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The maximum homeowner’s exemption for 2015 will increase to $89,580, according to calculations by the Idaho State Tax Commission. The maximum exemption for 2014 is $83,920. The maximum exemption amount is based on the Idaho House Price Index – All Transactions, which is published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “The current index shows a 6.74 percent increase in house … Read More

ALPINE — Twenty-five air miles southwest of Jackson, an upscale fly-in community on the banks of the Palisades Reservoir is sprouting quickly. The Alpine Airport, long a sleepy, unimproved airstrip, is now the site of a $4 million construction project for a fixed-based operator building. Some 60 of 100 planned homes called the Alpine Airpark have also been built, many … Read More

The City of Driggs will allow Huntsman Springs to build a luxury resort hotel at the north end of the development with some conditions attached. Mainly, the development has to submit a plan to the city to clean up and beautify the vacant areas around the Teton County courthouse, a document on how the hotel would benefit local businesses and … Read More

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, September 22, 2014 A booming Hispanic population will be the key to the nation’s future residential real estate market, Julian Castro, the newly confirmed secretary of the Housing and Urban Development, told The Associated Press. “The prosperity of the United States and the prosperity of the Hispanic community, as the fastest-growing community, are one … Read More

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort remained among the top 10 favorites in Ski Magazine’s annual reader survey of West Coast ski resorts but is no longer at the top of the survey. While last year Jackson Hole rose from No. 6 to No. 1, this year the survey placed it at No. 8, and it remained at No. 3 in customers’ … Read More

The 40-acre Rendezvous Park is finally ready for its close-up. The natural park — generally referred to simply as “R Park” — is located on the banks of the Snake River adjacent to the Wilson boat launch. It has been a two-year-plus undertaking, as has a pedestrian- and cyclist-only bridge over the Snake River, which will be one of the … Read More

Census data tells us that thirty percent of people move to different communities for family related reasons, one of which is better schools for their children. It’s a story we are all familiar with; families moving to Alta, Jackson, Boise or elsewhere. But, the best public schools are not just about great educational opportunities for our children; it’s about economic … Read More

Mission statement Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) promotes a trails and pathways connected community. The organization brings together citizens, businesses, and local governments to expand the Valley’s opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation, while linking communities, providing access to National Forest trails, and promoting healthy mountain lifestyles. Goals To build and maintain a complete, connected network of pedestrian … Read More

WASHINGTON (August 28, 2014) — Pending home sales rebounded in July and have now risen in four of the last five months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions experienced healthy gains except for the Midwest, which saw a slight decline. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, climbed 3.3 percent to … Read More

The entire Targhee-Yellowstone-Teton area is a hiker’s paradise. Hikes from 30 minutes to several hours are available from the Resort or just a short jaunt down the road. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of the Teton Range from our summit viewing platform. Guided hikes available. Grand Targhee Resort Hikes Ricks … Read More