The Skinner Team

Buying

5 Tips for Saving Money On Your Next New Home

Looking to save more money on your next new home? Kara Masterson from housecall outlines some really helpful ways to do so. If your interested in making your new home a mountain escape contact me and we can get you settled in Summit County and saving money! – Anne Skinner 5 Tips for Saving Money On […]

5 Tips for Saving Money On Your Next New Home Read More »

Looking for a Breckenridge Mountain Escape?

Breckenridge is famous for its world class skiing, but it’s also a local favorite because of it’s growing arts culture and summer activities. Be sure to check out my neighborhood page on Breckenridge for an MSL search of the area and some quick facts on the town. If you or someone you know is looking to

Looking for a Breckenridge Mountain Escape? Read More »

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. 

The Importance of a Local Realtor Read More »

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

First-Time Buyers Are Slowly Re-Emerging Read More »

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

What to Know When Going From Renting to Owning Read More »

6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch

6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch By Angela Colley So after years of DIY/friend-assisted moves, you’ve finally decided to hire movers. As a fellow lazy convenience-minded person, I salute you. The heavy-lifting, traffic-negotiating, stair-climbing nightmare parts of moving day are out of your hands. But before you kick back and start daydreaming of sleeping in

6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch Read More »

5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement

5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement By Daniel Bortz Buying a home is a major step toward building a solid, secure financial future—so whether you’ve made the plunge into ownership or are aiming to soon, you should pat yourself on the back! (This, of course, is not as easy as it seems.) And

5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement Read More »

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

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.

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

5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned

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

5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned Read More »