what changed in housing in the last 18 months? (Missoula)

About a year and a half ago, after as much time searching, I finally found a place to live.
I had gone through alot of rejections.
Now, I need to get a new room mate, and so I figured I'd keep an eye open on the wanted part, and make a post.
Now my post isn't great but it's pretty close to the last time, and it's run for weeks.
I've had no one email.
I check daily and notice there isn't really many people looking for a room.
Which, I get it, things have chilled out alot since covid, but, I still see alot of unhoused people.
Did everyone just give up? Is CL just done for? Did 30% of our population move south? What did I miss?