Living in Montana

Your First Montana Winter: What Out-of-State Buyers Get Wrong

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 13/10/2026

What out-of-state buyers get wrong about their first Montana winter: Livingston wind, sub-zero nights, heating fuel costs, winter roads, and a six-line sheet.

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Where Should You Buy Around Livingston? 7 Areas Compared

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 26/08/2026

Seven areas around Livingston, Montana compared on price, parcel size, water, zoning, and commute. July 2026 data, sourced and dated, from a Park County broker.

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Is Livingston Still Affordable or Has the Secret Gotten Out?

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 20/08/2026

Livingston's median sold price was $505,000 in July 2026, down 15.1 percent in a year. What buying here takes now, and where buyers have room to work.

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Why Are More Buyers Looking at Belgrade and Manhattan Instead of Bozeman?

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 13/08/2026

Belgrade's July 2026 median was $153,600 below Bozeman's, while Manhattan's came in higher on three sales. What the corridor's sold data really says for buyers.

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