A Road to the Property Is Not Legal Access in Montana

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 29/09/2026

A road to a Montana property is not legal access. The six ways a road reaches a parcel, what a recorded easement must say, and the four-paper check to run.

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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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Buying Land in Montana: What You Need to Know Before You Purchase

Stacy Bennin

Published on: 01/04/2026

Most Montana land mistakes happen weeks before closing. A direct guide to water rights, legal access, terrain, zoning, and infrastructure cost — what to verify before you commit.

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