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Breckenridge's Real Estate Hot List - July 2011

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Breckenridge's July Real Estate Hot List focuses on some spectacular real estate deals in Breckenridge - a few with amazing river frontage and several with prices below $30,000 (yes, you read that right - a few featured listings are priced below $30,000)! Watch the video for our Top 5 picks and view the property detail by clicking the links below. Contact your Breckenridge Associates Broker to learn more about the real estate deals featured here. 1.) 53 Riverwood Drive, Breckenridge 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms. Nestled directly on the banks of the Blue River and within Breckenridge town limits, the setting is very rare and very special. Enjoy the ambient sounds or the river and some of the finest trout fishing around. Walking distance from Main Street, Breckenridge. 53 Riverwood Drive, Breckenridge - $2,750,000 2.) 359 Wagon Road, Breckenridge 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. A classic log home on more than 150 feet of river frontage, right under the spillway and on the north si

Tax Deductions For Vacation Homes

If you own or intend to purchase a vacation home and are considering placing it into the local rental pool, you may be eligible for tax deductions on your rental property. Varying deductions apply depending on how much you use the property and whether or not you rent it out. Read further for tax deduction specifics with highlights from the National Association of REALTOR's article written by Donna Fuscaldo . Is Your Vacation Home A Vacation Home? If you purchased your vacation home exclusively for personal enjoyment, you can generally deduct your mortgage interest and real estate taxes, as you would on a primary residence. Use Schedule A to take the deductions. The IRS allows you to rent out your vacation home for up to 14 days each year without paying taxes on rental income. You may be able to deduct any uninsured casualty losses as well, though you can't write off rental-related expenses. (More below.) If the home is rented for more than 14 days, you must claim the inc

QR (Quick Response Barcodes) For Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Listings

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Breckenridge Associates Real Estate's prominent "For Sale" signs are displayed on many properties throughout Breckenridge, Summit and Park County. Now you can quickly find out more about the home for sale by clicking on the QR code displayed on many of our real estate signs. Some new smart phones come with QR code reader software already installed or search for a QR code reader application and click away. Learn More About QR Codes: A QR code (short for Quick Response Code) is a specific matrix barcode (or 2-dimensional code) readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera telephones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, URL, or other data. Each 2-dimensional code can direct a reader to a different set of information - we use our codes to direct to specific areas in our website. For instance QR codes on our "For Sale" signs will take the reader to an area on our website

The Secret Stash - Peak 8 Fun Park At Breckenridge Ski Resort

Now is the perfect time to spend the day at the Peak 8 Fun Park at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Ride the gondola to and from Peak 8 and while at the top enjoy fun at the Gold Runner Alpine Coaster, Alpine Slide, Bounce House, Trampoline Bungee, Mini Golf Course, Climbing Wall, Gemstone Panning and more. Your best bet is to buy an activity pass for the day so you can easily check out all the fun. Pack a lunch or eat at the base area. The whole family will enjoy a fun day at Peak 8 Fun Park. Following are hours and more details to purchase your Peak 8 Fun Park at Breckenridge Ski Resort Activity Pass online. Location: Peak 8 All Day Activity Pass Pricing: Value Season: 6/17-6/30 and 8/15-9/18 Adult: $65 Child (ages 3-7): $32 Regular Season: 7/1-8/14 Adult: $70 Child (ages 3-7): $37 *Senior (ages 70+): $20 is available at the Breckenridge Fun Park ticket office. Not sold online Hours: June 17-September 5: 10am-6pm Fridays & Saturdays July 1-August 14: 10am