Californians are arriving in Montana in droves. But they're not welcome.

[Maru Kitteh]

59. Do you think everyone can own property?

What an entitled statement.

I've had one nurse manager and several CNAs who have had to leave Montana because the newly jacked-up property prices mean the homes they were renting for years were sold out from under them. They can't afford to live here now. Less than impressive (read here grubby and aged) 2-bedroom apartments are going for $2000/mo which I'm sure many snobs and people used to markets that demand much more will think is no big deal, but we're talking about single moms making $14/hr. There is no housing to be found and what is available is grossly out of reach.

Late-middle-age and elderly couples who planned responsibly for retirement are having to sell the homes they raised their families in, homes they were born in, because the taxes have gone through the roof. Young couples and families can't afford to buy a first home.

All of this SUCKS for our community, it's having a negative impact on the safety and quality of life of our seniors but thanks for the condescension and the nifty sarcasm emoji. That's awesome. You're cool.