The Skinner Team

Buying a Home

Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification

I am so happy to announce that I have been awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification from the National Association of REALTORS®. I am very excited about this certification because helping people find their perfect mountain get-away is one of my favorite parts of my job.    January 24th, 2016  Anne Skinner, has been awarded […]

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Guide to Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home

Marcia Jedd with HGTV highlights some good points in second home and vacation home ownership. Summit County is a premier second home destination because of our world class skiing.  Guide to Buying a Second Home or Vacation Home Follow these five steps to guide you through the process of buying a second home. By: Marcia

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7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move

Realtor.com is at it again with their helpful list for new homeowners. Margaret Heidenry outlines 7 helpful tips for the big move into your new home. My favorite is “1 day before: Snap pictures of your electronics.” It’s such a helpful hit that can so easily be overlooked. 7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move

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Want to Buy? Here’s When In Summit

Want to Buy? Here’s When in Summit County Many people ask me when is the best time to buy a home in Summit County. That’s a complicated questions but generally we have the highest number of properties for sale in the spring, summer and fall.  Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne and all of the other towns

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How a Realtor with a Snow Shovel Showed Me Exactly What Hustle Really Looks Like

Some Real Estate Agents will go above and beyond not only to generate leads, but also to find the right home for you and your family. Joel Comm from inc.com tells the story of how one Realtor taught him “what hustle really looks like.”    How a Realtor with a Snow Shovel Showed Me Exactly

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The 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Shape 2016

Yes, you read that right. 2016 is right around the corner and Realtor.com is highlighting 5 of the trends that will shape next year. One of Jonathan Smoke ‘s points is that “Generational shuffle will make 2016 the best year to sell in the near future.” So get ready to sell or to buy in 2016 it

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6 Ways to Supersize Your Small Kitchen for the Holidays

There comes a time in your life when eventually you have to host your family or friends for the holidays. Realtor.com explains some useful ways to make your small kitchen seem a lot larger.    6 Ways to Supersize Your Small Kitchen for the Holidays By: Deborah Kearns With Thanksgiving around the corner, odds are you’ll

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Should You Buy a Home While Carrying Student Debt?

TALI WEE on the Zillow.com blog examines what it means and how you can buy a house with student loan debt. There is some great advice from financial experts on how to move forward with buying a home financially. “The single most effective way to get rid of student loans while saving and building wealth is

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