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...
Why are Silverthorne and Granby real estate prices falling? What Colorado towns are next?

Why are Silverthorne and Granby real estate prices falling? What Colorado towns are next?

Almost every mountain town continues to appreciate or stay at historic highs, but two Colorado mountain towns are bucking the trend.  What is happening in Silverthorne and Granby?  Why are these two towns underperforming not only mountain towns but others throughout...
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...
New Colorado Bill Shakes Up Local Land Use Rules

New Colorado Bill Shakes Up Local Land Use Rules

After stunning defeats last year, the Colorado governor and legislature have broken apart the large bill into smaller parts that have each passed.  Two new land use bills passed that take away local government control and hand it to the state of Colorado.     The new...
New Colorado property tax bill; will you actually save money

New Colorado property tax bill; will you actually save money

In the waning hours of the legislative session, a grand tax bill reduction was introduced to supposedly offset the 40-50% increases in the last tax cycle. The headlines are everywhere “Bipartisan bill would bring long-term property tax relief for Colorado homeowners”....
Colorado grants itself the right of refusal on properties (passed)

Colorado grants itself the right of refusal on properties (passed)

Can the state of Colorado grant itself a first right of refusal on your property?  They just did!  This new law allows state and local governments the first right of refusal on most multifamily property and requires notice to the government of any intent to sell prior...