Breckenridge Real Estate Blog

Domus Pacis is Latin for House of Peace. The Domus Pacis Family Respite encourages cancer patients, their families and friends to escape to the beauty of the mountains and experience the peace that comes from creating joyful memories for the people they most cherish. Through donated resort homes and many giving volunteers, the central mountains of Colorado including Summit County, were designated as the non-profit program’s initial respite community. Since 2008, Domus Pacis has coordinated nearly 1,000 family respite stays.

Breckenridge Associates Real Estate is proud to support this wonderful and important charity by sponsoring three themed concerts in March, July and December this year. If you’re in town, we hope you can add these concerts to your

…

Celebrate Fat Tuesday in the high alpine snow capped mountains of Breckenridge,  and with all of the fun and party you’d expect from a traditional Mardi Gras Celebration. Main Street, Breckenridge is the place to be on the first Tuesday in March for a colorful New Orleans-style party sure to impress and make certain tourists and locals alike are able to “let the good times roll”. Mardi Gras lovers will be celebrating Carnival in style with Mardi Gras beads, masks, boas, costumes, dancing, live music and the great sense of community fun Breckenridge is proud to show off.

Breckenridge Mardi Gras Highlights: March 5, 2019

4:30pm, Mardi Gras Parade on Breckenridge Main St. Whether a participant or spectator, kids of all ages will enjoy

…

Current inventory (supply) vs. sales (demand) within the single family home market segment of Breckenridge real estate is reflective of a market trend when summarizing statistics through 2018. In defining supply vs. demand in reference to single family homes, supply is defined as the current number of active Breckenridge listings, while demand is defined as the number of sales. We’ve taken a snapshot of the single family market and reviewed how the market performed in different price categories within the single family home market segment in 2018.

 As shown in our graphic, demand in the $1-2 million listing category of Breckenridge far surpasses available inventory. The $2-3 million price categories follows suit in outpacing supply, but with fewer

…

You can't go wrong enjoying some of the finest skiing in North America and making Breckenridge your mountain home. Recently, the Breckenridge Ski Resort just announced that the ski season will be extended into May because of the current snow conditions.

Here are the Top 5 Real Estate Deals for February 2019.

136 Broken Lance Lane
Looking for versatility, storage, views, or a great kitchen? Well you have found all in one great package! This town home style unit can live like a 3 bedroom or a 2 bedroom with a second living area or office or studio or whatever you can imagine. 'Basement' offers great storage and room for the washer and dryer. Mud entry area keeps your boots and gear warm and your house dry. Wood burning stove can heat the whole

…

The Town of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Ski Resort announced mid-December a term sheet has been finalized which outlines details for a parking structure to be constructed on the South Gondola Lot in Breckenridge. The new parking structure is anticipated to break ground in spring of 2020 and is expected to create approximately 400 additional parking spaces, pending final Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) approval.

“We know that in-town parking is a critical need in Breckenridge and we look forward to partnering with the Town to bring new, incremental parking spaces to the South Gondola Lot for the community and our guests,” said John Buhler, vice president and chief operating officer at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

Vail Resorts will remain the

…

Happy New Year! Hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. Cheers to the start of a great year. The beautiful snow covered peaks are stunning and all chairlifts at the Breckenridge Ski Resort are running. Start your 2019 off on the right foot and make Breckenridge or Summit County your home away from home.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for January 2019.

294 Summit County Road 534
Fully remodeled 3 bedroom plus loft, 3.5 bathroom residence, is adjacent to National Forest. This large 0.86 acre lot, features Bobby Craig redesign. Paved driveway, Adjacent to hiking trails, lots of windows for natural light, a large detached 2 car garage, Fully furnished, and in excellent condition. The kitchen features

…

It’s time again to experience the magic of Breckenridge’s famed International Snow Sculpture Championships - Mother Nature’s perfect canvas to showcase the amazing art of snow sculpting. Breckenridge Associates Real Estate has partnered in this world-class event since its inception 29 years ago, with close ties to the event’s original founders, who have helped it succeed into the event it is today. This year’s International Snow Sculpture Championship takes place January 21-30, 2019. 

The snow sculpting event includes 16 international teams. This year’s competitors are from China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, Turkey and the USA (Breckenridge, CO and Wisconsin are representing for the USA teams).

…

Are you thinking of selling your home, but wondering when it’s the right time to list your property? Don’t wait until the spring to decide. Take advantage of the hot sellers’ market now. Supply is low, demand is high, and sales are happening quickly in Breckenridge and Summit County. The current market indicates buyers are out there, and they have been willing to pay close to asking price on average, according to recorded 2018 real estate transactions.

The local Breckenridge market has experienced a steady decline of available inventory since the middle of 2015 all the way through 2018*. In July of 2015 available inventory began to trend downward and is currently less than half of what it was in the earlier part of that year. Residential listings are

…

The winter ski season has been off to a great start and it’s clear Ullr, the god of winter, has been in a very, very good mood. Afterall, he’s delivered more than 13 feet of snow so far this season. Hopefully, you can help us keep Ullr happy by joining us to thank him for all this snow and the wonderful winter wonderland we’ve all been so fortunate to enjoy. This year marks 55 years of Ullr Fest, January 9-12, 2019. Ullr celebrations are all about fun and community. So grab your finest Viking Hat and get ready to have some fun, Ullr style.

Here’s the lowdown and what to expect from Ullr Fest 2019.

Wednesday, January 9
6:30pm - Ullr King and Queen Crowning. Two locals are chosen as Breckenridge’s Ullr King and Queen for their contributions in the

…

Oh the holiday season! The rush to the new year can be a blur of presents and pressures and celebrations and caloric overloads. And then we land on the doorstep of a new year, exhausted, and looking squarely into the fresh face of all the potential a new year brings. And we make our resolutions, and hope we can keep them. In so many parts of the country, gyms reports an uptick of hopeful participants in the early weeks of a new year. 

What about a slight change up this year? Make resolutions before all the holiday pressure avalanches you. 

A Resolution to get Outside More?

Here in Summit we have more than one way to get out and to keep moving. Beside hitting the slopes, there are several versions of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,…