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, etcā€¦ these all originated from the coasts and migrated to Colorado.  NYā€™s laws on nightly rentals will soon find their way to...
Coloradoā€™s wildfire risk is so high some homeowners canā€™t get insured. The state may create last-resort coverage.

Coloradoā€™s wildfire risk is so high some homeowners canā€™t get insured. The state may create last-resort coverage.

State lawmakers are preparing to introduce a bill in the legislature that would create a state sponsored governmental program offering basic home insurance to the growing number of Colorado homeowners who say they canā€™t get coverage from private companies because the...
Buying and selling in Colorado ski towns: a cautionary tale from steamboat values plunge, 4 ways to quickly lose money in ski real estate

Buying and selling in Colorado ski towns: a cautionary tale from steamboat values plunge, 4 ways to quickly lose money in ski real estate

There is a condo complex in Steamboat where units have precipitously dropped in value while owners cannot sell, refinance, or in many cases use the units.Ā  The units themselves are fine, but there is one huge problem.Ā  What happened in Steamboat?Ā  Why is this a...
What Colorado ski resort is the best investment? Top two choices

What Colorado ski resort is the best investment? Top two choices

What a run it has been the last several years with most Colorado ski resorts averaging 30-40% / year increases.  Many resort areas are still up double digits for the year, but just like the seasons are beginning to change there is a cold bite to the air in...
Vail sues Vail, what does this mean for the resort and city

Vail sues Vail, what does this mean for the resort and city

It is a bit ironic (and confusing) as the company Vail resorts sues the city that its name originated from.  The suit highlights a not so happy marriage or relationship or breakup of the two Vails.  In a nutshell Vail resorts and Vail are having a legal...
CO Short term rental elections 20% tax rates approved, what are the results and what does this mean to you and Colorado ski real estate?

CO Short term rental elections 20% tax rates approved, what are the results and what does this mean to you and Colorado ski real estate?

Regardless of party affiliation, this has been a big voting season for Colorado real estate and there was a resounding message relayed at the polls.  Voters in Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Summit County all decided whether...