Billings, Montana is is a rapid growing city. Older sections and new homes to the north and east are priced at a premium; housing south of town and in the west suburbs is less costly. Real Estate listings in Billings are available area wide. 57% of residents live in multiple-family housing; 39% live in single family homes, and 4% live in mobile homes. Condos are offered by real estate agents from 134,000$ to $1 million plus. Resale includes condos and apartments. New home enclaves to the west include villas, townhouses and houses. Some brokers offer garden apartments and new condos from 160,000$.
Note that properties near tourist attractions can be noisy, which creates additional problems such as parking. Note that some options may be cheaper to have installed independently rather than by the builder, e.g. a swimming pool or sprinkler system. Finally, in Billings, Common problems include rusting water pipes, lead-based paint (used on older homes prior to 1978, which can cause lead poisoning), poor wiring, humidity and rising damp, uneven flooring, collapsing facades, subsidence, and cracked internal and external walls, which can even be evident in fairly recent homes.
Billings real estate agents and brokers have a complete knowledge of the Billings property market. Among the most common problems experienced by buyers are builders going broke. A buyer's broker won't only find you a suitable home in a particular area, but will negotiate the price on your behalf. In Billings, you should check whether nearby land has been zoned for commercial activities. Find More about Real Estate in Billings >>
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