Breckenridge smarter than Steamboat and Winter Park

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...
Is Denver real estate actually rising?

Is Denver real estate actually rising?

  Take a look at the chart above from the Colorado Association of Realtors.  From the chart it looks like Denver real estate prices are staying constant or slightly rising.  Now, look at the chart below from Zillow for single family for the same time period.  The...
One ski town goes all in on taxing second homeowners more

One ski town goes all in on taxing second homeowners more

After the legislature last year approved the ability to tax second homeowners more, one ski town is going all in establishing a “vacancy tax” for property owners.  Ironically nightly rentals can be considered “vacant”.   What is in the new Vacancy tax...
New CO law makes landlords pay for damage to their property

New CO law makes landlords pay for damage to their property

Every recent legislative session in Colorado continues to have a few bills that are perplexing.  The most recent law would allow someone who is renting a property to not pay for any damages to the property and be fully refunded their security deposit.  What is the new...
Colorado Napa valley of pot goes up in smoke

Colorado Napa valley of pot goes up in smoke

  Cannabis was the new goldmine for many years.  Unfortunately, the high does not last and is turning more into a hangover.  The napa valley of pot is no more.  What led to the bust of the Napa valley of pot?  Who are the winners and losers in the new paradigm? ...