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Construction Coverage

Half of Montana's Homes Were Built Before 1983

Half of Montana's Homes Were Built Before 1983

Today’s real estate market is a challenging one for buyers. While home prices have relaxed since their peak in the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical cost of a home in the U.S. has risen by more than 23% from early 2020 through the end of 2025. Compounding the
Construction Coverage 31 Mar 2026
Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a shift is underway. In recent years, the Department of Labor’s Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations
Construction Coverage 02 Mar 2026
How Property Taxes in Montana Compare to the Rest of the Country

How Property Taxes in Montana Compare to the Rest of the Country

America’s housing market has entered a period of recalibration after the frenzy of recent years. While the acute shortages and bidding wars have mostly cooled, affordability remains a stubborn challenge. Home prices are still hovering near record highs, though their growth has slowed significantly, now trailing general inflation on
Construction Coverage 19 Feb 2026

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