2024 Retail Trends: Fresh Concepts Winning the Space Race

In Missoula and across Western Montana, retail space has been scarce for years, with vacancy rates stubbornly low, hovering between 2% and 3%. This creates a competitive landscape for businesses seeking prime locations, giving landlords the ability to be more selective about who they lease to. The key trend we’re seeing? It’s not just about […]

2024 Bozeman Office Market Trends: Navigating Slowdowns, Opportunities, and Strategic Investments

As we continue to witness dynamic shifts in Bozeman’s office market, it’s important to stay informed and adaptable. The landscape is evolving, with a noticeable slowdown in office space activity, particularly in new construction. However, opportunities remain, especially for those who own or manage existing office spaces. As someone who’s been closely monitoring these trends, […]

The Bozeman Multifamily Market: Navigating Growth with Data-Driven Decisions

The multifamily market in Bozeman has experienced extraordinary growth over the past couple of years, transforming from a vacancy rate below 2 percent to a forecasted rate exceeding 10 percent. This shift reflects the heightened excitement surrounding Bozeman, fueled in part by the allure of popular media like “Yellowstone.” However, this enthusiasm often overlooks the […]

2024 Montana Self-Storage Trends: Softening Rent Growth

The Montana self-storage market, like many others across the nation, has experienced a notable shift in rent growth trends. During the COVID-19 migration period between 2020 and 2022, rent growth surged, with percentage increases reaching double digits. However, as we move forward, it is crucial to adjust our projections and underwriting to align with current […]

2024 Montana Self Storage Trends: Navigating Occupancy Fluctuations

The Montana self storage market has experienced notable shifts over the past few years. Influenced by various economic and social factors, these changes present both challenges and opportunities. Here are some key trends and issues you should consider to navigate this evolving asset class.https://youtu.be/OMCx05DJyE4?si=5_zJ17NmubQ-cubo Resurgence of Occupancy Fluctuations One of the most significant trends in […]

Finding Office Space: Tips for Renting Your Ideal Workspace

Finding the perfect office space is more than just a practical necessity—it’s a strategic move that can significantly influence your business’s success. A well-chosen office can enhance your company’s image, boost employee productivity, and provide the flexibility needed to grow. Whether you are a startup looking to establish a presence or an established business aiming […]

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 […]

Local Shops Make Holidays Shine

According to a recent informal poll conducted by the Sterling team, downtown small businesses are the preferred Christmas shopping destination among our friends in Montana.   This preference isn’t surprising, as downtown areas, whether big or small, throughout the Big Sky state go all out to transform holiday shopping into a festive and enjoyable experience. […]

What’s Up With The Bozeman Boom?

Bozeman’s base economic sectors are pivotal drivers of its growth, shaping its prosperity. Industries constituting the core economy bring external revenue into the local community. This fosters the growth of other businesses within the region. In a previous blog post, we looked at the importance of understanding a community’s economic dynamics before making real estate […]

What To Expect in 2020 – 3 Trends for Missoula Commercial Real Estate

The Crystal Ball for 2020 Everyone wants the inside scoop on what’s next.  Whether in business, sports or politics, inside intel on what’s coming around the corner is both useful and interesting. Each year, PWC puts out their Emerging Trends in Real Estate report that helps to set expectations on the commercial real estate market […]