Jackson Hole Real Estate: November 2009

I hope that everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!  I am off to Cheyenne to visit the future in-laws and to get in some pheasant hunting.  It should be a great time. 

To everyone who will be traveling, be safe and once again have a very Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!

Melody Ranchis a very unique subdivison located just South of Jackson Hole.  It is a wonderful "family" neighborhood.  Most of the homes built in Melody Ranch have been built in the last 10 years.  Many homes in the subdivision have Teton views.  There are also open spaces and ponds to give Melody Ranch character and privacy.  Currently, there are 16 homes and 2 building sites available according to the MLS.  In the past two weeks, one Melody Ranch home has closed and three have gone under contract.  If you have any questions or would like to view any Melody Ranch properties, give us a call.

Below are a few pictures of one Melody Ranchhome that is currently available.  It was built by the owner who has built himself a good reputation as a builder in Jackson Hole.  It is an impeccably designed contemporary home backing up to open park area.  With very unique, high end finishes, Viking stove, exposed beams, circle-sawn white oak floors, black slate fireplace, and functional living space, this home offers everything a truly distinctive family could want.

Location: Melody Ranch

Property: .30 Acres

Home: 3,489 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths

HOA Fees: $780 per Year

List Price: $1,250,000

I do not consider myself as technologically inept, but I have been struggling over the last couple of days to make a facebook page for Spring Creek Ranch Realty.  I think that I have finally figured it out.  Being a new real estate agent, I have begun educating myself on the ins and outs of blogging, facebook, widgets(whatever those are), and many other things.  The one thing that dissapoints me is that we, as a society, depend so much on these social networks that we don't get the face to face time that I think there used to be with clientelle.  Don't get me wrong, facebook and blogging are great ways to get your name and company out to potential clients.  People that are interested in real estate have probably already viewed the MLS, seen virtual tours, and who knows what else.  I would prefer to build a personal relationship through face to face counseling, but I guess I have to get with "facebook times" that we live in.

That being said, please check out Spring Creek Ranch Realty's new facebook page and become a fan.

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As of late, I have been observing what seems to be a change in the market for the better.  It is our "slow" season here in Jackson Hole, but I don't believe the hype that the real estate market is dead.  From September 1, 2009 to today there have been 97 listings closed or placed under contract in the Jackson area.  Last year, during the same time period, there were 60 listings closed in the Jackson area.  Maybe there hasn't been a surplus of sales, but it seems that there is a heartbeat, and possibly a change in the market.  Our local newspapers have made the Jackson market seem abysmal or non-existent.  In my opinion, the struggle to make sellers realize that they aren't going to get 2006/07 money for their home is finally being fought and won.  Sellers are still going to make very good money on their homes.  Buyers seem to be starting to pull the trigger, possibly thinking that the market has bottomed out, or they feel that maybe they are going to get the best deal that they can expect to see.  I know that many economists see things worsening, but I'm staying positive that we will get through these tough times and I am seeing a change in the market that is supporting my positive thoughts.

Here is a moose from fishing this fall that just felt like cooling off a little bit.

I have two great Jackson Hole Buys today.  The first is a townhouse located near downtown Jackson.  It was built in 2005 and has been kept in impeccable condition.  This home offers flowing water in the front yard as well as an attached 2 car garage, high ceilings, and plentiful storage.  This home boasts a wonderful floor plan on 3 levels, a gas burning fireplace, a gas range, and a full laundry room with storage and more. It is located only two blocks from Mike Yokel Park and is within walking distance to downtown.  This great Jackson Hole Buy is 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths.  It is 2,345 square feet with an attached 440 square foot garage.  It was originally priced at $900,000 and is currently listed at $775,000.  The seller is highly motivated and will entertain all offers.

 The second great Jackson Hole buytoday is located at the prestigious Spring Creek Ranch which sits atop East Gros Ventre Butte.  This lot has 270 degree views including the Teton Range and Snow King.  It is very private.  All owners are full time guests of Spring Creek Ranch Resort.  Carefree living includes: 24 hour concierge service, shuttle to Teton Village, town and the airport, security, maintenance, maid service, dining, spa, work out facilities, tennis, pool, and more.  There is also short term rental management and marketing available.  This great Jackson Hole buy is currently listed at $1,695,000.  This seller is also motivated and will consider all offers.

I didn't get a chance to say Happy Veteran's Day yesterday, so Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all who have served and are still serving.  In todays troubled political times, you have to remember that we have men and women still in harms way and doing the best they know how with what little they have.  We must stay in the fight and give these soldiers everything that they deserve in order to WIN these conflicts.

The picture above was my unit: Bravo Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in Lawara, Afghanistan, on the border of Pakistan.

It doesn't have to be Veteran's Day to thank a veteran.

Ranger's Lead The Way!

I got up at 4:45 this morning to go elk hunting to no avail.  Though it was another beautiful morning and there were a bunch of moose out there, no elk are moving through the Teton National Park.  Low and behold, when I got home there were a bunch of elk in my driveway.

These damn elk are way too smart for me!

No expense was spared and no detail left un-attended to in the design and construction of this Canadian Lodge pole and Montana Moss Stone estate located in Split Creek Ranch.  The owner designed and was involved all along in the construction process, insuring nothing was overlooked.  The result is a magnificent home made for the ultimate in good living.  This Split Creek Ranch estate contains hand-hewn logs throughout, plentiful fossil rock counter tops, walls, and stairs with a stack-stone water feature in the entry.  All lighting was custom designed and built for the home.  Browning gun safe adds a spectacular rustic feel.  State of the art audio and visual systems make for the ultimate sensory experience.  Main level master suite features gas fireplace, steam room and steam shower, jetted tub, and a huge walk in closet room.  The second level of this impressive Split Creek Ranch home includes a sitting room and 2 bedroom suites with an additional full bath.  Separate second level entertainment room includes his and hers powder rooms, gold mine theme with antique rail car, tooled leather bar, dishwasher, keg tap, chill boxes and ice maker.  The room also includes a 42" flat-screen television, surround sound and gas fireplace.  The home highlights remarkable great room with massife fireplace and large windows to the wilderness outside.  The great room opens to the kitchen and dining rooms for exceptional entertaining opportunities.

This Split Creek Ranch estate also includes guest/caretaker's quarters that are a short walk from the home and include a large 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home.

Split Creek Ranch is sold entirely furnished, and the furnishings are primarily custom designed for the home and in every case, chosen specifically for their location and use with the upmost attention to ambiance and detail.  This home is truly unique for the ultra discerning buyer.

The lot is 7.00 acres and the home is 5412 square feet.  It was built in 2008 and is listed at $8,900,000.  The owner is HIGHLY motivated and will consider all offers!

This mornings elk hunt was gorgeous, cool, and very crisp, but there were no animals to be seen.  We need some snow to push these animals across the river to their feed grounds.  There were 5 bull moose in front of us fighting for a cow which was pretty funny to watch.  The two larger bulls were ganging up on the smaller ones to push them out of the area.  Made for a cool morning, but not a great elk hunt.  It was still a nice place to be...See the pictures below.

Pine Glades is a premier developement here in Jackson Hole.  Pine Glades offers the best of both worlds with new energy efficient design set deeply in a mature forest of 3,000 Conifer trees.  Offering maximum privacy with minimal site disturbance, the neighborhood consists of 27 luxury 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath condos varying in size from 2,700 to 2,800 square feet.

All Pine Glades condos feature private two car garages, extensive decking or patio spaces and high-end finishes like Rocky Mountain Hardware and Pella Cabinets.  Thoughtful details on the exterior of the home include an optional hot tub and a conveniently designed nook for the barbecue and grill on the back side of a natural stone fireplace.

With only five of the seventeen acres developed, Pine Glades is devoted to conservation and responsible building.  The remaining twelve acres are protected open space for a dynamic design that exists in harmony with the surrounding environment.

The carefree townhome living of Pine Glades extends outside the home with heated sidewalks and roadways, allowing residents to enjoy uninterrupted year-round access to the bordering ski terrain, pathways, and trails.

Pine Glades is exclusively represented by Spring Creek Ranch Realty.