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Activity Continues on an Upswing for the Past Week

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

Amateur Artists needed for the 3rd Annual Snowflake Challenge

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

Deal of the Day, the Month, the Decade!!

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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

Breckenridge's Real Estate Hot List - November 2010

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 Dominates SALES for the past week!! Breckenridge Sales, Under Contract & Price Reductions for the past 7 Days

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. 

Did You Know? Our New Website Has Launched

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

Breckenridge’s Economic Forecast Optimistic Heading Into Winter

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

Have Summit County Real Estate Prices Dropped?

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

The Secret Stash - Vail Resorts Launches EpicMix™ For Upcoming Ski Season

Track and share activity on the ski slopes this winter ski season when Vail  Resorts debuts EpicMix, a cutting-edge and innovative free gaming  application for skiers and snowboarders available at the Vail Resorts  family of ski resorts – Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and  Heavenly. EpicMix will launch at the resorts this December. What is EpicMix? EpicMix is simple with three basic components. The first is to capture your own skier data and you can create  personal goals on the slopes. For example, it can track which  lifts you’ve ridden for the day and how many times you’ve ridden  them, how many skier days you’ve had for the season among other  activities. The second component is you are rewarded along the way as you  complete certain activities. Various accomplishments, such as riding  the Imperial Lift at Breckenridge will reward you with a pin – the  “Imperial Palace” pin to be specific to this Breckenridge activity.  Lapping the Outback Express at Keystone twice

Breckenridge T-Bar Opens

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The Breckenridge T-Bar Opened this past week, which was the earliest opening date in history! The ski base is already 39", with 9 ski lifts open and 750 acres of skiing and boarding.

The People's Wheels

Heads up skiers if you live north (Peak 7)or south (Blue River) of town.  The People's Wheels is a new bus service that will run on a set schedule and take you to and from the base of the mountain.  The cost is $3 a ride but punch passes are available at a discounted price.  You can go to their website to see the schedule and read more about the service.  Sounds awesome!  Andrew Clapp

Price Reductions & Pending Contracts for the Past 7 Day in Breckenridge

Thanks to Ron Shelton for keeping us up to date on Sales in the past week, and here is more information of Price Reductions and properties going Under Contract in the past 7 days in Breckenridge.  (This is just for residential properties.) Selling activity was at a good pace with 8 residences going Under Contract.  List prices ranged from $199,000 - $1,475,000, which means that Buyers in all price levels are looking and taking advantage of the current opportunities.  5 of those 8 properties were Breckenridge Associates Real Estate listings! In the past 7 days there were 20 Price Reductions, with listing prices ranging everywhere from $159,300 to $1,650,000.  In some cases these list prices have been reduced 25% - 35%, and even a few over 40% from their original list price.  A few notable examples and incredible values are: Wildwood Lodge - 2 Bed/2 Bath, originally listed at $385,000, now at $309,000. Twin Elk Lodge - 3 Bed/3 Bath, originally listed at $784,000, now at $578,000

What SOLD in Breckenridge CO Real Estate last week?

This is a brief summary of the sales that closed this week on residential properties in the Breckernidge area. Wildflower Condo List: $169,500 Sold:$160,000 1BD/1BTH 572 SF. Longbranch Condo List: $329,000 Sold:$285,000 2BD/2BTH 1,044 SF Breckenridge Park Estates List: $524,900 Sold:$505,000 3BD/3BTH 2,856 SF Tyra Summit Condo List: $550,000 Sold:$510,000 2BD/2BTH 1,074 SF Powderhorn Condo List: $599,000 Sold:$550,000 2BD/2BTH 1,024 SF Tyra Summit Condo List: $950,000 Sold:$840,000 4BD/3BTH 1,911 SF Pines at 4 O Clock List: $1,075,000 Sold:$937,000 4BD/4BTH 2,466 SF Highlands at Breckenridge List: $1,545,000 Sold:$1,385,000 4BD/5BTH 3,666 For more information on these sales, or on other offerings, events and activities give us a call!  800-774-7970 970-453-2200 Posted 11/14/10 By: Ron Shelton

Breckenridge Ski Area Opening Day 2010/11 season

It was an incredible first day at the Breckenridge Ski Resort!  Breckenridge is boasting “Breckenridge, Like Never Before”. Correct and succinct is the message, I’d say, immediately  upon our arrival at the base of Peak 8. A quick gondola ride brought us to the all new base facility for the resort at One Ski Hill Place . The new Rock Resort features the T Bar and Ski Hill Grill for food and grog, and luxurious real estate, indeed like never before.    After a hearty breakfast of French toast, compliments of Breckenridge Ski Resort, we went on to enjoy a 29” base and 8” or so of fresh, light and fluffy powder on Crescendo and Callies Alley.  Spruce was slick and super fast. And hearty hikers, (not us) braved an ascent by foot to the front bowl for a taste of the ever elusive pow pow.  The grand opening of the Gold Runner Coaster also filled the day.  This new attraction is a MUST for every visitor to the mountain.  Take the 2500 ft adventure through the woods and over the ski runs at y

Wake Up Breckenridge It's Ski Season!

Don't forget to get your free cup of coffee AND cool cup on Thursday morning between 7am and 9am at local Breckenridge coffee shops.  Wake up Breckenridge!  Opening day is Friday, November 12th. 

Our Friendly Neighbor In Breckenridge

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 Our neighbors were over early this morning.

Breckenridge Hollywood and Wine Event

Please join us for a fun evening benefiting the Breckenridge Festival of Film: Saturday, November 20th, 6:00 pm River Mountain Lodge, 100 S. Park Ave., Breckenridge Enjoy 5 courses paired with wine and short films from the Film Fest vaults. $25 in Advance or $30 at the Door. It's a night to remember! Call 970-547-3205 to reserve your seat.

Breck to Host Elite Bike Race in 2011, The Quiznos Pro Challenge

"The Greatest Bike Race ever to be held on American Soil", will take place in 11 towns across Colorado from August 22-28, 2011.  Breckenridge will be one of those towns. 100 of the worlds best cyclists from around the world will be in Colorado for 7 days, competing in everything from time trials to long endurance races.  Plan to be in Breckenridge and cheer on these athletes as they cross the finish line on Main Street after riding from Steamboat Springs in Stage 5 of the event. Other towns and cities in addition to Breckenridge that will be hosting the event are Denver, Avon, Crested Butte, Aspen, Gunnison, Golden, Salida, Vail, Colorado Springs and Steamboat Springs.  This spectacular event will cover almost 600 miles through the Rocky Mountains. For additional information and a way to keep informed with everything leading up to what could be the premier athletic event of next summer, go to    http://www.quiznosprochallenge.com/ Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE Breckenridge As

What about 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths for $160K?

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Can you believe this price?  3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Deck with views to Buffalo Mountain and Peak One, Wood Burning Fireplace, and nice wide open layout.  Clubhouse with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna and Game Room.  All for only $160,000. Dillon Valley West is centrally located in Summit County.  Close to all 4 Major Ski areas in Summit County, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge.  Get on I-70 and you're only about 30 minutes to Vail and 40 minutes to Beaver Creek. Location and Affordability.  Take advantage of interest rates below 4%, or ARM's below 3%.  Create your dreams of a Mountain Retreat without a lot of stress. Dan Corwin, GRI, CNE Breckenridge Associates Real Estate 970-485-2200 dan@breckenridgeassociates.com

Interest Rates Lowered Again, & Great Opening Conditions for Copper & Keystone

Welcome to Friday, November 5th. While many of us thought interest rates could not go any lower, yesterday I saw reports of 30 Year Loans under 4%.  For every 1% point drop in interest rates, that equates to about a 10% drop in the price of a property.  If you were to find the right place for you soon, you could be in there by Christmas to enjoy the holidays with the entire family.  Why wait any longer? On another note, today is Opening Day at Copper Mountain & Keystone.  Copper is reporting a 22" base, while Keystone is starting with an 18" base.  Arapahoe Basin is opening more and more terrain, and a client of mine was at Loveland the other day and said he could not believe how good the snow conditions were.  While it has been "Spring Like" weather the past few weeks, evening temperatures have been low enough for the snow making guns to be making snow full bore.  Looking up at the Breckenridge Ski Resort ski runs, they are looking great.  With Breckenrid

2 bedrooms under $200,000

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WHAT??!!?? You heard it right! This two bedroom condo is now priced under $200,000.  This must be the deal of the year!  Look at this!  This is a two bedroom condo within walking distance to the chairlift on Peak 8 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. It has 2 bathrooms with showers, a bright living/dining/kitchen area and a private deck!  But, does it qualify under the three rules of real estate . . .???  Huh?  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!  YES!  Literally the only thing between this condo and the chairlift is a bunch of multi million dollar homes and One Ski Hill Place? What???  Yes.  They spent millions $$!!!  You can get yourself right on into this neighborhood for under $200,000.  Gold Camp has long been a legendary meeting point for families and friends who've come to enjoy Breckenridge. I ran some numbers , check this out>>you can own this condo, including paying the dues and taxes, for about $1200 per month.*  Oh yeah, the dues includes the heat and hot water!  Obviousl

Our 1st Video Post To Our Blog - It Can Only Get Better, Fans

Breckenridge Associates Partners Rob Neyland and Pete Deininger have a little chat by the fireplace, lamenting the somewhat sudden changing of the seasons in Breckenridge.  Well now, ski season is upon us.  Gear up!   This ski season "HIGH TECH" is coming to the ski slopes.  And I'm not talking about the latest in skis >  it literally makes it easier and more fun> rocker technology will definitely blow your hair back. Now, I'm talking really HIGH TECH.  The ultimate in "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING'!!  HOW about the new mobile apps and RFID scanners that will conveniently track your every run up and down the hill.!   At the end of the day, join in with your "friends" on FACEBOOK who can all re-live your exploits, via GEO PHOTOS, VAIL's EPIC MIX Mobile and online application.  Did you keep track?  How many runs, how much vertical, did we do every run on Peak 10? Now, THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT.  awesome dude.