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Recent indicators in ski resort, lodging and local business numbers suggest Breckenridge and Summit County tourism may be recovering in today’s economy, according to a recent Summit Daily News article. Growth in lodging occupancy, retail and restaurant sales tax revenue increases, an outstanding month of December and better than average snowfall have contributed to a successful ski season thus far. Lodging occupancy in Breckenridge jumped 7 percent in 2010, according to Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) and as of March 3, winter season bookings were pacing 4 percent ahead of last year. Restaurant and retail sales tax revenue increased nearly 7 percent. This was the first increase seen in tax revenue in 2 years for these lines of business. December has been cited as the best month in 10 years for Breckenridge restaurants. Although Breckenridge weathered the storm of the recession fairly well to begin with when compared to other ski resort destinations, it is great to see bu...

Yes, it’s cold and snowy outside, but that doesn’t mean the perfect buyer isn’t out there ready to view your property throughout the winter months. While other markets may experience significantly less activity during the winter, Breckenridge and Summit County’s peak visitation is during these cold months. Summer months are typically when we experience the highest number of real estate sales transactions, however we show property to many qualified buyers throughout the busy winter season. With Breckenridge Ski Resort alone sustaining more than 1 million skier visits in a typical winter, there is a definite opportunity to catch the eye of the in-town visitor. Sellers should take the time to consider their home’s Winter Curb Appeal and how inviting their property is during the winter. There is a huge opportunity to have the competitive edge on other sellers in our market by making your property more inviting during the winter season. Following are a few tips to keep in mind to achie...

It was another beautiful display of snow art following the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge late January, where 15 teams from around the globe got together to shape their 12 foot tall blocks of snow into a walking gallery of beautiful snow sculptures. This year, the art display was even kicked up a notch with new LED lighting, showing off the great detail of the sculptures after sunset. "Team Budweiser" responsible for the Budweiser Sponsor's Gateway piece (shown below) had some familiar Breckenridge Associates Real Estate faces - Rob Neyland, Ron Shelton and Tom Day. They, along with team members - Aaron Kriss, Amanda Kriss Sara Thomas and Tim Schwander worked to create the beautiful Budweiser piece, featuring the famed clydesdale horses. "Team Budweiser" : Rob Neyland, Ron Shelton & Tom Day (of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate) plus Aaron Kriss, Amanda Kriss, Sara Thomas and Tim Schwander: Budweiser Gateway sculpture (abo...

Our picks for Breckenridge's February 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.) 112 Beavers Drive, Breckenridge is a bank-owned awesome deal. 6 bedrooms, 5 baths and a 4-car garage. Ski-in/ski-out in Breckenridge with more than 7,000 square feet of living space and is very competitively priced. 112 Beavers Drive, Breckenridge - $2,249,000 2.) Crystal Peak Lodge #7501, Breckenridge is a 4-bedroom penthouse located in the newly completed Crystal Peak Lodge at the base of Peak 7 in Breckenridge. Amazing views of the Ten Mile Range of Breckenridge. This unit was originally priced at $2,995,000 and has now been discounted 40%. Fully furnished and a great value for a ski-in/ski-out Breckenridge property. Crystal Peak Lodge #7501, Breckenridge - $1,799,000 3....

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...