Fall Foliage Drives: The Best Scenic Routes Through Summit and Eagle County
Fall Foliage Drives: The Best Scenic Routes Through Summit and Eagle County September 2026 | The Skinner Team | Anne Skinner, Luxury Mountain Real Estate Expert TL;DR Peak color is expected earlier than usual this year, likely mid to late September across Summit and Eagle County. These five drives, from Boreas Pass to the Minturn-Red […]
Staging Your Summit County Home Before Winter: What to Change and What to Leave Alone
Staging a Home in Summit County Before Winter: What to Change and What to Leave Alone September 2026 | The Skinner Team | Anne Skinner, Luxury Mountain Real Estate Expert TL;DR In Summit County and Eagle County, winter can arrive weeks before most sellers expect it, and that changes the staging math. Here is what […]
Do You Own Your Summit County Property the Right Way?
A Colorado LLC, a revocable trust, and an umbrella policy each protect a Summit County property in a different way, and confusing one for another is where most owners get exposed. Three mistakes show up here more than anywhere else: assuming a trust protects against lawsuits, assuming a short-term rental license transfers with the sale, and moving a financed property into an entity without telling the lender first.
Sustainable Mountain Living: Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Summit County Homes
April 2026 | Colorado Mountain Realty | Anne Skinner, Summit County Real Estate Expert TL;DR The right eco-friendly upgrades reduce operating costs, protect your investment, and matter to luxury buyers. Colorado also offers specific incentive programs most homeowners don’t know about. Read on for a prioritized, Summit County-specific guide. Owning a home in Summit County […]
Preparing Your Summit County Home for the Spring & Summer Real Estate Market
Spring and early summer are often some of the most strategic times to list a home in Summit County, Colorado. As ski season winds down and the mountains transition toward warmer weather, buyer activity begins to shift. Visitors who have spent the winter skiing in Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper Mountain often begin exploring property opportunities […]
Romantic Winter Getaways in Summit County: A Luxury Escape in Colorado’s High Country
Snow-draped peaks, glowing fireplaces, and mornings softened by alpine light. Winter in Summit County offers a rare kind of romance. For couples seeking a refined mountain escape, this corner of Colorado delivers more than a memorable getaway. It offers a lifestyle defined by beauty, balance, and intentional living.
Second Home Exit Strategies for Luxury Property Owners
For many luxury property owners, the most consequential real estate decision comes long after the purchase. It arrives quietly, often after years of appreciation, strong income, and personal enjoyment. The question is no longer whether real estate has been a good investment. The question becomes how to step away from a highly appreciated property without giving back an outsized portion of what you’ve built to taxes.
Layered for Winter: Luxury Textures, Fabrics and Finished in Summit and Eagles County Mountain Homes
Discover luxury winter wellness and self-care tips for living in Summit County and Colorado’s High Country. From high-altitude health and outdoor adventure to cozy mountain homes and community events, explore how winter wellness enhances the mountain lifestyle—and why it matters when buying or owning real estate.
Energy Savings in Mountain Homes
Learn how to make your mountain home in Summit, Eagle, Park, or Grand County, Colorado cozy and energy efficient with simple upgrades and smart habits.
Guide to Well and Septic in the Mountains
Understand wells, septic systems, and inspections when buying a mountain home in Summit and Eagle County, Colorado.
