Living In San Diego

I send out occasional emails with market statistics to a list of friends, associates and clients.  I've had a few questions from people about how ethical it is to get email addresses and start sending out emails randomly.  First I never send an email to someone I don't know, that is called spammi...

A fried of mine from San Diego called me yesterday to let me know that the San Diego Union Tribune ran an article on Jackson Hole.  The article, on the front page of the travel section, was about the steep and deep ski camp conducted at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  The article touted the great ...

Sales for November 2008 slowed as compared with October and with November of 2007.  Although it is a seasonally slow time for real estate sales the numbers are still lower.  In November of 2007 we had 136 transactions in the total MLS with a dollar volume of $114.6 M contrasted with last month wh...

Jackson Hole is often viewed as a summer destination because of the wealth of outdoor activities one can particiapte in. It is no secret that the National Parks are a big part of that attraction.  In winter time most people think of Jackson Hole as a premier ski destination, and while it is one o...

Game Creek is an area where locals choose to live for its scenic beauty, remote feeling, and proximity to all that Jackson Hole has to offer. Surrounded by public lands on three sides, the subdivision has a rural character with well maintained roads perfect for walking, horse back riding, or, in ...

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) opened as plannned yesterday although the opening was limited.  JHMR snow making crews worked hard to ensure the Werner run on Apre Vous mountain and the Teewinot run were accesible to the willing enthusists who showed up.  I took my son up and we used it a...

In a story in today's Jackson Hole Daily it was reported that the Puzzleface Ranch's sellers have reduced their asking price by 30%.  The 225 acre ranch is located between Jackson and Wilson on Highway 22 and has been on the market since the fall of 2006.  The original asking price was $25M but s...

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We are pleased to announce another great addition to the Living In Jackson Hole Team.  Chip Marvin, an Associate Broker with Real Estate of Jackson Hole, has decided to join the team.  Chip brings a valuable skill set to the team with his innovative approach to marketing and client management. Ch...

I attended a seminar at a local bank yesterday and got some clarification on a loan program that may be a big help to some buyers.  The FHA has a Rural Areas loan program (Jackson Hole qualifies for this) that allows buyers, who are owner occupants, to borrow money at reasonable rates with low do...