Heather Holliday's Blog Posts

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This SpringLooking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know. Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your SaleMost sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A

April 2026 Housing Market Report for Southwest MontanaSpring has officially arrived in Southwest Montana, and the April 2026 housing market is showing signs of renewed activity across Madison,

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in Southwest MontanaMother’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, soak in the beauty of Southwest Montana, and spend quality time with the moms,

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a

Beaverhead, Madison & Jefferson CountiesThe March 2026 housing market across Beaverhead, Madison, and Jefferson Counties is showing strong momentum as we head into the spring season. With rising

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not

Want to make a move, but you're worried it’s going to take longer than you’d like? Here’s what you need to know. The average home is taking about 57 days to sell. And that actually

Things to Do in April in Southwest MontanaMadison, Jefferson & Beaverhead CountiesAs winter begins to loosen its grip and spring slowly awakens across Southwest Montana, April is a beautiful

February Listings Sell Faster Ahead of Spring, Inventory Holds SteadyA harbinger of spring, February was a transitional period and experienced modest activity – most notably with homes selling

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that;

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently

Southwest Montana Real Estate Market Update – February 2026Madison, Jefferson & Beaverhead County Housing ReportThe real estate market across Southwest Montana continues to shift as we

Things to Do in Southwest Montana in MarchBeaverhead, Madison & Jefferson CountiesMarch in Southwest Montana is where winter adventure meets early signs of spring. Snow still blankets the

January Resets Housing Market with Surge in New Listings and Seasonal Dip in SalesJanuary experienced the U.S. housing market’s typical annual reset, delivering the lowest sales of the last 12

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right NowFor a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.According to Realtor.com

SW Montana Market Snapshot – January 2026Beaverhead, Madison & Jefferson CountiesThe Southwest Montana real estate market kicked off 2026 with strong price growth, shifting inventory,

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the MarketWhen you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start

February in Southwest Montana: Winter Adventures, Local Love & Real Estate OpportunitiesFebruary in Southwest Montana is where winter magic meets small-town charm. Snow-covered mountains, cozy

December Marks Sixth Month of 2025 to Surpass 2024 Sales as Median Sales Price SoftensDecember home sales climbed 14.9% from November and were 5.0% ahead of December 2024. This report closes out a

December 2025 Big Sky Country Market SnapshotMadison, Jefferson & Beaverhead

2025 Buyer Migration ReportLocal Market Dominance: The vast majority of residential real estate activity continues to be driven by Montanans. In 2025, buyers already residing within the state