The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments is organizing in-person meetings in November to gather public input on the proposed auction of 640 acres of state land adjacent to Grand Teton National Park. This initiative follows years of attempts by the state and the National Park Service to transfer four parcels of state land, situated near or surrounded by federal lands like Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, to Teton Park. While three sales have received approval from the Wyoming Legislature, a deal for the fourth parcel has not yet been finalized. The parce ..read more

Dear valued clients, The Wall Street Journal recently published a publication describing Driggs, Idaho’s recent growth and the expansion of Grand Targhee Resort. As a market we intimately work in, we want you to be aware of the implications and opportunities this new visibility of Teton Valley presents. A summary of the article is below. Driggs, Idaho, a quaint town nestled along the Idaho/Wyoming border with a population of 2,200, is undergoing a surprising transformation. Despite lacking the nightclubs and high-end restaurants associated with luxury mountain resorts, Driggs has seen a remark ..read more

Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the local atmosphere.4. If you have children now or might in the future, check out the local schools.5. Check the location of the nearest shopping, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and other stores you already frequent. The post Top Tips for Buying a Home appeared first on Ber ..read more

Follow these tips when preparing your home for sale: Stage each living area to help potential buyers imagine living in that space. Keep all rooms clean, including children rooms. Remove clutter and extra furniture to help the space feel clean and larger. The post Prepping Your Home for Sale appeared first on Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Brokers of Jackson Hole Real Estate ..read more

Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment can keep you and your family healthier by minimizing your exposure to germs and allergens.1 Plus, researchers have found that organized, uncluttered homes have quantifiable mental health benefits, too, including reduced stress, improved emotional regulation, and increased productivity.2 The reality is, we enjoy our homes more when ..read more

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings.  For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save a couple of hundred dollars a year just by sealing your home and boosting its insulation.1 Other small fixes—such as swapping old light bulbs for LEDs and plugging electronics into a powerstrip—can boost your yearly savings enough to pay off some of your holiday bu ..read more

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective game plan and a skilled team of professionals to implement it. Fortunately, we’ve developed a listing strategy that combin ..read more

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.   A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high.1 Add higher mortgage rates to the mix, and some would-be buyers are wondering if they should wait to see if prices or rates come down. But is renting a better alternative? Rents have also soared along with inflation – and are likely to ..read more

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today – and open up the possibility of refinancing at a lower rate in the future. How does a lower mortgage rate save you money? According to Trading Economics, the average new mortgage size in the United Stat ..read more

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.  Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either. When you work with us to sell or purchase a home, you’ll have an ally by your side long after your transaction has closed. We’ll continue to be a resource, offering advice and referrals whenever you need them on packing, hiring movers and contr ..read more