The Skinner Team

Buying and Selling Tips

What the Owner Has to Say…

About the Dillon Valley Neighborhood If you didn’t know, 1043 Straight Creek Dr. Unit #O-101 went on the market February 1st, and was under contract within 24 hours.  It is a seller’s market, and there are a lot of motivated buyers looking to make the mountains home. Take a sneak peek of this amazing 1 bedroom/1 bathroom […]

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The Importance of a Local Realtor

The Importance of a Local Realtor, Especially in Summit County Using a local realtor can make the difference between a smooth purchase and one that makes you want to pull your hair out. Each and every real estate market is unique and it takes time and experience in that market to fully understand the nuisance. 

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First-Time Buyers Are Slowly Re-Emerging

First-Time Buyers Are Slowly  Re-Emerging I just had the opportunity to read a great article in Realtor Mag that stated about 51% of buyer’s nation wide identify themselves as a ‘First Time Home Buyer’.  This is up from 35% just about a year ago. However, 9% of buyers say they can’t qualify for a mortgage

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Interest Rates

Did you know Interest Rates Are Low Right Now?  Interest rates have been one of the biggest incentives to purchase a home over the last few years.  With interest rates at historic lows, you are able to borrow more money that you would otherwise.  Your interest makes up a huge portion of your monthly mortgage

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What to Know When Going From Renting to Owning

6 Things Renters Should Know in Summit County: When They Go From Renting to Owning 1) Your mortgage can be less than your rent.  That is not always the case but with our extreme rentals rates it definitely can be the case for many people.  When you own a home you will be responsible for

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How Much Does a Remodel Cost, and How Long Does It Take?

How Much Does a Remodel Cost, and How Long Does It Take? The 2016 Houzz & Home survey asked 120,000 Houzzers about their renovation projects. Here’s what they said [houzz=http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68606795/list/how-much-does-a-remodel-cost-and-how-long-does-it-take w=620]

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RENTING YOUR VACATION HOME YOURSELF? AVOID THESE FIRST-TIMER PITFALLS

Summit Mountain Rentals (a property management company in Summit County) has some great advice for first-time second homeowners who are looking to rent their property.  RENTING YOUR VACATION HOME YOURSELF? AVOID THESE FIRST-TIMER PITFALLS By Mark Waldman If you’re renting your vacation home for the first time, it’s easy to fall victim to what we

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