Denver Post: CO Residential Vacancy Rate Fourth Lowest in Nation
Denver is just down the hill, and it’s housing situation and prosperity is helping push Summit County’s market further along. Colorado residential vacancy rate fourth lowest in the nation, report says Douglas County, Fort Collins among lowest vacancy rates for counties, metro areas By JOE RUBINO | jrubino@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: October 30, […]
How Airbnb Affects Home Prices and Rents
Interesting read from the Wall Street Journal about short-term rentals driving prices and rents. In our primarily second home market this is potentially relevant to Summit County. How Airbnb Affects Home Prices and Rents The home-sharing service’s listings may take long-term rentals off the market in an area By Lisa Ward Oct. 22, 2017 10:06 […]
The Skinner Team in the Summit Daily
The Skinner Team made an appearance in the Summit Daily today! The Mountain Side H-212 listing highlights the very hot real estate market currently in Summit County.
Homebuyer Education Class
Summit Combined Housing Authority Mark your calendar for the Summit Combined Housing Authority’s Homebuyer Education Class on Tuesday, April 11th at 8:30am. Tuesday, April 11th 8:30a – 1:00p Buffalo Mountain Room, County Commons 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443 If you have any questions about buying your first home please feel free to contact […]
An Update From A Trusted Local Lender
I just received this great bit of information from one of my trusted local lenders, Darlena Marmins, regarding interest rates. It is great information to be aware of and remember that interest rates are key to your overall purchasing power. “Financial Volatility After the Election” It appears that everyone, including the financial markets are glad […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Millennials Make the Rent, and the Mortgage, in Denver
How Millennials Make the Rent, and the Mortgage, in Denver Many are moving to the suburbs, which are getting an urban edge. BY MELISSA ALLISON There’s a land of jobs and money where the weather is fine, the air is crisp and the views are well above average. It’s Denver, CO, and its recent discovery by millennials […]
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. […]
