Homeownership
MOR Announces Endorsement of State Legislative Candidates
MOR Announces Endorsement of State Legislative Candidates MOR Announces Endorsement of State Legislative Candidates We’re pleased to announce MOR’s endorsement of the following candidates for the state legislature: • Ellie Hill Boldman, SD 47 • Mark Thane, HD 89 • Marilyn Marler, HD 94 • Bob Carter, HD 96 • Jonathan Karlen, HD 98 MOR’s…
Read MoreNational Association of Realtors® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024
National Association of Realtors® Reminds Members and Consumers of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024 The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reminds members, real estate professionals, and consumers that on August 17, 2024 the practice changes following NAR’s Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to…
Read MoreWhat the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers
What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers On March 15, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached an agreement with plaintiffs that would, if approved by the court, end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The Settlement also includes some changes to real estate transactions,…
Read MoreMOR’s Annual Missoula Housing Report Shows Market Slowing
MOR’s Annual Missoula Housing Report Shows Market Slowing The Missoula Organization of REALTORS® (MOR) presented their 2024 Five Valleys Housing Report on Monday, March 4th, at the Missoula Public Library, providing an in-depth review of the 2023 Missoula housing market.This year’s report shows a slowing in the growth of the median home sales price and…
Read MoreMOR & MBIA Joint Letter to Missoula’s Code Reform Team
MOR & MBIA Joint Letter to Missoula’s Code Reform Team MOR and the Missoula Building Industry Association (MBIA) recently sent this joint letter to Missoula’s Code Reform Team: Dear Our Missoula Code Reform Team, The ability to afford housing is becoming more challenging for numerous residents of Missoula who wish to buy homes. The limited…
Read MoreHow will the recent reappraisal and increasing property values affect your taxes?
How will the recent reappraisal and increasing property values affect your taxes? The bad news is that your property taxes will probably increase. The good news is that in most cases, the increase in your tax bill will only be a fraction of your property’s increase in value. Property tax appraisal letters were recently mailed…
Read MoreApril is Fair Housing Month
April is Fair Housing Month Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable…
Read MoreJoin us for the 2023 Five Valleys Housing Report Presentation
Join us for the 2023 Five Valleys Housing Report Presentation Please join MOR at the Missoula Public Library on March 15th, 2023 starting at 10:30AM for an overview of the 18th annual report on housing in the Missoula Urban Area. There will be a panel presentation examining the 2022 housing market, followed by a question-and-answer…
Read More4 Things REALTORS® can do for Black History Month
4 Things REALTORS® can do for Black History Month February is Black History Month, and here are 4 things all REALTORS® can do to acknowledge and celebrate: Read and discuss “The Color of Law” by Richard Rothstein Complete the Fairhaven Fair Housing Simulation (and share it!). Click here to get started. Review the five steps…
Read MoreFree Virtual Event: Q3 Five Valleys Housing Report Update
Free Virtual Event: Q3 Five Valleys Housing Report Update Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, November 3rd as MOR’s Data Committee presents the Q3 Five Valleys Housing Report Update. This event offers a review of the Missoula area’s housing market as of the third quarter. This event is open to members and non-members…
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