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...
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...
Closing volumes plummet in Denver, did they really?

Closing volumes plummet in Denver, did they really?

  I’ve heard from every realtor that 2024 was a tough year in Colorado, interest rates were high and closing volumes plummeted, look at the chart above of Denver it tells a much different story, but is that the whole story.  Are volumes actually down regardless...
Which Colorado ski town is the best 2025 investment?

Which Colorado ski town is the best 2025 investment?

As I predicted, we are starting to see some big changes in Colorado ski real estate.  Even as prices in many markets throughout the country are staying flat, some Colorado ski real estate is still increasing while others are starting to correct.  What is causing the...
Colorado joins a club of six, ready to go back to 95?

Colorado joins a club of six, ready to go back to 95?

I continue to hear that Colorado has a huge shortage of housing, at the same time Colorado just reached a milestone where current inventory handily surpassed prepandemic levels.  What do the 6 states have in common with the biggest increases in inventory?  What does...