Luxury in Sun Valley is the newest Luxury Real Estate team in town. You can find us at either premier Windermere location on Main St in Ketchum & Hailey.
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Anna Mathieu (208) 309-1329
Michelle Sabina (503) 758-9163
Welcome to Luxury!
Stunning South of Ketchum Gem with Guest Home
Luxury Sun Valley living, this is a perfect home for entertaining. Offering spectacular views, beautiful landscaping, equestrian set up, and senior water rights.
Four-bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4822 SF home with 4-car garage (1255 SF), and a Two-bedroom Guest 1676 SF home with 2-car garage (576 SF), barn and fenced corrals.
A Room with a View? Try All Rooms!
Looking for amazing views and sun? Want a private location with great access to Sun Valley or Silver Creek? Enjoy hosting and want room for all? You've found it!
Built up high to maximize views; it is perched on the hill where you couldn't build today. Views of Golden Eagle, Greenhorn, the Smokeys, the Pioneers, and Mindbender!
Fine Homebuilding House of the Year
With custom finishing touches by Architect Owen Scanlon. This Starweather home has been lovingly maintained by the original owners will charm and delight you.
An abundance of light and window, illuminate the high ceilings and open spaces. A verdant natural landscape with wooded surroundings filled with birds and wildlife. And just a quick walk and you are fly fishing on the Big Wood river.
Coming Spring 2019
Luxury is Transforming (From the Top Down)
The high-end of the global real estate market is driven by savvy, affluent consumers who have learned to thrive in today’s new, post-recession reality.
The luxury industry itself has undergone a transformation and today, details that separate elite brands from one another are under intense scrutiny. This reality, marked by evergrowing bank accounts for the wealthy, supreme integration of technology and user experience, and a perceived lack of freshness, has created opportunity. Specifically it has opened the door for an emergence of disruptive brands to meet
consumer needs with distinct offerings such as luxury homes by-the-night via Airbnb or Black Cars on-demand via Uber. At the same time, the emergence of private label brands, ranging from the indulgent Neiman Marcus cashmere collection, to the commonplace Whole Foods 365 brand are changing the way people evaluate how, where, and when to spend. Together, these trends are enabling today’s affluent consumer to have choices in all facets of their lives, that are plentiful, well-executed, and at times, available at a better value than traditional luxury brands have been.
QUALITY IS NOT ENOUGH
Affluent and wealthy consumers have reached a point where “quality” has become an expectation in the world of luxury. It is a given. At the same time, traditional forms of luxury are losing their luster as consumers become familiar and ultimately bored with the “same old, same old.” More and more, the affluent today want something new and different and the once strong push to find “the right products” is giving way to a search for something deeper, unique and more meaningful. For example, in the luxury auto space, buyers identify “a brand I have a lot in common with” as being a stronger influencer than one that is “high quality.”
Dreaming of a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! Recently, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released its Luxury Market Report which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control.
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds the number of people searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the market longer or can be found at a discount.
Those who have a starter or trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often entering bidding wars, to be able to call their house their new home.
The sale of your starter or trade-up house will help you come up with a larger down payment for your new luxury home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home is $50,000.
But not all who are buying luxury properties have a home to sell first.
A recent Bloomberg article gave some insight into what many millennials are choosing to do:
“A new generation of affluent homebuyers powered by a surge in inherited wealth is driving the luxury-home market, demanding larger spaces and fancier finishes, according to a report heralding ‘the rise of the new aristocracy.’”
Moving-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control.
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the market longer which can eventually lead to a price change.
Those who have a starter or trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often entering bidding wars, to be able to call your house their new home.
The sale of your starter or trade-up house will aid in coming up with a larger down payment for your new luxury home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home is $50,000.
But not all who are buying luxury properties have a home to sell first.
In a Washington Post article, Daryl Judy, an associate broker with Washington Fine Properties, gave some insight into what many millennials are choosing to do:
“Some high-earning millennials save money until they are in their early 30s to buy a place and just skip over that starter-home phase. They’ll stay in an apartment until they can afford to pay for the place they want.”
The Practical Explorers - Wealthy Homebuyer Profile #1
PRACTICAL EXPLORERS want to feel like they are making a smart decision. They have earned significant wealth, and have a relatively long experience with affluence, which makes them diligent shoppers who tend to find a product/brand they like and stick with it.
Their passions focus on family friendly activities and promoting personal well-being. Luxury is not central to their lifestyle.
The Meaning Seekers - Wealthy Homebuyer Profile #2
MEANING SEEKERS need to see themselves in the purchase. The purchase should reflect who they are, and their commitment to
producing longterm good. Their passion reflects a desire to better
understand the world they live in, and to improve themselves through
experience and education.
The Meaning Seekers - Wealthy Homebuyer Profile #2
POWER PLAYERS need to feel victorious. They are competing with their peers in a race for luxurious living. Their life tenet is being happy, fulfilled and adding quality in everything they do. Their passions accentuate their luxury lifestyle.
Welcome to Luxury in Sun Valley
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Anna Mathieu
Michelle Sabina
Testimonials
Anna was amazing. She was on top of every aspect, always in touch, very communicative, and handled every detail quickly and thoroughly. I had been swayed to use another realtor before Anna, based on the other agency's exposure. BIG mistake!! In 4 months with the other realtor, only 1 person saw my house. Within the first few weeks with Anna, I already had showings. In the end, I had three offers and Anna helped me secure the best price. I could not be more pleased. Anna impressed me every step of the way.
- Jan Peppler
Working with Anna is a pleasure. She is exceptionally responsive and felt totally engaged with us from the time that we first looked at a house throughout closing and our move. Anna was adept at negotiating with a difficult seller. She was meticulous in maintaining contact with our lender to ensure that everything was in order throughout the closing process. We recommend Anna highly.
- Tom & Erin Howland
I was extremely happy with the knowledge and effort Anna took in selling my home. The advertising and open houses resulted in a fast sale at a price I was very happy with. All follow up with buyer and any issues were resolved with satisfaction. I would definitely use Anna's service again if selling or buying a home.
– Debby Kinder
If you want a real estate agent with intelligence and integrity who will work 110% for you, Anna is the one! When we decided to move from the East coast to Hailey to be with family, we were unsure whether to buy or build a home. Our daughter, who has lived in Hailey for many years, recommended contacting Anna and she sent us a list of reputable builders as well as a real estate buyer's guide full of information about her agency, the local real estate market and current & sold listings. After arriving in Hailey, Anna advised us on buying vs. building a house, showed us the properties we were interested in and shared her knowledge about Hailey. When we decided to make an offer on a building lot, she negotiated for us and guided us through the complexities of purchasing real estate. She even made a point of attending the closing on our lot and called to tell us when the sale had been recorded! In summary, Anna was exceptional in taking initiative, communicating, providing information, keeping in touch and guiding us through the process of making the right decision. We are very grateful to Anna Mathieu for her help in getting us started in our new life in Hailey.
– Ted & Martha Schwerdtle
I had the best experience ever working with Anna! She was very communicative and professional, and was extremely proactive and creative in marketing my property. After languishing on the market for six months with a previous agent, it seemed that my lot's prospects were not bright. I was hesitant to sign another agent, thinking that perhaps the timing was wrong, or the pricing was incorrect. But Anna researched the market thoroughly, relisted my property at my previous asking price, worked to get the property publicity, and sold it within one month! I highly recommend her as a listing agent!!
- Salongo Wendland
I invite all of you to work with an exceptional Realtor® in the Wood River Valley of Idaho. Anna Mathieu has exceeded my expectations in hunting for a condo for my daughter! As a fellow Realtor®, I respect Anna’s broad range of knowledge of properties, their value, and the marketplace as a whole. A rare but most valuable quality, Anna listens to her client’s desires and concerns and focuses on only those properties that fit their need. A true “Gem” in the Real Estate world, you will be proud to call Anna Mathieu your Realtor® now and for many years to come.
- Barbara B Bentley
Anna was amazing through a very tough deal that lasted way longer than it ever should have. My husband and I were as close as you could get to walking away, not once but twice, and Anna used her knowledge, creativity, and genuine passion of her job to find workable solutions for all parties involved. To her we are most grateful and have to say to you Anna - A very belated but genuine THANK YOU for all you did to help us get that condo! It was one of the strangest emotional roller coasters we’d ever experienced, but your calm intelligent and positive force kept the deal alive and now our babies have a home in their birth state, really and truly thank you so very much!
– Heather & Tim Filgate
Anna was extremely helpful and proactive in helping me with the sale of my home. The transaction required skillful navigation of multiple contractual, zoning, and property issues which Anna handled capably. She was fantastic at every stage of the process; from market research, to pricing, to marketing and through closing. I would recommend Anna to anyone and she would be the 1st person I reach out to if/when I'm in the market again.
- Jon Piggins
Anna was fantastic. My husband and I both enjoyed working with her. At the beginning of our house hunt she spent a lot of time getting to know what was important to us and what we wanted out of our house. As the process continued, she helped keep us on track with our price range and home wish list. She understood our wants even more than we did! The house we purchased was not even on my list, Anna added it as a home for us to look at because she just knew we would love it... And we did!!! Anna was so knowledgeable about the home buying process and was always so quick to respond. She also helped us find our mortgage broker, who was also fantastic, Ana Torres at Mortgage Solutions. When it came time to put in an offer and negotiate, Anna was again fantastic. She provided us with all the information we needed to make an offer we felt great about! If I ever buy another home I will hire Anna again, and I encourage you to do the same.
- Brandee & Adam Smith
Ready to Explore Your Next Adventure?
About Me
As an associate broker with 15+ years experience in the Sun Valley area, I enjoy bringing my considerable knowledge and experience to helping you achieve your real estate goals.
I love the Windermere company with its extensive global network of partners. We have a formidable track record of satisfying the needs of our luxury clientele.
My Services
Ask me about a customizing the right Luxury Marketing plan for your property - I can guide you through preparation and staging, pricing and timing, and hiring the best local photographer and videographers. As a member of Luxury Portfolio I can get your property in front of the luxury buyers who are ready to purchase, providing unique website attracts over 3 million high net-worth consumers annually, from over 200+ countries and territories each month, giving your listings unprecedented exposure to a global audience.
