Experts Journal

April in the Northern Rockies is unpredictable.  One day you will be mowing the yard and the next shoveling the driveway.  It’s a time of year when we substantially build and store snowpack in the mountains while the valleys emerge from winter slumber.  Current snowpack conditions in and around the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem including Wyoming, Montana and Idaho are in excess of 100% and as high as 120%.

Spring hits Montana! One of the telltale indicators of Spring is the return of the Sandhill Cranes. This one is part of a breeding pair that returns to the Baden Ranch in southwestern Montana's Gallatin Valley, near Bozeman. This one is part of a breeding pair that returns to the Baden Ranch in southwestern Montana's Gallatin Valley, near Bozeman.

In our update last week (Navigating Changes in Today's Market) we discussed Hall and Hall's philosophy and guiding principles in times of market stress.  As promised, here is data reflective of immediate market trends. The following trends emerged during the week of March 23rd – March 29th.

Now this is Montana living - Black Mountain Ranch is a scenic working cattle ranch located in the desirable Madison Valley near Ennis, Montana. The ranch is loaded with recreational amenities and complemented by a full set of newly built improvements which include an attractive manager’s home, shop and a custom-designed owner’s residence reminiscent of a barn.

The dramatic impact of COVID-19 on every aspect of our lives is being felt across the world. We are dedicated to keeping you informed as the effects of the pandemic and eventual recovery become more apparent. Through weekly meetings and daily communication, our partners across the country compare observations and activity across regions and property types.