Montana Shelves Second Home Tax Bill, But the Discussion Isn’t Over
By Brady Thomas Rice House Bill 231, a proposal to adjust property taxes by increasing rates on second homes while lowering them for primary residences and long-term rentals, has been shelved. The Senate Taxation Committee voted 5–3 to table the bill, pausing what has been a broader conversation about how to balance the state’s growing […]
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 […]
Understanding the Challenges of Complex Real Estate Deals
Real estate expert Brady Thomas Rice breaks down the complexities of large-scale real estate deals, from financing and zoning challenges to stakeholder coordination.
Launching Rhode Island FC: A Journey of Vision, Resilience, and Community
Starting Rhode Island FC has been the most exciting and gratifying endeavor of my career. Having been involved with Phoenix Rising FC and Ipswich Town, I knew the road to building a new team would come with its share of hurdles. But I also believed that Rhode Island was an ideal place for professional soccer […]
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