Buying Property in Montana

What to Inspect in Park County Before the Ground Freezes

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 10/09/2026

Park County property inspection before winter: run the septic and well first, the roof and chimney second, the land third, and let radon wait for the closed-house test.

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How Long Has That Paradise Valley Property Been for Sale?

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 10/09/2026

Paradise Valley days on market, September 2026: 22 active listings, a 71-day median, and why the portal counter resets while the MLS history does not.

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What Happens to Livingston Listing Prices After Labor Day?

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 02/09/2026

What happens to Livingston listing prices after Labor Day: why the seasonal drop lands harder here, which numbers to watch, and how to buy before snow.

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What Does $500,000 Actually Buy You in Park County Right Now?

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 12/08/2026

What $500,000 actually buys in Park County, Montana in 2026: in-town Livingston houses, why Paradise Valley is a seven-figure market, and the property-tax rule that changes your bill.

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