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…
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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…
Homeowner’s Association Interpretation
Homeowner’s Associations and CC&R’s seem to be one of the Hot Topics in real estate, especially over the past couple of years. I don’t want to wear out the…
Transactions and Utilities
Here in Teton County Idaho, closing a transaction is a bit more complex due to the proration of utilities at closing. A couple of things need to be taken into…
What does the election mean for my Real Estate investment?
I am going to do my best to tie this article to National trends, events that have an affect on Real Estate (such as elections), and the seemingly cyclical Real…
Commercial real estate, not all Brokers are created equal
Depending on where you are from, you’re probably used to seeing real estate agents that typically work with residential home buyers and lot sales. Then, you…
Heat Systems and what you need to know for Teton Valley’s climate
Whenever I am showing property or listing homes for sale, (particularly this time of year) this tends to be a “hot” topic. How is the home heated? How efficient…
Why do listing agents always seem to attend showings here?
Notice how I worded the question above, and not “Should listing agents attend showings”. The reason is that I often hear this question from prospective buyer…
Land Splits in Teton County, What’s Going On?
Alright, so we been hearing about it for months, and there are those of us that have been intimately involved in understanding the issue, and resolving it. For…
What is Teton Valley’s Style?
Alright, most of us familiar with the area already know that Teton Valley’s established architectural “style” is a blend of log home/cabin style homes…
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…