New Construction vs. Resale Home Costs
One of the most interesting, niche market trends in the Summit Area over the last few years is the growing price gap between new construction and resale properties. Of course, newly built homes have always been popular for reasons that are not hard to guess - they feature current design trends, inc
Breckenridge Investment Property: Two Examples With Big Returns
Because of my background in vacation rentals and property management, I get asked all the time ‘what is the best investment property in Summit?’ There are way, way too many nuances and factors to take into consideration for me to answer this question in one blog post, so instead, today, I’m goin
Vacant Land Scams: What They Are & How To Protect Yourself
Whether you own land, or are looking to buy land, read on for some advice on how to spot fraudulent sellers or listings, and protect yourself. In today’s world, fraud is regrettably everywhere. The world of Real Estate has not been spared, and the last two years have seen a significant uptick in va
What Is A Home Inspection & Why Is It So Important
The residential home inspection and inspection contingency period is an integral part of every real estate purchase. It’s a chance for all parties to learn more about the property that is for sale, and renegotiate contract terms if needed. The inspection is often the most consequential contingency
2023 Real Estate Year In Review: Summit County Sales Statistics & The Market Ahead
The 2023 real estate market statistics for the Summit Area are here, and they have a lot to share about why residential sales prices haven't dropped in the Colorado mountains, even though the number of overall sales is down from pandemic era highs. This year, I'll be dissecting the data even more
Thank You For Naming Us The Best Real Estate Agents In Summit!
We are positively honored and thrilled to announce that The Mountain Real Estate Team has won the 2023 'Best of Summit' for Best Real Estate Agent/Team! Over 12,000 people cast 90,000 votes in the annual 'Best of Summit' contest, brought to us by the Summit Daily News. Our team garnered the mo
What We've Learned As Our Peak Selling Season Approaches
As the peak selling season in the Summit Area approaches, what insights have we learned about the 2023 Real Estate market? Here are a few numbers from the last week with a lot to say. 32: The number of NUCs (new under contracts) last week. 66: Of the 32 properties under contract last week, 66% fou
A Team With Increasing Production In A Shifting Market
Summit views of a recent climb up Keller Mountain in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness Recently, a stat came out in regards to local real estate production that caught our eye. Since Spring of 2022, a variety of factors unique to the Summit Area have caused dramatic shifts to our local market. Because o
Real Estate Buyers: Beat The Market In 2023
Changes to the housing market are a top story of 2023, and national housing trends all agree that the peak of the Sellers market is behind us. So does this mean it's become easier to buy? I'm sorry to say it, but, not necessarily. That's not to say there isn't still an immense amount of opportunity
Sell At The Top Of The Market In 2023: The Big Picture
Since the halcyon days (for Sellers) of the pandemic real estate boom came to an end, the question on all Sellers' minds is: Is it still a good time to sell? We have been hearing this more and more from our clients, and while they're right to consider how their goals align with a shifting market
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