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 ‘Missoula Real Estate’

Essential Guide to Starting a Real Estate Business in Montana: Top 6 Things to Consider

This essential guide will provide you with everything you need to know about starting a real estate business in Montana, including the top six things to consider. ... more

Essential Tips for Selling Your House Quickly and Effectively

By following the tips outlined below you should be able to successfully navigate the sometimes tumultuous waters of residential real estate sales.... more

4 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Montana

This article will provide insider knowledge that will help you prepare for your move to the Garden City or anywhere in Montana. ... more

3 Real Estate Hiring Solutions to Boost Agent Retention

Real estate brokers have to come up with effective real estate recruiting ideas to keep their hiring phase and retention rates positive. Here are three examples:... more

The Complete Guide To Hiring A Property Management Company

It’s essential to learn the ins and out of property management companies. Here’s a complete guide to hiring a property management company:... more

Delve into Commercial Real Estate Locally With These Options

Real estate investing is an often-overlooked way to create wealth. But with the right strategy and mindset, you can make significant profits. Read on to learn more:... more

Investing In Real Estate Successfully

Being successful in real estate investing requires patience, dedication, and expanding on the investment portfolio.... more

Why You Should Buy Ranch Land

This article discusses why you should buy ranch land. ... more

Need Help With a Real Estate Transaction? Look No More

Unless you are well-versed in real estate, it can be very daunting trying to buy or sell a property. Here are some things to consider:... more

How to Increase the Chances of Success of Your Real Estate Business

Before you start scheduling open houses and spending on marketing efforts, consider some of these factors that will help your real estate business to flourish.... more

How to Optimize Resale Value When Building a Custom Home

Thinking about selling your house during the development phase is a good idea if increasing savings and boosting profitability are top priorities. ... more

A Comprehensive Guide to Selling Your Home Online

Just because selling your home sounds like a big step, it doesn’t have to mean that the process itself is a hassle.... more

Tips for First-Time Real Estate Investors

To help you get started with your first real estate investment, we’ll be providing you with a few important tips that you can use. ... more

How To Prep A House For Sale In Your Neighborhood

You can increase your chances of selling your home by properly preparing your property – here’s how you can do it: ... more

How To Take Advantage of A Suffering Economy

There are real opportunities during a recession and with careful planning you can make a lot of money. ... more

7 Major Risks Every Real Estate Investor Should Be Aware Of

Before you get excited and take unnecessary risks, carefully read the following to know the common risks that the real estate sector entails.... more

7 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Property Management Team For Your Real Estate Business

Perhaps it is time for you to hire experts to deal with your real estate. Take a look at these points to know more about the advantages of having your own property management team. ... more

Why Land for Sale in Missoula is Your Ticket

With land for sale in Missoula and its best communities, now is the ideal time for you to start looking for your dream home here.... more

Montana Homestead Declaration – Why it’s Important for Homeowners

By ALLISA WINBERG - The state of Montana has a wonderful Homestead Exemption Act that is designed to protect the investment you have made in your home. Here are the details.... more

Affordable Homes Are Coming to Missoula – Are you Ready to Buy?

Affordable housing in Missoula is few and far between, but all that is set to change with the news that a 200 unit affordable housing project is coming to Northside.... more

Smell Makes Cents

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Realtors are gearing up for the busiest time of the year. Smell, believe it or not, plays a big role in the whole process.... more

I’m Not in Love with the Reverse Mortgage

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - What can you do to protect yourself, your parents, or others who may be considering a reverse mortgage?... more

I LOVETT! Music Plays Again in an Old Company Town

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -Lyle Lovett & His Large Band were the first show to take the stage at the new KettleHouse Amphitheatre in what was an amazing evening of entertainment.... more

February: LOVE Your House Month: Fire Safety

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -Take a little time to learn what YOU can do to keep your home warm and toasty, while keeping yourself and your family safe during these cold winter months.... more

Missoula is Our Home for the Holiday

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -Sit back and enjoy a little clip of scenes from in and around Missoula! Wishing you and yours a safe, wonderful and warm holiday season!... more

Growing Birds in the Garden City

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -Why did the chicken cross Missoula Ave? Perhaps to say hello to the new neighbors, Quail and Duck!... more

Nesting in the Zoo: Storing History in Milltown

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -Ask anyone in Bonner, West Riverside, or Milltown where they used to go buy groceries and more than likely you will hear a variety of responses: Milltown Market, Finky’s or Disbrow’s.... more

Nesting in the Zoo: Create a Great Learning Space

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -How do people create a productive learning environment at home? I'm convince it takes headspace, and physical space.... more

Trash Talk Missoula

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -On a bright Saturday morning, approximately 75 boaters, tubers, and divers met to talk trash! River trash that is. It was the 13th year of the annual Blackfoot River Cleanup.... more

Understanding Agency – Part III: Dual Agency

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN -The annual Missoula Marathon: one of the highlights of the year for many locals and visitors to our town!... more

Understanding Agency: Part II

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Are you a fan of lists and sticky notes? I sure am! Even before getting into real estate, I was a “listing agent” in my own right!... more

Understanding Agency: Huddle Up with a Buyer’s Agent

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Picture this: you are at the annual Brawl of the Wild with all your buddies who are die-hard Grizzly fans.... more

New Trails and Old Tales: That’s What Bonner is Made Of

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - As we eagerly await the Milltown State park to open, we continue to celebrate the accomplishment of the removal of the Milltown Dam.... more

Is Home Buying Really as Easy as HGTV?

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - I’m going to admit it right here on Make it Missoula. I have an addiction to HGTV. Especially the renovation shows.... more

MissouLUCKY!

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - (PHOTO GALLERY) I’m only a wee bit Irish, but I can tell you, I feel extremely lucky to call Missoula my home. Not just on St. Patrick’s Day, but 365 days of the year.... more

Building Tiny Houses With Big Dreams

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Brian Daigle grew up building forts as a child, and now that pastime has turned into a successful and ever- growing company--Montana Tiny Homes.com.... more

MISSOULA-LA-LOVE (plus chocolate)

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Missoula is like a box of chocolates. The neighborhoods may all be housed in our great city, but each area has its own unique taste, feel, and characteristic.... more

To Stay Put or Uproot? SPACE ODDITY

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Space. It matters! So when it comes to buying, here are a few start up questions to begin defining the type of space your would like for your home.... more

Location, Location, Location!

By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Location, location, location! Yes, the most overused phrase in Real Estate can seem as obnoxious as the Brady Bunch phrase, “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” ... more

Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfire

It’s that time of year again. Here are some tips to safeguard you, your family and your home from a wildfire. ... more

Keeping Your Home Safe and Secure During Vacation

Each year, there are more than 2.15 million burglaries, over 65 percent of which are residential break-ins, with the majority occurring in the peak vacation months of July and August.... more

It’s the Right Time to Buy…for Some!

We’ve heard the phrase, “It’s a good time to buy,” but what does that really mean? With interest rates under 4%, it’s important that consumers consider the COST of a home and not just the Price.... 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

Missoula Organization of Realtors Reviews 2011

The Missoula Organization of Realtors reviews 2011 to include number of sales, median home prices, and average days on the market for Missoula County homes.... more

Renting vs Buying: What You Need to Know

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 even more compe... more

Waters Rising in Western Montana

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 from happening or ... more

Protecting the Greatest Investment

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 to consider a de... more

Missoula Seeing Spring Thaw in Real Estate!

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 looking for upg... 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