I70 traffic snarls ski real estate

I70 traffic snarls ski real estate

  It seems like anytime there is even a hint of snow or the slightest breeze, I70 gets shut down for hours turning an 1.5 hour drive from Denver into a 5 hour adventure!   What does this mean for ski real estate?  Will ski traffic lead to lower real estate...
Top 10 mountain towns in total free fall

Top 10 mountain towns in total free fall

Have you seen the viral video about Colorado ski real estate where it predicts “entire communities evaporating and the seemingly perfect town that has seen its median home price slashed by over 30% in just 6 months”. How real are these  bold predictions?  Hint, look...
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...
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...
New Colorado backdoor tax proposal to charge second homeowners more

New Colorado backdoor tax proposal to charge second homeowners more

Why is Steamboat Springs leading the way?  Although in the last  legislative session the initiative to charge second homeowners more was defeated, it is rearing its head again in the form of a new backdoor “vacancy tax”. The leaders of this new push are the Colorado...
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...