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Save Money Building in Montana and Wyoming

June 20, 2013

big sky custom builderIt is no secret that the US economy is rebounding.  And with the uptick we are experiencing ripple effects on the housing market in Montana and Wyoming.  People are motivated to buy existing properties and build new homes.  The time to build is right now.  Homeowners  need to be aware that starting to build immediately can save money building in Montana and Wyoming.  Why?  Let’s look at the supply and demand curves for the building industry.

The country is beginning to realize shortages of certain building materials.  Demand for building products has been low since the economic downturn in 2008 and suppliers throttled back production levels accordingly.  With the lull in the market there was no need to keep an overstock of materials and wait for the boom.  Now that we are in the early stages of another housing boom those same suppliers cannot keep pace with the current demand for their products.

A nationwide survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) revealed that suppliers of oriented strand board (OSB), wall board, framing lumber and plywood cannot keep the shelves stocked.  In turn, the market prices for these materials is beginning to rise.  Today’s rate of building is just above 50 percent of what it was in 2004.  When the market grows to those same 2004 levels we could see huge hikes in material pricing.  The same NAHB study shows that building materials today are already 5 percent higher than they were just six months ago.

So what does this mean for the homeowner?  Build now.  Seize the present opportunity to buy materials for your home at lower prices than they will be a year or two from today.  It will take time for material suppliers to ramp up production to keep pace with the housing market.  You can either wait for prices to stabilize and come down or make moves towards getting into your new home sooner than later. Save money building your dream home by breaking ground as soon as you can.

Luxury Big Sky Log Cabins Published in Big Sky Journal Home Magazine

June 13, 2013

Big Sky log cabinsThere is a sense of nostalgia when you step into a log cabin.  You can feel the grandeur of the trees from which the house was made.  You can imagine yourself as a pioneer meticulously crafting your log cabin to protect your family from the elements.  And though the craft of building log cabins is diminishing, there is still a faction of custom builders in the Northern Rockies that aren’t giving up on perfecting Big Sky log cabins.

The craftsmen at Teton Heritage Builders continue the tradition of erecting custom log cabins in Wyoming and Montana.  Since 1996 we have dedicated a significant amount of time to making log cabins in just about every style there is out there – from the Lost Creek Cabin that emulates an old ranger cabin in Yellowstone National Park to expansive log cabins meant for entertaining large groups.  We have built traditional log stack cabins, log post and beam cabins, and have even built our share of conventionally framed homes with aesthetic log accents.  Over the past 17 years we have become the premier builder of Big Sky log cabins.

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Foxtail Residence – Custom Big Sky Log Cabin

Teton Heritage Builders’ Foxtail Residence at The Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana was recently featured among the best custom Big Sky log cabins in the Big Sky Journal Home magazine.  This traditional log cabin is the definition of rustic living in the Northern Rockies.  Featuring a full log frame package, the Foxtail Residence has a crow’s nest for panoramic views of both Pioneer Mountain and Lone Peak.  Additionally, the log cabin boasts a guest suite above the unattached garage.

A quick peak into the great room and one can’t help but notice the captivating hand railings leading upstairs – they look as if alder is growing out of the stone steps.   The steps themselves and the fireplace are an impressive mass of stacked stone.  The kitchen is designed around a center island to accommodate entertaining large groups.  This Big Sky log cabin will surely inspire any visitor to set their roots in Big Sky Country.

Please take a moment to read the Big Sky Journal Home article and see more gorgeous photos of this iconic Big Sky log cabin.  And if you would like to pick our brains more about log cabin designs or talk about log cabin layouts please send us an email or give us a call!

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Log Cabin Kitchen in Big Sky, MT

The Nature Conservancy of Jackson Hole

June 3, 2013

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The Nature Conservancy needs no introduction at this point.  Their mission is clear and noble.  It shouldn’t be a surprise that The Nature Conservancy locates their facilities across the United States in the ideal locations to protect our most cherished lands.  Jackson Hole, Wyoming, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, is proud to be one town to host this non-profit organization.  And when it came time to build The Nature Conservancy of Jackson Hole they honored Teton Heritage Builders by selecting them as their sustainable builder.

The rammed earth structure was designed by Ward-Blake Architects and incorporates environmentally friendly building approaches.  Sustainable technologies that were installed include a double pyrohelix wood burning fireplace to provide heat for the building.  Solar siting was considered to maximize heat gains in the winter and minimize cooling during the warm summer months.  And the design seemlessly camoflauges the building into the surrounding landscape.  It is a real gem.

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The Nature Conservancy building in Jackson Hole garnered much excitement in the architectural community. Ward-Blake Architects earned an Award of  Honor and an Award of Merit from the American Institute of Architects.  The entire team at Teton Heritage Builders is very proud to be a part of the project for The Nature Conservancy of Jackson Hole.

Big Sky Builders Remodel Lone Peak Brewery

May 16, 2013

Big Sky Builders and Lone Peak Brewery
Lone Peak Brewery (Left) and Office Spaces (Right)

The Lone Peak Brewery was built from the ground up by local Big Sky builders that have been putting up custom commercial properties and homes in Big Sky since 2004.  If you’ve visited Big Sky, Montana in the last few year there’s a good chance that you popped in to try out the tasty craft brews at the Lone Peak Brewery after a hike or a day of skiing.  Located in the meadow below Lone Peak and Big Sky Resort, the Lone Peak Brewery has become a community gathering place for this vibrant mountain town in Southwest Montana.

Teton Heritage Builders was delighted to be selected as the Big Sky builders on this high-profile project in 2006.  Teton Heritage Builders was conceived in Jackson Hole, WY in 1996 and later expanded into the Big Sky region to deliver high quality properties to discerning clients.

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Seating Addition at Lone Peak Brewery

Steve Nordahl, owner of Lone Peak Brewery, along with architect Eliot Goss designed the property to house the production space for brewing, a commercial kitchen for serving food at the brewery, and also added a few office spaces for rent.  After five years in operation it was evident that the Lone Peak Brewery needed more elbow room for its customers so they brought back their trusted Big Sky builders to help out with an expansion.

Teton Heritage Builders came in over the winter of 2012 and expanded the seating area into the East side of the first floor.  We moved and expanded the kitchen and appliances behind the new seating area, thereby opening up more bar space and table area in the main brewery.  We installed a brand new ventilation system for the kitchen and added in rustic trim to the added dining area.  In the future, there is talk about expanding even further into the spaces above the existing brewery rooms.

Lone Peak Brewery Kitchen
Brand New Kitchen Remodel

As a result, the Lone Peak Brewery can now accommodate many more visitors who want to enjoy the delicious offerings put forth by Steve, the accomplished brew master. Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of the Lone Peak Brewery and don’t forget to stop in the next time you are in Big Sky.

Jackson Hole Construction Bouncing Back in 2013

April 29, 2013

Jackson Hole Construction Gaining Momentum
Jackson Hole Construction Gaining Momentum

Data from the first quarter of 2013 shows real estate market values looking very good in Jackson, WY.  In turn, we expect the Jackson Hole construction market to come up with the trends in property values and sales.  As custom builders in Jackson, we have seen the market go through many upswings and downturns since 1996.  With the national housing market gaining momentum we are ecstatic to see real movement again in Jackson, WY.

As compared Q1 of 2012 the total number of properties under contract has increased by 96 percent and the average list price is now 87% higher than last year.  In the the upper end real estate market we find a a 400% increase in homes valued over $1M under contract as compared to Q1 2012.

David Viehman of The Jackson Hole Report points out that “the majority of our buyers are still second homeowners and retiring baby boomers that have likely exhausted their search of existing home inventory and decided to build their dream home.”

A willingness to concede on precise location of a property in Jackson Hole can garner many great options in the valley.  It also frees up money to work with in building a custom home.  With more and more folks adjusting their sights we predict a strong uptick in Jackson Hole construction and real estate sales.

The Jackson Hole construction market is looking very good coming into the summer of 2013.  Take time researching the area you want to live in and don’t hesitate to take the plunge – the market is competitive and lots are moving quickly.  Christie’s International Real Estate and Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates are two incredible resources to tap for property information.

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