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Opening day is just days away. 2013/2014 is looking to be a stellar season with a lot of new things. This year, the resort has schedule several events to get the locals and visitors involved before opening day is even here. Cheers to a great ski season ahead! Six Days of Sixes Scavenger Hunt: This scavenger hunt will have participants searching six different counties for trophies carved out of wood. The trophies will look like the Peak 6 logo and will be located next to some of Colorado's most well-known landmarks. If you are interested, the resort will start posting on social media on November 2nd (@breckenridgemtn). If you come across one of these trophies, take a picture next to it and post it. If you are the first one, you are the winner! Winners will be able to take the first chair on the opening day of Peak 6, along with getting fresh tracks on the new terrain. It should be a really memorable opening. For a full list of opening day events and activities, please visit, ww

Like always, there is plenty to do in the mountains this winter.  Check out the events calendar for happenings around the county.  Make sure to look ahead and plan your trip to Breckenridge and Summit County.  Please contact us to learn about real estate opportunities in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the latest news about  Breckenridge Real Estate .

Summertime is the peak of selling season.  The end of September statistics help to provide a picture of how the real estate market performed this summer.  Here is our monthly update on the real estate market in Breckenridge and Summit County. Breckenridge The number of active listings are a great indicator as to how well the market is performing.  This year, the inventory at the end of the summer was less than previous years.  At the end of this summer, there were only 512 active residential properties in Breckenridge.  For the same time in 2012, we still had 551 residential properties active.   The sales price are also remaining stable, and in some cases, they have started to increase.  The averages sales price has increased for condos and townhomes. Year-to-date, the average sales price is $441,564 compared to $405,535 in 2012.  Also, the days on market has started to see dwindling numbers.  In 2012, the days on market for a residential properties was 355 days. In 2013, the averag

Are you trying to decide where you want to ski, and which ski passes to buy for the 2013-2014? We’ve made it a little easier by doing the homework for you. We've compiled each of our local resort's pass options for the season ahead. The countdown is on to opening day with targeted dates set for mid-October and early November.  Snow has already made an appearance! Here's all the pass information you need for Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, Loveland, Vail and Beaver Creek. Vail Resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin - in Colorado) and (Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Canyons, Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton) Summit Value Pass Adult - $459, Teen - $359, Child - $239 Unlimited access to Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. Limited restrictions at Breckenridge. Epic Local Pass Adult - $549, Teen - $419, Child - $279 Unlimited access to Breckenridge, Keystone, Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton and Araphoe Basin. 10 restricted days at Vai

Fall has officially arrived.  The days are much cooler and the nights are cold.  The trees are turning gold, orange, and red.  Winter is knocking at the door.  Last month, Breckenridge received it's first dusting of snow.  It blanketed the peaks and looked beautiful with the fall colors intermixed.  This is a great time of year to make Breckenridge a place where you can start creating family memories this ski season.  Here are the Top 5 real estate deals for October 2013. 116 Victory Lane Beautifully treed forest with stunning views of Baldy.  Located in-town, yet a very private location.  Enjoy easy access to the Breckenridge Ski area trails.  Luxury appointed home with a spacious great room, open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, double fireplace, second family room, two decks with a hot tub. Completely furnished. Great rental income potential. Listed for $1,650,000 MLS# S371376 95 Sunbeam Drive Located minutes to downtown Breckenridge.  Enjoy never endin

Forbes magazine recently released the top 15 prettiest towns in America.  There is a diversity of places to visit, from the historic east coast to the beaches of Florida and Hawaii.  Best of all, Breckenridge, Colorado was ranked number 5!  The quiet little mountain town has charm that not many other places can offer. Courtesy of Forbes.com "Breckenridge, Colorado In a state known for its charming alpine ski towns, Breckenridge stands out both for its stunning vistas, charming streets, family-friendly vibe and – most importantly, for many visitors – unsurpassed proximity to a wide variety of world-class ski options. With giant peaks, more than 150 trails, North America’s highest chairlift, and a wide variety of options for everyone from the shakiest of beginners to the most jaded back-country daredevils, Breck really does have something for everyone. Though the town really comes to life from November through early April, there’s still a lot to do during the warmer months,

The number of homes that have sold continues to rise, along with the mortgage rates.  With rates rising, cash deals are becoming even more popular.  Many of these cash buyers are luxury buyers and international investors.  Better Homes and Garden conducted one of largest surveys on luxury owners, and you will be surprised with the results. According to the survey, "Today's luxury homeowners and buyers are much savvier and more confident than ever.  They know what they want and have the resources and capabilities to get it, allowing them to transform luxury living spaces into ultra-comfortable, high-tech homes.  Gone are the days when overwhelming square footage equate to dream homes.  The affluent buyer now seeks multiple homes to fit their lifestyle needs and extra amenities, which an affinity for high-tech features." The survey was conducted with 500 luxury homebuyers and they revealed what was important in a home.  An astounding 75 percent of investors claim that t