Do Commercial Real Estate Agents Need a Special License? 

If you’re considering buying, selling, or leasing commercial property, you may be wondering if you need to find an agent with a special commercial real estate license.  In Montana, there is no specific credential required to buy, sell, or lease commercial real estate besides a basic real estate license – the same license that residential […]

Childcare in Missoula: Work Perk?

Hyped as a premium benefit for parents, on-site childcare seems to be the wave of the future. Missoula’s Childcare Problem With kids ranging from just a fews weeks old to teenagers, the Sterling team is very familiar with the challenges of securing childcare. We know about Missoula’s lack of childcare availability. Gaps in childcare across […]

Why is Housing Expensive in Missoula? Part 2

Why is housing so expensive in Missoula? Learn more in part 2 of Sterling CRE’s series on affordable housing. We’re answering questions like, what factors drive up housing prices? Matt digs into local data to show the trends guiding Missoula’s housing availability. Matt covers limited land, high building costs for developers, materials, and other factors […]

Why is Housing so Expensive in Missoula?

Affordable housing is a real concern for Missoulians. Missoula, as well as places like Bozeman, have seen housing prices rise precipitously in recent years.  In Missoula, the Office of Housing & Community Development reported that a majority of respondents said housing was too expensive in the 2020 Community Needs Assessment. What’s the deal with affordable housing in […]