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 market’

Student Housing Checklist: What To Look For Before Signing A Lease

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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

A First-Time Homebuyer Should Know These 8 Important Things

While it's true that buying a home is a big undertaking, there are some key things that every first-time homebuyer should keep in mind.... 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

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

How to Find How Much Your House is Worth

Here are some ways to help you determine how much your house is worth.... more

Missoula Housing Market Continues Steady Recovery

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Low inventory, higher interest rates and a harsh winter have contributed to fewer home sales and a higher median sold price in Missoula this year compared to last year.... 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