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Homebuyer Education Class April 19th

“The Summit Combined Housing Authority serves to enhance this county by helping those who define our community attain a safe, long-term housing solution and build a community in which to thrive.” Danny and I took the Homebuyer Education Class before we bought our first home and found it was very helpful.  In addition, if you […]

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5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home

As a RSPS certified realtor I can help you find your perfect family get away. Realtor.com explains how owning that home can even help get you more tax benefits.  5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home  By Renee Morad There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to

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10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment

Realtor.com is at it again with a very useful list of which home improvement projects off the best (and worst) return on your investment. One of my favorite especially up here in Summit County is resealing entryways (Number 4). It helps with heat and energy efficiency. 10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst)

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Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early

With appraisal volumes rising be sure to get your high country escape while there is inventory in Summit County. Brena Swanson explains why the homebuying season has started early from HousingWire. Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early by Brena Swanson Appraisal volume jumped 8.4% for the week of Feb. 21, marking the fifth consecutive week

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Land Title Guarantee Company January 2016 Market Analysis

Land Title Guarantee Company January 2016 Market Analysis January 2016 Market Analysis Please note that Land Title data comes from actual recorded transactions at the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for that particular month. The information is not directly related to MLS data. The data is an unofficial tabulation of Summit County Records that are believed

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New Construction in Summit County

New Construction in Summit County Summit Sky Ranch Site Plan A lot of people are interested in buying new construction in Summit County, however, there are only a few projects that are currently available.  Silverthorne has the most new developments at the moment including Angler Mountain Ranch, Summit Sky Ranch and Rivers Edge. Each builder

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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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