“Moms in the Mountains” have been on my mind this week as we think about the Tahoe community.
This photo is from January — a group of local moms meeting up on weekends to train for the Boulder Mountain Tour. Early alarms, cold starts, plenty of layers, and lots of laughs.
That’s one of the things I love most about living in a mountain town. Shared experiences bring people together in a really natural way. You sign up for a race, a tour, or a long ski — and somewhere along the way it becomes about more than the event. It’s the consistency. The encouragement. The coffee after. The friendships that grow from simply showing up.
Community is built in those small, regular moments.
Grateful for strong women, fresh air, and the way the mountains connect us.
Sun Valley Round Up
- Snow totals in the valley have bumped up nicely just in time for Presidents Weekend, with Sun Valley reporting 18″ in the last week.
- Blaine County has the 6th highest per capita income of any county in the USA per CoThrive, with Jackson, WY taking first place.
Selling Soon?
📊 Spring Selling Stats
• Homes listed in April–June historically sell for 2–7% more than homes listed in winter months.
• Properties listed in late spring often sell faster, averaging fewer days on market than fall or winter listings.
• Buyer activity typically peaks between March and June, meaning more showings and stronger competition.
• Listings that go under contract in the first 30 days are statistically more likely to sell at or near asking price.
Don’t Miss Free Staging this Year with WRP
I strongly believe in the value of professional staging because the data consistently shows it works.
Staged homes often sell faster and can achieve 1–5% higher sale prices compared to non-staged properties. The majority of buyers also say it’s easier to visualize themselves living in a staged home — which leads to stronger offers and fewer days on market.
For 2026, I’m offering complimentary professional staging with every listing at Wood River Properties.
If you’re considering selling in Sun Valley, Ketchum, or Hailey, I’d be happy to talk through a strategy for your home.
Talk soon,
Kirsten
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