SterlingCRE’s 8th Annual Missoula MarketWatch Event Shows Low Commercial Space Availability, Ballooning Apartment Deliveries

Missoula, MT—Sterling Commercial Real Estate Advisors hosted its annual MarketWatch event on Wednesday, March 6th, at the Florence Building in downtown Missoula. The event attracted over 120 participants, including business leaders and community stakeholders, who gathered to discuss the latest trends in Missoula’s commercial real estate market. The research department at SterlingCRE, led by Data […]

Build-to-Suit: What Does That Even Mean?

Have you ever driven around Montana and seen a “build-to-suit” sign on a piece of land and wondered what it meant?  Why you should care? Are you tirelessly searching for the perfect commercial space for your business, facing an uphill battle finding a building that works? If so, the concept of build-to-suit should pique your […]

Maximizing Tax Benefits: Comparing 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zones in Montana

How Investors Can Use Opportunity Zones and 1031 Exchanges to Their Advantage Which one works best for your particular situation? In the past few years, much has been discussed about the potential opportunities for investors through Opportunity Zones, especially in cities like Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, and other locations across Montana. These designated Opportunity Zones have […]

Understanding Infrastructure’s Impact on Commercial Land Values

Montana commercial land prices show significant variation, ranging from= $10,000 to over $4.5 million per acre in the first half of 2023. Many factors influence these prices, including location and parcel size. A key factor in determining land prices is the availability of infrastructure.

 What is Infrastructure?

 Infrastructure encompasses facilities and systems that are essential […]

Montana Positioned to Benefit from Onshoring

Matt Mellott, Advisor It’s official – the warehouse and industrial real estate market is feeling the impact of onshoring. You may be asking: on-what now? Onshoring is a recent phenomenon in which manufacturers and distributors are bringing their products — and distribution networks — back to the United States in response to recent transportation shocks and […]

Spec Build Strategy Shifts

Matt Mellott, CCIM/SIOR The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, a global commercial real estate industry credentialing association, hosted its annual conference in late Fall 2022. Matt Mellott attended, with one looming takeaway with considerable implications for industrial development across Montana and the rest of the country.   Industry experts warned that bank financing for speculative […]

Build to Suit Montana | How Does that Work?

Have you ever noticed that almost every Walgreens or standalone Starbucks looks the same, no matter the location? That’s because these buildings are typically developed through a method known as Build to Suit (BTS). In Montana, the concept of BTS is gaining traction, particularly as more land offerings include it as a key feature. But what exactly is BTS?

NNN or Triple Net: How Does That Work?

When it comes to your lease, you’ve heard NNN or Triple Net – but what does it mean? You’ve heard it before, or maybe you already know from experience: investing in real estate builds wealth. And while diving into the world of commercial real estate investments may seem unachievable, there are ways to start small […]

Commercial Real Estate Recap 2019: Hey, What’s That Missoula?

Hello Missoula! Check out this video for a commercial real estate recap for 2019, plus some new dirt moving around town in 2020.  There’s a ton of new activity to catch up on! Sterling CRE Advisors actively tracks all new development projects in town and can aid you when you buy, sell, lease or invest […]

How Does a 1031 Exchange Work?

The elusive “1031.”  We hear questions from clients frequently asking “So, How Does That Work?”  The 1031 Exchange is probably the most powerful wealth building tool available to Missoula, Kalispell and Bozeman real estate investors. Yet, it is often misunderstood, or misapplied. Timing is critical. Click the video below to find out more about the 1031 […]