DJ Smith, president of the Montana Association of Realtors, stated, 'For Montanans, it's been harder and harder to find a home that meets their needs and is affordable.' This highlights the pressing housing affordability issues in the state.
Senator Jon Tester emphasized during a debate that, 'We're seeing a lot of folks come into the state, rich folks, who want to try to buy our state, to change it into something it's not.' This illustrates his concerns about external influences on Montana's housing market.
Republican nominee Tim Sheehy argued, 'Our biggest challenge growing our company was convincing folks to come to Montana and absorb these crazy housing costs.' His perspective emphasizes the strain that high housing costs impose on the local economy.
Political analyst forecasts are shifting in favor of the Republicans, as noted by the Cook Political Report, which...moved the race from a toss-up to leaning Republican, indicating a challenging situation for incumbents like Tester.
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