Buying

Western Montana has not been immune to the economic downturn of recent years, but, thankfully, the Missoula MT housing market was more resilient than in other parts of the county.

Our economy has been able to avoid dramatic swings on both ends of the spectrum causing only a bit of stagnation compared to the sheer collapse of more harshly effected parts of the country.

Distinct personality and amenities continue to make each residential neighborhood in Missoula unique. From homes built generations ago and steeped in Missoula history — to new homes in master planned communities, there are homes to meet the needs and neighborhood preferences of every family.

Now is a great time to buy. Tax incentives, low interest rates, and down-to-earth prices indicate that a home purchased in Missoula today will turn into a great investment in the long run.

As a friendly tip, keep in mind that whether you’re buying or renting in Missoula, if your relocation falls on or around the beginning of either college semester (late July, August, September, January, February), be sure to schedule utility installations, such as cable TV, electricity, and phone service, well in advance.

Check out these additional Home Buying Tips as well as our listing of Featured Homes For Sale.

Missoula – A River Runs Through It

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When it Comes to Mortgages, What’s in a Team?

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When it Comes to Mortgages, Just Say NO to Acronyms

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Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfire

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Keeping Your Home Safe and Secure During Vacation

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It’s the Right Time to Buy…for Some!

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New Housing Trends Show a Rebound

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Missoula Organization of Realtors Reviews 2011

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Holiday Safety Tips to Keep the Season Merry

By DIANE BECK - Holidays are a time of celebration and fun. However, they have the potential to be a time of increased accidents. Here are some safety tips to keep your holiday season merry.... more

Four Leaf Removal Tools that Clear Yards of Fall Debris

By DIANE BECK. You only need a few essential leaf removal items in your landscape tool collection to accomplish your autumn goal — removing the heavy leaves that smother grass and make your lawn a splotchy ... more

Don’t Kill the Light

By SILKE JAUCK. Moving to a different country also means learning more about its language. Sometimes I feel very close to English, even dream in it. Other times I feel like there are worlds apart between Engli... more

Tips for Avoiding Rental Scams

By DIANE BECK. A trend that has developed in the past several years is for these scammers, most often residing overseas, to skim rental property ads or vacant homes for sale and list them for rent at unbeatable... more

From Germany to Montana: How We Made it Missoula

By SILKE JAUCK Moving to Missoula was an easy choice. I first came here in fall of 1993 to set up my foreign study exchange year at the UM. My love for the mountains was satisfied each morning with a 360-... 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

Missoula Needs Snow Angels

By RYAN NEWHOUSE. As snow has finally blanketed the streets, trails and sidewalks of Missoula, the City and the Bicycle-Pedestrian Program Manager are asking everyone to do their part to keep the sidewalks in ... more

21st Annual Missoula Parade of Homes

Each September Missoulians anxiously await the Annual Parade of Homes & Remodeling Tour. Sponsored by the Missoula Builders Industry Association, the 2010 Parade of Homes runs Thursday – Sunday, September... more

Moving with Pets

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Moving with Children

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Pet Licenses

Have pets? City and county ordinances require all dogs four months and older to be licensed. Licenses are timed to run concurrently with dog’s rabies vaccinations. New residents must purchase a dog license... more

Voter Registration

If you're new to Missoula or simply need to register to vote, there are a number of places to in the city to complete your voter registration. As our national laws dictate, U.S. citizens may vote in nati... more

Missoula in Motion

Missoulians embrace green living and you'll find sustainable transportation options readily available in the city. Missoula in Motion aims to promote the city’s popular sustainable transportation system and i... more