The Journal
Insights on buying, owning, and enjoying a home in the Sun Valley area — from market trends to mountain living.
Market InsightsJune 9, 2026
Reading the Market: What Spring 2026 Means for Resort Buyers
Inventory is loosening, days-on-market are normalizing, and well-priced homes still move fast. Our read on the spring market.
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Valley LifeMay 30, 2026
Ski-In, Ski-Out or Downtown Ketchum? Choosing Your Resort Lifestyle
Slopeside convenience or walk-to-dinner energy — the two classic Sun Valley lifestyles, compared honestly.
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Investment & RentalsMay 16, 2026
Rent It When You're Away: Turning Your Ketchum Home into Income
A well-managed second home can offset its own carrying costs. Here's how owners approach short-term rentals in the Wood River Valley.
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BuyingMay 2, 2026
Financing a Luxury Mountain Retreat: What Lenders Look For
Jumbo loans, second-home rates, and cash offers — how financing really works at the top of the resort market.
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BuyingApril 18, 2026
The Second-Home Buyer's Guide to Sun Valley
Thinking about a mountain retreat of your own? Here's what first-time second-home buyers should know before shopping the Wood River Valley.
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