kevin and Monica Ray - Access Realty
Monica grew up in a small town in Western Montana and started out at the University of Montana. She moved to Colorado to finish school at Colorado State University. While there, she met her husband, Kevin, and finished her degree, returning to Big Sky Country soon after graduating.
For the ten years prior to becoming a Realtor, Monica worked in business management, marketing, and development for two large companies. This experience taught Monica the value of hard work, good business sense, and the importance of listening to the client. Monica uses this knowledge and experience to help her clients find the home of their dreams, an appropriate investment property, or a place to get away on the weekends. Monica is also an Accredited Home Staging Specialist.
Kevin is a licensed Realtor (R) in the state of Montana and co-owner of Accord Property Management. His background is in sales, IT, and Real Estate. After being born in Alaska then living in Colorado, Texas, and Europe, Kevin finally felt at home while visiting Montana for the first time. Kevin likes to say that He wasn't born in Montana, but He got here as quick as he could.
Kevin attended the University of Montana in Missoula and studied computer science and business, including courses in accounting and business law. He has an extensive background in Real Estate as an investor in rental properties and has nearly 220 hours advanced education in Property Management, Real Estate, and Appraisal. I put my education and experience to work for our clients
Kevin & Monica have a 14 year-old daughter, a dog, a cat and a rabbit. They love living in Montana and recently bought a home on the edge of the Lolo National Forest along a pristine creek with lots of wildlife, including deer, elk, wild turkeys, and even a bear or two! That's the beauty of Montana!
Kevin and Monica Ray also own and manage Accord Property Management, specializing in vacation, residential, and commercial properties.
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If you or someone you know dreams of home ownership, a new business, or a getaway property - give Kevin or Monica Ray a call today!
Please visit our website at http://www.yourmt.comWe help people with their real estate needs in Western Montana - including Missoula (Missoula, Clinton, Frenchtown, Huson, Lolo, East Missoula) Mineral (Superior, Alberton, Saint Regis, DeBorgia, Haugan, Saltese), Ravalli (Florene, Corvallis, Hamilton) & Sanders Counties (Plains, Paradise, Perma, Dixon). Western Montana is a unique marketplace. Our knowledge of the local area allows us to help our clients find the home, business, or land that best meets their needs
We help individuals find the home, business, or land of their dreams and specialize in riverfront properties, investment properties, Missoula & Western Montana Homes, and bare land and recreational and hunting and fishing properties. Let us put our business and real estate knowledge to work for you!
- Clint and Angela Miller 
"Monica was AWESOME!! She fought for us when we needed it and explained everything at every turn in language that my wife and I could understand. She really was on our side, not just in it for a commission. I HIGHLY recommend that anyone looking for an awesome blogger follow her on ActiveRain and I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for an awesome real estate agent hire her!"
First Time Homebuyers 2009
"Thanks for all of your help getting me into my first home. The timing was perfect but you made the process less stressful and far more enjoyable. Thanks again. "
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"Monica was absolutely wonderful to work with. She approached the search for my home with ease and expertise. Her timing and ability to listen to my needs as a home buyer were excellent. She was also very thorough in her work and a true advocate as we walked carefully through the closing process. Monica went above and beyond her duties as an agent and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or list a home. She is a true professional with the highest degree of integrity."
- P. Lindstrom (Buyer)
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