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Our picks for Breckenridge's March Hot List focus on some amazing real estate deals in Breckenridge. 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.) 1208 Brooks Hill Drive, Breckenridge Gather your family and enjoy Red Mountain views, your sunny deck and quality finishes including wood floors, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, additional bunk room or office, and walk-out family room with wet bar for entertaining. 1208 Brooks Hill Drive, Breckenridge - $1,039,000 (Just Reduced) 2.) 321 Lakeview Drive, Silverthorne Take in spectacular views of Lake Dillon and Keystone Ski Area from this Mesa Cortina home. 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2 family rooms, and a double sided gas fireplace. Enjoy a BBQ on your spacious deck, and 2-car garage. Beautiful furnishings included. 321 Lakeview Drive, Silver...

Are you a buyer waiting on the sidelines for the bottom to hit on real estate pricing? It’s a tough position to be in, knowing when to make the move to buy. But you don’t want to be looking back in a year thinking “That’s when I should have jumped at the opportunity.” like many buyers do – looking back on what was a great buying opportunity. While we can’t guarantee prices won’t fall more in the Breckenridge market, we can say buyers should consider focusing on the broader scope of a real estate purchase with a hard look at what’s happening in our market. Let's take a closer look at what we know in terms of real estate sales combined with what current interest rates actually mean to the bigger picture of the purchase. Here’s what we know: 1.) Breckenridge real estate in 2010 closed with an increase in sales volume, a surge in condo and townhome sales, a drop in inventory and a clear spike in 4th quarter pending real estate sales. 2.) Nationally, single family home prices have...

150 Single Family Breckenridge properties sold in 2010 with 23 pending in early January 2011 The sold stats show foundations with some framing of $120,000 in Quandary and up to $3,590,000 in Summit Estates, a higher end luxury estate neighborhood. 190 Condominium Breckenridge properties sold in 2010 with 17 pending in early January 2011 • Keep in mind 6 of these were the Water House properties – new construction sales located at Base 9 of the Breckenridge Ski Resort and offered at a special 40% developer discount. The sold stats show prices start as low as $80,000 for a small one bedroom 1960’s Breckenridge Quandary condo and up to $2,690,000 for One Ski Hill Place, a new construction luxury slope side property. 60 Duplex/Townhome Breckenridge properties sold in 2010 with 15 pending in early January 2011 The sold stats show prices ranging from $194,000 in Gibson Heights (deed restricted) up to $1,775,000 for a Shock Hill Condo/Townhome next to the Gondola. Land sales show 58...

Snow and ice can wreak havoc on roofs in our extreme winter climate if not properly maintained. Snow accumulation as we’ve experienced already this season causes heavy snow loads on rooftops, which can lead to leaking and result in an unplanned home repair. Poorly installed or malfunctioning roof heating elements can result in ice dams, which also require immediate attention to prevent damage to your home. You can avoid these scenarios by hiring a company to help to keep your property’s roof in shape during the winter season, whether as a one time evaluation and solution of a problem or contracted monthly throughout the winter months. Heating elements, such as heat tape, need to be strategically applied to the roof and vary from home to home due to architecture, where the sun faces the property among other factors. Ma Greene, a long time local snow and ice removal company, will evaluate and troubleshoot the home before recommending the best solution to address removal. We want you ...

62 Mountain View Drive, $439,000 **CONTRACT PENDING (Blog Post updated on January 24, 2011)** – A Single Family Home listed slightly over $400K? What a deal! The Blue River just off your back deck, this 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home built in 2000, with a 2-car garage, has to be one of the best deals out there. Close proximity to Main Street Breckenridge, just 5 minutes south of town. Don’t let this one pass you by. **PENDING CONTRACTS MAY NOT LINK TO MLS LISTING** The Atrium #306, $489,000 **CONTRACT PENDING (Blog Post updated on January 24, 2011)** – 3 Bedroom/3 Bath plus Loft, right in town next to Carter Park and on the bus route. Underground parking, hot tub and owner financing! One of the best deals in Breckenridge for a large residence in a great location. **PENDING CONTRACTS MAY NOT LINK TO MLS LISTING** Main Street Station #1411, $649,000 – This has to be one of the best locations in Breckenridge. Right on Main Street and walk to the Quicksilver Lift. This 2 Bedroom/2 Bath res...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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 act...

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.

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.

It’s that time of the year when the leaves have changed and a hint of winter is in the air. It has been the most beautiful fall we can remember with cool mornings and bluebird afternoons, but cooler temperatures are coming. Our first traceable snow came more than a week ago and the resorts have begun snowmaking efforts with most opening less than a month from now. 2010-2011 season ski passes are on sale now; be sure to get yours before you hit the slopes. Check out photos of the recent October snow and snowmaking at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain Ski Resort and Keystone Ski Resort.  Photo courtesy of: Copper Mountain Ski Resort Photo courtesy of: Keystone Ski Resort Photo courtesy of: Breckenridge Ski Resort 2010-2011 Ski Season Resort Opening Dates: Keystone Ski Resort – November 5 Copper Mountain Resort – November 5 Breckenridge Ski Resort – November 12 Vail Mountain – November 19 Beaver Creek Resort – November 24 A Basin vs. Loveland - Who Will Open ...

Winter is coming and that means it’s time to protect your mountain property from the elements. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, snow and ice could damage your property if some precaution is not taken heading into the winter months. Preparing your home now means you can enjoy it later. While you may know the basic measures to help prevent frozen pipes, we’ve compiled a list of winterization tips that we hope you’ll find helpful whether your mountain property is your primary residence or second home. Cheers to a great winter season ahead! 1.)        Disconnect outside hoses. Drain your hoses and irrigation systems. Though you may have a “freeze proof” spigot, it’s a good idea to cover your exterior spigots with insulated covers. Covers can be purchased at the hardware store. 2.)         Caulk and maintain weather stripping. Any leaks in windows or doorways that are allowing airflow or moisture should be sealed to keep your hom...

We saw a slight increase in sales of residential properties throughout Summit County in September compared to sales from the same month last year. There were 118 residences that sold last month, showing a sharp increase in sales from the month of August and we continue to see signs of a stabilizing housing market in Summit County. Even though buyers are returning to the market, the unusually elevated number of properties available today continue to drive sales prices lower. At the current rate of monthly sales in Breckenridge we have in excess of two years of inventory available to buyers. Sales are happening, but it’s now more important than ever to price your home as competitively as possible to secure a sale. Sales of particular note last month include a brand new 6,000 square foot luxury home overlooking the Jack Nicklaus-designed Golf Course in Breckenridge. The final sale price was $2,700,000, which translates to over $450/square foot. 

1. Log Home Breckenridge in Park Estates, currently a bank owned property and priced at a very reduced $524,900. This 3 bedroom home log home sits on close to an acre of land and was listed in 2009 for $900,000. Just needs a little TLC.   134 SCR 534, Breckenridge - $524,900 2. Peak 7 Single Family Home, priced to sell at $549,900. Bright and sunny are good words to describe  this log home. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open great room. It's currently listed at 30% below its  2010 tax valuation. 146 Protector Place, Breckenridge - $549,900 3. Huge views from Huron Heights, priced at $699,00 and stands out as a great value. This home hits all the marks with sweeping ski area views and the deck to enjoy them, a main level master suite and 2 guestrooms with a separate living area on the lower level. 506 Forest Gills Drive, Breckenridge - $699,000 4. Parade of Homes Masterpiece, priced at $1,475,000. This is a must-see to appreciate home, as the craf...

For the last number of years th Breckenridge Associates Real Estate office has had an un-official lodger. I took the photo of this vixen this morning sitting at the top of our back staircase just watching the comings and goings of our company. Quite often, especially in winter, if you look at our roof from Main Street in Breckenridge you can see her watching all the traffic! Now you all need to write in and tell us her name! Written By: Andrew Biggin, Breckenridge Associates Real Estate