Navigating Home Purchases When You Still Have a Home to Sell
Over the past few months, we’ve seen an uptick in buyers who want to make an offer on a new home while their current property is still on the market. It makes…
Sellers
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”……
Floodplain, who’s in charge, and what does it mean?
For some reason, of all the “layers” encompassing lands throughout Teton Valley (or anywhere else), floodplain has always been the most difficult for me to…
Election Volatility (2024 Edition)
Back in 2016, I wrote an article about what the election might mean for your real estate. After reviewing some interesting articles and data points, my…
Teton County Idaho’s FEMA Flood Map Updates
On September 18th, 2024, I attended an open house for a special board with Teton County in conjunction with a FEMA representative for the updated project…
Teton County Land Development Code – Wildfire Hazard Areas
As a continuation of the review of the Teton County Land Development Code, a short, but potentially impactful section of the code may affect a property of…
But… That Lot is Smaller!
I know I have written about this before, and I’m sure there is an article buried in the archives harping on the same issues here, but I think it’s an important…
My Property Isn’t Selling, What Should I Do?
It’s funny how quickly markets change. Just yesterday (as I write this in October of 2023), properties were selling so quickly that buyers were all but waving…
Shared Wells, Are They Legal In Idaho?
I’m going to call this a “read at your own risk” article based on limited knowledge of the subject, but I also feel the need to provide the data as it is so…
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…
Fields and Fields… of Fields
No, I’m not talking about all of the so-called empty subdivisions better known as “fields”. Today, I am talking about form fields. When a real estate agent gets…
What do you consider Peak season?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get pertains to the seasons. I wear multiple hats around the office. Sometimes I provide insight for the property…