When We at West Group take on a client as an Idaho Real Estate Professional we "Ride for the Brand". In the days of old cowboys drove huge herds of cattle across the United States. During these cattle drives, they branded the cattle to keep track of who was rightful owner. Brands became almost a
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09/29/2010
MIT Prof Says Housing Demand Is about to Take Off At least some analysts are bullish on housing.William C. Wheaton, professor of economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, argues that the housing market is due for improvement, calling home construction, "a sleeping giant that is about to
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09/25/2010
Lots of Homes offered for sale here in Teton Valley Idaho thru auction companies such as Williams & Williams. What is the pattern and why are they not sold? Steps to get there: •1. Seller tries to sell for 12 months to pay off dept. •2. Offered for 6 to 12 months as a short sale at or j
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09/15/2010
In Idaho as well as nationally home Buyers are trending to Simpler and Smaller as well as Greener homes that fit their needs for housing. Some of the Benefits: •· Less time for maintain, cleaning and care. More time for living! •· Smaller impact on our environment (building material
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09/01/2010
The 2010 Fair in Teton County Idaho has come to a close. As a member of the Fair Board I received a lot of positive comments about the quality of the fair this year. I would love to see more involvement from the community to grow our Fair and include more people in the festivities. I would like
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08/16/2010
It has been rumored that Congress passed a sales tax on real estate. Here is an article from the Washington Post that you may find interesting: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/15/AR2010071506964.html If you are in a position to pay this tax, it seems you have a few ye
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07/27/2010
This one of a kind log cabin at the base of the Tetons is located just off Ski Hill Road outside of Driggs Idaho. The grande so close you can feel it! Property features include: Hand sanded logs bent grass putting green over one hundred trees quiet location larger than life teton view unobstucted
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07/01/2010
There are a lot of exceptional activities going on this weekend in Teton Valley Idaho. The 4th of July Celebration is full of all kinds of activities for the young and old. Looking for things to do? Check out these: •· Rodeo Friday night in Tetonia, Sunday afternoon in Driggs •· Bal
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07/01/2010
Here are a few things to consider when considering "FHA Inspection Guidlines" for 2010. CRAWL SPACE •· Must have access to all of the crawl space areas. •· Major water build-up in the crawl space is not allowed and must be remedied. •· Any areas of wood rot must be removed an
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06/29/2010
Announcement: Thursday Cruise Night (July 1st, 2010) is being hosted at the new "Cheeseburger Factory" on Main Street in Victor across from the Phillips 66 station. This is there second night to be open. All members get "free" cheeseburgers from 6pm to 7pm. We hope to have the newspapers there
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06/28/2010