Airbnb growth slows, what does this mean for Colorado ski real estate?

Airbnb growth slows, what does this mean for Colorado ski real estate?

  10 years ago, nightly rentals were a novel concept, fast forward to 2024 and the number of nightly rentals has surged over 40% in the last 5 years.  What does this huge increase in nightly rentals mean for real estate values?  Has the real estate market gotten...
Biggest mistake for property owners in wildfires

Biggest mistake for property owners in wildfires

With three wildfires burning in the front range as I write this and thousands evacuated, it is crucial to know the number one mistake that is made in a wildfire disaster. Do you know what the significance of the picture of the government facility above?  Being a...
Summit County sued for caps on nightly rentals, who won the lawsuit?

Summit County sued for caps on nightly rentals, who won the lawsuit?

A federal judge had effectively frozen a legal battle over Summit County’s short-term rental regulations — at least temporarily — after county officials filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by area homeowners. One of the claims of homeowners is that the new...
Breckenridge’s Struggles: Underperforming Among Ski Towns

Breckenridge’s Struggles: Underperforming Among Ski Towns

When looking at the chart above it is clear that Breckenridge is substantially underperforming other ski towns in Colorado.  Why has Breckenridge peaked and fallen while other ski towns hit a blip and powered higher?  What does this mean for ski real estate in...
Will ski real estate prices move higher later this year?

Will ski real estate prices move higher later this year?

It is crazy to talk about prices moving higher in Colorado’s high country while rates are staying double their lows.  Why is ski real estate poised to head higher despite everything else going on in the economy?  What is the key driver to watch for ski real estate? ...
Will nightly rentals be taxed as commercial properties in Colorado? Did it pass?

Will nightly rentals be taxed as commercial properties in Colorado? Did it pass?

Property taxes on short-term rental properties in Colorado would more than triple under a bill drafted by state lawmakers that comes as communities from Durango to Denver grapple with surging numbers of vacation rentals.  What is in the new proposal?  How will this...