Ikon and Epic passes increase, will this impact ski real estate?

Ikon and Epic passes increase, will this impact ski real estate?

Wow, how skiing has changed over the last decade.  Assuming a family of 4, a full ikon pass will cost almost $5k/year and that is before you take a bite of an overpriced slice of pizza!.  On the flip side, an epic pass for 4 will be closer to 4k/year.  What do the...
One ski town bans second home owners  

One ski town bans second home owners  

There is one ski town that bans non residents from buying real estate? What ski town has implemented this change? (Do you know based on the pic above?)  Why was the ban put in place?  What has happened to real estate values in this town and surrounding towns?  Should...
New nightly rental regulations in Breckenridge that the industry supports

New nightly rental regulations in Breckenridge that the industry supports

Nightly rental regulations and enforcement continue to be a leading topic for legislation in every Colorado ski town.  A newer ordinance in Summit county (Breckenridge) continues this trend but ironically is supported by most in the industry.  What is in the new...
Condo death spiral in Denver: are ski condos next?

Condo death spiral in Denver: are ski condos next?

    Condos were once the hottest real estate in Denver and throughout the front range and now suddenly the tides have turned.  Days on the market has almost doubled, prices are down, and sellers are now in a panic to dump properties.  Is now a good time to...
Who really owns nightly rentals in CO, the answer will surprise

Who really owns nightly rentals in CO, the answer will surprise

The primary argument in nightly rental regulation debates is that locals who rent their properties would not be able to stay in the community so any regulations would drastically hurt locals. How true is this argument?  A new study sheds substantial light on this...
Which Colorado ski town is the best 2025 investment?

Which Colorado ski town is the best 2025 investment?

As I predicted, we are starting to see some big changes in Colorado ski real estate.  Even as prices in many markets throughout the country are staying flat, some Colorado ski real estate is still increasing while others are starting to correct.  What is causing the...