First Friday Art Walk returns to Driggs

The Teton Arts Council’s First Friday Art Walk is slated to kick off its fifth season with live music, local artists and new businesses all participating, weather permitting, this Friday, April 4. “It’s looking better than ever,” said Teri McLaren, Teton Arts Council chairwoman and event host. This first round of the Art Walk centers on finally shaking off cabin … Read More

96% of Markets Better Off Than in 2010

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 31, 2014 A new report by RealtyTrac shows that 96 percent of the counties that they track are better off than they were four years ago. But still, there’s a ways to go in the housing market, with only 8 percent of the 410 U.S. counties analyzed faring better than they did during … Read More

Victor agrees to pay $100k in matching for bike path grant

The City of Victor has voted to secure a $1.7 million federal grant to build a key piece of a proposed trail system that would allow cyclists to bike through Yellowstone National Park. To do so, the city council had to commit $100,000 in matching funds. Until just days before the meeting, the city had planned to use a state … Read More

Mountain Biking’s Best Kept Secret: Teton Valley

Situated on the west side of Grand Teton National Park, and just to the south of Yellowstone, is Teton Valley Idaho-Wyoming: arguably one of the best-kept secrets in mountain biking*. A community of roughly 8,000 people. Teton Valley for decades was best known for its agriculture, world class fly fishing, hiking/camping, and 500” of “cold smoke” powder skiing annually at … Read More

Buyers Turn to ‘Pre-Underwriting’ to Compete With Cash Buyers

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 21, 2014 Buyers needing financing for their home purchase often struggle to compete with other buyers willing to pay all cash to close the sale. All-cash buyers are making up an increasing part of sales too. The National Association of REALTORS®’ latest existing-home sales report shows that in February all-cash sales accounted for … Read More

39th Annual Pole Pedal Paddle Race in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole’s annual spring ski-bike-boat race, set for March 29, will include an extra leg this year as competitors cycle from Teton Village to the southern end of Shooting Star to begin the cross-country segment. Beginning and ending at Shooting Star’s southern entrance, the Nordic course of the Pole Pedal Paddle wends its way over what in the summer is … Read More

Make an Offer That Sellers Can’t Refuse

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 03, 2013 With shrinking inventories, many home buyers are finding only competitive offers will win them the house they want. A recent article by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance highlighted several ways that home buyers can make more competitive “irresistible” offers. 1. Be preapproved: About three or four months before home buyers even shop for … Read More

Music is coming back to Driggs, with a menu

Steve Murphy of Three Peaks Cafe and Catering is opening a new restaurant in the location that formerly housed Alpine Wines Bistro. Three Peaks Dinner Table was just a thought Murphy had entertained until Dennis DuNann, former owner and operator of Alpine Wines, called him in October 2013. At the time, he was limited in funds and, with no investors, … Read More

Michael Franti, Steel Pulse to play free shows at Teton Village

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced nationally acclaimed artist, Michael Franti and Spearhead, as the main stage act for the Inaugural Jackson Hole Rendezvous. The Jackson Hole Rendezvous is a three-day spring lifestyle and music festival taking place from March 27-30, 2014. The multi-day event kicks off Thursday, March 27th with a free concert in the town of Jackson at … Read More

Five Mortgage Tips for Homebuyers

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, February 20, 2014 Bankrate.com offers some tips for your home buyers on securing a mortgage, getting the best rate, and more. Be prepared to document your finances. Buyers should be prepared for extra review by lenders when underwriting mortgages due to new mortgage regulations that took effect in January, particularly in proving borrowers’ ability … Read More