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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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

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

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

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

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

Moving with Pets

Planning a move to Missoula? Whether here or anywhere else, moving is never easy. Moving with a pet means extra stress for -- you and your pet. Because pets rely on routine, the disruption caused by a move can ... more

Moving with Children

Whether you're moving to Missoula or anywhere else, it's a very stressful time. Even though the adults are responsible for most of the move, moving with children brings its own set of challenges because moving ... more