Lockwood, Montana is a suburb of Billings and is the largest unincorporated community in the Billings Metropolitan Area and though it’s not considered to be its own organized city, there has been and continues to be major growth in this area, making it a highly sought after place to live.

This story deserved a permanent spot on the blog and my hope is that it gives you greater insight as to what homeownership can really mean for you if you don’t yet own a home and if you do, I hope this encourages you to embrace the celebration that is so deserved!

While there might not be a TON of attractions compared to other communities when you’re a Laurel local, you’ll quickly find your favorites and will become a regular.Laurel is located just 15 miles outside of Billings and is actually the third largest community in the Billings Metropolitan area and is home to a tight knit community of about 7,000 people!

A hot topic that has been circulating today's market (I’m writing this in November of 2022) are mortgage points and the reason being is because the way you can use (or are being forced to use, I should say 🙃) has changed quite a bit. So, let’s dive in ⬇️

You know how there’s always that one area in each city that people LOVE to be in? It’s like the popular hot spot that has the best restaurants, best places to shop and the houses are just so beautiful. And when you venture there you instantly know that it’s THE place to be! Well, West End Billings is a little like that.

In today's blog, I’m specifically addressing financing options available to people who feel confident with a mortgage payment, but are a little spooked by the down payment required.

Although Billings Heights is scaled back from the hustle and bustle that you’ll find in Downtown Billings, it's not as quiet or secluded as some neighborhoods like Northwest. While still being considered a suburban style community, the population is high and you will be surrounded by people if you reside in the Heights area.

Word of the Week (or should I say the year 😅): Interest Rates. Because I absolutely refuse to let you put your life on hold and risk missing out on massive opportunities that are right in front of you when it comes to real estate, I’ve done the digging for us both and laid it out so you can easily understand what the heck is going on! Buckle up, class is in session 👩🏼‍🏫