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Montana Ranch Market Down From Peak​

“The single biggest influence in the last three years — and it seems to have risen to the level of notoriety — are out-of-state elk hunters.” — Principal Colter DeVries, AFM, ALC

Devries contrasted buying a high-end townhouse in New York City versus a large ranch in Montana. "It's irreplaceable. It's an entire ecosystem. You essentially own a national park."

What happens in that rural gentrification is that a lot of local producers can get priced out of land, Devries said. An owner-operator might not be... [Continue Reading]

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Electric car credits benefit the elite over the many

“In many rural states, heavy trucks are not just a necessity but a way of life.” — Principal Colter DeVries, AFM, ALC

Unfortunately, the forced transition to selling unwanted EVs is raising the prices on cars that people do want, while lowering the prices on vehicles that people don’t want.

It has been estimated that on average, a new car will cost $3,000 more than before EV expansion, while premium electric pickup trucks — available by 2025 — are expected to be... [Continue Reading]