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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

Bipartisan housing bill passes Senate, faces uncertain fate in House

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill to increase American housing supply and lower home prices, in an 89-10 vote Thursday. The passage of the legislation, which now moves to the House of Representatives, comes as the

Home sales rebound in February as lower mortgage rates boost activity

(The Center Square) – Home sales increased in February after a sharp decline the previous month, as buyers took advantage of falling mortgage rates. However, sales remain below pre-pandemic levels despite improved affordability, highlighting ongoing challenges in the housing market. Politicians remain focused on affordability issues ahead of the midterm

What's in the bipartisan housing bill?

(The Center Square) – U.S. senators will vote this week on a massive bipartisan package that aims to expand housing supply and affordability for Americans. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a compilation of the House’s and Senate’s respective housing bills, with some last-minute deletions

Letter to the Editor: Bozeman’s Water, Bozeman’s Choice: Why WARD Belongs on the Ballot

The Bozeman Water Adequacy for Residential Development (WARD) ballot initiative secured the signatures of more than 15 percent of registered voters in the City of Bozeman. Now, developers and city officials are running scared. The Bozeman City Commission adopted an operating budget for fiscal year 2026 that included $50,000