The Last Best Place To Invest in Real Estate
Montana is that fourth largest state in the US while maintaining just under a million residents. In many parts of the State, there are less than.5 persons per square mile. Montana has quickly earned the title of “”The Last Best Place””. It has many nicknames such as “”Treasure State”” and “”Big Sky Country””. But what makes Montana unique is its’ people and their character. They are a type of laid back yet extremely hard working person with common sense and a love of the outdoors and all mother nature has to offer. Those who are Montana natives love their State and hold her memories close. Weather conditions in Montana can be extreme and unforgiving, but just as this State will dish out her perils, so can she gift you with the most wondrous of sites and experiences.
Montana land and ranches have always been the biggest market in real estate. The average median age in Montana on ranches in some counties exceeds 48 years of age and many very historic ranches will see ownership changes in what will be the first time in generations. Ranchers have for decades made a good living on the Montana soil that produces protein rich grasses that put amazing pounds on livestock. With the economy based primarily on ranching, wheat farming, oil and coal on the east side of the state and lumber, tourism, and hard rock mining on the west, there is a wide range of jobs, lifestyles and activities for all ages of Montana natives and residents.
Southeastern Montana is a particularly good investment value at the present time. Much of the land around more urban areas like Bozeman, Missoula and Kalispell has already experienced a boom and bust type of phase while the southeastern corner of the state stands poised to experience development based on energy production. Colstrip, MT, Belle Creek, MT, Baker, MT and Sidney MT already have significant energy production. Otter Creek near Ashland, MT could well be the largest coal development project in the State of Montana and is in the permitting process at the present time. Additionally, there are numerous green energy efforts “”in the wind”” as well.
There are a multitude of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy. Fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, biking, rafting, horseback riding, and hunting are everyday activities for most Montana residents to enjoy. Folks wanting a truly adventurous excursion can experience life on a real ranch. Montana has pockets of huge ranches all over housing thousands of cattle, horses and ranch facilities.
Powder River County is sometimes referred to as the wildlife capital of the world. You can find outfitting businesses that can provide their guests with opportunities for trophy antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer and elk. You can always find unique adventure and history trips in the Montana ranch area. Native American history is also a magnet for those interested in early American history and the Indian Wars.