Six months into 2018 and we have had 753 residential real estate sales in Summit County. That’s 8.1% below the first six months of last year when we had 819 residential sales. The first six months of the year typically sees fewer real estate sales than the second half of the year so it’s possible […]
Are You Receiving Property Search Emails?
We recently switched companies that provide us the technology to email new listings to potential buyers. We have tried to switch everyone over from the old company to the new company. Rarely do things like this go off without a hitch. We’d really appreciate it if you would let us know if you are no […]
What is your relationship with your Colorado Agent?
When you buy or sell real estate in Colorado you have two relationships you can have with your Colorado agent. Your agent can be a Transaction Broker or a Buyer or Seller Agent. Transaction Broker Relationships Most agents prefer to be a neutral third party and act as Transaction Brokers. Sometimes they don’t point out […]
The Buffalo Mountain Wildfire and the Lessons Learned
Living in the mountains surrounded by National Forest lands is an amazing place to be but, like anywhere, it is not without it’s risks. We don’t really have floods, hail or tornadoes around here. Our big concern is wildfire. Unfortunately, on June 12th a wildfire started on Buffalo Mountain just above the Wildernest neighborhood. Buffalo Mountain Fire […]
May Sales Lag Slightly
May sales saw land and residential property closings lagging a little but pricing and days on the market are still strong. Inventory is beginning to build. This summer’s sales will help to paint a picture of what’s to come in 2019 for the Summit County real estate market. Residential Sales This May there were 147 […]
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Start New Habits this Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22nd and this year the focus is ending plastics pollution. I have heard stories of the huge islands of plastics in the middle of the ocean. I’ve seen tv shows where they have to rescue marine life from the plastic litter that is tangled around them. I see plastics and other trash along side […]
Donate Outdoor Items for Kids
It’s hard to have a bad day when you’re hiking or skiing or having a picnic in the park. Nature has a way of releasing tensions and refreshing me. A lot of kids in the Denver Metro area don’t get to experience that for a variety of reasons. Shiloh House, a non-profit organization in Littleton, takes […]
Closing Dates for Summit County Ski Resorts
The days are getting longer and the temperatures getting warmer. We are enjoying spring skiing here! This time of year always lets us know that the snow won’t last much longer. Most resorts close around mid-April with Loveland and Arapahoe Basin staying open longer. Here are the closing dates for our local resorts. Remember these […]