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...
6 CO ski towns have short term rentals on ballot; what does this mean for real estate

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

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...
Colorado ski real estate doubles, will there be a drop on the other side? 5 factors that will shape the future

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

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

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...