Market Reports & Articles

Montana Positioned to Benefit from Onshoring

Matt Mellott, Advisor It’s official – the warehouse and industrial real estate market is feeling the impact of onshoring. You may be asking: on-what now? Onshoring is a recent phenomenon in which manufacturers and distributors are bringing their products — and distribution networks — back to the United States in response to recent transportation shocks and …

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5 Tips: Supporting Retail Tenants in a Rocky Economy

Connor McMahon, Advisor With economic ripples extending across the national economy, retailers can face new challenges. But, there are several ways that retail landlords can give tenants a boost: Offer flexible lease terms: Landlords can offer flexible lease terms, such as shorter lease lengths or the ability to renew the lease early, to help retailers adapt …

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From Commercial to Residential: Top Tips for a Flip

Adaptive reuse is the process of transforming a building or space from one use to another.  This process often involves extensive renovations. Renovations may include moving walls, installing new plumbing and electrical, and adding insulation. The result is a living space that combines the character of the existing building with the amenities and features of a …

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Top Tips for a Great Commercial Tenant/Landlord Relationship

Lana Miller, Sterling Commercial Management Property Manager A good tenant in a commercial space is worth their weight in gold. To ensure a positive landlord-tenant relationship, here are a few tips.  Communication is key. It’s important to set expectations for how work orders will be submitted, received, and responded to. Get everything in writing. No oral leases are …

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Scaling Your Business Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

Kara Hogan, Advisor If your small business isn’t so small anymore, you may need to consider moving out of your garage and into a commercial space. That’s especially important for personal service providers like braiders, therapists, lash technicians, and massage therapists. But signing a five-year lease can be a big leap of faith inyour future. …

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Skip These Risky Lease Terms and See What Works Better

Kara Hogan, Advisor As a property owner, it’s important to be aware of lease terms that can potentially hurt your revenue in the long term. In a multi-tenanted building with common area spaces, account for the shared spaces through a load factor (find out how to calculate load factor step-by-step here). The leasable square footage should take into …

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Will Missoula Renters Catch a Break? Apartment Vacancy on the Rise

Missoula’s multifamily market entered 2023 with a vacancy rate of 2.91%. Vacancy rates have edged up through 2022, rising almost a full percent in the fourth quarter. Most available units are located in the Mullan and Reserve submarket, where most of Missoula’s new housing construction is ongoing. The average Missoula apartment asking rent is $1,333.90 …

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