HOAs vs Pragmatism
An interesting dynamic that has emerged over the years is the unanticipated change in lifestyle, business practices, zoning updates, county regulations, and…
Construction
Deferred Maintenance and its Impact on Value
Homeownership comes with maintenance. In fact, it can oftentimes be one of the key driving factors for one to consider selling a home, particularly in an area…
What I’ve Learned About Ice Dams
Every Winter this comes up. As a Realtor and property manager, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience here. I think the best way to categorize this article is…
What’s it cost to build a house around here? (2022)
I’ve always got to start with my typical disclosures. I’m obviously not a builder, but I work closely with builders and stay in touch with customers that have…
Roofs, Property Value and Peace of Mind
A family friend reached out a few weeks back about the potential impact of a certain roofing system compared with another and how it might impact the value of…
Manufactured vs. Modular, What’s the Difference?
With building costs continuing to rise, the popularity (or at least the idea) of prefab homes also continues to grow. As a result, I have seen an increase in…
What can I do with my property in Teton Valley?
This has become an increasing hot topic in terms of number of homes, guest home requirements, and so forth. It’s important to remember that City Zoning AND…
Cold Roofs, Explained
Due to popular demand, I’m going be writing more and more articles referencing some sort of construction and my experience with it in the real estate industry…
Will Heat Pumps Work in the Teton Valley Climate
You’ll probably find a video in the coming weeks with respect to heat pumps in our climate, I’ve just installed one. One can assume that probably means that…
Why are Building Costs so High?
A couple of years ago I did an article about building costs in Teton Valley. At the time, it seemed like building costs exceeded what the average home sale…
Stucco and Teton Valley
We don’t see a ton of stucco in this area, but have seen it installed in years past. It is also becoming a popular accent material. Also, it is a durable…
Building a Home? New Construction Tips, Q & A
In anticipation of new construction in the coming year, I thought I would run through a couple of frequently asked questions and provide a bit of advice for new…