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An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. Most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids.   If there was enough equity in the property to satisfy the loan, the owner would have probably sold the property and paid off the bank. That is why the property ends up at a foreclosure or trustee sale. Since what is owed to the bank is almost always more than what the property is worth, very few foreclosure auctions result in a successful sale. Then the property “reverts” to the bank. It becomes an REO, or “real estate owned” property.

Alta Realty is working with several banks and asset management companies to help them reduce their property inventory. These properties are priced to sell quickly and are an excellent opportunity to purchase a home or second home in Teton Valley. We are working with properties for sale in Driggs, Victor, and Tetonia. We have recently sold several homes in Victor and currently have three homes for sale in Driggs. There are some really amazing properties for sale at unbelievable prices in Teton Valley and surrounding neighborhoods so please give me a call at 208-709-4155 or email me at dave@altarealty.com and let me help you find an affordable home or second home. See for yourself what opportunities are out there waiting for the right buyer.

Looking for fabulous pastries and a great cup of coffee? Then look no further than Pendl’s Bakery in downtown Driggs, Idaho. Teton Valley has not been the same since Martha Pendl arrived with her father’s famous cookware and recipes. Straight from Sun Valley, Martha hung on her father’s apron strings and learned the ropes when he sent his famous pastries world-wide to pastry lovers everywhere. When he retired, Martha inherited his bakeware and the saga continues. . . .go to pendlspastries.com to view her delights!!!!

Famous Pastries are Located here!!

Beautiful rural setting for this 3000 sqft Westside home on 10 acres ; dead on Teton view. Walk out basement, fenced for horses, 2 seasonal streams, no subdivision, gorgeous mountain views. East facing deck off living room takes in the Tetons. $439,000.00, contact Dave Dery for details; 208-709-4155, dave@altarealty.com

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TARGHEE TOWNE – ALTA WY: Affordable Alta home, tons of trees and mature landscaping, walking distance to Alta school and Nordic Ski Track. $350,000; call, text or email Dave Dery for details, 208-709-4155, dave@altarealty.com.

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ALTA WYOMING: 22 acres, 5 lots, great north Alta location, recently remodeled and upgraded 3 bedroom home. $1,788,300 OBO. Call, text or email Dave Dery for details: 208-709-4155, dave@altarealty.com.

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Sheep on nearby meadow

Owners of the SpudDrive-In in Teton Valley, ID. have announce they will not reopen this year. The Spud Drive-In has been in continuous operation in Teton Valley for nearly 60 years, under a variety of owners and managers. Based out of Chicago, the current owners purchased the facility in 2009, the 2010 season has been the one and only season of operation under their tutelage. The owners cite an overly competitive business environment in the big city of Teton Valley, an environment in which they apparently find themselves unable to compete.

Let me pause for a moment and point out, the Spud is one of 2 movie theaters in the Valley, and the only operational drive-in within a 75 mile or more radius. This presumably savvy and experienced, big city Chicago investor/businessman, who paid in the neighborhood of $750,000 less than 2 years ago, has determined the business environment in Driggs, ID is too competitive and outside his ability to compete. Let me rephrase; he has taken his ball and gone home. Perhaps his Mommy will make him some hot soup, read him a story, and tuck him into bed.

I raise a toast to the owner/operator of the Spud Drive-In: In a period of less than 24 months, you have succeeded where all other owner/operators of the last 58 years have failed. You join the legacy of low class, scumbag, money grubbing developers, investors, and landowners who care/cared not one iota about Teton Valley; those that were here purely to rape and plunder. Congratulations and good riddance; the people of Teton Valley will miss the drive-in, we will not miss you! If there is one thing I have learned about the people of Teton Valley during my 20 year tenure, they know how to pull their skirts up out of the mud and get to work. Economicaly Teton Valley may be struggling, no thanks to the likes of you; but we will recover, and emerge a better place for the absence of people like yourself.

Hang in there Teton Valley, better times are on the horizon, I can see them in the interest expressed in local real estate. There is a huge outside focus and interest in Teton Valley. The world still sees the desirability and promise of this beautiful valley. We need to focus on the basics, ranching, farming, family, recreation and education. This is what will attract quality people to Teton Valley. I say good riddance to the quitters and the money grubbers, Teton Valley does not need or want them!

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Located just south of Driggs, Idaho is perhaps the nicest nursery in Idaho and Wyoming. MD Nursery offers everything you need to landscape your yard not to mention furniture for your home, gifts galore, a new restaurant and fun activities for children. So visit MD Nursery the next time you’re in Teton Valley, ID. You’ll be glad you did!

A fantastic paved bike path exists between the towns of Driggs and Victor, ID.  Surrounded by mountain ranges this 9 mile trek is one of several of the mountain and paved trails  in Teton Valley available to avid bikers.   If you’re really feeling energetic, take the paved trail from downtown Driggs  up to Grand Targhee –you can then mountain bike from there.   There are great bike shops in Driggs for any equipment you may need– Habitat, Peaked Sports,  and Yostmark.   So the next time you feel like taking a bike ride in a beautiful location, come to Teton Valley, Idaho!!!

Will be on the market soon, 22 acres with recently remodeled home and possible owner financing in Alta Wy. Check back soon for more details. Get in touch anytime for assistance with Driggs, Victor, Tetonia ID  or Alta and Jackson hole WY real estate.

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What is a Blue Ribbon School?

The No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their state or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.

Each year since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education has sought out schools where students attain and maintain high academic goals. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures and the characteristics known from research to epitomize school quality, the Department celebrates schools that beat the odds.

High poverty, tough neighborhoods, tight budgets, teacher turnover, assessment fatigue, high percentages of English language learners, teachers unprepared for their instructional duties-schools have identified many reasons over the decades to explain their failure to teach all students successfully. At the same time, communities, states, and the nation have raised the bar, and the stakes, for school achievement.

With commitment, high energy, research-based knowledge of what works in schools, and the results of quality assessments, NCLB-Blue Ribbon Schools have shown us the way over these and other hurdles. Thanks to everyone in the Alta community who has made this award possible!