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...
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...
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...
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? ...
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”....