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Income Properties in Summit County

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?

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

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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Mountain Events: April 1st – 3rd

Friday, April 1st, 2016 USASA Nationals: 9a Copper Mountain. Dave Perron & Friends: 1p Broken Arrow, Arrowhead Ski Area, Avon. Kevin Danzig & Faith Crawford: 5p MotherLoaded Tavern, Breckenridge. TRIVIA Night: 7p Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne. 9th Annual Summit Hockey Classic: 6p Stephen C. West Ice Arena, Breckenridge. Open Kayaking: 7p Breckenridge Recreation Center, Breckenridge. Rocky Horror

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Homebuyer Education Class April 19th

“The Summit Combined Housing Authority serves to enhance this county by helping those who define our community attain a safe, long-term housing solution and build a community in which to thrive.” Danny and I took the Homebuyer Education Class before we bought our first home and found it was very helpful.  In addition, if you

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5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

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

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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So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs

Closing costs can be a good place to negotiate with the home sellers. Realtor.com outlines what goes into your closing costs and how to potentially save money up front. So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 10: Negotiate Closing Costs By Jamie Wiebe If you’re gearing up to buy a home, one bitter pill you’ve got

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

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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