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Spring Building in Jackson Hole

March 13, 2013

Spring Time in Jackson Hole — Bags on in the Rocky Mountain sunshine.

It’s no secret that building can be tricky during the winter months in the Rockies. And now that March is here we are transitioning into our much anticipated phases of Spring building in Jackson Hole. It’s a glorious fight with the weather each and every day. Some days it is snowing and we have to spend time digging to get to our materials. The next day it might be raining. Some days a combination of rain and snow. And other days are the blue-bird, sunny days that every builder yearns for.

This picture was taken on Monday at one of our newest job sites just Southwest of Jackson Hole. It’s exactly this type of Spring day that gets us even more motivated than usual to get up on an exposed roof and ramp up production.

Here’s to a long season full of gorgeous Jackson Hole sunshine!

Big Sky Lots For Sale

February 20, 2013

Teton Heritage Builders is proud to now showcase Big Sky lots for sale on our website. Once you see the photos and get detailed information we know you will agree that these properties are prime real estate in the Big Sky area. Over the last nine years Teton Heritage Builders has helped many families build homes all across Southwest Montana. We know a good piece of land when we see it and so we began investing.

Our criteria for good Big Sky real estate doesn’t begin and end with the fact that it has a stunning view shed. We own land that won’t be a hassle to build on. No need to worry about geotechnical remediation issues that can add immense costs to a project. No hassle of difficult lot access that can become a nightmare during the winter months. We have Big Sky real estate that is perfectly suited to build a mountain home on with the lowest cost and the least amount of headaches.

Primarily our Big Sky lots for sale are only a few minutes drive from the Big Sky Meadow and boasting ski access to not only Spanish Peaks but also Big Sky Resort – the Biggest Skiing in America. We are also offering property for sale in the Hyalite Foothills. This piece of land is striking distance from beautiful Bozeman, Montana with great access to prime Forest Service land for all of your recreational dreams.

We will be unveiling more properties for sale in the Big Sky region as we find more appropriate lots to build on. This is not to say that there aren’t a plethora of prime real estate available in the area. We are more than happy to put you in contact with a number of great real estate agents in the area that will work tirelessly to find the perfect piece of land for you.

Cowgirl Magazine Features Elk Ridge Lodge Big Sky Cabin

February 1, 2013

Cowgirl Magazine’s latest issue features the Elk Ridge Lodge built by Teton Heritage Builders. This classic Big Sky cabin is an iconic mountain getaway nestled beneath Lone Peak and a stone’s throw from Big Sky Resort.

This timber frame cabin was designed by Centre Sky Architecture and features enormous log supports from floor to ceiling in the great room. Interior design work was done by Carol Sisson Designs which captures the essence of the Montana lifestyle while keeping spaces comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. This heirloom home boasts reclaimed timbers throughout and custom metal work details along with unique woodwork trim.

When you experience this home firsthand it takes little time to understand why it has been published six times. This Big Sky cabin was published in the Robb Report, the Big Sky Journal, the Dream Home Showcase, Ralph Kylloe’s Rustic Living book, Timber Home Living, and Cowgirl Magazine.

We couldn’t be more proud of the outcome of this gorgeous home and all of our partners that made it a reality. Teton Heritage Builders looks forward to emulating this home in many more incarnations across the Northern Rockies.

Sotheby’s 2012 Jackson Hole Real Estate Summary

January 29, 2013

The following Jackson Hole real estate summary for last year was published by our esteemed colleague Ed Liebzeit at Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty. The pulse of the market in the Tetons is undoubtedly getting faster, and Mr. Liebzeit makes a very compelling argument for investing in Teton County real estate. With so much growth in the market this last year it is time to pick up the phone and start making moves towards getting your own slice of the Tetons for that retreat house or permanent family home.

Oct-Dec 2012 and Total Year 2012 Summary (MLS data)

The momentum of the third quarter of 2012 carried into the fourth quarter and December real estate activity was exceptionally strong. We had building strength of the business but the uncertainty of tax increases with the looming fiscal cliff and other state (e.g. California) tax hikes had people wanting to complete closings by the end of 2012. The result was strongly increased volume, up 152% versus December 2011. In fact, December volume was the largest volume month since 2004.

Average sales price in December jumped to $2,249,800 from $1,558,200 last year. Total transactions for the month were 75% greater than in 2011.

These strong December results completed an impressive fourth quarter with transactions up 43.7% and volume up a whopping 98% compared to last year. Transactions and volume were up in all areas of the Valley and in all categories—condos, single family homes, vacant land and commercial.

Fourth quarter strength is further shown with average sales prices up 37.8% versus 2011 and median prices of single family homes up 46.3% and condos up 30.1%.

2012 was a year of strong growth in the Jackson Hole real estate market across all fronts. Total year volume was very robust, significantly exceeding volume of the past several years including the 2008-2011 period. Overall 2012 dollar volume was up 52.1% compared to 2011 and transactions were 25% greater.

All areas in Jackson Hole experienced solid volume growth in 2012 as well as in all real estate categories. Transactions were also up in all categories and areas except Teton Village. Although volume sold in Teton Village was up 86.6%, transactions were down modestly which seems to be a reflection of lower inventory and the reduction of distressed properties.

Average sales prices climbed in 2012, up 21.6% to $1,386,600 for the entire Jackson Hole market. Several commercial sales in Teton Village contributed to this substantial increase. However, median sale prices for residential and vacant land were only slightly changed from 2011.

Although days on market is higher by 12.7%, total inventory is down as of the end of 2012. In fact, inventory in the under $850,000 price range declined 20% versus last year and overall, there were far fewer properties available than we have seen since early 2009.

Ed Liebzeit — Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty 1/15/13

Jackson Hole Cabin Photos

January 14, 2013

Teton Heritage Builders took the Atelier One architectural design and completed the Solitude Residence timber frame cabin in 1998. It was one of our first projects in what was to become a very diverse building portfolio. This Jackson Hole cabin is the ultimate family getaway designed with large gatherings in mind. The traditional interior design is a perfect compliment to the rustic timber frame style.

The Solitude Residence is defines the quality construction that we at Teton Heritage Builders deliver in every project. Timeless craftsmanship with the utmost attention to details is our mantra on every job. We pour over all of the fine details to ensure that the homes we deliver to clients meet or exceed every expectation. Our Jackson Hole cabins are just one facet of the work we are known for in the Northern Rockies.

Teton Heritage Builders has completed many residential properties in Montana and Wyoming over the last 16 years. We are also very skilled at commercial construction projects such as banks, hotels and business buildings. There is nothing our team of professional builders can’t handle. And we are willing to put our reputations on the line with every new project that comes through our door.

When people ask us whey we love to build Jackson Hole cabins our response is this: We love to make a dream into a reality. Our clients often start the building process with the objective to build a property that will be a timeless family heirloom. And it means the world to use when we deliver just that to our clients. Time and time again we receive high praises and gratitude from families that moved into their new home. We couldn’t ask for much more than to get that positive feedback at the end of a great project.

We recently hired a professional photographer to go back and take photos of the Solitude Residence for our archives. Fifteen years later this project looks impeccable. There is no question that our craftsmanship can weather the storms and stand the test of time in the Tetons. Please have a look at the photos of this gorgeous home.

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