Slow Real Estate Sales in Breck and Surrounding Areas Continue

August adds a few more sales to the 2022 residential real estate sales. However, it’s not enough to change the path of slow real estate sales in Breck and other Summit County towns. Higher interest rates, concern about the economy and low inventory levels are keeping buyer demand low. We are seeing pressure on pricing […]

Short Term Rental Cap in Frisco, CO to Go to a Vote

The Frisco town council has decided to limit the number of properties that can be short term rentals within the town limits of Frisco, CO. Review and potential approval of the new short term rental cap in Frisco will happen at the end of September and likely implement immediately afterwards. Short term rental cap At […]

Labor Day Ski Sales Best to Buy New Ski Gear

If you plan to buy new skis for this ski season, now is the time to get serious. Labor Day is the kick off for pre-season sales from local and national retailers. In order to know what you are getting, especially when we are talking about skis, it’s important you know the ski jargon. Labor […]

Summit County Home Sales Fall Fast

Summit County home sales fell fast in July. While June had moderately disappointing sales numbers, the bottom fell out in July. The number of Summit County home sales in July were more typical for January and February, some of our slowest months. As a result of fewer sales, homes are on the market longer now. […]

A Good Time to Buy a Summit County Home

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The real estate market is in transition. I don’t think anyone would argue with that statement. So now that it is in transition, should buyers be moving forward with a home purchase? Is this a good time to buy a Summit County home? There are several factors to consider before answering this question. Home prices, […]

Real Estate Inventory Doubles in Summit County

2022 is continuing to tell a different story than the last two years. As we see interest rates increase substantially, we are watching sales slowing and real estate inventory climbing. Our real estate market was pegged so far into a seller’s market, we have a ways to go before the buyer has the advantage. Although, […]

STR Report Concludes Rental Restrictions are Not the Answer

Eagles Nest is a subdivision on the golf course

Many local jurisdictions are placing restrictions on short term rentals (STR) in Colorado mountain communities. There are a variety of new rules. It seems each community is doing something a little different. However, the reason for the new short term rental restrictions seems to be the same. The communities are seeing a shortage of housing […]

No New Short Term Rental Licenses

Once again the local government has decided to halt Short Term Rental (STR) licenses. In a meeting of the County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 24th, a moratorium was put into place in unincorporated Summit County. With a few exceptions, no new Short Term Rental licenses will be issued for 9 months. Fall 2021 moratorium Last […]

Is a Real Estate Shift in Progress?

Just four months into 2022 we are seeing some significant signs of a real estate shift from the last two years. An increase in mortgage rates has made already high prices even more expensive when a loan is involved. Rarely seen during the last two years, decreases in listing price of properties are happening more […]

Solar Rebate for Homeowners in Frisco

In partnership with High Country Conservation Center, HC3, the Town of Frisco is working to Solarize Frisco. The town is offering a $1500 solar rebate for homeowners in Frisco during May! In addition, the program’s installer is stacking an extra $300 rebate on top. If you have been considering adding solar to your home, now […]