HOA’s & Rental Restrictions
If any of you read the local paper, or follow social media etc. here in Teton Valley, you probably remember the drama with a Condo Homeowner’s Association in…
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Then & Now, Teton Valley Land Prices
I was posting a few signs last week, and noticed an old (2007 or so) subdivision sign at Teton Meadows. In a way, it’s a testament of where prices once were. If…
Can homeowners associations fine me for violations?
Homeowners association (HOA) violations have been a Hot Topic lately. Whether it’s the HOA acting outside of their authority based on interpretation of the…
How long will it take to sell my property?
Using absorption rate and market value to provide an estimate: I don’t think you will find an agent willing to make a statement or promise, but there are some…
Teton County, Wyoming Property Tax
Wyoming has a 3 step process, starting at the State level. The state sets the percentage to determine assessed value. For residential and commercial, that rate…
What’s it cost to build a house around here?
A couple of years ago I did a post on the cost of construction. It was really geared towards the question of why we weren’t seeing much in the way of new…
Teton Valley Spring/Summer ’16 activities outlook
Looking forward to springtime of 2016, we anticipate continued growth in the market with an increase in construction. Demands for housing have driven the…
For Sale by Owner
I’m starting to see more and more articles, both locally and nationally regarding FSBO. Usually these articles are realtors that are frustrated with property…
Water rights, how do they work?
Water rights are an important part of any real property with rights in Idaho. They are not insured by a standard title insurance policy, so it’s important that…
Should I insure a parcel or building site that I own?
This is an important question that not many people think about. Usually, it’s called land or vacant land insurance. Basically, it is coverage that will cover…
Increasing Rental Rates, Will it Stop?
Increasing Rent Rates, will it stop? As most of us know, we are seeing major recovery in the real estate and rental market. Note I said recovery, not inflation…
CC&R’s, what you need to know
CC&R’s, short for covenants, conditions, and restrictions are basically written and recorded rules of the neighborhood or subdivision. It’s important that these…