Two resorts open this week: 5 real estate questions only winter can answer

Two resorts open this week: 5 real estate questions only winter can answer

It’s snow time!  As I’m looking out the window watching snow fall and just read the announcement that Wolf Creek, Arapaho Basin, and Loveland will start spinning their lifts this week, it reminds me of the importance of winter weather on real estate.  In markets like...
50% of Airbnb’s unlicensed in Denver –> Does Lake Tahoe have the answer

50% of Airbnb’s unlicensed in Denver –> Does Lake Tahoe have the answer

According to AirDNA 50% of all nightly rentals in Denver are currently unlicensed and not paying the appropriate taxes.  Denver implemented various rules to try to crack down on nightly rentals requiring all nightly rentals to be a primary residence.  It doesn’t...
Loveland ski worker’s widow penalized for man’s legal marijuana use; Real estate impact?

Loveland ski worker’s widow penalized for man’s legal marijuana use; Real estate impact?

If you don’t recall, last year a worker at Loveland ski resort was crushed to death while servicing a magic carpet. Osha reviewed and fined Loveland for violating various safety violations.  There is one twist in the case that could set some interesting precedent and...