Missoula Real Estate

Blog by Diane Beck

Diane Beck has been selling real estate in Missoula for over 20 years. Her knowledge, experience and commitment to the community has placed her in the forefront of the real estate market. Diane is serving the Missoula Organization of Realtors as their 2011 President and she continues to strive for the best interests of their members, community and her clients.

Holiday Safety Tips to Keep the Season Merry

By DIANE BECK - Holidays are a time of celebration and fun. However, th... more

Four Leaf Removal Tools that Clear Yards of Fall Debris

By DIANE BECK. You only need a few essential leaf removal items in yo... more

Tips for Avoiding Rental Scams

By DIANE BECK. A trend that has developed in the past several years is ... more

Renting vs Buying: What You Need to Know

By DIANE BECK. The excitement and energy that Missoula’s University of Montana brings also comes with a tradeoff. As a community, we have far more renters than the national average, making the rental market ... more

Water Damage: 8 Ways to Dry Out and Move On

By DIANE BECK. Thanks to heavy snow pack and a wet spring, many of our Missoula neighbors have been dealing with water. While severe cases of flooding will most likely require professional assistance, homeowner... more

Waters Rising in Western Montana

By DIANE BECK. Every few years or so, it seems that Western Montana is in danger of flooding. Many homeowners combat this problem only when waters start to rise but do little to actually prevent the floods fro... more

Protecting the Greatest Investment

By DIANE BECK. Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetimes. Considering the upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish t... more

Missoula Seeing Spring Thaw in Real Estate!

By DIANE BECK. While spending is still more responsible than it was prior to the crash, consumers are beginning to feel more confident in their financial security. Folks are shopping, and eating out, and even ... more

Putting Down Roots

By DIANE BECK. Recently, some have suggested that home ownership is detrimental to families because it makes homeowners less mobile and hinders their ability to move for a new job. Not true.... more

Can You Feel the Buzz?

By DIANE BECK. Perhaps it is the chill in the air, the sunshine, or the wrap up of holiday’s spent with families and loved ones, but members of the Missoula community are experiencing an unmistakable buzz in... more

All Real Estate is Local – Even in Montana

By DIANE BECK. We’ve all heard the national news about housing prices plummeting and foreclosure rates soaring. Fortunately, in most of Montana, we have come through without the astounding foreclosure rates ... more