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Sun Valley Round Up

It’s closing weekend on Baldy and Slack Season is upon us. It’s a great time to reflect on winter, prepare for summer season, and dive into our market.

Occupancy in the valley during World Cup Finals was 90%; boosting March occupancy 5% over 2024 numbers. Pre bookings for Summer 2025 are slightly up through October.

Vacant rentals are more abundant than they have been since COVID. Similar to real estate, rates for rentals appear stable, but given the increasing supply, we could see price corrections.

A recent Wall Street Journal Article stated, “President Trump’s trade war and stock market chaos have put the once unshakable high-end home market on ice.” Sales in Sun Valley are typically quite slow this time of year so the true consequences within the Wood River Valley may not be apparent until Summer.

The Wall Street Journal further states, ” Uncertainty is trickling throughout high-end enclaves around the country that have seen prices skyrocket amid high demand and limited inventory. There is a misconception that Aspen is insulated from a national or global economy”

We could spend a lot of time analyzing the market, but given the current political climate, it will all change next week. Prolonged uncertainty will likely slow discretionary sales; luxury second home markets.

We did have a home listed for $11.9m pend sale this week North of Ketchum.

Below I’ll focus on some market highlights and enticing price reductions.