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

Posts Tagged ‘Housing trends’

10 Things to Pay Attention to Buying a New House

To simplify the home buying process, we've listed the ten things to pay attention to when buying a new house. ... more

Are Mortgage Rates in Montana Going to Drop?

Are you in the process of buying your first home or business in Montana? You are likely looking at mortgage lending. Here are some things to consider: ... more

Are Mortgage Rates in Montana Going to Rise?

Are mortgage rates in Montana going to rise any time soon? We took a closer look at why they have been so low, and the direction they might be headed in here.... more

Important Things You Need To Look Out For When Looking For A New Home

There are several essential things that you need to look at when searching for a new house. Some of these factors include: ... more

Missoula In Search Of Solutions As The Housing Market Tightens And Prices Soar

Buying your dream home in Missoula can be tricky. Nonetheless, there are a few ideas local officials can implement to solve the housing problem.... 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

4 Important Tips to Help You Buy Your Dream Home

Once you’re financially able to buy your dream home, there are essential steps you should follow.... more

What are the Advantages of Buying Distressed Properties?

With the real estate market full of potential buyers and sellers, negotiating units with soaring prices, one would be lucky to find property at lower than market prices.... more

Affordable Housing Area For Missoula On The Way

By CINDY CUMMINGS - Missoula is a great place to live and work, and it’s one of Montana’s favorite cities for a day out too. ... more

New Housing Trends Show a Rebound

There are mixed messages in terms of real estate growth and an economic recovery, but home sale trends and low mortgage rates, point to a housing turnaround.... more