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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
Weekly Mortgage Rates Lower as Inflation Appears to Slow

Weekly Mortgage Rates Lower as Inflation Appears to Slow

It's been a minute since we've seen mortgage lenders quoting rates that begin with a five, but that's where we are now. How long it will last is another story (one you'll have to keep reading to hear). The average rate on
Kate Wood 19 Feb 2026

Insurance Premium Pressure: 57% Have Made Financial Sacrifices to Afford Home Insurance | Insurify

High home insurance rates are straining Americans’ budgets as they enter 2026. A new survey from Insurify found that 59% of policyholders said their costs increased last year, and 57% have made financial sacrifices to help pay for coverage. They’ve cut back on nonessentials (30%), delayed home repairs (22%
MSU Exponent Contributor 19 Feb 2026

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