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Jackson Hole: As nice as Abbottabad?

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Commercial Real Estate Agent with Contour Investment Properties

Grand Tetons in WinterWhat do Abbottabad, Pakistan and Jackson Hole, Wyoming have in common?

A. Home to wealthy second homeowners

B. Beautiful mountain setting with wildlife, wild rivers, and wild nightlife

C. Politically tolerant haven in a conservative stronghold

From the Yahoo News story about Abbottabad:

"Abbottabad  is a mountain city of approximately 120,000 people in the northern region of Pakistan. It has a reputation for greater tolerance than many other cities in the conservative northern region—largely because it has been home to many foreigners and outsiders over the years. It is a retirement town known for protecting the privacy of its wealthier inhabitants—the Jackson Hole of Pakistan, to put it in American terms."

Well, they say any press is good press, so I guess I won't complain. But for my money, Jackson Hole is home!

 

Tim Bradley
Owner/Broker
Contour Investment Properties
172 Center Street, Suite 200
PO Box 1152
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-6400
www.contourproperties.com

CCIM logoTim Bradley is an owner of Contour Investment Properties, the only brokerage firm in Jackson exclusively focused on commercial and investment property in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. Tim has earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute as well as the CCIM designation from the CCIM Institute.

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Tim Bradley
Owner/Broker
Contour Investment Properties
172 Center Street, Suite 200
PO Box 1152
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-6400
www.contourproperties.com

CCIM logoTim Bradley is an owner of Contour Investment Properties, the only brokerage firm in Jackson exclusively focused on commercial and investment property in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley. Tim has earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute as well as the CCIM designation from the CCIM Institute.

Comments(13)

Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

Now there's a comparison I would not have expected to find!  I've never been to Abbottabad, but seriously doubt it has Jackson's charm!  What a funny Yahoo find!

May 07, 2011 03:47 PM
Tim Bradley
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY

Brenda - you remember all those times the national press reported that Dick Cheney was vacationing in "an undisclosed location"? He was here. Perhaps Yahoo was making a snide comparison...

May 07, 2011 03:51 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Depend upon Yahoo.. Jackson Hole looks a whole lot prettier than the photos of compound.  :)

May 11, 2011 01:04 PM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Jackson Hole gets my vote too!  I love the snow capped mountains.  That almost looks like a painting instead of a photo---just so perfect!  So is this dog I am seeing a black German Shepard?  He/she is gorgeous!

May 11, 2011 06:45 PM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate

 

How gorgeous!

Jackson Hole looks very attractive, Abbottabad not so much but neither looks like home to me. Both look foreign to me from my perspective.

I know during all the news coverage I kept thinking and saying how ugly the home and area looked to me.

May 16, 2011 02:25 AM
Tim Bradley
Contour Investment Properties - Jackson Hole, WY
Commercial Real Estate Expert in Jackson Hole, WY

Hi Judi, I've never been to Pakistan, but I've trekked through Nepal, and those mountains make the Tetons look like foothills! But comparing Abbottabad to Jackson Hole seems like a stretch...

Pat - Yep, that's my 10 year old German Shepherd, Coona. Biggest ears in Jackson, I think.

Maureen - When things get too hectic, I go outside and remember why I'm here. Never fails to calm me down.

May 16, 2011 06:03 AM
Anonymous
Asif Javed

I am from Pakistan and have been to Abbotabad for so many place. Abbotabad is a cool, calm  place. It's base station for many beautiful hill stations in Pakistan Like Shhogran, Naran, Kaghan, Sri and Paye (Shoogran) Lalazar and many more in the north like Fairy Meadows, Nanga Perbat, K-2 (2nd highest mountain in the world) and towards Hunza and Baltistan region. And I advice all those who are found of visiting natural beauty, that you should come to Pakistan (just One Sawat is dangerous due to militancy). all other requins are beautiful. Please search on goole for flowwing distincton on Pakistan

  1. Karaokram Highway
  2. Baltro Glacier,
  3. Shoogran
  4. Kaghan and Naran Vellays
  5. Tear (aansoo ) Lake
  6. Deosai Plains
  7. Khunjrab Pass
  8. Gilgit and Sakardoo
  9. Rani fort and Sindh Wall (sindh wall is similar to China Wall and is part of World's Largest Fort by Area.
  10. Trango Towers Pakistan.
  11. Fairy Meadows.
  12. Nanga Perbat
  13. Hunza Vellay
  14. Satpara Lake
  15. Saif ul Malook Lake
  16. Kel area Kashmir Pakistan
  17. Leepa Vellay
  18. Darawarr Fort
  19. Cahnder Gup (World Largest Mud valcano (LIVE) )
  20. Islamabad
  21. Lahore  

These are those places which are totaly safe for journy.

Feb 16, 2012 11:17 PM
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Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
Tim, now we know what Abbottabad, Pakistan and Jackson Hole, Wyoming have in common? And they are all above, but my vote goes to Jackson Hole. Truly an amazing and exclusive place. All the best !
Apr 27, 2013 02:53 AM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist
Well written article that highlights the beauty of Jackson Hole in Wyoming. Thank you Tim for sharing and stay the best CCIM Jackson Hole, WY Commercial Real Estate Specialist.
May 20, 2013 08:33 PM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
Great stuff you have here Tim that highlights the similarity of Abbottabad, Pakistan and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Hope this will be a good year for you. All the best.
May 21, 2013 11:15 PM
Melissa Muse Wiggans
Real Estate Muses - San Antonio, TX
CRS, GRI, ABR - Real Estate Muses
Hi Tim, I would love to go and explore the beauty of Jackson Hole given the chance to. Thank you for featuring what Jackson Hole has to offer and stay the best Real Estate Specialist in your area.
May 21, 2013 11:22 PM
Pat and Ed Okenica
DRAKE REALTY Lake Oconee Ga - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Ga Real Estate
Hello Tim, Jackson Hole sure is charming. It will surely be on the top of my list for a vacation trip. All the best and keep up the good work.
May 28, 2013 10:11 PM
Waynette Hoover Araj
Keller Williams Realty - Asheboro, NC
Connecting your Dreams with the Right Real Estate
Jackson Hole sure is charming Tim. With it's elegance and breath taking view, it's no surprise that this is an exclusive place for a home.
Jun 12, 2013 08:40 PM