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...
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...
Tax bills double in  CO mountain towns, new legislation doesn’t help, you can reduce your taxes   

Tax bills double in  CO mountain towns, new legislation doesn’t help, you can reduce your taxes   

Our legislative branch and Governor have touted a new proposal to drastically reduce property taxes after they have skyrocketed due to increasing values and the elimination of the Gallagher amendment.  Unfortunately the new bill will not help the overwhelming...

Big changes in mountain real estate, volumes drop, but there is one big surprise

Although March is typically not a big sales time in the mountains with mud season and the resorts closed, there are some interesting trends emerging.  As suspected single family homes sales volumes have dropped dramatically along with median and average sales...
Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Anyone who has ventured into any Colorado ski town recently has noticed a profound change since Covid.  Everything seems to be busy all the time, prices have skyrocketed, and longtime locals are quickly priced out.  What is causing the swift changes and what...
NYC Spars With Hosts Over New Airbnb Rental Laws, 25% drop in nightly rentals, what does this mean for Colorado

NYC Spars With Hosts Over New Airbnb Rental Laws, 25% drop in nightly rentals, what does this mean for Colorado

I always watch what happens on the coasts to see what is next for Colorado.  Whether it is minimum wage, required sick leave, etc… these all originated from the coasts and migrated to Colorado.  NY’s laws on nightly rentals will soon find their way to...