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Sun Valley Market Report — August 30, 2026

Home sales fell 27% last month while 14% more buyers signed contracts. Both are true — it takes one to two months to go from signed contract to keys, so last month’s sales were June and July decisions.

Sun Valley Market Report — August 25, 2026

Hailey wrote 24 contracts in the last 30 days against 9 a year ago, while Ketchum wrote 15 — flat year over year. Ketchum closed 8 homes to last year’s 17. The Wood River Valley’s demand moved down-valley.

Sun Valley Market Report — August 17, 2026

Twenty-one homes went under contract this week — up 50% in seven days and 62% above the same week last year, the strongest demand week of the summer. Ketchum single-family closed at 100% of list while Hailey inventory climbed 73%.

How Did Sun Valley Lodging Perform in July 2026?

Sun Valley hit 67.4% occupancy at a $467 nightly rate, beating the West region on both. But room nights sold fell 2% — occupancy rose because rentable inventory shrank faster than demand did, for the ninth month running.

Sun Valley Market Report — August 10, 2026

Sun Valley’s average sale price jumped 75% this week to $3.28M — but a single $6.8M Ketchum condo closing is doing nearly all of that work. Only seven homes closed, the fewest of the summer, while new listings jumped 42%.

Sun Valley Market Report — August 2, 2026

Eleven homes closed this week — nearly double the six that closed the week before — while new listings fell 43%. The median sale price jumped 150% in seven days, to $2.1M.

Blaine County Real Estate: Q2 2026 Market Report

New listings collapsed 52% year over year and Sun Valley active inventory fell to four homes in June. Ketchum townhouse prices jumped 152%. Here’s what a market this tight means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Sun Valley Market Report — July 26, 2026

The average sale price nearly tripled to $3.95M this week — but only 6 homes closed, the fewest in a month, and it’s a handful of high-end single-family sales skewing the number. Under-contract activity fell 42% in seven days.

Sun Valley Market Report — July 20, 2026

Buyer demand just flipped positive year over year — 17 homes under contract, up 42% in a single week and above last July’s pace for the first time since spring. Six condos closed at 100% of list averaging $1.97M.

Sun Valley Market Report — July 13, 2026

Thirteen homes closed last week — the best sales week of the summer, up 117% year over year. New listings fell 48% in the post-July 4th lull, keeping inventory flat despite strong closings.

Sun Valley Market Report — July 8, 2026

Under-contract activity dropped 58% year over year, but 11 homes closed at a $2.04M average — 96% of list. Inventory sits 21% below last July with no supply surge in sight.

Sun Valley Market Report — June 29, 2026

Eleven homes closed in the Wood River Valley last week averaging $1.76 million — up 183% year over year. Inventory sits 24% below last June with no supply surge in sight.

Sun Valley Market Report — June 22, 2026

18 homes went under contract this week — more than double last week, and 80% above last year. Buyer demand surged 157% week over week while inventory remains 22% below last summer.

Sun Valley Market Report — June 15, 2026

14 homes closed this week for $27.3M — up 133% year over year. New listings hit their lowest point in months while closings surged. Here's what the data says about where Sun Valley stands right now.

Sun Valley Market Report — June 8, 2026

Nine homes closed this week for $24.3M — sold volume up 73% year over year and median price up 52% to $1.55M. Here's what the closings say about where this market stands.

Sun Valley Market Report — June 1, 2026

Buyer demand just doubled year over year — and inventory keeps shrinking. 15 homes under contract (up 114% YoY), a $10,995,000 Sun Valley close, and $16.4M in total sold volume. Here's what the data says.

Sun Valley Market Report — May 26, 2026

Seventeen homes went under contract in the Wood River Valley this week — up 89% year-over-year and 70% week-over-week. Inventory keeps shrinking while demand accelerates. Here's what the data shows.

Sun Valley Market Report — May 11, 2026

Just 3 homes closed in the Wood River Valley this week — averaging nearly $2.83M each. Inventory sits 13% below last spring and under-contract activity holds steady. Here's what the data actually says.

Sun Valley Real Estate Market Report — Week of April 27, 2026

Under-contract activity is up 67%, inventory is down 21% year-over-year, and buyer demand is accelerating as spring deepens. Here's what this week's flexMLS data reveals about the Wood River Valley market.

Why People Come for a Weekend and Stay for Life

World-class skiing, summer festivals, fly fishing at dawn. Sun Valley is more than a destination — it's a decision that changes how you live.

Blaine County Real Estate: Q1 2026 Market Report

Inventory is tightening, days-on-market are shrinking, and Sun Valley continues to attract buyers from major metros. Here's what the latest Blaine County data means for buyers and sellers in 2026.

The Case for Southern Idaho Land: Space, Value & Upside

Bellevue and the lower valley offer something increasingly rare: acreage, mountain views, and genuine value — with the whole Sun Valley market at your doorstep.

STR Permits in Ketchum: What Every Buyer Needs to Know

Thinking of renting your Ketchum property short-term? Permit requirements vary by zone and property type. Here's how to buy smart and stay compliant.

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