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Colorado ski-town homes more attractive as Front Range housing prices keep climbing

Buying, Market Information, Market Trends, Mountain Lifestyle, Summit County Real Estate /

Denver-area buyers increasingly eyeing mountain real estate for investments, second homes By David O. Williams With ski season winding down in Colorado’s high country and the Denver-Boulder housing market so strong, real estate experts say Front Range buyers appear to be turning their attention to second-home and investment opportunities in the state’s major ski-town markets. […]

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5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned

Buying, Buying and Selling Tips, Home Maintenance, Selling, Summit County Real Estate /

5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned By Craig Donofrio Exterminators have seen it all. They’ve seen stuff that no one, including them, ever wants to see. And as long as you’re at a safe distance, it’s oddly fascinating to delve into what some of their worst days actually were like. Check out these

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New This Week: 2 Industrial Kitchens to Inspire Your Next Remodel

Home Maintenance, Interior Design /

New This Week: 2 Industrial Kitchens to Inspire Your Next Remodel Mitchell Parker If traditional, neutral kitchens aren’t doing it for you, maybe it’s time to think outside the white cabinet box. These two eclectic kitchens fuse elements of classic style with modern convenience and industrial edginess for a look that’s anything but ordinary. [houzz=http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64195596/list/new-this-week-2-industrial-kitchens-to-inspire-your-next-remodel

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Income Properties in Summit County

Anne Skinner I Colorado Mountain Realty, Buying, Buying and Selling Tips, Market Information, Summit County Real Estate /

Income Properties in Summit County Summit county is a wonderful place to buy a vacation home, but is it a good place to buy an income producing property? The answer to that question can be very tricky.  With prices on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to purchase a property that will

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Can Cash Offers Get You A Better Deal?

Anne Skinner I Colorado Mountain Realty, Buying, Buying and Selling Tips, Market Information, Mortgage /

You’ve heard the old adage that seller’s love cash offers.  Why does a cash offer matter and can you get a better deal purchasing with cash?   Cash offers allow the buyer to waive a lot of the financing contingencies.  What does this mean?  It means that you don’t have to have a bank approve

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The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers

Anne Skinner I Colorado Mountain Realty, Buying, Buying and Selling Tips, Mortgage, Summit County Real Estate /

Angela Colley at Realtor.com has outlines which type of first-time homebuyers you shouldn’t be. If you’re ever unsure about any step in the home buying process never hesitate to ask your realtor. The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers By Angela Colley Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a

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5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

Buying, Buying and Selling Tips, Market Information, Mortgage, Summit County Real Estate, Taxes /

As a RSPS certified realtor I can help you find your perfect family get away. Realtor.com explains how owning that home can even help get you more tax benefits.  5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home  By Renee Morad There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to

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Mountain Events: March 18th – 20th

Anne Skinner I Colorado Mountain Realty, Summit County Events /

Friday, March 18th, 2016 Late Night, Date Night, Create Night: 7p Ready Paint Fire, Breckenridge. Open Kayaking: 7p Breckenridge Recreation Center, Breckenridge. Dancing Lessons: 7:30p Lake Dillon Theatre Company, Temporary location at the Green Village at the Outlets at Silverthorne. Salem: 8p Barkley Ballroom, Frisco. Cranford Hollow: 9:30p Snake River Saloon, Keystone. Spring Fling Dance

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10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment

Buying and Selling Tips, Home Maintenance, Selling, Summit County Real Estate /

Realtor.com is at it again with a very useful list of which home improvement projects off the best (and worst) return on your investment. One of my favorite especially up here in Summit County is resealing entryways (Number 4). It helps with heat and energy efficiency. 10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst)

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