🎄 December at Tamarack: Lights, Laughter & Looking Ahead 🎿
December is officially here, and Tamarack is glowing again with Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, holiday gatherings, and some local Pray for Snow parties—keep those prayers coming, folks! While winter is taking its time to arrive, we’re gearing up for another fantastic ski season with just a slightly late start. The energy around the resort is unmistakably festive….just check out the Miracle Bar in the Lodge at Osprey Meadows. I look forward to seeing everyone throughout the Holiday Season!
If you are a client of Trisha Sears Real Estate, you should have already received an Evite to our Annual Holiday Client Appreciation Party. If it hasn’t landed in your inbox, please reach out—space is limited, and we want to make sure you’re on the list. I look forward to celebrating with you as we showcase the beautiful new Chateau Corbeau!
🚨 TSRE Has Your Back: Scam Season Is Also Here
Unfortunately, as the holiday season ramps up, so do scam attempts targeting property owners and buyers in our area. TSRE is on the front lines protecting our community. Recently, we identified a fraudulent listing on Tamarack’s golf course—an impersonator had stolen the seller’s identity and hired an outside agent to list the property. We immediately contacted the actual seller and agent and had the listing removed. We’re also seeing scammers reach out directly to homeowners via letters, emails, and texts. The newest tactic involves building rapport over text and then sending a Zoom link. Once clicked, it downloads a virus. Bottom line, my friends: if something feels off, don’t open it. You and your property are valuable—please reach out to me or any TSRE team member if you have questions about a suspicious message, a “too-good-to-be-true” listing (often severely underpriced), or the legitimacy of a potential buyer. – Trisha Sears, Broker Associate
Market Outlook: Tamarack & Valley County Heading Into 2025
As we close out 2025, the Tamarack Resort and Valley County real estate markets remain resilient and steady despite a year marked by delayed inventory, cautious buyers, and higher borrowing costs. The recent interest rate drop by the Federal Reserve is already working its way into buyer sentiment. While one rate cut won’t cause an overnight surge, it does meaningfully improve affordability, unlock sidelined demand, and boost confidence heading into Q1 2026.
Here’s what we’re seeing:
- Lifestyle-driven demand for resort, ski, and lake properties continues to outperform the broader Idaho market.
- Well-priced, well-located properties—especially ski-in/ski-out, Village units, and newer construction / remodeled homes —are still drawing showings and serious inquiries.
- Inventory levels have lowered, which quietly supports pricing even in a slower sales environment.
- 1031 Exchange funds are finding their way to Tamarack, as smart investors see the upside with continued amenity and event growth
- Buyers are taking advantage of TRSE’s inventory of Owner Finance opportunities. The 5% interest rate may continue to beat out the national mortgage rates for some time. From condo’s to chalets, we have you covered!
With limited inventory in many product types and continued rate reductions, we may see a notable uptick in both transaction volume and new listings as sellers regain confidence. For now, the market remains stable, patient, and poised for opportunity—particularly for buyers who want to secure a home before snow arrives in full force and activity picks up.
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