2025 Short Term Rental Updates
Hello and Happy New Year! Silverthorne Owners: The county is going to be officially taking a wait list for new Short Term Rental Licenses in the Upper Blue and Lower Blue Basins (think Wildernest and Blue River). At this time it looks like they will be starting the wait list around the end of January […]
Vacation Homes, Primary Residences, Mixed Use Properties and 1031 Exchange Rules
Vacation Homes, Primary Residences, Mixed Use Properties and 1031 Exchange Rules A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a powerful tool for deferring capital gains taxes on the sale of investment real estate. Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer paying […]
Smart Tax Moves to Make Before 2024 Ends
As we reach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to optimize your finances and reduce your tax burden. Here are some key strategies to consider before the year ends: 1. Maximize Contributions to Retirement Account One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce taxable income is through contributions to retirement accounts. […]
4 Pros and Cons of Ski-In, Ski-Out Properties You must Know Before Investing
In the Colorado high country, ski-in, ski-out properties are the epitome of convenience and luxury for winter sports enthusiasts. Imagine stepping out your door, clipping into your skis, and heading straight onto the slopes—no long walks, shuttle rides, hauling equipment or circling crowded lots hoping to find a parking spot. While this type of property […]
Why Home Inspections Are Necessary: A Summit County, Colorado Perspective
Home inspections are a crucial step in the real estate process, giving buyers and sellers peace of mind while ensuring transparency in a transaction. In Summit County, Colorado, home inspections take on added importance due to the unique characteristics of mountain properties. From snow loads on roofs to high-altitude wear and tear, here’s why a […]
How to Set the Right Listing Price for Your Property
When it comes to selling your home, setting the right listing price can be the key to a successful sale. Price it too high, and your property might linger on the market. In this article, we’ll dive into the critical factors that influence how you should price your home, ensuring you strike the perfect balance […]
Back to School- Why use a RE Professional & Quiz Your Broker!
Many are preparing for “Back to School” in August and, for my family, we are sending our son to school for the first time! It’s vital for me to ask the right questions and feel prepared for the school year so I have an idea of what to expect, and I’m also left hoping we […]
Short Term Rental Regulation Changes
Phew- how the market has changed over the past few months! Summit County progressed from an aggressive Seller’s market to what now feels like a market that is gaining balance. This is partly due to changes to interest rate increases and also to Short Term Rental Regulation changes that have already happened (and even those […]
How to Sell Your Home Faster
We know times are changing, and interest rates are on a roller coaster ride, but there is still a large demand for homes just like yours. Just be sure to follow these few simple tips to expedite the sale of your home. Contact us today to sell your home.
Stop Renting & Start Buying!
Life at Altitude with Danielle Connor May 2022 I’ve been thinking over and over lately , “What part can I play in helping our community amid the ongoing housing crisis in Summit County? ” It feels like my responsibility as someone with influence in our real estate market to come up with […]
