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Montana Click-to-Brick Marketing Strategies

Montana retail expert Connor McMahon takes questions on click-to-brick marketing strategies. Q: What’s a big trend you are seeing pop up for retailers? A: Omnichannel marketing or this click-to-brick concept. This is a fusion of online and brick-and-mortar shopping that leverages every channel available to the consumer, including social media, web, and mobile avenues, to […]

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Recreational Marijuana in Montana

Commercial Building Owners, Interested in Jumping into Recreational/Adult-Use Marijuana?  There’s no doubt that some Montana CRE owners see the potential for recreational marijuana (AKA “adult-use” marijuana). Read on for a breakdown of the CRE considerations within the laws in place governing how the industry. In many Montana cities counties, work on adult-use recreational marijuana policies

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Recreational Marijuana Policy in Missoula

Missoula Recreational Marijuana Policy White Paper Outlines Possible Zoning Recommendations Back in November 2020, Montanans voted to legalize the adult use of marijuana. After some hemming and hawing at the state level regarding the regulation of the formerly controlled substance, cities are now forging ahead to shape municipal policy for marijuana use.   On September

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Montana Master-Planned Communities

As Montana Master-Planned Communities take shape, people have started asking us: what is a master-planned community? How does that work? Master-planned communities are large residential developments that offer residents a lot of different housing types and amenities. It’s different from a traditional subdivision in that it’s really selling a lifestyle that comes with the property

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Is Billings the Best Bet for Commercial Real Estate?

Billings, Montana Emerges as Commercial Real Estate Opportunity  Get the scoop on the potential Billings holds for commercial real estate investors. Billings, Montana, the second fastest-growing city in the state, is often overshadowed by Bozeman and Missoula. But Billings is fast emerging as a destination for new residents and tourists alike – with good reason.

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Bozeman Self-Storage: Time to Sell?

Bozeman Self-Storage Operators: Sell? Hold? Find Out Your Facility’s Worth? Population Boom and Rising Self-Storage Rents in Gallatin County  Throughout the year, Sterling CRE’s research team surveys pricing for major self-storage markets in Montana. That includes Missoula, the Bitterroot Valley, the Flathead area, Bozeman, Billings, and Helena. Pricing data helps self-storage clients stay competitive and

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What Does The Missoula Downtown Master Plan Mean for Development?

In Missoula, we love a Master Plan – here’s our take on what’s in store for Downtown  In late 2019, a Master Plan for Missoula Downtown wrapped up. It was the culmination of a tremendous effort. Lots of voices, data, and insights weighed into the final (211-page) product.  The outcomes were pretty clear and resonated

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Montana Master Planned Communities

Master Planned Communities: What They Are and Where They Are in Montana Master planned communities are large-scale residential developments that focus on offering residents a cohesive lifestyle. In general, they offer a wider range of housing types and prices. They also offer a broader range of amenities than traditional subdivisions.  A “master developer” typically purchases

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