Two resorts open this week: 5 real estate questions only winter can answer

Two resorts open this week: 5 real estate questions only winter can answer

It’s snow time!  As I’m looking out the window watching snow fall and just read the announcement that Wolf Creek, Arapaho Basin, and Loveland will start spinning their lifts this week, it reminds me of the importance of winter weather on real estate.  In markets like...
50% of Airbnb’s unlicensed in Denver –> Does Lake Tahoe have the answer

50% of Airbnb’s unlicensed in Denver –> Does Lake Tahoe have the answer

According to AirDNA 50% of all nightly rentals in Denver are currently unlicensed and not paying the appropriate taxes.  Denver implemented various rules to try to crack down on nightly rentals requiring all nightly rentals to be a primary residence.  It doesn’t...
Ready for your property taxes to increase 4 times; a new amendment is on the table

Ready for your property taxes to increase 4 times; a new amendment is on the table

The state legislature is considering a bill that would tax residential nightly rentals (any rentals less than 30 days) as commercial properties.  This would change the tax assessment on a statewide level.  On the surface it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but commercial...
New real estate war brewing in Colorado front range

New real estate war brewing in Colorado front range

Is Colorado turning into California where residents lament about affordable prices and yet seek to place broad restrictions on growth that would increase supply.  In Jefferson County, the city of Morrison is opening a new war in the “real estate battles”.   How does...
Loveland ski worker’s widow penalized for man’s legal marijuana use; Real estate impact?

Loveland ski worker’s widow penalized for man’s legal marijuana use; Real estate impact?

If you don’t recall, last year a worker at Loveland ski resort was crushed to death while servicing a magic carpet. Osha reviewed and fined Loveland for violating various safety violations.  There is one twist in the case that could set some interesting precedent and...
New Colorado initiatives, lots of pain, a big surprise, and lighter wallet!

New Colorado initiatives, lots of pain, a big surprise, and lighter wallet!

Now that the election is over, cities/counties all over the state of Colorado have approved billions in new spending.  This will all be flowing through to your tax bill shortly.  The impacts will be felt by residential and commercial property owners.  There is one...