Vail sues Vail, town of Vail  has resounding win; what does this mean for real estate?

Vail sues Vail, town of Vail  has resounding win; what does this mean for real estate?

First, I had to share the joke above.  For anyone that lives or spends time in the mountains it is unfortunately very relatable😊 It is a bit ironic (and confusing) as the company Vail resorts sues the city that its name originated from.  The suit...
What Colorado ski town is outperforming others : Which Colorado ski town is the best investment?

What Colorado ski town is outperforming others : Which Colorado ski town is the best 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...
Colorado Foreclosure filings, where are they and what does this mean for values? What is the number one driver of foreclosures?

Colorado Foreclosure filings, where are they and what does this mean for values? What is the number one driver of foreclosures?

Many counties in Colorado are now using an online auction program for foreclosure sales which provides an interesting comparison of where distressed real estate deals are occurring.  Denver, the most populous county in Colorado, is not even close to the top of...
2 new bills signed into law that will cause Colorado property insurance to skyrocket

2 new bills signed into law that will cause Colorado property insurance to skyrocket

Colorado has not learned from the debacles in Florida and California and instead created their own public property insurance plan in the recent legislative session.  Furthermore, the government now dictates the amount of insurance that must be provided by carriers. ...
Aspen/Pitkin County lines up ban on short-term rentals

Aspen/Pitkin County lines up ban on short-term rentals

Aspen continues leading the way in Colorado on nightly rental regulations.  Historically what happens in Aspen ultimately flows through to other mountain communities.  What is in the exclusion of nightly rentals in Pitkin County?  Are these new...
Median income soars in CO mountains, is 150k/year income affordable housing

Median income soars in CO mountains, is 150k/year income affordable housing

It is likely no mystery that the Colorado ski towns are getting considerably more expensive, but the recent data released by  HUD is eye opening. HUD releases income figures every year based on census data and other factors, such as the rate of inflation. What do...