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What it’s like originating reverse mortgages in Montana

Housing Wire

Historically, most homes in Montana were custom-built.” Population centers like Bozeman and Billings may have more tract homes, but that is a relatively recent development, DeWolf explained. Many people buy manufactured homes, put them on a foundation, but never de-title them,” he said. “Montana is the complete reverse.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 1 - Finding Land to Purchase

Eppraisal

This series will look at locating the right land; navigating through the purchasing process; engaging a lender to finance the purchase; developing the land in compliance with federal, state and local laws; and re-selling the improved property at  the right time. Any easements to worry about? Access is a big issue for home buyers.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Any existing easements or zoning issues. Location: How well does the home fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood? Local amenities – how close is the home to hospitals, schools, shops and public transport corridors? Size of home and number of rooms. Future potential for development of the home.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

Another measure of value -- land values, not home values -- is information derived from a raw land appraisal. Factors that affect sales price were noted in the previous installment: the presence of easements; distance to utility connections; and environmental circumstances, for example.