Did Breckenridge implement rent control? Did Summit County take “property rights”?

Did Breckenridge implement rent control? Did Summit County take “property rights”?

A federal judge has 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...
Live like a local, pay hotel property taxes on nightly rentals

Live like a local, pay hotel property taxes on nightly rentals

Big changes in store for Colorado real estate in the upcoming legislature   Colorado Governor Polis, in a recent interview, called short term rentals paying residential rates a “loophole” that he supports closing.  “Residential properties that work like hotels...
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...
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...