One ski town goes all in on taxing second homeowners more

One ski town goes all in on taxing second homeowners more

After the legislature last year approved the ability to tax second homeowners more, one ski town is going all in establishing a “vacancy tax” for property owners.  Ironically nightly rentals can be considered “vacant”.   What is in the new Vacancy tax...
Colorado Napa valley of pot goes up in smoke

Colorado Napa valley of pot goes up in smoke

  Cannabis was the new goldmine for many years.  Unfortunately, the high does not last and is turning more into a hangover.  The napa valley of pot is no more.  What led to the bust of the Napa valley of pot?  Who are the winners and losers in the new paradigm? ...
2025 New Colorado Real estate laws

2025 New Colorado Real estate laws

        First, thank you to everyone who reads my blogs and has contacted your legislatures and various associations to ensure that the real estate industry is being heard at the Colorado Capital.  Many of the original proposed bills have been...
Best time to appeal property taxes in 15 years

Best time to appeal property taxes in 15 years

  In Colorado you will be receiving your new tax assessment in the next few weeks (typically the beginning of May) and time is of the essence as you have a limited window if you want to fight your tax value.  Your taxes are likely going up even though the market...
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...
Will Colorado follow lockstep with California insurance crisis

Will Colorado follow lockstep with California insurance crisis

In the last several weeks, I’ve had two deals fall through due to insurance.  One was on a rural property that they could not find reasonable insurance on, and the other was on a condo in Denver that was under insured due to the huge jumps in insurance costs for the...