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About Ron Miller

Ron specializes in assisting customers to find the right Jackson Hole property and also helps in the managing of real estate investments for his clients as a property manager. He has extensive knowledge of listing and selling Jackson Hole real estate and has been a top-producing real estate broker in the area for over 25 years. Ron started his career as an expert ski guide at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in 1983 and soon after became involved as a real estate buyer's and seller's agent. The incredible scenery, relaxing lifestyles, and of course the skiing is what drew Ron to Jackson Hole. One unique characteristic of Ron's is that he is a real estate broker and also an active investor. Being an investor himself gives Ron a perspective that only investors with skin in the game can have. Ron has personally owned dozens of rental properties and several businesses in the Jackson Hole Area. In addition to the real estate and property management businesses, he currently owns and manages a 15 room boutique motel, the Miller Park Lodge, and Jackson Hole Reservations, LLC, an established central reservations company that assists visitors to the area with lodging and activity bookings. Because of Ron's deep knowledge as an investor and of the Jackson Hole area in general he is highly skilled in assisting buyers to find just the right residential property or commercial property to meet their needs. His integrity and professionalism create an excellent agent-client relationship. Many buyers come to Jackson Hole to invest in part because of the tremendous tax advantages of doing so. Wyoming does not have state income taxes for owners declaring residency in Teton County. Because of this, Wyoming has become the top pick for wealthy people searching for exclusive resort real estate. There are also other tax advantages to owning real estate in Jackson Hole when owners turn their property into a business and rent it out on the short term vacation rental market. Ron has more than 20 years of experience in property management and Jackson Hole Real Estate Company, LLC has a dedicated team to manage vacation rental properties. Ron understands the investment opportunities in the Jackson Hole condominium markets well. He can assist buyers in understanding all of the benefits of owning vacation rental properties. Ron has a fun loving wife and four children. As a family, they enjoy skiing, bike riding, hiking, and fly-fishing. The family refers to the Tetons as their backyard. Contact Ron at ron@jacksonhole.net.

450 E Sagebrush Dr A Jackson, WY 83001

You don’t have to miss seeing the Teton Range when you wake up to it every day. Listed at just $475,000 this exquisite two bedroom, 2 bath property is located only minutes away from downtown Jackson and Grand Teton National Park. Experience year-round excitement with nearby golfing, hiking, fishing and exploring during the summer as well as alpine & cross country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling during the winter. You’ll also experience frequent wildlife sightings while enjoying the peaceful view of the seasonal creek from your back deck.

Teton Shadows

355 E Deloney Ave B-13 Jackson, WY 83001

If you’ve been to Jackson Hole, Wyoming you’ve been thinking and talking about owning property in the area. This one bedroom, 1 bath condo is only yards from Flat Creek and just a five minute walk to Town Square. Snow King Mountain is located one mile away while Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Grand Teton National Park are both less than twenty minutes away. This gem is centrally located and close to all of your favorite activities. Reduced by $20,0000, and priced to sell. Take advantage of Wyoming tax laws while owning property in this beautiful resort town. Grab this one at $215,000 before it’s gone.

*See previous post about Wyoming Tax Laws.

Meadowbrook B-13

Top Ten Reasons to Purchase Wyoming Real Estate

According to the Bank of Jackson Hole, there are 10 good reasons to own a home in Wyoming.

1. No State Income Tax

With no state tax on personal or corporate income, “you have more disposable income,” Jones says.

2. Dynasty Trusts

In Wyoming, you can shield your real estate from federal estate taxes for up to 1,000 years through a dynasty trust. “You can establish a trust in Wyoming for the benefit of your family or other beneficiaries,” Jones says. “You can transfer your real estate into a limited liability company or family partnership and then put that into the ‘dynasty trust,’ which can continue for a thousand years.” As a result, multiple generations can make use of and enjoy the property, without having to pay estate taxes or worse, having to sell the property in order to pay the taxes. A key point to remember: The trust must be administered in Wyoming.

3. No Inheritance or Estate Tax

“Wyoming repealed its estate tax as of January 1, 2005,” Jones says.

4. No State Gift Tax

“Somebody who owns property in Wyoming can ‘gift’ that real estate to their heirs without having to worry about paying a state gift tax,” Jones says.

5. No Tax on Out-of-State Retirement Income

“A lot of people in Jackson Hole use Wyoming as a second home,” Jones says. “They have retirement income that comes from other states where they may be a resident. Wyoming doesn’t tax that retirement income that’s earned outside of Wyoming, which is certainly beneficial.”

6. Low Property Taxes

“Wyoming has very low property taxes compared to other states,” Jones says. “The taxes that you do pay here are based on the assessed value of the property.” For Teton County, he says, the rate is 1.2 percent of a property’s assessed value. The rate for the city of Jackson is 8/10 of one percent.

7. No Excise Taxes

When you fill up your car’s gas tank or buy a bag of groceries in Wyoming, you won’t pay any state tax on your gas or food.

8. No Tax on Mineral Ownership

“A lot of states charge owners a tax on their mineral ownership, but Wyoming does not,” Jones says. “If you own minerals, you won’t pay a tax on it like you would your home.”

9. No Intangible Taxes

Wyoming doesn’t make you pay a tax on financial assets like stocks and bonds.

10. No Tax on the Sale of Real Estate

Wyoming does not tax the sale of real estate.

Fannie Mae brings exciting news for first time home buyers and owner occupants.

Fannie Mae recently launched First Look Initiative. First Look is a nation-wide program to help give potential homeowners time to arrange financing when making offers on foreclosure properties owned by Fannie Mae. It gives the potential owner occupant a 15 day grace period by preventing investors from making offers during that 15 day window. Investors purchasing with cash has resulted in many first time home buyers and other potential owner occupants experiencing rejected offers.  Sellers may fear the risks of mortgage loans falling through so accept the investor cash offers instead. The intention of First Look is to reverse this process and give the potential owner occupants a more equal chance to purchase the property.  The hope is to bring balance and strength to local communities by encouraging home ownership. Investor offers submitted will be considered along with all other offers but only after the expiration of the First Look period.

Daily Non-Stop Flights from Newark to Jackson Hole!

There is great news for skiers in the New York City area. Beginning December 19th, 2012, United Airlines will be offering daily non-stop flights from Newark to Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole has been waiting some years for affordable, non-stop flight service to the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area and this should be a great benefit to both the local economy and those on the east coast looking to ski epic powder this winter.

United Airline’s will run daily service between December 19th to Jan 2nd, and flights every Saturday from February 9 to March 30th. United looks to be getting their feet wet in the Newark to Jackson Hole market and will hopefully continue and expand service in Summer 2013.

Real Estate Development : Rendezvous Land Conservancy

Exciting new development taking place in Jackson Hole Wyoming

There is an exciting new development being proposed for Jackson Hole.  This time it is not a building with steel and mortar but rather a picturesque, idyllic park on the banks of the Snake River.  Last year two non-profits joined hands to create Rendezvous Land Conservancy (RLM), a group that’s ideal is to create and maintain local parks accessible to the public.  Their first purchase was three tracts of land totaling 40 acres next to the Snake River Bridge and is located just north of the boat ramp and east of the Moose-Wilson Rd.

The proposed park will include walking and bicycle paths that meander around ponds, streams and hills.  RLM has also gone to great lengths to include the local’s opinion of what they would like the park to include through public open houses and using online comments.  The public has indicated they would like to see nature trails, picnic tables and benches, restrooms, and areas where the abundant wildlife can be viewed and enjoyed.

The design team is having their first presentation of the park today in the Lodge Room of Snow King Sports and Events Center from 5:30-8:30pm.  This design will take the best elements of the three proposals submitted May 3rd, and then allow the public to make comments and suggestions on what they would like changed or improved.  RLM is also asking the public for their ideas on naming the park, and the name and final plan is expected to be unveiled during the Solstice at the Park celebration June 20th.

For the proposed real estate development in Jackson Hole – view our Map

 

Miller Park Lodge – Gatsby’s Redevelopment Project

The Miller Park Lodge property was just reduced $150,000 from $2,400,000 to $2,250,000. At that price, this property has just become even more attractive to a Buyer looking for a unique, centrally located hotel property that comes with a fabulous redevelopment opportunity.

 

Miller Park Lodge has one of the best locations in all of Jackson Hole. Located next to the Rusty Parrot Hotel, Jackson’s premier in-town boutique hotel, and across from the little town gem of Miller Park that hosts a multitude of art fairs and summer attractions. This great location is within walking distance of the best shopping and dining that Jackson has to offer.

 

The existing hotel is comprised of 15 nicely appointed rooms. Many of the rooms are equipped with wet bars, refrigerators and microwaves, and over half of these rooms also have oversized, deep-soak jetted tubs and wonderful gas fireplaces – a welcome surprise after a long day of skiing.

 

This is Jackson’s newest (and last) Planned Mixed Unit Development to get passed through the town council before the next Master Plan is unveiled. This provides certain benefits that future PMUD’s will not enjoy, such as 15% employee housing instead of the 25% that has been proposed. This development, named Gatsby’s of Jackson Hole, has been approved for a 4 story, 26,000+ sq ft property that includes commercial retail space, a bar/restaurant or coffee shop, professional offices, luxury condominiums, and an underground parking garage.

 

This property is ideal for any Buyer that wishes to own/operate an in-town hotel with solid income and a superior location with tremendous redevelopment potential. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact me at andrew@jacksonholerr.com