The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Student Housing Checklist: What To Look For Before Signing A Lease

Here's what you need to know to make an informed housing decision, and ensure your lease signing experience is as smooth as possible.... more

5 Ways to Become a Great Landlord

Below we will discuss five ways to become a great landlord so that you can make the most out of your home.... more

3 Things to Remember when Renting Out Your Home in Missoula

Finding the perfect tenant is never easy, even in Missoula. Read expert advice, so you can find the tenant that’s the perfect fit for your property. ... more

The Great Resignation Is Making Missoula a Top Relocation Destination

Thanks to The Great Resignation, Missoula is experiencing a surge in popularity as a relocation destination. Here's why:... more

Basic Fire Safety Considerations for the Home

Home fire safety is a serious issue that can cause a lot of damage to a person or property. Here are some basic fire safety tips:... more

How To Attract Long Term Tenants To Your Rental Property

If there is anything a landlord needs to strive for, it’s to find a long-term tenant for their property! Here are some tips on how to attract long term tenants to your rental property!... more

3 Things to Consider When Transitioning to Home Ownership

Here are 3 things to consider when transitioning from renting to owning.... more

Need A Place To Rent? Here’s Where To Start

Choosing a rental is more than just checking off the list of amenities. If you’re confused with the options and clueless on where to get started, read on.... more

Renting Your House Out? Here’s How Much Profit You Should Make

If this is your first time calculating your estimated profit from a rental property, here is what you need to figure out to get an accurate estimate.... more

Smart Tips When Buying a Condo

Here are some smart tips that may prove to be helpful for you in your journey of finding a dream home:... more

What Every Building Needs To Have To Be Considered As Safe And Comfortable?

This article will seek to outline a few key things which you should keep in mind that every building needs to have in order to be considered a safe and comfortable space. ... more

Practical Tips That Will Help You Save Money For Next Month’s Rent!

Here are a few tips which will help you save money for the next month’s rent.... more

“Equitable Homes for All” Subject of Two Public Meetings

“In My Backyard: Equitable Homes for All” is a two-part series of free public meetings to explore: How do we finance housing to bring down the cost and where do we put it? ... more

What To Look For When Renting A House

With this guide, you’re going to learn about the top things to consider when attempting to rent a house.... more

Tips on Getting Financial Help for Your First Apartment

Financing an apartment can be very expensive, and unless you’ve got plenty of savings in the bank, you’re going to need to think about financing this adventure.... more

Residential Water Conservation

Conserving water in your home is much easier than you think. By taking just a few simple steps, you can save water and decrease your water bill!... more

Missoula – A River Runs Through It

Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more

Homeword Aims to Change the Image of Affordable Housing

By ANDREW FISHER - Homeword, a Missoula non-profit, wants to change the image of affordable housing by creating sustainable, community-oriented buildings.... more

Putting Down Roots

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?

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 the air.... more

Anywhere But Missoula, MT

11/09 Blog by Elke Govertson. If you had asked me in college where I would live when I “settled down” (is that what has happened? I have settled? Like a flat cake? Like an upset stomach? Yikes.) I would hav... more

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

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