Jackson Hole Real Estate Blog

New Aerial Tram Brings Santa to Jackson Hole

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:08:38 -0600

BIG RED ARRIVES, and Santa, too!

2,000 locals and visitors watched as the new Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Aerial Tram was unveiled.

Champagne was flowing and Steam Powered Airplane performed while we waited outside of the Teton Club for a glimpse of the new tram. Upon its arrival, Santa dropped from the bright red tram as fireworks lit up the sky around the resort.

Click here for more information about the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

New Tram to be Unveiled at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:24:26 -0600

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is open and we're counting down to the launch of "Big Red" the new aerial Tram, on December 20th. The new Tram is larger and fast and will carry 100 passengers to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain (4,139 vertical feet) from the base of Teton Village in just nine minutes!

Friday, Dec. 19th, 5:30 to 6:15 Join in the celebration as the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort unveils it's new aerial Tram. Friday evening festivities included fireworks, film and action in which the new Tram car will be unveiled to the public.

Saturday, Dec. 20th at 9:00am: Opening remarks from Jay Kemmerer, Owner and Jerry Blann, President of JHMR, a special Tram blessing by Reverend Paul Hayden, and champagne Tram launch. Public Tram rides are anticipated to begin at 11:00am. Click here for more info, photos and tram history.

Air travel to Jackson Hole: Non-stop flights from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles on United , Delta and American Airlines.

Looking for a slope-side luxury ski condo? or a a couple of weeks at the Teton Club, slope-side fractional condo?

Happy skiing!

Jackson Hole Wyoming Black Friday Special Runs Through the End of 2008

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:24:12 -0600

My fellow Realtors, I appreciate your Jackson Hole and Teton Village referrals, since 85% of my business comes from referrals and repeat customers. To show my appreciation, I am offering a 30% (typically 25%) referral fee to all new referrals, through the end of the year. Now, who do you know that would like to buy or sell real estate in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?

Email me for a copy of my latest e-news letter and sign-up for future e-news from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Horseback Riding in the Tetons - Fabulous Fall Colors!

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:49:10 -0600

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to ride. These photos were taken in October, in the Cache Creek Canyon. If you are looking for a horse property in a mountain community in the West, Jackson Hole and Teton Valley offer endless trails of scenic vistas. You can ride for miles and miles into the back-country or take a ride like this one, just 5 minutes from the Jackson Town Square.

Below are links to a few fantastic horse properties located in Jackson and Teton Valley:

Click here for 35 ac. Gentleman's Ranch with a log home, barns, riding arenas and 4 guest cabins.

Click here for 11 acres with a creek,Teton views and a home for $875,000.

Click here to see 3.5 acres with house & barn for $450,000.

OH, GIVE ME A HOME, WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM . . . .

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:31:22 -0600

One of the things that I love about showing property in Jackson Hole is the wildlife that my clients and I get to see.

Yesterday, I was showing properties in Bar-B-Bar a subdivision located just 10 minutes from the town of Jackson, near Grand Teton National Park.

My client was amazed to see a couple of Bison just hanging out in someone's pasture, sunning themselves and grazing on the grass.

If you have someone looking for a home 'where the buffalo roam' there is a fabulous home on 3.5 acres in Bar-B-Bar. Here's the website:

www.100Sandreed.com

Make it a great day!

Just Listed - Beautiful Slopeside Teton Village Condo

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:24:29 -0500

Be the first to ride the new tram this winter!

Ski to this beautifully renovated top floor, lock-off condo with 3 bedrooms plus loft. Vaulted ceiling, large rock fireplace, mountain facing, large new kitchen w/ granite countertops, stainless appliances & center island. Sleeps 10. Very nice furniture package and Sundance membership included. $1,400,000

***More photos and info at www.RVD3.com***

Log Cabin in the Woods

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:50:27 -0500

Teri McCarthy | Real Estate of Jackson Hole | 307-732-7557

5275 WOODCHUCK ROAD, Wilson, WY

New Wilson Log Home with Guest House

5BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $2,600,000

Year Built	2007
Sq Footage	4,960
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	2 full, 3 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.63 acres
HOA/Maint	$50 per month

DESCRIPTION

The quintessential "log cabin in the woods" situated on a rolling wooded lot surrounded by 15 acres of woods and trails leading to national forest. There are is access to fly-fishing on the Beautiful Snake River.

This new, beautiful hand hewn log home offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space plus an 800 sf log guest apartment. The five-bedroom, five-bath home features a gorgeous great room with large windows, hickory floors and a wood-burning fireplace, a large deck off the great room and dining area, gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, and wonderful master suite on the main level.

Other features of this lovely home include a spacious rec room with wet bar, an in-home theater with surround sound and a cozy loft. Your guests won’t want to leave the adorable log guest apartment.

This property is located in Wilson, just 20 minutes to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the town of Jackson.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling	Hardwood floor
Family room	Living room	Bonus/Rec room
Office/Den	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Granite countertop
Stainless steel appliances	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard
Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Newly Constructed Log Home and Guest House

Nestled in the Woods, 5 Miles South of Wilson

Five Bedrooms, Four Baths, 4960 square feet in Main Home

Fantastic Kitchen with Top-of-the Line Appliances, Granite and Custom Alder Cabinetry

Main Floor Master Suite with Two Walk-In Closets, Jetted Tub

Beautiful Stacked Stone Fireplace in Great Room

Hickory Hardwood Floors with Black Walnut Inlay

Wonderful Loft Area, Overlooking Great Room

Large Laundry - Mud Room

Walk-Out Basement with Hickory Floors, Wet Bar

In-Home Theater with 110" Screen and Surround Sound

National Forest and Snake River Access

Adorable 800 SF Log Guest House

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Teri McCarthy

Real Estate of Jackson Hole

307-732-7557

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 12, 2008, 11:45am PDT

Bryan Flats and Willow Creek Recreation Area in Jackson Hole

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:28:43 -0500

A beautiful valley surrounded by mountains and national forest, Bryan Flats is situated at the edge of the Hoback River Canyon, at the southern end of Teton County, just 16 miles south of the town of Jackson. Bryan Flats is not a subdivision but rather a small rural community of horse ranchers and people desiring a rural, country setting within minutes of restaurants, shopping, galleries and theaters.

Many of the residents are equestrians and choose the area for the proximity to national forest, which provides thousands of acres of riding trails and natural scenic beauty. National Forest is accessed by the Willow Creek trailhead on the South end of Bryan Flats.

Willow Creek is a major drainage system for the Wyoming Range. The scenery is amazing, from spectacular ridge-top vistas to the soothing sound of the rippling creek. The trails are numerous and the area provides abundant wildlife, moose, elk , deer, black bear and antelope.

Get your horses saddled-up and let's go for a ride!

If you'd like to see a Virtual Tour of a 35-acre ranch in Bryan Flats Click Here or go to www.BryanFlatsRanch.com.

Happy trails, Teri

$7,199,000 Bourbon Whiskey Ranch- Jackson, WY

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:48:58 -0500

Teri McCarthy | Real Estate of Jackson Hole | 307-732-7557

13455 BRYAN FLAT RD, Jackson, WY

Bourbon Whiskey Ranch

8BR/8BA Single Family House

offered at $7,199,000

Year Built	1995
Sq Footage	6,160
Bedrooms	8
Bathrooms	8 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	35 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

The essence of Jackson Hole - a lifestyle silhouetted by nature. Experience incredible riding, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and backcountry adventure at your doorstep. Wide open skies and vistas, rolling meadows and craggy bluffs are the setting of the beautiful 4,500 sf log home featuring floor to ceiling windows and wonderful rock fireplace in the large, open great room, perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Guests will love the four log guest cabins, each with it's own bathroom and kitchenette also each designed with it’s own theme: moose, elk, bear, bison.

Situated on 35 acres, this great equestrian facility has two large barns, riding area, fenced and cross fenced, and trails galore.

All improvements are immaculately maintained. You will not be disapointed. Enjoy what Wyoming has to offer with it's wildlife and breathtaking views.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Office/Den
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Granite countertop	Washer
Dryer	Laundry area - inside	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

4- Guest Cabins

2- Barns

Equestrian Facilities

Riding Trails

National Forest Access

Riding Arena

Large Picturesque Windows

Bar Area

Views, Views, Veiws

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Teri McCarthy

Real Estate of Jackson Hole

307-732-7557

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 20, 2008, 9:24am PDT

This Summer - Why Wyoming?

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:59:08 -0500

Planning your summer vacation?

With record-high gas prices across the nation, why not go where fuel prices are the lowest, and put a few extra dollars in your pocketbook to treat yourself to a nice dinner or spa treatment?

Wyoming has the Lowest Gas Prices

According to Gas Buddy Wyoming has the lowest gas prices in the country. Check out the gas temperature map.

Foreign Visitors

Foreign visitors see an advantage to the dollar's historically low exchange rate. Many Europeans are booking vacations in the U.S. this season and the Yelllowstone region is one of the top choices for their choice of ‘out of the way places to visit' according to Diane Shober, director of Wyoming Travel and Tourism.

Stay in Jackson Hole

While in the neighborhood, visit Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.

For activities and accomodations (hotel, motel, condos, lodges and B & B's) visit the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.

For luxury vacation home rentals (weekly $3,600 and monthly $8,500) contact me at 307-732-7557. Here is a link to one of our luxury vacation homes, the Teton View Lodge.

For your real estate needs, there's one name in Jackson Hole - Teri McCarthy!

Happy trails, Teri

Happy Mother's Day

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:58:28 -0500

Enjoying Mother's Day with one of

our adopted kids . . . Mally.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ! ! !

Snake River Canyon to Star Valley

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:55:21 -0500

Snake River Canyon

Last week I had the pleasure of taking a buyer to look at properties in Star Valley (Alpine, WY) 35 miles south of Jackson. Driving through Snake River Canyon the scenery was absolutely spectacular. It was a warm day but as you can see some snow remains in mountains and along the banks of the river. We saw mountain goats grazing on the hillside above the road. A few lucky folks were navigating the river in their rafts and a few were fishing along the bank.

Real Estate in Star Valley

If Jackson prices don't suit your pocketbook, you might want to check out Alpine. There are some wonderful homes starting in the $300k price range, and a beautiful, new executive-type home with 360 degree mountain views, can be found in the $600k range.

Alpine has a private airport where one can buy a home with a hanger in the mid-$700k price range.

Virtual Tours - Save Gas - Go Green!

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sun, 04 May 2008 11:45:09 -0500

With fuel prices soaring, why not save money by providing virtual tours (or videos)of your properties so that buyers can view them on-line? This will save us all not only money, but time! As a strong listing agent, I highly recommend this to my clients.

On Line Virtual Tours

A virtual tour goes beyond what still photos can do to satisfy a buyer's curiosity about a property. Buyers that request a showing after having seen the virtual tour tend to be more qualified, and sellers appreciate not being inconvenienced to leave their home as often.

What, no Lockboxes?

Did you know, in Jackson Hole, members of the Teton Board of Realtors do not use lockboxes? That's right. When a buyer's agent takes a client to a home, 99% of the time the seller's agent will be there to open the house and show the property. Think of how much gas is used for each showing: the buyer drives to their agent's office, the agent drives the clients to the property, the seller leaves the house and the listing agent drives to and from the property to show it.

Virtual Tours and videos take some time and/or money to produce but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Happy trails, Teri

My Home is Worth HOW MUCH?

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:58:43 -0500

Last week Teton County mailed out "2008 Notice of Assessment" letters to all Jackson Hole property owners. If you own property in Teton County, Wyoming you should have received yours by now. If you haven't yet opened yours, make sure you're sitting down when you do so. I was shocked to see that my assessment is slated to increase by almost 45% this year. Most of the homeowners that I've spoke with are facing a significant increase in property taxes this year.

The Notice gives you the "Previous Year Property Breakdown" and the "Current Year's Assesment". The Notice states "This is not a Bill - It is for your information only".

Don't agree with the County's assessment of value on your property? Property owners have the right to appeal the values placed on their property, but they must do so WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE POSTMARK DATE. My Notice was Postmarked April 15, 2008 so I have until May 15, 2008 to file an appeal.

Property Record Cards are available at the Assessors Office for the property owners review to ensure the accuracy of the information used to determine the property's market value.

Teton County property sales prices are not public knowledge since Wyoming is one of seven non-disclosure states. If you'd like to know how much your neighbor's property sold for, you won't find that data at the County, but if you give me a call at 307-732-7557 I would be happy to provide you a list of the latest neighborhood sales.

Would you like more information about property assessment? There is a great phamplet prepared by the Teton County Assessor's Office on the How's and Why's of Property Assesment. Addtional information can be found on the Teton County website.

Happy trails, Teri

Teton County, Wyoming 1st Quarter Market Update

Teri McCarthy, ABR, CRS, GRI, ePRO (Real Estate of Jackson Hole) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:25:52 -0500

The Jackson real estate market remains steady and a safe haven amidst national major markets where we've seen decling prices and higher inventories. We rarely see foreclosures in our market and most Teton County Realtors don't even know what a "short sale" is.

Demand remains strong while the wealthy are securing their piece of paradise - and what better place to live than in the "tax friendly" state of Wyoming. Bloomberg Personal Finance Magazine has cited Wyoming as the "tax friendliest state" in the nation.

In the past few months, in Teton County, Wyoming, we've seen some asking price reductions which are always healthy for the market. Inventory is slightly higher than last year at this time and we've seen somewhat fewer sales than the first quarter 2007. Jackson Hole is leaning more towards a buyer's market. While interests rates are still favorable this is a very oppotunitstic time to be buying and selling real estate in Jackson Hole.

What's for sale in Teton County, Wyoming?

ACTIVE Listings

Jackson Active Price Range Median Price

HOMES 115 $575k to $32m $1.67m

LOTS* 107 $485k to $9.5m $1.6m

Wilson

HOMES 36 $775k to $35m $3.2m

LOTS* 16 $1.35m to $6.3m $3.8m

Teton Village

HOMES 5 $2.87 to $15.65m $3.5m

LOTS* 3 $2m to $9.5m $2m

Alta

HOMES 15 $600k to $4m $1.3m

LOTS* 19 $215k to $2.5m $475k

*Vacant lots - up to 40 acres

PENDING Teton County, WY Listings:

15 homes listed under $1m and 30 homes listed at over $1m are currently under contract - two of which are listed over $10m.

8 vacant lots are under contract, ranging in price from $850k to $16m for 72 acres.

Happy trails!