Opinion: Balancing Housing Affordability and Parking Needs in Montana
By Brady Thomas Rice A bill advancing in the Montana Legislature, House Bill 492, has sparked debate over housing affordability and urban planning. Sponsored by Rep. Katie Zolnikov, the bill aims to limit city-mandated parking requirements for new residential developments. Supporters argue this will lower construction costs, while opponents worry about accessibility and infrastructure challenges. […]
How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Could Impact Montana’s Real Estate Market
By Brady Thomas Rice Rumors are swirling that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be making Montana their new home. As the global superstar and NFL champion enjoy their post-season travels, reports suggest they’ve found a retreat in the Treasure State. But how might their potential move impact Montana’s real estate market? The Influence of […]
Housing Affordability: A Key Concern for Flathead Valley
By Brady Thomas Rice Housing affordability remains a significant topic of discussion in Flathead Valley, as the region balances economic growth with the challenges of rising living costs. Montana has seen notable progress in job creation, ranking among the top five states for new jobs in the past year. However, the wage growth associated with […]
Understanding Flathead County’s Decision to Opt-Out of State Housing Aid
Brady Thomas Rice Flathead County commissioners recently made the decision to opt out of a state housing program aimed at addressing Montana’s housing affordability challenges. This choice means the county will not participate in a program funded by House Bill 819, which offers $175 million for housing initiatives, including $50 million to create 500 affordable […]
Flathead County’s $1 Billion Tourism Boost: A Local Perspective
By Brady Thomas Rice Tourism in Montana has always been an essential economic driver, but recent findings highlight just how important it has become, particularly in Flathead County. According to a recent report by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), non-resident visitors spent a staggering $1 billion in Flathead County […]
After Rapid Expansion, Flathead Valley Faces a More Balanced Market
By Brady Thomas Rice It appears that after several years of intense growth, the Flathead Valley is finally slowing down. Markets have changed over the last year. It is not a stop but rather a change in how growth occurs. Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls have taken a break in the construction of new housing […]
Montana Housing Market in 2025: A Buyer’s Advantage
Brady Thomas Rice In 2025, the Montana housing market is showing clear signs of favoring buyers, despite rising home prices across the state. Property values have climbed by 6.5%, pushing the median price to $540,100. While prices are higher, homes are taking significantly longer to sell, with the average listing staying on the market for […]
Big Savings Ahead? Montana’s Push for Property Tax Relief
By: Brady Thomas Rice Property taxes in the U.S. have surged alongside rising home prices, worsening affordability concerns. While homeowners nationwide struggle with these costs, Montana lawmakers are considering a bill to cut property taxes on primary residences, potentially shifting the tax burden. Why This Matters From 2019 to 2024, property taxes rose exponentially in […]
Balancing Real Estate Growth with Environmental Conservation
By: Brady Thomas Rice Beyond financial and regulatory hurdles, real estate projects often face another layer of complexity—environmental impact. This is especially true in ecologically sensitive areas, where balancing human development with conservation efforts becomes a key challenge. A prime example of balancing environmental impact and development is unfolding in Montana, where rapid growth is […]
Lessons from High-Profile Real Estate Sales: The Plaza Hotel
By Brady Thomas Rice High-profile real estate transactions often involve intricate negotiations, legal hurdles, and fluctuating market conditions. The 2018 sale of New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel serves as a prime example of the challenges that arise when multiple stakeholders, regulatory constraints, and geopolitical factors intersect in a single deal. I have written this article […]
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