Lovely ranch style home in an established country neighborhood.  Bring all of the toys, your family will love the space, with 1+ acre of ground, fenced yard, oversized 2 car garage with work space & door opener, and room for additional parking.  Storage shed for the yard maintenance tools.

Open living room/dining room and kitchen with carpeted flooring in the living room & dining room, vinyl in the kitchen area.  Convenient kitchen arrangement with ample cupboard & counter space, appliances included.  3 bedrooms, and an office/den area, main level laundry.  Very comfortable & welcoming.

Fenced yard, patio space, grass and trees are planted, well for watering, propane heating system, water softener too.

Don't miss this opportunity for country living just a few minutes from Billings.  Call Howard today to see this home!

You will be impressed with this special home!  Sunfilled and spacious describe your surrounds with so many special features!

Large open living room with wood flooring, gas fireplace, soaring ceilings, dining area, wonderful open kitchen space for easy entertaining.  Includes a breakfast bar, oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, patio door to the large deck for your summer enjoyment.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths on the main level, includes master bedroom with private bath, large main level laundry room with viny flooring, storage & entry to garage.  2 bedrooms, 1 bath on the lower daylight level with egress windows in every living area.  Spacious family room area on the lower level is roughed-in and ready for your special touch.  Extra storage space & large closet on the lower level.

Gas forced air heating, central air conditioning, built-in humidifier & electronic air cleaner for your comfort.  Fenced & landscaped yard with privacy fencing, storage shed, large deck, garden area, underground sprinkling.

3 car attached garage with opener.  You have to see this home it is nearly new!

Think warm, cozy & comfortable when you see this delightful cottage near Downtown & close to Pioneer Park.  Fresh paint & shined flooring, this home is sparkling from top to bottom.

Features include bright & light living room area with stone fireplace & shelving, den/office area with french doors, 1 bedroom main level, convenient kitchen with eating area and greenhouse window, main level laundry.  2 bedrooms, 1 bath lower level, plus storage space.

1 car detached garage, garden spot & tree shaded yard.  All this at an affordable price!

Market update at glance				Year	Percentage Increase
Yellowstone County  6/30/2101		7/31/2010		2009	2010	or -Decrease
Residential  Closed Sales Units				955	1014		6%
Residential  Pending Sales Units				295	232		-21%
Residential  Active Property For Sale				868	979		13%
Average sales price Single family Home				$201,222	$208,803		4%
Average Square feet Single family Home				2290	2321		1%
Median sales price Single family Home				$180,000	$186,500		4%
Median Square feet Single family Home				2162	2184		1%
Average Days on Market Till Offer Received
Single Family Home				67	61		-9%
Absorption rate -		TIME IN DAYS
Time it would take for all existing					246
properties to sell with no new inventory
coming into the market place - residential
SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS MONTH june				20	32		60%
SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS YEAR				126	161		28%
Average # Rentals Advertised Sundays				400	339		-15%
Average Asking Price  Rental Home				$1,024	$1,033		1%
Average Asking Price Rental Apartment				$670	$645		-4%

Looking for a home in a convenient West Billings neighborhood?  You have found it!  Convenient location and affordable price!

Features include bright & light living room/dining room space with carpeted flooring and plenty of windows for extra light.  Convenient kitchen with pantry, eating area, oven/range & refrigerator are included. Provides plenty of work space & cabinetry.  3 bedrooms on the main level including a large master bedroom with ceiling fan and double closets, 1 bath main level; the lower level includes 1 bedroom, family room space with wet bar, laundry area, storage and bonus room.

2 car detached garage with opener, fenced rear yard, covered patio, gas hot water heating system.  You have to see this, call today for a private showing!

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917 25th Street West

Comfortable & affordable West Billings home, with 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 car garage, fenced yard.   $161,000  Call Howard Sumner today to see this home 245-6890

You'll love the setting of this quiet & peaceful country home.  Gorgeous grounds & pretty home a few minutes from Laurel, Montana.

The covered entry way invites you into this spacious home, large open living room area with carpeted flooring, custom kitchen is a cooks delight with so many cupboards & lots of country space including an island for your culinary masterpieces. Main level bath, plus entry to the large covered deck and the incredible grounds, you will be amazed.  Enclosed breezeway with entry to a family/game room and the 2 car attached garage.

Upper level includes 5 bedrooms, the master suite includes a private bath that is incredible, plus an additional bath on the upper level.  Great views of the grounds, bedrooms all are carpeted.

The ground source heat pump provides the heating and cooling for this great home. Domestic wells for watering, underground sprinkling system, 2 car attached garage with openers, storage and so much more.  Wonderful entertaining spaces both inside and out.  This home is a real winner!

Everything about this home will bring you pleasure...from the deck looking out over the golf course, to the tree shaded yard and the main level family room, there is plenty of room for everyone in the family!

Open living room area with carpeted flooring & golf course view, formal dining room, great work kitchen with oven/range, refrigerator & dishwasher included, family room with fireplace & patio door to the deck overlooking the yard and golf course.  3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level, including the master bedroom with private bath.  You can wake up to the beautiful golf course views every day!

Lower level family room with wet bar, walk-out to patio & fenced rear yard, wood burning stove, 1 bedroom, 1 bath one the lower level, and plenty of room for additional room and storage space.

2 car attached garage with opener, fenced yard, yard water supplied from Lake Hills Golf Course for approx. $325 per year.  A great home in the popular Lake Hills area.  Call today to see this home!

	Your REALTOR: Howard Sumner Howard Sumner August 2010 Your Real Estate Source, Your Results Solution Copyright © 2010 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. How To Make Buyers Want Your Home   Whether you're a buyer or a seller you want to succeed in the realty marketplace. That's natural and reasonable, but what are the steps you need to triumph?       Negotiations are a complex matter and all transactions are unique. Both sides -- buyer and seller -- want to feel that the outcome favors them, or at least represents a fair balance of interests. In the usual case there is a bit of bluff, some give-and-take, and neither party gets everything they want.       So how do you develop a strong bargaining position, one which will help you get the most from a transaction? Mortgage Rates View current rates  U.S. averages as of July 29, 2010: 30 yr. fixed:   4.54% 15 yr. fixed:   4.00% 1 yr. adj:        3.64% Experience shows there are five basic keys which will determine who wins at the negotiating table.       1. What Does The Market Say?       At various times we're in a "buyer's" market, a "seller's" market, or a market CONTINUED >>> Wondering What Your Home Is Worth? Let me show you. How to Recognize A Sellers Market      As a homeowner, and a prospective seller, you may be wondering if now is a good time to put your home on the market. But how can you tell if the market is in your favor at this time? Will you lose money or make money? Is it a "sellers market"?       These are all very important questions. And the answer is in the market statistics.       As a seller, one of the first things you must evaluate is the desirability of your location. Market conditions are extremely localized statistics. While the national economy and housing market tie every area of the country together to a certain degree, markets and their conditions range widely from state to state, community to community, and even neighborhood to neighborhood within a community.       You must ask yourself, and your real estate agent, "Is my neighborhood up and coming or has it already come and CONTINUED >>> Most Neighbors Still Connect The Old Fashioned Way      Online social networking doesn't do it for neighbors wanting to keep in touch with neighbors.       Internet tools are gaining ground, but face-to-face encounters and phone calls rule as the most common methods of interaction in the hood.       Pew Internet & American Life Project's recent "Neighbors Online" study found that many neighbors haven't made the transition to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and other online social networking tools.       "For many Americans ignorance might have been bliss during the boom times but today people want to be actively engaged at both the local and national levels to stay informed about what¹s happening and how it affects them. Being left in the dark could prove to be downright dangerous, particularly when it comes to something that may be happening right in your own backyard," said Nancy Osborne, chief operating officer of Erate.com, a Santa Clara, CA-based financial information publisher and interest rate tracker.       In a recent poll, Pew telephoned 2,258 adults, age 18 and older and asked about online connections to communities and neighbors and found that in the CONTINUED >>> Available Homes For Sale Information on ALL available area properties Too Much To Store and Too Little Space      Do you have too much to store and too little space? If you're like many homeowners, finding enough storage space can be a challenge. Thankfully, remodeling professionals can help you create new ways to tuck away your family's treasures in a resourceful and sophisticated way, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).       Finding storage solutions doesn't always mean undertaking a major remodel. Sometimes it's about using the square footage you already have. Remodelers can help you plan and reallocate storage to accommodate your family's changing lifestyle. Getting creative with storage can improve daily living and boost the resale value of your home. CONTINUED >>> Local Market Conditions Daily News and Advice Read about the events shaping the Real Estate market today, find current interest rates, or browse the extensive library of advice and how-to articles written by some of the top experts in Real Estate. Updated each weekday. More Articles July Round Up: Making Your Home Appealing On A Budget Final Walk-Through Tips Real Estate Outlook: Federal Reserve Weighs In Howard Sumner E-mail: howard@realestatemontana.com Web: http://www.realestatemontana.com Phone: 406-245-6890 Direct: 406-698-3051 Toll Free: 800-317-5769 Fax: 406-254-2972 Howard Sumner Real Estate 406-245-6890 404 North 31st Street #130 Billings, MT 59101 Equal Housing Opportunity

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You will be impressed with this luxurious condo.  A bird's eye view of the City, Mountain Ranges and Rims will delight you.  Centrally located for easy commuting anywhere in the Billings area.

Luxury living features include:  Keyed entry into the building with luxurious reception areas, secure underground parking spaces for 2 vehicles, plus storage, pool, excercise area included.  Near open space & park.  Guest suites available.

Bright & light filled living room with carpeted flooring & wonderful views, enclosed patio area off the living room for your enjoyment.  Fully equipped kitchen with oven/range, refrigerator and dishwasher included. 3 bedrooms including a master suite with private bath & jetted tub.  2 full baths including the master bedroom bath.

Laundry area with storage, vinyl flooring, tiled entry leads into the living spaces.

Isn't it about time you relaxed?  See this lovely townhome with 2 stories of comfort at a great rate!

You will be delighted with the welcoming kitchen/living area.  Convenient kitchen with ample cupboards & work space, vinyl flooring, oven/range, dishwasher & microwave stay.  Laundry area and 1/2 bath off the kitchen with entry to the garage.

Comfortable living room with carpeted flooring, patio door looking only the patio.  2 bedrooms on the upper level with carpeted flooring, den/office area, 1 bath.  Lower daylight level includes a large bedroom (could be used as a family room space) 1 large bath, storage.

1 car attached garage with opener.  This nearly new home is styled for someone special.  Call today to see this home.

This classic beauty will catch your eye.  This bright home offers all the pleasures of comfortable living, very close to Downtown Billings.

Features include a formal living room with gas fireplace, ceiling fan and hardwood flooring.  Formal dining room with hardwood flooring, modern kitchen with oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, tile flooring and views of the tree shaded back yard.

1 bedroom, 1 bath on the main level; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath on the upper level; 1 bedroom on the basement level.  Family room with carpeted flooring on the basement level, plus additional office/den/work spaces, utility room on the lower level with additional storage.

Fenced rear yard, deck area for your summer enjoyment, 2 car detached garage.

You will want to see this lovely home today!

Feel at home the minute you enter this enchanting cottage!  Wonderful living spaces!

Welcoming enclosed entry porch with lots of windows.  Bright open living room with hardwood flooring, high ceilings and the charm of yesteryear.  Lovely dining area, also with hardwood flooring & door to the deck.

Delightful updated kitchen space with ample cupboard & storage, oven/range, dishwasher & refrigerator included.

Master bedroom with hardwood flooring, walk-in closet, decorator colors, 2nd bedroom/family area off the dining room.  1 bath main level, 1 bath basement level.

Basement level for future expansion, laundry area and storage.  Deck for your outdoor enjoyment, privacy fenced side yard for a pet, storage shed too.

Open House 1-3

Sunday, July 11, 2010

1008 Poly Drive #C2

Wonderful living in this secluded and elegant condominium, a hideaway in the heart of Billings.  Large open living areas, covered patio, custom kitchen with eating space, formal living & dining,  main level laundry, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage, game/family room on the lower level too.  $216,000

Your Host:  Howard Sumner 245-6890

Following the attached link for complete information.  It is a great time to buy a home in Billings, Montana!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Mortgage-rates-sink-to-lowest-apf-2118457054.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=main&asset=&ccode=

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

1315 West I Road, Worden, MT

$489,000

Beautiful, sprawling & spacious, custom built home on 5 acres a few minutes West of Worden, Montana.  With approx. 4,100 sq. ft. of living area, all on one level; including 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal living & dining, family room, custom kitchen, sunroom, 3 car garage, plus 36X50 shop!