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Don't miss the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Breckenridge. This year it's a celebration like never before. Almost everything is free! All the best to you and yours in 2011. Schedule of Events: 5pm-10pm - LIVE COVERAGE FROM TIMES SQUARE ON "BRECKVISION" A giant TV screen generously donated by the Breckenridge Ski Resort will be located in the Blue River Plaza downtown for people to gather and watch while celebrating the ball dropping in New York City’s Times Square … Mountain Style! 5pm - KIDS GLOWWORM Breckenridge Ski Resort is giving kids the chance to enact their own mini-torch light parade before the big event! Come on over to Peak 9 to have your kids take part in this free event, skiing down a green run with glow sticks! 6pm - THE TORCH LIGHT PARADE The torch light parade is a Breckenridge tradition. Breckenridge Ski Resort employees ski and board from the top of Peak 9, down American, to The Village at Breckenridge, all while holding torches bla

The real estate activity for Residential properties in Breckenridge held steady compared to the previous week. 6 residences sold, 2 of which were Breckenridge Associates Real Estate listings, and 10 residences went under contract. There were 13 price reductions and those of note are: Mountain Thunder Lodge 5207 - A beautiful 1 Bed/1 Bath condo right in town, true Ski-In, and steps from the Gondola (or take their shuttle). Originally priced at $579,000, now listed at $439,000. Beaver Run Condo 26170 - 2 Bed/2 Bath Ski-In / Ski-Out with excellent rental's. Originally priced at $689,000, now listed at $529,000. 301 North Main St. - 5 Bed/5 Bath Single Family Home just steps to both Main St. and The Breck Connect Gondola. High End throughout, Views, and What a Location! "One Of A Kind Opportunity". Originally priced at $3,250,000, now listed at $2,900,000. For more information on these, or any other property in Breckenridge or all of Summit County, click on the

As of today there are only 5 Water House residences availabe at the 40% discount off the list price. Here's what's available. 2 Bed/2 Bath - was $1,125,000, Now $675,000 2 Bed/2 Bath - was $1,200,000, Now $720,000 3 Bed/3 Bath - was $1,450,000, Now $870,000 3 Bed/3 Bath - was $1,495,000, Now $897,000 3 Bed/3 Bath - was $1,995,000, Now $1,197,000 Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE Broker/Partner Breckenridge Associates Real Estate 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Condo, $232,500, about 5 minutes South of Breckenridge. This adorable condo has been remodeled with a New Kitchen, New Wood Burning Fireplace, New Flooring, and a Washer & Dryer in the unit. You will not find another residence such as this for this price anywhere in Breckenridge. For more information and pictures, click here for more details on the listing . Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE Broker / Partner Breckenridge Associates Real Estate 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

Activity for Residential Sales in Breckenridge has continued to be strong over the past 2 weeks. The number of sales have declined, but this is probably due to the fact that Buyers wanted to have closed on their properties with enough time to get ready for the Holidays. Residences going under contract were up the week of December 7th - 13th, which normally is not the case for this year. The 40% Price Reduction at Water House accounted for 8 residences that have gone under contract. The number of price reductions declined, but there are some Super Deals out there. Here's the numbers. Week ending December 13th: 12 Sales 12 Under Contract 19 Price Reductions Week ending December 20th: 7 Sales 9 Under Contract 7 Price Reductions Price Reductions of Note: River Mountain Lodge 103E, Studio - Originally priced at $329,900, now $199,900. Retreat Condo, 1 Bed / 2 Bath - Originally priced at $439,900, now $269,000. Stonehaven at Breck Golf Club, Single Family 4 Bed / 4

Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge have put their stamp of approval on the proposed future expansion of Peak 6 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Click on the link to the Summit Daily News article below. Peak 6 Expansion, Summit Daily News Article Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE Breckenridge Associates Real Estate 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

Soooo many events, so little time. Just last week Breckenridge hosted three major events. The Breck Snowflake Challenge, The Ski Spectacular, and the Alpine Sports Film Festival. The Breck Snowflake Challenge is the local's snow sculpture contest. Once a part of ULLR FEST, the recently resurrected, grass-roots event was an opportunity for 18 artists and their teams consisting of 1 - 6 people, to create sculptures out of piles, or "blocks" of snow in front of and beside businesses on Main Street. The sculptures should last weeks, likely right up and to the time the International Snow Sculpture Competition begins, and adorn the historic streetscape with a charming affect. Cartoon characters, holiday scenes, wildlife and a couple train engines made entirely of Colorado's sometimes abundant yet most precious commodity adds even more depth to the statement "the snow is GREAT in Breckenridge this year"! The Hartford Ski Spectacular is the world's larg

December 5-11 was a week of snow sculpting celebration on Main Street in Breckenridge, where 18 local teams came together to create some awe-inspiring sculptures for the public to see and competed to win a cash prize of $1,500 for the winning team. In its 3rd year, this year's event was the most successful to date with so many beautiful sculptures coming to life throughout town. You can still view many of the sculptures over the next couple days. It's a great excuse to take a holiday stroll down Main Street to see the sculptures and beautiful holiday lights with your family and friends. 1st Place Team WoodZwayz at Magical Scraps The Abominable Snowman 2nd Place Team Snowfox at the Fall Line 3rd Place Team Snow Caps at The Photo Shop Oscar And there were so many other great snow sculptures - all winners in our eyes. The event would not be possible without all of our very generous sponsors. We are greatful for their contributions and support of th

You don't always have to pay to park to access skiing and riding at Breckenridge. Park at the Gondola North, Gondola South and Gold Rush Lots for free during the week if you carpool with 4 or more friends, and the cost increases to just $5 on the weekends. Parking at most paid lots is free after 2pm and the Airport Road Lot is free all day, every day. Daily Parking Details follow: Gondola South Lot, Gondola North Lot, Gold Rush Lot - Monday through Thursday, $5. Friday through Sunday + holidays, $10. (Holidays are 3/15-3/18/10). Save with Parking Packs - pre-paid 5-pack, $35; pre-paid 10-pack, $60. Drive with 4+ people and receive a discount at the above lots - weekdays, free; weekends, $5. Beaver Run Lot - daily, $15; holidays, $20. Town of Breckenridge Paid Parking Lots - daily, $15 Free Parking - Airport Road Lot, satellite parking with free shuttle to/from Gondola; All paid lots are free after 2pm (Town of Breckenridge Lots are free after 3pm) Subject to change. Click

A furnace failure, bursting pipes or a thermostat accidentally turned to “off” can turn into a home repair nightmare, creating water damage to everything from drywall to flooring to furniture. With many of our clients acting as second homeowners that may need to leave their residence unattended at times throughout the cold winter months, a temperature monitoring system can help to relieve the anxiety of being away from home. Here’s how Temperature Monitoring Systems typically work: a keypad base unit plugs into a phone line as well as an electrical outlet. Internal temperature and power outage sensors continually monitor the home for: low temperatures and extended power outages. The unit we found will call up to three user-programmed numbers if a problem should occur, notifying the recipient of the problem so the homeowner is aware and can make arrangements to fix the problem. There are many Temperature Monitoring Systems out there and even available online at stores like Home Depo

Month-end statistics indicate a striking increase in the number of condos sold for the month of November. This is great news!  And it could be an indication of "the bottom". Notable sales closing last week include: 1.) Five lots in Quandry Village Subdivision, ranging in price from $25,000 - $75,000. 2.) Longbranch Condo, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Listed for $299,000, sold for $300,000. (REO/Bank seller) 3.) Cucumber Patch Townhome, 1 bedroom, deed restricted. Listed and sold for $319,000. (REO/ Bank seller) 4.) Main Street Station Condo, 1 bedroom. Listed for $439,000 and sold for $389,000. (296 Days on Market) 5.) Highland Greens Townhome, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Listed for $569,000 and sold for $525,000. (125 Days on Market) 6.) One Breckernidge Place Townhome, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Listed for $875,000 and sold for $830,000. (139 Days on Market) 7.) One Ski Hill Place, 1 bedroom, 2 bath. Listed for $1,045,000 and sold for $1,045,000. Each one of these sales i

1.) 191 Campion Trail (Vacant Lot), $219,000 This .56 acre in town Breckenridge lot has great views, is on a quiet street and is flat and easy to build on. Bank owned with amazing financing options available and no "hoops" to jump through with offers. Bring offers, seller motivated. Holiday pricing available for a contract to close prior to December 31, 2010. 2.) 38 Fletcher Court, $1,750,000 Enjoy spectacular views of the Breckenridge ski slopes from almost every room in this nearly 7,000 square foot high end property. Fully furnished with luxury details. 6 bedroom, 6 bath, 4 fireplaces, sauna, 2 dining areas and 2 fully equipped kitchens. Adjacent lot also available. 3.) 315 South Park Avenue, $899,000 This sensational unit is located in the heart of downtown Breckenridge. Walk to both the slopes and downtown. South facing end unit with lots of sun. Spacious master suite and living area. 4.) 805 Columbine Road, $399,000 Take the bridge over the river and click

Following is the Winter Dew Tour Schedule for the Breckenridge Competition going on today through Sunday at the Breckenridge Ski Resort.  The event debuts Breckenridge's new 22' Super Pipe and takes place in the Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8. Spectators should take the Gondola from town to Peak 8, where the Dew Tour takes place. If you can't make it in person, you can view it on TV. Scroll to the end of the blog post for the TV schedule. SNB=Snowboard SKI=Freeski SS=Slopestyle SP=Super Pipe Wednesday, December 15th 8:00AM – 10:00AM, SNB SS Men/Women Practice 8:00AM – 10:30AM, SNB SP Men/Women Practice 10:00AM – 12:15PM, SKI SS Men/Women Practice 10:30AM – 11:00AM, SNB SP Women Practice 11:00AM – 12:30PM, SNB SP Women Open Qualifier 12:30PM – 4:00PM, SKI SS Men Open Qualifier 12:30PM – 1:00PM, SNB SP Men Practice 1:00PM – 4:00PM, SNB SP Men Open Qualifier Thursday, December 16th 8:00AM - 9:15AM, SNB SS Men Practice-OQ Only 8:00AM - 10:15AM, SKI SP Men P

by Ron Shelton Broker, Partner Month-end statistics indicate a striking increase in the number of CONDOS sold for the month of November.  THAT is GREAT news!  And it could be an indication of "the bottom", in my estimation. Sales closed last week include: FIVE LOTS in Quandry Village Subdivision, ranging in price from $25,000 - $75,000 Longbranch Condos, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Listed for $299,000  SOLD for $300,000 (REO/Bank seller) Cucumber Patch townhome, 1 BR, deed restricted, Listed and SOLD for $319,000 (REO/ Bank Seller) Main St Station condo, 1 BR, Listed for $439,000 Sold for $389,000   296 Days on Market Highland Greens Townhome, 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, Listed for $569,000 Sold for $525,000 125 Days on Market One Breckernidge Place Townhome, 3 BR, 2.5BA, Listed for $875,000 Sold for $830,000 after 139 days on the market.  One Ski Hill Place, 1 BR, 2 BA, Listed for $1,045,000 and Sold for $1,045,000. Each one of these indicates the tremendous opportunities that exi

What a great week at the Breckenridge Snowflake Challenge. We hope you get a chance to check out all the works of art this week down Main Street. As long as the cold temps hold, you'll be able to get a great look at all the beautiful creations from our local competitors. There were 18 teams this year and all were winners in our eyes. Cheers to another successful Breckenridge Snowflake Challenge! Here's a glimpse of the Choo Choo train (by the Photo Shop team) coming together on Saturday out in front of La Cima Mall.

This past week showed an increase in the number of Residential Sales in Breckenridge.  A total of 16 Residences Sold.  Of those 16, 3 were Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Listings, and 3 Buyers were working with a Breckenridge Associates Realtor. The number of residential properties in Breckenridge going under contract decreased slightly form the week before with a total of 11 having contracts accepted. Price reductions increased to a total of 24.  Those of note are: 241 97 Circle - Cute 5 Bed / 3 Bath Cabin just south of Breck - $465,000, reduced 20% from the original list price. Twin Elk Lodge 4A - 3 Bed / 3 Bath Townhome in Town - $570,000, reduced 27% from the original list price. 407 N. Fuller Placer - Beautiful 4 Bed / 5 Bath Duplex with Incredible Views - $839,000, reduced 14% from the original list price. 265 Long Ridge Drive - Golf Course  Single Family Masterpiece Home, 5 Bed / 6 Bath, Spectacular Views - $2,790,000, reduced 30% from its original list price of $4

Record Low Interest Rates that we have seen in the past month or so are starting to inch upward.  30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates are now in the 4.5% range, which is still an incredible rate.  For every 1% change, that accounts to about 10% of the value of the home. Now Is The Time To Act!!  For more information about the Breckenridge and Summit County area, along with wonderful mapping features, visit www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com . Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

See the picture of the small heard of about 20 Elk on the "Elk" Course at the Breckenridge Golf Course this morning. If you're thinking about real estate here in Breckenridge or anywhere in Summit County, give us a call today.  For the next few weeks it will be fairly easy to get into residences because the busy rental season will not pick up until the Christmas and New Years weeks.  Still great values and plenty of inventory.  The perfect time to take advantage of record low interest rates as well. Search the MLS at http://www.breckenridgeassociates.com/ to view all Active Listings.  Be sure to see our new Mapping Feature that will give you an aerial view of the lot highlighted in blue. Dan Corwin, GRI,CNE 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

Over the past week, the Real Estate Market in Breckenridge for Residential Properties has continued to be very active. Sales for the week were consistent with the week before.  12 Sales this week un which 3 were Breckenridge Associates Listings, and  Breckenridge Associates Partners worked with 4 of those Buyers. There were 15 residences that went under contract, up 50% from the 10 the week before.  4 of those properties were Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Listings. Prices were reduced on 19 residences this past week.  Those of note: River Mountain Lodge W211, Studio - Reduced to $209,900, 17% lower than the original list price. Main Street Station 2405, 1 Bedroom - Reduced to $333,900, 47% lower than the original list price. Beaver Run 26270, 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Reduced to $489,000, 23% lower than the original list price. 204 Briar Rose Lane, Single Family Home - Reduced to $745,000, 17% lower than the original list price. 367 N. Fuller Placer, Single Family Home - R

Sign up NOW for the 3rd Annual Snowflake Challenge.  Amateur Snow Sculpting on Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado.  This is how the International Snow Sculpting started in Breckenridge about 30 years ago.  Help bring it back to the grass roots and a really fun time. 1st Place will take home $1,500, with a total of $3,250 in prize money from 1st - 4th Places.  Teams must register by December 2nd.   Call Breckenridge Associates Real Estate at 800-774-7970 or 970-453-2200 for more information. Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

Price just reduced on this 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath condo in Dillon.  $140,000 !!   Thats right, not a typo, One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars for a Three Bedroom Condo in Summit County. Deck with Views, Wood Burning Fireplace, Clubhouse with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, & Game Room.  Don't miss this INCREDIBLE VALUE !!  Buy for yourself or tell your friends. Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE 970-485-2200 Dan@BreckenridgeAssociates.com

1.) 31 Tarnwood, $899,000 Lowest priced home by $450,000 in the incomparable Spruce Valley Ranch. Breck’s best address with private stocked fishing lake and boathouse, private tennis court, private trap and skeet range, stables and equestrian facility, miles of private groomed XC, riding and biking trails. 4 Bedroom/2.5 Baths, 3911 sq.ft.  Was originally $1,450,000! REALLY reduced to sell. 2.)  Main Street Station #2405,  $342,900 Ski Area out your Back Door, Main Street out your Front Door! Best price by Far for a one bedroom unit in Main St. Station. Ski-in/ski-out with concierge and all the amenities you would expect; pool, spas, workout room, shops, restaurants. Large (754 sq.ft.) one bedroom has granite counters, fireplace, balcony. Reduced over $100,000!! 3.) Ski Hill Condominiums #48,  $393,000 Wow! A true ski-home 2 Bedroom unit UNDER $400,000! Elevator, pool, spa. Easy walk to Gondola, yet right in the center of town for après ski or summer enjoyment.  2 BD/2 BTH unit has wa

Breckenridge Associates Real Estate was ON FIRE this past week!!  SOLD residences in the Breckenridge area were up the past seven days with a total of 12 Sales, and out of these, 6 were Breckenridge Associates Listings , and Breckenridge Associates Brokers accounted for 12 "Sides" of these sales.  This shows how experience, professionalism, and hard work can get the job done. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Price reductions were made on 11 residences in the Breckenridge area this past week.  Those of note are: 11 Blue Rock Drive - Beautiful Log Home just 3 miles south of Breckenridge.  Now priced at $399,000 , a 9% reduction from the previous price. 236 Cottonwood Circle - Highlands Park home with stunning views.  Priced at $1,529,000 , reduced 7% from the previous price. 224 Tarnwood Drive - On The Lake in Spruce Valley Ranch.  A true masterpiece and an incredible value for a location such as this. 

We are thrilled with our new website launch. It is better than ever with a sleek and sophisticated new user interface, new property search feature, enhanced mapping capabilities and ever changing information. Go to www.breckenridgeassociates.com for the best and most detailed real estate search in the area. The sliding price scale and checklist format of the new property search better pinpoint the listings within your search criteria so you don’t waste time with properties that don’t meet your requirements. The new site offers GIS subdivision plat integration for each property. You can see the boundaries of each listing from an aerial view. Experience even greater detail from the “street level” option, allowing you to get a better feel for how the property sits on the lot, what the surrounding streets and neighborhood may look like as well as what other developments are in the area. Stay in the loop with the latest local real estate news, events and happenings with our website’s

If you had the chance to stroll through  Breckenridge this summer you surely would  have experienced the hustle, bustle and energy  of town. A very lively Main Street, crowded  restaurants and music wafting from the  Riverwalk Center were just a few indicators that  Breckenridge was a popular summer tourism  destination this year. Likewise, evidence  showed signs of an improved Breckenridge  economy noting a 3 percent increase in tax  revenue for July over the previous summer, and  year-to-date numbers through August were up  more than 1.5 percent over 2009.  Beyond Breckenridge, Silverthorne’s  numbers were reportedly up by 1 percent  though Frisco was down less than 1  percent through August when compared  to 2009. Summit County’s sales tax for the  unincorporated areas of Summit County (i.e.  Keystone and Copper Mountain) also showed  a decline. However, resort town reservations  indicated positive trends with August and  September occupancy on the rise by more than  10 percent in

This is an excellent question and piquing the interest of the majority of  our real estate clients. Year-to-date (YTD) transaction numbers,  including all residential (homes, townhomes and condos) in the  Breckenridge market, are up slightly over 2009. Average sale price is  down 15 percent though price per square foot is down only 6 percent.  There have been 275 total transactions YTD over 272 for the same  time period in 2009. Average sales price YTD is $695,457 compared  to the same time period of 2009 at $819,000. Average sold price per  square foot YTD is $356 over 2009’s $378 for the same time period.  (YTD is defined as Jan, – Sept. 2010.) The mix of what has sold so far  this year has included smaller and less expensive properties, driving  down the average sale price artificially. This is why the number  cannot accurately be viewed in isolation from the sold prices per  square foot, which went down only 6 percent.  There’s no escaping the fact the overall prices have retreate