Property Sales under $500,000 drop, representing only 16% of all sales in Teton County

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for February 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in Feb 2016? 

  • 47% :: Percentage of single family home sales (slight uptick from last month)
  • 37% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (back down after high last month)
  • 16% :: Percentage of Land Sales (up after slow January)
  • 42% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (similar to last month)
  • 58% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (similar to last month)
  • 16% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (big drop from last month)
  • 2 :: Commercial Land Sales (after 13 the last two months)

What it means: Single family home sales were back up to average levels in February, while condo and townhome sales dropped back down after a high last month.  Land Sales saw a slight increase after a slow January, as several buyers appear to be looking towards the spring construction season. Property sales under $500,000 represented only 16% of all sales after a strong January (33% of all sales). We may continue to see a low number of sales under $500,000 due to increased pricing and little to no inventory. There are only 14 condos currently for sale under $500,000 in Teton County (excluding several tenant in common interests available for sale at the Fireside Resort).  Sales above $1 million remained consistent, accounting for nearly 1/2 of all sales in February. There were 4 luxury property sales over $3 million last month, including a home in Teton Pines, Shooting Star, Granite Ridge and a 9,000 sq foot home in the exclusive Indian Springs neighborhood (pictured below), which sold for over $10 million.

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9,000 sq ft home sold in Indian Springs (listed by JH Sotheby’s)

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Real Estate Sales and Dollar Volume up again in 2015

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The Jackson Hole Report, a quarterly market report prepared by my colleagues David & Devon Viehman at RE/MAX Obsidian Real Estate, provides insights into the local real estate market. Below is a quick summary of their 2015 Year End Report. Click HERE to read the full 2015 Jackson Hole Report.

OVERALL MARKET

In 2015, the real estate market in Jackson Hole (including land, condos, single family and commercial) saw 12% more sales than in 2014. Dollar Volume of those sales was up 36% from 2014. The luxury market ($3+ million) saw even bigger increases over 2014, reporting a 39% jump in sales and a 37% jump in dollar volume. This trend of increasing sales over the past few years has left the market with very little inventory – current available listings at the end of 2015 were the 3rd lowest level in 25 years (2014 saw the 2nd lowest level).

  • Total real estate sales: 684
  • Total dollar volume: $1,095,000,000
  • 52% of all sales in 2015 occurred under $1 million

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

  • Single family homes accounted for 36% of total sales in 2015
  • Dollar Volume ($501 million) was up 26%
  • Average Sales Price was up 23%
  • Hot Spot: The Town of Jackson had 67 single family home sales, selling on average for $832,615.

There were 99 homes sales under $1 million in 2015. However, currently inventory is thin, with only 24 homes available under $1 million (and only 2 under $600,000). Homes over $1 million were up too, reporting 125 sales in 2015 (up 25% from 2014).

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Single family home in E Jackson sold in 2015 for more than the list price of $975,000 (listed by Re/max).

CONDO/TOWNHOMES

  • Condo and townhome sales were up 17% in 2015
  • Dollar Volume was up a staggering 79%!
  • Average Sales Price was up 53%
  • 59% of all condo sales were over $500,000
  • Hot Spot: Teton Village sales increased 88% in 2015, with an average sales price of $2.13 million

Why the increase? Condos and townhomes were the first to recover after the recession, especially in the entry level market (under $300,000). Many entry level condos have appreciated as much as 100% in the last 5 years. As an example, in 2012 there were 50 condo sales under $300,000. Currently, there are zero!

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Wind River condo in Teton Village sold in 2015 for $1.05 million (listed by Re/max).

LAND SALES

  • Lot sales were up 16% in 2015
  • Dollar Volume was up 33%
  • Average Sales Price was up 15%
  • Hot Spot: Lots sales over $1 million increased 16%, with sales volume up 33%

Land sales have been on the rise as the construction industry strengthens and people’s desire to build a home in Jackson continues. Unlike the diminishing inventory in the single family home and condo market, the existing inventory for vacant land is healthy. There are 61 lots currently for sale in Teton County priced under $1 million. Given the low inventory for built homes, demand for vacant land should continue to grow in 2016.

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3 acre lot on Fall Creek Rd sold in 2015 for $820,000 (listed by Re/max).

LOOKING TO 2016: Prices should continue to rise as we enter 2016 due to the low inventory and steady demand. But how much well-priced inventory will be available for local buyers? Will there be a breaking point? Will the market stall out or plateau if/when prices get too high?  The next few months may be relatively quiet, given the low inventory levels. Much of the state of the Jackson real estate market going forward will depend on the amount and price point of new Spring inventory, which usually hits the market in May. Stay tuned…..

Entry level options disappear as upper-end home sales increase – Quarterly Update from The Jackson Hole Report

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Entry level home options (under $500,000) have all but disappeared in the Jackson Hole real estate market, while upper-end home sales (over $1 million) see impressive increases amid the recovery. 

The Jackson Hole Report, a quarterly market report prepared by my colleague David Viehman at RE/MAX Obsidian Real Estate, provides insights into the local real estate market through the end of the 3rd quarter. Click HERE to read the full 2015 Q3 Report.

After the first 9 months of 2015, the trend in the Jackson Hole real estate market seems to be this: the more expensive the price point of the home, the greater the increase in sale transactions and sales volume. Home sales over $1 million are up 27%; home sales over $3 million are up 36%; and homes selling for over $5 million are up a whopping 200% compared to this time last year.

Conversely, homes for sale under $500,000 are a thing of the past. For only the second time in Jackson Hole’s history, there are ZERO single family homes for sale under $500,000. The least expensive single family home for sale in Teton County is a 584 sq ft log cabin with a loft bedroom on 2.24 acres in Red Top Meadows, priced at $545,000. These prices push many first time homebuyers into the condo/townhome market, where less than half of the 24 condo/townhomes listed for sale under $500,000 have a garage. Even with low interest rates, Buyers still need to come up with a $75,000 – $100,000 down payment to avoid costly private mortgage insurance.

OVERALL MARKET

Compared to last year, the first 9 months of 2015 continued to show signs of a bullish market recovery with increases across the entire real estate market.

  • Number of Sale Transactions are up 11%
  • Overall dollar volume rose 40%
  • Average Sale Price increased by 27%
  • Nearly half (47%) of real estate transactions in Jackson Hole through Q3 2015 were cash sales (i.e. no financing)
  • 51% of available listings are priced under $1 million, with only 11% of all inventory priced under $500,000
  • Overall available inventory rose slightly (2%), with an average listing price of $2.7 million, however available inventory under $1 million continues to decline
  • High end sales are experiencing tremendous growth with a 66% increase in sales. Notably, 26 sales have occurred over $5 million, up 200% from last year.
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Shooting Star Cabin at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort – listed for $5.5 million and sold for an undisclosed price

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

  • Single family home sales continue to gain steam, with transactions up 7% and dollar volume up 41%
  • Average Sale Price increased 32%
  • The $500,000 – $1 million segment saw the most sales (77) through the 3rd quarter, while the $1 -2 million range fared well too, with 62 sales so far this year
  • Most (28%) single family home sales occurred in the Town of Jackson, while 15 homes have sold in Rafter J in 2015
  • Available single family home listings are up 9%, with homes over $1 million up 11%, however the average listing price actually dipped 3% compared to this time last year
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Newly built home in Rafter J’s King Eider neighborhood was the most expensive sale in Rafter J in 2015, selling for more than $900,000

CONDO/TOWNHOME

  • Overall condo sales are up 7%, with condo sales over $1 million up 235%!
  • Condos and townhomes in Teton Village and Shooting Star accounted for 2/3 of the sales over $1 million
  • Average Sale Price is up 29%
  • Available inventory increased 25%, however inventory levels are still hovering at an eight year low
  • Active condo listings under $500,000 are down 61% compared to the high inventory levels seen in 2009
  • There are 24 available condos priced under $500,000, with only 3 condos are priced under $300,000
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2 bdrm condo in Town is one of only 3 available under $300,000

VACANT LAND

  • Lot sales continue to increase, with a 20% increase in transactions and a 54% increase in dollar volume compared to Q3 2014
  • Average Sale Price is up 29%
  • The majority (53%) of single family lot sales were over $1 million
  • Vacant land listings under $500,000 are disappearing, with only 13 currently on the market.

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As a first time home buyer in today’s market, it may seem that prices and values are becoming out of reach. Even as a seasoned home buyer, it is obvious that you can’t get as much as you once could in any given price range. That being said, there are still opportunities out there, with many not listed in the MLS. If you are an active buyer, or looking to get into the Jackson Hole real estate market, please connect with me for an honest and comprehensive analysis of the current buying opportunities in our market.

As a Seller, the best strategy is to price your property competitively (based on the most comparable sales) and market it effectively. If you are interested in a learning what your property could sell for in this market, please connect with me for a free, in-depth, data-driven market analysis.

Nearly 30% of new September inventory in Jackson Hole is already under contract

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for October 2015

Jackson Hole, WY

What’s new in September 2015? (New Listing Analysis)

  • 60 :: Total number of new listings in Sept (following a downward trend)
    • Average List Price: $1,945,000
  • 50 new residential properties (single family, condo, townhome)
    • Average List Price: $1,690,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 14
  • 10 new building sites
    • Average List Price: $2,200,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 2

What it means: New listings have been steadily declining since the height of the listing season in June.  In the month of September, properties were being listed at a rate similar to before the busy summer selling season, (however when compared to this time last year, we did see roughly 10 more new listings). As of October 15th, nearly 30% of the new listings were under contract including several that received multiple offers within days of hitting the market.  As the rate of new inventory coming onto the market slowed in September, it came close to matching the monthly sales for September, meaning that every property that sold last month is being replaced by a new listing. For most of the summer the average listing price of these new listings was higher than the average sales price of properties that sold that month. In other words the “replacement” property was coming on line at a much higher price than those properties that were leaving the market, which arguably contributes to an increasing market. That trend changed in August and September as the listing prices of new inventory was roughly in line with sales, suggesting that the market may be slowing a bit (see chart below).

Notable new listings in September include:

  • A duplex in West Jackson: Two 3 bed / 1 bath units with fenced yard and room to build garage $775,000
  • A bank-owned 3,200 square foot home overlooking Town on Budge Drive: $1,195,000 (pictured below)
  • A 37 acre home site in Bar B Bar on the Snake River: $11,900,000

Click HERE to view all new September residential listings.

Click HERE to view all new September land listings.

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Multi-level bank owned home on Budge Dr overlooking Town $1,195,000

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Lot Sales dominate transactions in August in Jackson Hole

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for Aug 2015

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in Aug 2015? 

  • 35% :: Percentage of single family home sales (down again)
  • 35% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (similar to last month)
  • 30% :: Percentage of Land Sales (continuing an upward trend this summer)
  • 49% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (highest % in last 6 months)
  • 51% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down significantly from last month)
  • 14% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (a new low in the past year)

What it means: The percentage of single family home sales declined again in August, representing only 35% of all transactions. On the other hand, land sales continued an upward trend accounting for a whopping 30% of all sales in August (compare that to the 12 month average of 20%). One possible explanation for the dip in land sales in the beginning of the summer months, and the subsequent increase as we enter fall, could be the added home inventory we typically see in the summer months. Conversely, lower home inventory levels can push buyers to lot sales after they can’t find an acceptable home to purchase. Nearly one half of all sales in August were for over $1 million, the highest percentage in the past 6 months. This was no doubt helped by several high end sales including a 72 acre estate in Bar B Bar (listed for $22 million) and a 3 parcel property in Ely Springs (listed for $19.4 million). Conversely, the percentage of sales occurring under $500,000 dropped last month to the lowest level seen in the entire past year. Only 7 property sales last month were under the half million mark and included several 1 & 2 bedroom condos in the Town of Jackson. The least expensive condo sales in August was a 644 square foot Ponderosa Village condo which sold for $265,000 after only 24 days on the market (pictured below).

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2 bdrm condo in Town sold for $265,000 in 24 days

 

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Sales under $500,000 recover, but is it only temporary?

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for Aug 2015

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in July 2015? 

  • 46% :: Percentage of single family home sales (down after several high months)
  • 39% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (up after several declining months)
  • 15% :: Percentage of Land Sales (up after several low months)
  • 30% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (dropped after a spike last month)
  • 70% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down significantly from last month)
  • 27% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (lowest in the past year)

What it means: After several months of dominating sales in Teton County, single family home sales took a hit in July as more condos, townhomes and land sales occurred. Less than 1/2 of all sales in July were for single family homes, which is actually close to the 12 month average of 47% of all sales. Condo/townhome and land sales also reached close to their 12 month averages as well (35% and 18% of all sales respectively). After spiking to a 4 month high in June , the percentage of properties selling for over $1 million dropped by a third in July and represents the lowest percentage in the past 6 months. Properties selling in the sub-$500,000 market saw a bit of recovery after a long downward trend that began last November. It will be interesting to see how this segment fairs in the next few months, to determine if July’s stats represent a change of a recent market trend (fewer and fewer properties selling for under $500,000) or just a temporary blip in July.  Interestingly, the July sales under $500,000 were comprised of 4 condos and 4 lot sales, including two adjacent lots in downtown Wilson, which each sold for under $500,000.

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2 Lots in “downtown” Wilson sold in July

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Low inventory levels increase vacant land sales in Teton County, while under $500,000 sales continue to decline

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for March 2015

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in Feb 2015? 

  • 29% :: Percentage of single family home sales (nearly half of last month’s 55%)
  • 37% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (similar to last month’s 36%)
  • 34% :: Percentage of Land Sales (up significantly from last month’s 20%)
  • 0 :: Number of distressed property sales (No bank or short sales)
  • 54% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (vs. 23% last month)
  • 46% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down from a high of 77% last month)
  • 23% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (down again from last month)

What it means: The breakdown of property types was very atypical last month. Single family homes sales only represented 29% of all sales (they usually represent around 50%). Land sales dominated in February, with 12 sales representing a whopping 34% of land sales (lot sales usually account for around 20% of all sales). This is the 2nd time in the last 5 months that land sales have exceeded 1/3 of monthly sales (see chart below). Low levels in single family home and condo/townhome inventory have no doubt pushed people to land – if they can’t find it, then they will buy land and build it! Buyers were purchasing many lots that had sat on the market for quite some time. In particular, of the 12 lots last sold in February, the average days on market was 526 days! There were no bank or short sales again last month and there continue to be no distressed sales on the market, suggesting that the ‘shadow’ inventory has been fully absorbed. The percentage of properties selling for over $1 million jumped up in February (to the highest % in the past year), thanks to several high end sales including two Four Seasons condos (selling for $3.25m and $3.95m), a beautiful home in Dairy Ranches (pictured below), which sold for north of $7 million, a 4.24 acre lot in Indian Springs (selling for $3.5 million), and a home in Granite Ridge selling for just under $4 million.  Properties selling for under $500,000 continue to decline (see chart below), as overall prices continue to go up.  The least expensive single family home sale in February was for an older home on Aspen Drive (4 bed / 1 bath) which sold for the list price (with multiple offers) of $650,000.

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The Jackson Hole Report: Year End Update

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Extremely low inventory levels continue to contribute to fewer sales, while pushing prices up in Teton County

My colleague at RE/MAX Obsidian Real Estate, David Viehman, has been collecting stats on the Jackson Hole Real Estate Market for the last 25 years. Every quarter he publishes The Jackson Hole Report, an in-depth look at real estate sales, market trends and an analysis of different market segments. David’s report not only includes all the MLS sales, but he is also able to track sales happening outside of MLS. Below are some interesting statistics from his Year End Report. His entire report can be found HERE. All statistics (unless otherwise noted) are through the year end 2014 and are compared to 2013.

THE OVERALL MARKET

  • All types of properties (single family homes, condos, land) saw fewer sales in 2014 (compared to 2013) as the total number of sales in Teton County decreased by 12%
  • Overall sales volume was also down across the board, dropping 8% in 2014
  • Overall available inventory is down 15% from last year, and is now at the second lowest level in 25 years – which obviously contributes to the low sales transactions and sales volume
  • The shortage in supply has pushed prices up – the average sales price jumped 18% from 2013

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

  • Total Single Family Home sales volume is down 16% compared to 2013
  • The average sale price rose by 5%
  • Current available inventory is the lowest in 25 years
  • In 2014, there were 123 sales under $1 million (representing 51% of all single family home sales) however only 19 homes are currently on the market in this price point (representing only 17% of all single family home listings)
  • Of the 113 homes currently listed, the average listing price is $4.25 million
  • Least expensive single family home listing: a 2 bedroom older home in Buffalo Valley for $465,000
  • Most expensive single family home listing: a 7,583 sq ft private 72 acre estate on the Snake River for $24.75 million (pictured below)

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CONDO/TOWNHOME

  • Total condo/townhome sales were down 10% compared to 2013, while sales volume fell by 9%
  • Average sales price was UP by 9%
  • Currently only 4 condos are available in Teton County for under $300,000
  • 56% of all condos sales were under $500,000, however currently there are only 11 condos for sale in this segment
  • Available inventory is down 23% compared to this time in 2013, marking the 3rd lowest condo inventory in the past 25 years
  • Least expensive condo listing: a 558 sq ft, 1 bed/1 bath condo at Snake River Lodge & Spa in Teton Village for $270,000 (pictured below)
  • Most expensive condo listing: a 2,240 sq ft, 3 bed/3 bath condo for $3.1 million at the Four Seasons Resort

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VACANT LAND

  • Total lots sales in 2014 dropped 14%
  • The average sales price was up 4% compared to 2013
  • The number of lots under contract has dropped by 40%, while the average listing price for lots under contract has jumped 180%
  • Available lot inventory is down 12% compared to this time in 2013
  • Average listing price for vacant lots in Teton County is $2.173 million
  • Currently there are 5 lots for sale in Teton County priced under $300,000
  • With home inventory at an all time low, we should see demand increase for vacant land

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Single Family Home Sales Continue Upward Trend in Jackson Hole Real Estate Market

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The Colbert Real Estate Report

Monthly Market Update for October 2014

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in Sept 2014? 

  • 62% :: Percentage of single family home sales (the highest % seen in years)
  • 30% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (down from last month’ s 38%)
  • 8% :: Percentage of Land Sales (similar to last month, but lower than average)
  • 4% :: Percentage of distressed property sales (1 bank sale and 1 short sale in Sept)
  • 52% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (considerably higher than average)
  • 48% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down significantly from last month’s 68%)
  • 26% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (down slightly from last month’s 28%)

What it means: The month of September was the 4th month in a row that saw month-over-month increases in single family home sales and represented the highest percentage (62%) of single family home sales since I began keeping statistics (see chart below). Condo and townhome sales fell to 30% of all sales after a spike in activity last month, where this segment represented 38% of all sales. Land sales remained low this past month and only represented 8% of all residential sales in Teton County. September saw 2 distressed sales – a bank owned condo in Teton Village and a short sale condo in The Aspens. Currently there are two distressed properties under contract and NO other bank or short sales on the market. Sales under $500,000 continued to decline in September, accounting for only 26% of all sales, the lowest representation in over a year. On the other hand, sales over $1 million continued to increase, representing a staggering 52% of all sales in September. See Charts below. Several VERY high end single family home and ranch sales occurred in September which contributed to the higher than average numbers. Five high end homes in Bar B Bar, Pine Meadows and Shooting Star sold between $3-5 million in September. Additionally, 3 large ranches sold last month including the 164 acre Fall Creek Ranch (located south of Red Top Meadows) and 140 acres of the VandeWater Ranch along Fish Creek, which sold for close to $20 million.

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New Listing: Elevated Views and National Forest Access in Hoback

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Just Listed: Arguably one of the best lots in Hoback! Beautiful elevated views down the Snake River Canyon from this 2.5 acre building site perched above Hoback Junction.

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Looking South: Elevated views down the Snake River Canyon

In addition, this site offers endless views and DIRECT access to the Bridger Teton National Forest for horseback riding, hunting, hiking and snowmobiling. This is a unique opportunity to be only 15 minutes from the Town of Jackson, yet still have privacy and unparalleled access to the National Forest (direct access shown below). No CC&Rs on the property, meaning there are no additional rules or restrictions beyond the Teton County requirements.

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Looking Southeast: Endless National Forest

Address: 11350 Hoback Junction South Road, Hoback Junction, WY – Click on map below to enlarge aerial

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Asking Price: $480,000 – Click HERE to view the full listing.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday July 17, 2013 from 10am-1pm – Please visit this special lot and take in the great views! Snacks will be served. Call Katie for directions at 307-699-4137

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