Are Public Lands Guaranteed?
I have always been an advocate for providing clear information, but never guarantees. I always lead opinions with a pretty clear statement that “my opinion is”……
Teton County WY
A Short and Sweet Update on Targhee Expansion Plans
It’s always in and out of the rumor mill, so I decided to attend a Board of County Commissioners meeting jointly between Teton County Wyoming and Idaho – Grand…
Rental Analysis – How do I understand Rates and Projections?
There is a lot to unpack here, and it’s important to know that rental markets change extremely quickly in the scheme of things. While COVID played a significant…
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…
Real Estate themes of 2020
As you might imagine, the common real estate theme for 2020 was the craze of city dwellers looking for a rural escape. 2020 was one of the busiest years on…
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…
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…
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…
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…