Star Valley Real Estate News

A roundup of real estate related news and information for the Star Valley, Wyoming area including, Star Valley Ranch, Alpine, Afton, Thayne, and surrounding communities.


Perfect Time to Buy a House?

Star Valley Real Estate

The economic recovery seems to be slowing, the job picture looked a little more dismal last month, manufacturing is off a bit, and consumer confidence is flattening. But hey, spring is coming, and now may be the perfect time to buy a house. Or so says a new “MarketPulse” analysis by CoreLogic, a leading provider of information,  Read More …

Report States Another Round of Foreclosures in 2012

Star Valley Foreclosures

Half a decade into the deepest U.S. housing crisis since the 1930s, many Americans are hoping the crisis is finally nearing its end. House sales are picking up across most of the country, the plunge in prices is slowing and attempts by lenders to claim back properties from struggling borrowers dropped by more than a  Read More …

Alpine Wyoming 23rd Annual Mountain Days – June 22-24

Alpine Wyoming Real Estate Agent - Jerry Hodson

Chairmen for Alpine’s 23rd Annual Mountain Days are busy getting ready for Alpine’s first big summer event. Two big changes taking place this year are date and location. The date for this year’s event is June 22-24, the weekend following the traditional date of Father’s Day weekend. With the change in date also comes the  Read More …

LDS Temple in Star Valley Wyoming

Star Valley Real Estate Agent - Jerry Hodson

Star Valley residents were both stunned and surprised as the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the future construction of a temple site in Star Valley, Wyoming. According to the LDS Church, there are currently 135 temples in operation with 13 more under construction and 18 that have been announced  Read More …

First Quarter Sales Statistics for Star Valley Real Estate 2012 vs 2011

Star Valley Real Estate Agent - Jerry Hodson

Teton Board of Realtors MLS sales Statistics for the first quarter of 2012 compared to first quarter of 2011. Total MLS statistics 2011 Total Sold  205  Average Sales Price   $597,595  $Volume $122,507,095 2102 Total Sold  215   Average Sales price  $505,728  $Volume $108,731,633 Jackson Hole 2011 Total Sold   49  Average Sales Price   $1,217,408  $Volume $59,653,000  Read More …

Star Valley’s top producing agents join forces with Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates

Star Valley Team - Jackson Hole Real Estate associates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Thayne, Wyoming — The Partners of Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates are proud to announce that six top producing Star Valley agents have joined the firm; Jerry Hodson, Laura Faye Jensen, Patty Speakman, Dena Luthi and Sheryl and Bob Manning are now licensed with the valley’s exclusive Christie’s International Real Estate  Read More …

Teton Area Real Estate Statistics for February 2012

Grand Tetons

TETON BOARD OF REALTORS MLS Statistics – For the month of February there were 76 total properties sold at an average sale price of $342,259. The total dollar volume sold was $26,011,705. Jackson Hole Statistics – There were 22 properties sold for the month of February. The average sales price $730,809. Total sold dollar volume  Read More …

Current Star Valley Report – INVENTORY DOWN, SALES UP

Star Valley Log Cabin

INVENTORY DOWN, SALES UP Welcome to the Thirteenth issue of The Star Valley Report. Published semi-annually, this data-driven report is the most accurate & trusted real estate news source, keeping all of Star Valley, Wyoming well informed on our ever-changing market. SIGNS POINT TOWARDS A SLOW RECOVERY: When looking at the numbers for the first  Read More …

Star Valley Wyoming Home Sales – Feb 19 Thru Feb. 25

Homes in Star Valley Wyoming

Homes sold for the week of Feb 19th Thru Feb. 25th. Homes Sold           10 Total Dollar Volume Sold      $2,375,150 Average Price     $237,515 Six Homes that Sold were Foreclosed Homes. Star Valley Real Estate News  

Star Valley Wyoming – Buying a Foreclosured Home

Star Valley Foreclosures

This article discusses the in’s and out’s of buying a Foreclosed home in Star Valley Wyoming. First lets look at all the different names that mean the same thing “Foreclosed Home”. Bank owned properties are typically referred top as REO’s. REO is synonymous with being a bank owned home, the vast majority of homes that  Read More …