Building the Future: Mitchell Kennedy Shares Why Sustainable Design is the Secret Ingredient for Affordable Housing

Mitchell Kennedy explains that for decades, the concepts of "sustainability" and "affordability" were treated like oil and water. One was seen as a luxury for high-end eco-resorts, while the other was associated with bare-minimum construction designed to meet a bottom-line budget. But the tide is sh

How Financing Choices Affect Risk in Rental Property Investing

Times have changed. What investors once thought of as important in order to be successful is no longer (that) important. Sure, these things still hold some weight, but new elements have overtaken them on the priority list. One of those was 'location'; for a long time, everyone thought that renting t

Selling a House Without Photos, Listings, or Showings (Yes, It Happens)

Many homeowners assume that selling a house always requires listing photos, open houses, online advertisements, and repeated showings. Traditional sales often involve preparing rooms, arranging professional photography, and keeping the house ready for visitors at any time. This approach can work wel

How Do You Know When it is Time to Change your HVAC System?

To a homeowner and small business in places like Western Montana, having a good heating and cooling system is not only about comfort, but it is also about consistency and the feeling of security. Winters are very harsh and protracted, and at times when the cold sets in, you must not hesitate to work