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Back to Blog July 20, 2026 Claire Brenneman June brought continued momentum to the Northwest Montana real estate market, with buyer activity staying strong as the summer selling season got underway. Closed sales increased 13.7% compared to June 2025, while pending sales rose 17.1%, showing that buyers are continuing to enter the market. New listings…

Back to Blog July 15, 2026 Claire Brenneman Today is the day. NMAR Community is officially live, and we could not be more excited to share it with you. If you have been an NMAR member for any length of time, you know Member Connect. You also probably know its quirks. Maybe you stopped getting…

Back to Blog July 6, 2026 Claire Brenneman Big changes are on the way for how you connect with NMAR online. On July 15th, we’re launching NMAR Community, a new platform built to replace Member Connect and make it easier than ever to stay in the loop. What’s Changing NMAR Community brings everything you need…

Back to Blog June 22, 2026 Claire Brenneman May was another active month for the Northwest Montana real estate market, with buyer activity continuing to outpace last year. Pending sales were up 18.1% compared to May 2025, and closed sales increased 2.1%, showing that buyers remain engaged as we move into the summer season. Year-to-date,…

Back to Blog June 8, 2026 Claire Brenneman June is a month of color, community, and celebration. It is National Homeownership Month AND Pride Month, and here at NMAR, we think that is a beautiful combination. Because when we talk about homeownership, we are talking about belonging. And belonging is something everyone deserves. Why Homeownership…

Back to Blog May 26, 2026 Claire Brenneman Billing Reminder: Coming Up Next Month Your annual SentriLock bill will be going out soon. Here are the key dates to keep in mind, the bill this year is $60. JUNE 1 – Bill goes out JULY 1 – Payment due JULY 10 – $25 late fee…

Back to Blog May 18, 2026 Claire Brenneman What an incredible spring season of learning. From Fair Housing to Mineral Rights, our 2026 Spring Professional Development Program delivered world-class education right here in Northwest Montana. We are so proud of every member who showed up, engaged, and invested in their craft. 11 Classes offered this…

Back to Blog May 11, 2026 Claire Brenneman April was a busy month for the Northwest Montana real estate market, with more buyers and sellers jumping into the market as spring gets underway. Closed sales were up 28.7% from last year, and pending sales also saw a big increase, showing that buyer activity is staying…

Back to Blog May 4, 2026 Claire Brenneman Real estate is a relationship business, and that means meeting people, often in unfamiliar places, sometimes on short notice. Most of those interactions are positive. But as a professional who regularly meets clients alone at properties, in vacant homes, and during evening showings, personal safety deserves the…

Back to Blog April 27, 2026 Claire Brenneman When NMAR members give to the Charitable Foundation, that generosity doesn’t disappear into an account somewhere. It comes back home. It shows up in classrooms, community tables, and organizations quietly doing the hard work of making Northwest Montana a place people want to stay, raise families, and…