Dana Harris - Jackson Hole Real Estate

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Happy Summer!

Dana Harris

Jackson Hole held its annual Fourth of July parade which is always a signature event. The streets were packed to watch the parade that featured classic cars, horses, floats, fire trucks, and of course clowns. The classic cars got my vote and my favorite was our own David Nevilles from Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates (Cobra convertible wasn't bad either). The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort had a float with the old tram car on it and someone even entered a mock tram float (below). The tradition of the floats and vehicles tossing candy and necklaces to the crowds is always a hit with all the kids. This is such a great community event and really one of the many things that makes Living in Jackson Hole so enjoyable. This afternoons Music In The Hole event put on by the Grand Teton Music Festival starts the evening fun which is topped off by the annual fireworks show at Snow King. Check out a couple of photos I snapped from the iPhone.

Yesterday was the highly anticipated opening of the Tom Fazio designed Shooting Star golf course in Jackson Hole. I spoke with a friend who played one of the coveted first rounds yesterday morning (why didn't he invite me?) and he said the course was, in a word, spectacular. I got a chance to drive some of it with the GM Mark Aulerich last year as part of a Realtor open house. Keep in mind the course was still partially under construction and it looked incredible then. This is an excerpt from my write up after touring the course last Fall:

"The really nice thing about this course design is that you don't feel like your playing amongst houses like some golf course developments. The real estate components were all clustered near the main clubhouse or to the south and west of the course. Its a very open design and once on the course you actually feel like your not close to any development. The views, of course, are stunning, with the Tetons in the background and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort adjacent to the course.

Tom Fazio is one of the top 5 course designers of all time and he has really worked his magic on this beautiful course. There is a massive 35 acres lake on the course and on 13 of 18 holes, water comes in to play. The practice facility is one of the most unique I've seen with bunkers scattered in the distance that make you feel like your hitting a shot in one of the fairways. There will also be a high-tech training facility for those dedicated to perfecting the art of the swing. The Club House boasts a massive 40,000 square feet and will include dining facilities, men's and women's locker rooms, a spa and a 2,400 square foot athletic club. The adjacent activity barn will have fun stuff for the whole family to enjoy including a home theater room and separate facilities for parties and catering events."

Now I've been promised a round by my friend when he gets back in town next week so I'll have more to say about the play and hopefully some pictures to post. For more information on this and the other great golf courses to play in the area visit the golf page on my website at:

http://www.livinginjacksonhole.com/index.cfm?id=golf_property

A big thanks to Christies executives Kay Coughlin, CEO, and Gregg Antonsen, SVP of Business Development, for paying a visit to the Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates team. The firm, Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, is the exclusive affiliate of Christies Great Estates in Jackson Hole. Kay presented some interesting data about the Chrisitie's network whose marketing and reach are worldwide. The network comprises more than 900 real estate offices and nearly 36,000 sales associates in more than 40 countries. The combined annual sales volume of all affiliate real estate companies is approximately $128 billion. Greg gave an overview of the marketing tools available to affiliates that are really second to none in the luxury real estate market. I am pleased to be associated with this brand and pleased to work with Kay and her excellent team.

I've had a few people ask about what is going on with the construction at Teton Village. Just when everyone thought it was just about done with the second tower of Hotel Terra almost complete, here we go again! As much as we would all like it to be done this is actually part of the plan and now that the Terra is largely complete the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is finishing up the Village! Gone are the rock climbing wall and the fishing pond being replaced by a natural amphitheater and, in the winter, an ice skating rink. They are also adding connectivity pathways, some of which will be heated in winter. The core of the village will be finished off with additional landscaping which should really make for some pretty nice views from your Teton Mountain Lodge, Hotel Terra or Crystal Springs condo. If your up around the village this summer stop by the Teton Club as we have a drawing of the finished product on display in the lobby.