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New Model Could Help Break Through Inefficiencies Of Common Water Treatment Systems

With their new technique, the duo also discovered a new system design that could make these technologies about 40% more energy efficient — and therefore more cost-effective — while producing the same amount and quality of clean drinking water.

Montana to pause rental assistance program, citing backlog and diminished funding

Delays in assistance are already leaving some low-income renters in a bind.

Even grizzly bears are getting priced out as Montana real estate booms

Driving down highway 93 south of Lolo, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) grizzly bear manager, Jamie Jonkel, points out a large swath of open ranch and farmland he says grizzly bears use to make their way across the Bitterroot Valley.

“This is the last connectivity available in the Bitterroot Valley,” he says.

S.F.’s largest landlord defaults on massive loan. What does it mean for the future of city’s real estate?

Last week, the Fitch Ratings reported that the property owner was in default on a $448 million loan, which is secured by a portfolio of 1,734 rent-controlled units in 62 buildings across San Francisco.

Montana Emergency Rental Assistance Program Winding Down in Anticipation of Diminished Federal Funding

“In anticipation of reaching the limits of federal funding for the program, we project that MERA assistance funding will be fully expended this spring.  We will implement a freeze in new applications beginning January 20, 2023, in order to continue serving Montanans currently in the program or those who have already applied.”

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market?

After a year of rising mortgage rates and shortages in both supply and demand, the best option for prospective homebuyers and homeowners is to bide their time, says Wharton’s Susan Wachter.

Not Even The Billionaire Kardashians Can Keep The Idaho Housing Bubble From Popping

TMZ has dubbed it “North Hollywood.” The billionaire Kardashian clan makes frequent visits, as do other celebrities like Justin Bieber, Mark Wahlberg and Harry Styles.

This 3D-printed home is made from wood chips and sawdust

Researchers are turning surplus wood fiber into much needed housing.

Montana Gov. Gianforte shares proposed budget with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

The governor’s budget looks to invest, among other priorities, in creating jobs, addressing substance abuse and mental health issues, promoting trades education, and repairing state-run facilities, such as the Montana State Prison and Hospital.

What Is a 15-Minute City?

The buzzword recently popularized by urbanists describes an urban form that dominated cities prior to the rise of autocentric planning.

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