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...
One ski town bans second home owners  

One ski town bans second home owners  

There is one ski town that bans non residents from buying real estate? What ski town has implemented this change? (Do you know based on the pic above?)  Why was the ban put in place?  What has happened to real estate values in this town and surrounding towns?  Should...
What two factors predict Colorado ski town prices

What two factors predict Colorado ski town prices

Colorado ski resorts continue holding strong in the face of higher interest rates.  Why are interest rates not the best metric for Colorado ski real estate?   What two factors are driving the difference in ski town fortunes?  Will these trends continue heading into...
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...
New nightly rental regulations in Breckenridge that the industry supports

New nightly rental regulations in Breckenridge that the industry supports

Nightly rental regulations and enforcement continue to be a leading topic for legislation in every Colorado ski town.  A newer ordinance in Summit county (Breckenridge) continues this trend but ironically is supported by most in the industry.  What is in the new...
4 golden rules of Ski investing

4 golden rules of Ski investing

I learned the hard way about investing in mountain towns.  I successfully lost over 100k on my first ski investment property!  Hindsight 20/20 I violated 1 of the 4 golden rules of investing in mountain property.  I developed these 4 rules after evaluating thousands...