Sherrie Neff's Blog Posts

Community: Growing 40 Young Builders a Year!

Sherrie Neff, Realtor & AuthorAffordable housing is a critical challenge across the nation, but Great Falls stands out as a beacon of what is possible when a community works together. Across

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A Safe Place to Belong: Why Revitalizing the Youth Resource Center Matters Today

Every young person in Great Falls deserves a safe space where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to build a brighter future. For 40 years, the Alliance for Youth has served as a critical

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Beyond the Headlines: How Initiative 194 Could Disarm Montana’s Local Voices

Sherrie Neff ~ Realtor at EXIT Realty Great Falls looks at I-194When a ballot measure claims to end dark money and curb political spending, it is easy to see why it catches attention. Proponents

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Growth with Purpose: How Janicki Industries Fits Into the Heart of Central Montana

By Sherrie Neff | Realtor, EXIT Realty Great FallsPublished: July 29, 2026Real estate specialist Sherrie Neff reflects on the BBER forecast and explores Janicki Industries’ track record in

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The Great Falls Growth Wave: How to Do Your Due Diligence Before the Boom

In our last discussion, we asked the big question: Is Great Falls truly ready to grow?One thing is clear: the growth wave is here. With Janicki Industries breaking ground on an $800 million

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Will Growth Ruin Great Falls? How Our Growth Plan is Actually Shielding Our Landscapes

Learn how the 2026 Great Falls Growth Policy and local community coalitions are using infill development to protect our parks and natural trails. A look at the recent transformation of Wadsworth

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Prepared for Progress: Why Great Falls is Ready for This New Chapter

Great Falls Economics by Sherrie NeffDiscover how years of careful planning by the GFDA, GFAR, City and County Commissioners and Business Leaders have prepared Great Falls, MT for major economic

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US vs MT: The June 2026 Economic Crossroads: Balancing National Trends with Our Local Reality

UPDATED June 3, 2026: JANICKI INDUSTRIES SELECTS GREAT FALLSJanicki Industries announces they chose Great Falls for their engineering and manufacturing  site of its next campus. The $800

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Great Falls vs. The Bozeman Effect: Finding Value and Sanity in Montana

Balancing the price of housing with a sustainable lifestyle.By Sherrie Neff Most of us know, yet if you haven’t tracked the Montana real estate market recently, during the pandemic boom,

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The Serene Path to Selling Your House: Shifting Your Perspective

Preparation tips made simple.By Sherrie NeffYesterday, I was chatting with someone who said they were thinking about selling their home, and they used a word I hear all too often when it comes to

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Finding Serenity: Why We Call Great Falls and Cascade County, Montana Home

Whether relocating or finding your next adventure.By Sherrie NeffThere is a unique pacing to life in central Montana. It is a feeling that settles over you the moment you step out onto the River

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The Reality of Real Estate Timing: Finding Your Now

Timing your Real Estate TransactionsBy Sherrie NeffIt has been said that “timing is everything.”As I have been focusing on serenity this year and clearing my life of excess, I have found

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Great Falls vs. Cascade County: The City Slicker & The Trailblazer

By Sherrie Neff – The Cycling Realtor - Great Falls, MTIf you’re monitoring the market for property in North Central Montana, you may wonder why “Great Falls” and &ldquo

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Small Towns Near Great Falls, MT: Find Your Sanctuary

Explore the best small towns near Great Falls, MT with Sherrie Neff, the Cycling Realtor. Discover homes in Cascade, Belt, Fairfield, and more for a serene Montana lifestyle.Small Towns Near Great

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