Where are we relative to 2007?
Being a real estate agent and a small-time real estate investor, not only do I closely watch localized trends, but also pay attention to National trends. I pay…
Local Info
Idaho Homeowner’s Exemption
I figured it was high time to write something about the Idaho homeowners exemption, what it is, and how to take advantage of it. Like most States, you receive a…
Short-Term Rental Pricing
Price-fixing: No, I’m not talking about real estate in general, or even real estate commissions. We all know that real estate prices are a collaboration of all…
What is a Listing “Contingency”?
Somewhat recently, the Teton MLS changed their display rules so that listings which are under contract (now labeled “Pending”, “Pending Contingent”, or “Pending…
Teton County Zoning, what you need to know
Oftentimes I receive questions from prospective buyers, (sometimes sellers) as to what they can do with their property, or perhaps how they can advertise their…
With so much available land, why can’t I find what I am looking for?
It is true that at any given moment in the Teton Valley Idaho Market, there are between 4-600 available building sites for sale. Time and again, I converse with…
Buying Land and What to Inspect
NOTE: This article is intended primarily for Teton County Idaho and Teton COunty Wyoming. If you are purchasing land in surrounding counties, contact me for…
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…
Fire Ponds and subdivision compliance
While it may not seem like a big topic to someone in the community not involved with real estate, fire suppression compliance, (or the lack thereof) has…
Is the rental market changing in Teton Valley, Idaho?
Those of you with a pulse on Teton Valley long-term rental market have probably noticed a bit of a lull in terms of occupancy and a small increase in…
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…