Mike Kibler Hamilton Real Estate

January 2008 - Posts

• Mortgage Demand Reaches 4-Year High

  Demand for mortgages surged last week, hitting its highest level in nearly four years as interest rates fell, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported today. Mortgage application volume reached 906.4, an increase of 28.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted Read More... Posted Monday, January 21, 2008 11:01 AM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Finances

• 2008 National Christmas Tree Will Be From Montana

  Only 350 days until Christmas! If you aren’t ready to start on your 2008 Christmas shopping, here is a way to help take Montana to Washington DC this year. Montana ~ and the Bitterroot National Forest ~ have been asked to provide the Capitol Christmas Read More... Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:42 AM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Events

• Where Eagles Soar

  As I was having my first cup of coffee this morning and watching to sun come up over the Sapphire Mountains, I noticed something rather large perched in a tree in our pasture. A few moments later the sun was high enough to shine on it. It was a huge Bald Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 1:19 PM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Community Information

• 5 Simple Ways to Increase a Home's Value

  Good home maintenance is key to creating and preserving a home’s value. Not to mention, it also impresses potential buyers. Here are five basic steps that every home owner ought to take — before spending money on dream bathrooms or gourmet Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:26 PM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Seller Information

• 2 Reasons it's a Great Time to Buy Real Estate in the Bitterroot Valley

  Selection, Selection, Selection - There are currently over 1300 properties for sale in Ravalli County. Regardless of the price range there are plenty of houses from which to choose. There are lots of options in this market! No bidding wars - Competitive Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 1:41 PM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions

• Mortgage Applications Up From Last Year

  Mortgage applications fell last week but they were up nearly 10 percent compared to the same week last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey. The index fell a seasonally adjusted 7.6 percent last week to 603.8. On an Read More... Posted Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:03 PM by Mike Kibler | 0 Comments Filed under: Finances