Colorado ski resorts have continued holding strong in the face of higher interest rates. Why are interest rates not the best metric for Colorado ski real estate? Which ski towns are performing better than others? What two factors are driving the difference in ski...
Breckenridge smarter than Steamboat and Winter Park
Typically most of the mountain towns seem to replicate each other. In this case, Breckenridge(Summit County) has made radical changes that will help real estate owners save considerable money. On top of that, the changes implemented were free. Why are other ski...
Who really owns nightly rentals in CO, the answer will surprise
The primary argument in nightly rental regulation debates is that locals who rent their properties would not be able to stay in the community so any regulations would drastically hurt locals. How true is this argument? A new study sheds substantial light on this...
Which Colorado ski town is the best 2025 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 causing the...
6 CO ski towns rentals effect on estate
Voters in Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Summit County will all decide whether to impose additional taxes, with at least part of those funds in each municipality going to support affordable housing. What are the new short term...
Do you know Colorado ski real estate, take a quick quiz
It is amazing since the pandemic it seems everyone has had way too much time to watch YouTube and Instagram and are now experts on everything including Colorado ski real estate. Unfortunately ski real estate is not that simple. Look at the picture above, can you...
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 causing the...
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 price. ...
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 does this...
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 Colorado...
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...
6 CO ski towns have short term rentals on ballot; what does this mean for real estate
Voters in Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Summit County will all decide whether to impose additional taxes, with at least part of those funds in each municipality going to support affordable housing. What are the new short term...
Ruling in Louisiana court halts Frisco’s plan for short term rentals
Frisco had originally planned to offer a “locals” only license classification for short term rentals. A new ruling in Louisiana put these plans on hold and could jeopardize many other communities short term rental laws. What was in the ruling and why is it so...
Colorado ski real estate doubles, will there be a drop on the other side? 5 factors that will shape the future
The amount spent on real estate in six of Colorado’s resort-anchored counties doubled from 2019 to 2021. Average prices in Eagle, Grand, Pitkin, Routt, Summit, and San Miguel in 2021 were up 57% from 2019. Where does Colorado ski real estate go from...
2022 Colorado real estate predictions, mid-year update; the party continues in some markets
Allot has changed in the last six months. Interest rates have skyrocketed, appreciation has continued, and inflation continues to roar. How does this impact my prior Colorado real estate predictions? Where does Colorado real estate go in 2022? Will the staggering...
Colorado mountain towns can use tourism taxes for whatever they want; impact on real estate
Currently in mountain towns throughout Colorado lodging taxes must be used for tourism marketing. This week Governor Polis just signed a monumental bill into law that allows towns to use only a small portion for lodging and the rest for other items. What does this...
Ukraine impact on Colorado ski real estate
What a few weeks it has been. The stock markets have been up, then down. Interest rates have also spiked only to fall shortly thereafter. I’ve been asked by several realtors in various ski towns, what is the impact of Ukraine and real estate prices in Colorado. ...
Which Colorado ski town is best investment: I rank each one
I’m constantly asked: “what is the best place to buy ski real estate in Colorado”. What are the key drivers of “value” for ski real estate? I think most people would agree that we are somewhere near a peak in real estate for this cycle, so it is important to answer...



















