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Housing Market Collapse: ‘Forceful’ Slowdown In Home Prices As Warning Signs Become ‘Eerily Similar’ To 2000s Crisis

Home prices continued to decelerate at the fastest pace on record in August—intensifying a decline since this spring that has some experts worried the abrupt turnaround in the housing market could ultimately push the economy into a recession.

The quiet manufacturing revolution that’s transforming America – The Titanium Economy

Unsung, highly innovative companies all over the U.S. are proving that it’s still possible to make things in this country.

Google’s ad sales take a beating, a bad sign for wider economy

Summertime revenue growth at Google’s corporate parent slipped to its slowest pace since the pandemic jarred the economy more than two years ago, with advertisers clamping down on spending and bracing for a potential recession. Analysts said that’s a worrisome sign for the economy.

San Francisco has just over 20 Salesforce Tower’s (SF’s tallest building has 1.35 million square feet of office space across its 59 floors) worth of office space available

As companies face economic uncertainty, office vacancies in San Francisco continue to grow

Minnesota company (Bozeman Daily Chronicle owner) purchases slew of small-town Montana newspapers

Adams Publishing Group, the privately held national newspaper chain that owns the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, announced Monday it is purchasing the 13 small-town Montana newspapers of the Yellowstone Newspapers chain.

Study: Economic impact of Cognizant ATG in Missoula hits $122M, supports 814 jobs

One of Missoula’s fastest growing companies is also pushing its way onto the list of the city’s largest employers, and its economic impact on the region is now measured in nine figures.

Montana Innovation Partnership receives FAST award! What you can expect in this new year.

MTIP has again been named Montana’s FAST partner as part of the cooperative agreement with the SBA, Montana State University, and the Montana Department of Commerce. 

Deep Dive: Records reveal hundreds of Treasure Valley homes owned by out-of-state investors – How about your community?

Nothing about this change in the market is illegal, but it changes the dynamics of how supply and demand shape prices when growing families are bidding against Wall Street firms who can afford to pay cash, thousands over the asking price of homes.

Gov. Gianforte praises Housing Task Force’s recommendations, calls for starter homes

Task Force member Sen. Ellie Boldman, D-Missoula, said that housing is a crisis and will likely be the No.1 issue during the upcoming legislative session. She said it’s an issue in both rural and urban areas in the state.

Listen: How Does Human Composting Work? Does Your State Allow It?

Human composting, also known as “natural organic reduction,” can be appealing to those who worry about the health of the environment. Cremation leaves a big carbon footprint, while the toxic chemicals used to embalm bodies before burial can leach into the soil.

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