Silver Star Communications is calling it the “Gigabiz Community,” and it’s a fitting title. On Monday, the telecommunications company announced that Tetonia, Driggs and Victor are now part of a network that will accommodate the fastest internet speeds in the world. The valley is now the 51st community in the world to be capable of delivering consistent speeds of 1 … Read More
Lenders Eased Standards in November
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Mortgage availability rose in November, showing signs that the credit box is gradually opening for borrowers, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index. The index rose 1.2 percent to 114.6 last month; an increase in the index indicates the loosening of credit. “Credit availability increased in November, largely … Read More
Big money continues to push Jackson Hole market
People with a lot of money have continued to push the Jackson Hole real estate market in 2014 and in the third quarter, no matter what happened in any other segment of the market. The people at the NeVille Group — associated with Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates and Christie’s International Real Estate — sent me their recent stats and … Read More
Maximum homeowner’s exemption increases in 2015
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
3% Down Payments May Be Game Changer
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 09, 2014 Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced Monday that first-time home buyers can now qualify for loans with down payments as low as 3 percent. That will expand credit for qualified home shoppers who may have been sidelined the last few years because of higher down-payment requirements, housing analysts say. … Read More