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BRECKENRIDGE REAL ESTATE HOT LIST: September 2013 Top 5

The warm summer days and cool fall nights have started.  There are signs of fall in the air with patches of golden leaves starting to appear.  This is a great opportunity to purchase your mountain home before the snow starts falling. Top 5 Real Estate Deals for September 2013 157 Outta Bounds Drive Sweet privacy surrounds your post and beam home with over 4 acres of wildflowers and trees, bordered by greenbelt, near the Breckenridge Golf Course at the bottom of Summit Estates for easy access. Mountain views, wood floors, open floor plan, soaring ceilings, loft, and large bedrooms. Ceiling sprinkler system, 883 sq ft unfinished basement, bathroom plumbed, ready for your design. MLS# S384883 Listed For: $1,399,000 Twin Elk Lodge Beautifully furnished, decorated and updated condo within one block to the Gondola and Breckenridge Main Street, ski in, not rented so in perfect condition.  Enjoy the deck off of each bedroom plus dining room and private 1 car garag...

Secret Stash: September in the Mountains

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It's the changing of seasons. It's a shift to cooler mornings, beautiful foliage, fall hikes, a countdown to skiing and snowboarding. These are some of our favorite things fall brings. Escape to Breckenridge this fall and see why the locals love September. Breckenridge's Oktoberfest Breckenridge Oktoberfest is where Munich meets the mountains, September 13-15. The official start of a great weekend in Breckenridge begins Friday from 2-6pm. Continue the party Saturday at 10am-6pm that evening and picks up again on Sunday from 10am-5pm. Traditional German fare, Paulaner bier, commemorative bier steins, Oompah and Polka music, Bavarian costumes and great people watching are sure to add to this festive weekend. Breckenridge's Peak Foliage: Whether taking the time to view the "Colorado gold" of changing leaves on Boreas Pass or during your favorite fall hike, drinking a brew on Main Street for Oktoberfest or touring Summit County's finest home...

Window of Opportunity: Jumbo Loans are Back

Buying an expensive home can be a very copious decision.  But now is a great time to purchase a luxurious home.  During the housing boom, jumbo mortgage loans were a hot item.  When the market turned for the worst, jumbo loans were hit hard.  With the housing recovery consistently getting better, jumbo mortgage loans are starting to resurface and offer interest rates and terms to buyers that are similar to a loan on a less luxurious home. The high-end home market was stagnant during the housing bust.  Now, with the option of purchasing with a jumbo mortgage loan, more buyers are able to consider purchasing these luxurious homes.  On a national level, the annual dollar volume of a jumbo mortgage loan is on track to be the best since 2007.  Banks and lenders are starting to offer these loans which shows signs of confidence in real estate. Recently, the demand for jumbo loans is on the rise.  Lenders are taking the opportunity to gain on these de...

Window of Opportunity: Housing Recovery Moving Forward

Recently, Homes.com, released there latest Local Market Index report.  Homes.com is a leading online real estate destination and a division of the Dominion Enterprises.  Home prices ending in May of 2013, showed a gain in sales of single-family homes in 83 of the 100 markets.  In last month's report, each market reported gains over the previous period in 2012. According in the Homes.com Rebound Report for May 2013, 19 markets have reached their full recovery point.  Some additional highlights from the Homes.com Rebound Report include: 19 markets have made up a 100% rebound.  These markets have reached complete recovery.  This number is up from 14 markets reaching full recovery in the previous month.  39 markets are showing signs of 50% or more in rebound. Eight of the top ten markets are in Texas and Oklahoma. Five markets are exceeding a 200% rebound. Two markets in the Denver area exceeded a 100% rebound.  Denver-Aurora-Broomfield and Co...

USA Pro Cycling Challenge- TODAY!

This afternoon, come to Main Street Breckenridge to cheer on the cyclists as they reach the Stage 2 finish line!  Try to arrive by noon to get a better view.  If you get there early, enjoy watching the race coverage on the Jumbotron on the lawn of the Riverwalk Center.  And tomorrow morning, set your alarm clocks early and come cheer on the cyclists at the Stage 3 start line.   It will be an event that you won't want to miss! Hope to see you there! Click here for additional information.

Local Real Estate Activity: July 2012 versus July 2013

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The Breckenridge real estate market has remained stable this July compared to 2012.  Single family homes saw a slight decrease in the number sold, but YTD, the single family market is up 8.4%.  Duplexes and Townhomes remained the same.  Three duplexes sold and four townhomes sold in July 2013. The condo market in Breckenridge is up 45.88%, YTD, with 17 condos selling in July 2013. The Summit County real estate market is about 13.80% ahead this year compared to the same time in 2012.  Single family homes saw a slight decrease in the number sold and YTD, the single family market is down 3.39%.  Duplexes and Townhomes both showed positive signs in July 2013.  Eleven duplexes sold and twenty-three townhomes sold in July 2013. The condo market in Summit County is up 35.18%, YTD, with 61 condos selling in July 2013 versus 42 sold in July 2012. Please contact us to learn about real estate opportunities in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800....

Breckenridge Real Estate Hot List: August 2013 Top 5

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Welcome to August 2013, Top 5 Real Estate Deals.  Summer is winding down and it is a great time to start looking for a home that you can start creating family memories during the ski season. Western Sky Ranch If you are looking for land with acreage, views and location…. look no further than Western Sky Ranch!  This subdivision offers buyers lots with large acreage, Southern exposure, Privacy; Access to hiking, biking and Natural Forest. Keep in mind all this is Located Less than a mile from Breckenridge’s Main Street!  Take the time to walk these lots and you will see the large Building Envelopes and Phenomenal Views from Quandary all the way Peak to Buffalo.  Lot price starting below $600,000 to $1,295,000 Trappers Glen Looking for the Ultimate Ski In/Ski Out property? This the best home on the market and you can walk to Main Street!  Located in the highly coveted Trappers Glen Subdivision this 5 bedroom, 6 bath home's amenities include a ski room s...