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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 Should You Know About Buying in West Yellowstone?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 04/09/2026

Buying in West Yellowstone, Montana: why three median prices disagree, the park calendar, 2026 second-home tax and rental rules, Hebgen Lake, and winter.

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What Should You Know About Buying in Four Corners, Montana?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

What buyers should know about Four Corners, Montana in 2026: prices, the water and sewer district, zoning changes, Monforton schools, and commute realities.

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What Should You Know About Buying in Big Sky, Montana?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 20/08/2026

Big Sky spans two counties, a 4% resort tax, a second-home tax rate, and stacked HOA costs. What buyers should price before making an offer in 2026.

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