news: Where the Bears Roam, Teton Valley Idaho - 04/23/12 07:51 AM
 
We have had some bear sightings this spring and it is important to be “Bear Aware” when you live and play here in Teton Valley Idaho. Here is a recent article from the local news about a grizzly bear that had become a problem to civilized human occupation. Or should I say Humans became a problem to this bear?
News Channel 8, bear was euthanized in Teton Valley,
Some things to remember when hiking, riding or biking mountain trails:
·         Make some noise – most bear attacks happen when humans stumble onto a bear that is unaware.
·         Keep your … (19 comments)

news: Controversy over a New LDS Church in Teton Valley Idaho - 04/23/12 04:08 AM
I did not imagine there would be a time in Teton County Idaho that the proposal of building a new Church would be controversial. The LDS Church proposed a new Church House along the Highway just North of Victor that would provide services for people from county Road 4000 south to the Wyoming State line.
What is the controversy? Some feel that a church is not a good fit for the scenic corridor along the Highway. Some had issue with the height of the steeple. The church would like a steeple that is higher than the currently allowed height restriction. … (30 comments)

news: Best, Worst Real Estate Markets - 01/27/11 02:27 AM
Daily Real Estate News  |  January 19, 2011  |  Best, Worst Real Estate Markets More than 15 states are projected to experience housing inflation or appreciation during the year, according to Housing Predictor, which releases an annual report of its choices for best and worst housing markets. The top five housing markets are: 1. Portland, Maine2. Kansas City, Kan.3. Tri-Cities, Wash.4. Omaha, Neb.5. Fargo, N.D.However, not all markets will fare well in 2011, with the foreclosure crisis particularly still battering some areas as well as high unemployment and overbuilding during the boom era that has led to high home inventories. The top 5 worst markets, … (2 comments)

news: Our Teton County Brokerage - of Driggs, Victor and Tetonia Marketing ON-LINE - 02/02/10 11:29 PM
Our Teton County Brokerage - West Group Real Estate - Serving Driggs Victor and Tetonia makes on-line marketing a big part of our strategy.
 
With over 90% of the buyers starting their search online, I do not understand this logic:
Brokerages Slow to Adopt Digital Marketing
Real estate companies have been slow to adopt digital marketing, according to a survey from Brandeis Universities International Business School and digital marketing firm inSegment Inc.The survey found that 76 percent of real estate companies spent less than 40 percent of their marketing budgets on digital marketing, devoting the rest of the money to … (2 comments)

news: 6 Surprising Facts About the Buyer Tax Credit - 01/23/10 08:26 AM
Daily Real Estate News  |  January 22, 2010  6 Surprising Facts About the Buyer Tax Credit The homebuyer tax credit is not as simple or straightforward as you might think. Here are some nuances that will affect homebuyers who plan to use it.
To qualify for the move-up tax credit, a home owner must have occupied the same principal residence for five of the last eight years consecutively. Buyers can elect to claim the credit on either their 2009 or their 2010 tax return, whichever is best for them. Buyers who claim the credit in 2009 can't file electronically because the Internal Revenue … (4 comments)

news: Harley Wilcox and Family host Camp on Main as reported by Valley Citizen, Driggs Idaho - 12/08/09 12:30 AM
Thanks to Valley Citizen for news coverage of Harley Wilcox and Family as they host Camp on Main in Driggs Idaho. We organized this event to bring the community together and to raise awareness for some local non profits. We had great fun with it and consider it a great success. Special thanks to Mayor Lou Christensen who was kind enough to let us camp on the lawn of the city offices. More on the event over the next few days.

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news: Driggs Idaho: Teton Valley News, Camp on Main Holiday Community Donation Drive - 12/07/09 11:18 PM
Thanks to Teton Valley News for covering The Camp on Main Holiday Community Donation Drive in Driggs Idaho. The Mayor of Driggs Lou Christensen was kind enough to let us camp on the lawn of the city building on Main Street. More on the event over the next few days. What fun!

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