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? ...
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...
Colorado bill prohibits the collection of a security deposit

Colorado bill prohibits the collection of a security deposit

    The above is a picture of what we found in a property we were involved in; needless to say they did not get their security deposit back due to some huge electrical problems, water issues, etc….!  Although, all eyes and media attention seems to be...
Is CO springs a warning? Why is Glenwood outperforming?

Is CO springs a warning? Why is Glenwood outperforming?

  When you look at the chart above of single family homes, there is a major outlier in red.  What is happening in Colorado Springs?  Is Colorado Springs a warning for real estate throughout Colorado.  On the flip side look at Glenwood Springs (orange) it is...
I70 traffic snarls ski real estate

I70 traffic snarls ski real estate

  The Colorado Rocky Mountains were blessed with abundant snow over the holiday season and unfortunately ski traffic was also brimming with accidents  snarling traffic throughout the high country.    At one point I saw i70 shut down an entire day leading to 90...