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What Should Buyers Know About Home Insurance in Montana?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

Montana home insurance is getting harder to place. When to shop, what underwriters look at, your rights under Montana law, and what to do if carriers decline.

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How Do Water Rights Work When You Buy Land in Montana?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 22/08/2026

Montana water rights pass with the land unless the deed says otherwise. How prior appropriation works, what conveys at closing, and how to check a parcel free.

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home in the Gallatin Valley?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 26/06/2026

How long it takes to close on a Gallatin Valley home: a realistic 30-to-45-day timeline, what slows a Montana closing down, and how to stay on schedule.

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What Causes Real Estate Deals to Fall Apart in Montana?

Nancy Clark

Published on: 24/06/2026

The financing, inspection, appraisal, and rural Montana issues that sink home sales, and how Gallatin Valley buyers and sellers can keep a deal together.

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