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
July 4th In The Colorado Mountains: Celebrating Independence Day In The Summit Area
Between the beautiful wildflowers, balmy temperatures, and endless lineup of fun events and festivities, there's no better place to be for the Fourth of July than the mountains! Wondering what to do? With a calendar jam-packed with Independence Day activities and celebrations, the Summit Area is sur
Nellie's Neighborhood: Proud To Announce Our Latest Development
We are thrilled to announce in partnership with Summit County the public release of our latest project, Nellie's Neighborhood! Nellie's Neighborhood is Summit County's first small home community, with 15 deed-restricted single-family homes. Unit prices will range from the $270's to the $490's,
Breckenridge Ski Resort Announces Plans For Peak 9 Improvements
On Tuesday, the White River National Forest announced the latest proposal from the Breckenridge Ski Resort for improvements to Peak 9, including a new gondola and lift replacements aimed at reducing skier traffic and enhancing the base area experience. After focusing for the last two years on upg
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
Summit Residential Sales Prices Off To A Strong Start This Winter
As the days in the High Country get longer and the snow on our peaks gets slushier, it's hard to believe Spring Break is winding down and the end of the ski season is on the horizon. The end of winter, however, brings with it the beginnings of ‘selling season’ as we like t
Summit Sky Ranch Announces It's Newest Phase: The Outlook
We are thrilled to announce that news is out on the next phase at Summit Sky Ranch in Silverthorne - The Overlook at Summit Sky. Since it's establishment in 2018, the exclusive Summit Sky Ranch has been one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Summit Area. The Overlook will be the first
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
Summit County Residential Sales Heading Into Ski Season
Year to date, residential sales in Summit County are down close to 1%, with the average sold price down about 3%. Keep in mind however, that the average sold price was down over 10% in some areas in July. A busy late summer and early fall helped sales prices gain significant ground! The list p
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
Colorado Ski Season Opening Dates: Lifts Are Officially Spinning Here In Summit!
With over a foot of fresh powder, Summit County's Arapahoe Basin Ski Area opened this morning to officially kick off the 2023/24 ski and ride season here in Colorado! We certainly woke up to winter this weekend, with a massive storm dropping over 20" of snow on the High Country. The freezing temp
Park County Market Update
Sunset overlooking the South Platte River & Buffalo Peaks One of the strongest real estate markets, and some of the most desireable property, in the Summit Area can be found just south of Breckenridge, in Park County, CO. Throughout Park County, you'll find increasing home values that still mana
Best Aspen Fall Color Hikes in Summit County
As the first dusting of snow falls on Peak 10, and the Oktoberfest kegs are cracked, I think it's safe to say Autumn in the High Country is finally here! Read on to discover the best hiking trails in Summit for aspen leaf peeping and fall colors. Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love the Fall
We've Been Nominated For 'Best of Summit' | Vote For Steve & Kelli
We are thrilled to share that both Steve Olds and Kelli Bennett of the Mountain Real Estate Team have been nominated for 'Best Realtor' in the 2023 Best of Summit. If you haven't voted yet, you can follow the instructions below to vote for us, and all of your other favorite local Summit businesses
Architect Meet & Greet in Breckenridge: Inspiration To Build Your Dream Home In The Mountains
This Wednesday, August 9th, Kelli and I will be hosting a meet & greet with the internationally renowned markharris Architects - the firm behind the conceptual home design at 5810 Barton Road. We're excited to have Mark himself available to answer questions and tour the building sites. 5810 Barton
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
A Look Back at The First Month of Summer: Market Update
In the last two weeks of June, our market saw 142 new listings, 72 new pending sales, and 48 closed sales. People are in town, and if the price is right, buyers are buying! Although percent of list to sold price is down year-over-year, the median list price to sales price average over the second ha
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