Market News
What is a Seller’s Market?
If you have been even lightly following the real estate market lately, we are sure you have heard that it is a seller’s market. And while you may know that means there is limited inventory, there is actually a lot more to a true seller’s market than meets the eye. So, that begs the question.…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between an Investment Property and a Second Home?
Being in a resort community, we hear these terms a lot: investment property and second home. However, we also sometimes hear them being misused or misrepresented. Often people use the terms interchangeably but really there are some big differences (especially when it comes to financing and/or taxes) Both second homes (or third or fourth!) and…
Read MoreFirst Property Picks of the Year
The Wood River real estate market is seeing incredibly low inventory. However, there are still some gems out there if you look hard enough. We thought we would create a quick list of our favorite properties to start off the new year: 126 Old Mill – $19,500,000 Okay, we know this property isn’t in everybody’s…
Read MoreHome Trends for the Future
As we all shelter in place, we are starting to notice the little things about our homes. Some of these little things are hidden gems we previously took for granted, while others have morphed into little annoyances that we never quite realized before. With a major focus being on staying indoors, many of us are…
Read MoreSticking with Our Clients, No Matter What!
As we all know, things are a bit weird not only in the Sun Valley area, but throughout the country and world. The real estate market has slowed a bit as buyers wait to see what the economy will do in the coming weeks. Furthermore, inventory continues to dwindle and while that would normally drive…
Read MoreDon’t Panic. This is Not 2008
Times are definitely weird right now. There is no doubt that many of you may be a little nervous that we could be headed toward another big recession, similar to what we saw in 2008. However, all signs point to that not being the case and here’s why: Any economic downturn that we may be…
Read MoreMarch Events in Sun Valley
While the ski season might be winding down, there is still plenty of fun to be had in the Sun Valley area. Come out and celebrate the end of winter and get excited for an amazing Spring and Summer. Sun Valley Demo Days – March 14th & 15th Get special deals on next year’s gear!…
Read More2019 Market Review – Wood River Valley
2020 is set to be an exciting year in Sun Valley real estate. Looking back at 2019, we saw a ton of growth that is slated to continue throughout the next year. Take a look at our full market review to get an idea of your neighborhood. If you are a buyer, there are still…
Read MorePicks of the Week – Finding the Perfect Ketchum Condo
The Sun Valley Real Estate market is ever changing. Because of that inventory fluctuates greatly from week to week. Therefore, we would like to take a few moments each week to point out some of the listings we feel offer the best value. This week we dedicate this post to finding the perfect Ketchum Condo.…
Read MoreMore Homes to Qualify for Appraisal Exemption
For the first time in 25 years, federal regulators have increased the value limit under which buyers can obtain an exemption for receiving an appraisal. Instead, homes worth $400,000 or less will be subject to an evaluation, rather than an appraisal. This is a large increase from the previous limit of only $250,000. Price appreciation…
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