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Cheryl’s life journey has taken her from east coast to west coast, the mid-Atlantic states, and to the Rocky Mountains where she has embraced all there is to love about living in Southwest Montana.
Having owned and leased real estate while living in Bozeman & Big Sky now for more than 25 years, this is definitely the last best place to call home. Her son and daughter-in-law are both MSU School of Engineering graduates. Her daughter and son-in-law are property and business owners in Bozeman & Big Sky, with whom she partners on real estate ventures. She regularly supports and encourages her grandchildren on the soccer field, golf course, tennis courts, and academic achievements. She has an extended blended family with two step-children and grandchildren who live near Pittsburgh.
Cheryl has been a resident of Bozeman and Big Sky for decades, bringing over 30 years of market expertise in southwest Montana. Cheryl’s experience includes a 35-year executive career in healthcare business & real estate development, construction project oversight, and commercial transactions. Her business acumen and market research skills drive her strategic approach to helping clients expand or divest their real estate portfolios. Cheryl leads with passion and professionalism and specializes in second homes, vacation rentals, investment, commercial, and development properties. If you’re looking for local market knowledge and insight, connect with Cheryl as a trusted resource.
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete financial disaster or a smart long-term investment. The person standing between it being a huge financial mistake or a valuable asset is you, the agent. Still, the agent can only help as much as the buyer allows. As vital as having an experienced agent by their side is, there are things that first-time homebuyers have to do. Here is a list of tips to help first-time homebuyers help you the agent do the best job that you can do. When you are approached by a first-time homebuyer, share this list with them to help them get off on the right foot. Tell Your Agent Everything: You don’t want any surprises; neither does your agent. Let them know upfront about any financial issues on your credit report. Be as detailed as possible about your goals and be flexible. Make Lists: Write out a list of the things that you want and a list of the things that you need in...
Annual Sweet Pea Festival
The Sweet Pea Festival is a three-day festival of the arts held the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August. The Festival kicks off late Friday afternoon in Lindley Park. Saturday ramps up with a children’s run and parade that lead the community to the park where the festivities continue through Sunday afternoon... For more information click here.
