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Owning a Second Home in Montana From Out of State in 2026

Nancy Clark

Published on: 25/09/2026

Owning a second home in Montana from out of state in 2026: the 1.9% property tax rate, vacancy clauses, winter care, Bozeman rental rules, and nonresident income tax.

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What Does Commuting Over Bozeman Pass Actually Look Like Year-Round?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

25 miles, a 5,700-foot pass, and about $9,100 a year all-in for five-day commuters. The honest year-round audit of Bozeman Pass, with MDT's own tools.

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What Should Homebuyers Know About Ennis and the Madison Valley?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

Ennis trades around Three Forks prices an hour from Bozeman, in a different county with its own rules. The honest guide to buying in the Madison Valley in 2026.

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Should You Buy a Condo for Your MSU Student in Bozeman?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

Four years of Bozeman rent versus a $480,000 condo at 6.67%. The honest parent's guide to the MSU student condo decision and the five things that decide it.

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