Your First 30 Days in a Second Home: A Practical Style & Setup Guide

Buying a second home or vacation property comes with a unique blend of excitement and responsibility. Unlike your primary residence, this home needs to balance comfort, durability, guest-readiness, and ease of maintenance—often from afar. The first 30 days set the tone, helping you design a space that’s welcoming, functional, and resilient enough for family, friends, and future guests.

Celebrate Winter: Ullr Fest & More

For anyone buying a second home or vacation property nearby, Ullr Fest is more than a party: it’s a window into the social energy, the community culture, and the lifestyle that comes with mountain-town living.

When Is Housing’s Black Friday? Surprising Holiday Home-Buying Trends in Summit County

When Is Housing’s Black Friday? Surprising Holiday Home-Buying Trends in Summit County Thinking about buying or selling a home in Summit County this winter? You might be surprised to learn that one of the busiest times for real estate is not spring or summer, but the holiday season. As families gather in Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, […]

Get Your Mountain Rental Ready: Tips for a Successful Ski Season

Get Your Mountain Rental Ready: Tips for a Successful Ski Season Ski season is right around the corner, and travelers are already locking in their winter getaway rentals across Summit and Eagle County. Whether your home is in Breckenridge, Keystone, or Vail, now’s the time to make sure your property stands out and performs at […]

Holiday Home Design Tips for Winter Retreats and Second Homes

Holiday design in mountain homes blends cozy style with practical touches for seasonal living—creating festive retreats as magical as the snowy outdoors.

Shoulder Season in Summit County: When to Visit & What to Expect

Shoulder Season in Summit County: When to Visit & What to Expect Most people head to the mountains in the height of summer or the heart of ski season—but there’s a sweet spot in between that locals love just as much: shoulder season. Specifically, fall shoulder season, which runs from mid-September through mid-November, might be […]

Your Furniture is Ugly and You Have No Taste — And Other Myths about Staging

Your home tells a story—and staging helps buyers imagine how their story might unfold there. It’s not personal. It’s powerful marketing. It brings focus, warmth, and emotional pull to your listing. And in today’s market, that’s what sells.

Best Weekend Getaways in the Mountains

Best Weekend Getaways in the Mountains Last Summer Hurrahs from Summit & Eagle Counties School’s around the corner, but there’s still time for one last high-country escape. Whether you call Summit or Eagle County home or you’re visiting from the Front Range, these quick weekend getaways pack maximum fun into just a couple of days. […]