Sun Valley Happenings

Buying and Selling in Spring

Posted by Step Beyond Media on February 26, 2018 in  Buyers  Sellers  Sun Valley Real Estate
With the official first day of spring in less than two weeks, we enter one of the busiest seasons of real estate!  Just in the last week we have seen a jump in inventory at our office and know it is an indication of what is to come as the days continue to get warmer and the flowers begin to pop up! So why is spring such a desirable time to buy or sell a home?  We've put together a few reasons... 1.  Weather. This is a big one.  As the snow begins to melt and trees begin to bloom you will no... read more

The Low Down on Closing Costs

Posted by Step Beyond Media on March 12, 2018 in  Buyers  Sun Valley Real Estate
Purchasing a home is a big step, one that needs to be thought out and very heavily prepped for. Getting preapproved for a loan, finding an agent and searching for homes is the beginning part. But once you’ve completed the mortgage process, the final step is closing on the loan. Closing costs and how they change can be a bit confusing. The amount of the closing cost can also catch people off guard. Perhaps you didn’t anticipate having to pay so much at the end of it all. The best you can do is take these... read more

Sun Valley Vacant Land Update

Land Sales Continue to Sizzle!
Posted by Derek Svennungsen on March 22, 2018 in  Buyers  Sellers  Sun Valley Real Estate
Up and down the Wood River Valley, sales of vacant land continue to happen at a dizzying rate. In 2017, there was a 56% increase in vacant land sales over 2016 (153 vs 98 sales in 2016), and a 29% jump in sold dollar volume ($48 million vs $37 million in 2016). With higher-than-normal building costs (due to issues like last year’s wildfires in Alberta, for example), one might expect land sales to start to wane. But after the first quarter of 2018, that is hardly the case. There have already been 12 more land... read more

Know Before You Go: Sun Valley

Posted by Step Beyond Media on April 13, 2018 in  Buyers  Sun Valley Real Estate  Travel
Whether you’ve already committed to moving to the beautiful Sun Valley or your following you dream of living the ultimate ski bum lifestyle, here are a few points to note before packing your bags. Grab Your Walking Shoes and the Bus Schedule Ski towns know from years of experience that with the snow comes the powder hounds and with the powder hounds comes traffic.  Many ski towns, including Ketchum and the surrounding Sun Valley region, consequently adopted a superb, often free transportation s... read more

Is A Destination Vacation Home Worth It? - Part 1

Thinking about buying a vacation home? Learn more here and contact Coldwell Banker
Posted by Step Beyond Media on May 17, 2018 in  Global luxury  homes for sale  land for sale  Luxury House  Mansions for sale  Real estate broker  Sun Valley Real Estate
When you find the perfect vacation destination, you may find you never want to branch out and try somewhere else. After all, that cozy beach community or bustling mountain town has great restaurants, a ton of opportunities for fun, a welcoming community, and generally provides a great place to get away and relax with loved ones. But after going back half a dozen times and ending up in a different vacation rental each time, it can start to get a bit frustrating. You’re visiting to relax, kick back, and enjoy y... read more

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