Summit County Real Estate News, Local Happenings & Home Care Tips | Breckenridge Associates Real Estate - Blog Archive: 2009 | Page #6

A waterfall welcomes you to magnificent and unique, stone exterior, Alpine Villa, including short-term rental business. Beautiful mountain views. Swan River runs through 6.21 acres backing to National Forest. Spring-fed pond, wood beams, 6 fireplaces, racquetball court/gym, roman bath, conference room, 2 large dining areas, 3 wet bars, chef's kitchen, home theatre, fitness center, elevator, apartment, 4-car garage. This beautiful property is the perfect luxury retreat for your mountain escape.

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Over the past 10 years, real estate prices have escalated rapidly in Breckenridge and Summit County and buyers and sellers have felt lucky to be part of the ride. Returns on real estate have been at an all time high. We've often have heard people say, "I'm kicking myself for not buying 10 years ago."

Ten years ago the average sales price for housing was $250,000 in Summit County and doubled by the end of 2008 to an average price of $500,000. The average return in Breckenridge for the same period was even higher. Buyers "got in" at the right time and produced great returns on their investments. When it came time to sell, few concessions were made. However, for buyers this meant there were few "deals" to be had. It was a seller’s market. There was limited…

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A beautiful, luxury ski-front property - 382 Timber Trail Road

This exclusive estate is a true work of art created with awe-inspiring views, impeccable detail and top-of-the-line finishes. Invest in the future with this irreplaceable property.

This extraordinary home was created around the location and view. Built on the premier ski-in ski-out lot in the most desirable neighborhood in Breckenridge, the property is positioned ski-front on Trygve’s Ski Run on Peak 8 – a step above other slopeside properties. Ski right in to your slopeside ski room after a day on the mountain.

An open floor plan and more than 6,400 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms make this the perfect place to gather with friends and family for…

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We're proud to be a part of the Breckenridge Festival of Film as they enter into their 29th annual film festival, June 11-14. Following is the media alert that went out yesterday from  the Breckenridge Festival of Film regarding the acknowledgement of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate as "Sponsor of the Decade". Check out the line up of events at http://www.breckfilmfest.com/home/index.php

MEDIA ALERT:

 

The Breckenridge Festival of Film is proud to announce that Breckenridge Associates will be the first ever “Sponsor of the Decade” for their continued support of the Breckenridge Festival of Film over the past ten years.  “The Hometown Team” has truly lived up to their name with their support of the Film Festival,” stated Dawna Foxx, Festival…

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The National Association of Realtors has released the following information regarding existing-home sales across the country. This focuses on general regions - Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The Northeast and West have seen an improvement year over year in home sales.

  • Northeast: jumped 11.6 percent to an annual pace of 770,000 in April, but are 10.5 percent below April 2008. Median price: $237,400, which is 9.6 percent lower than a year ago.
  • Midwest: slipped 2 percent in April to a level of 1.00 million and are 9.9 percent lower than a year ago. Median price: $138,800, down 11.7 percent from April 2008.
  • South: increased 1.8 percent to an annual pace of 1.74 million in April but are 8.9 percent lower than April 2008. Median price: $148,000, which is…

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Following are 5 reasons to buy a vacation home according to RIS Media. According to Christine Karpinski, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2009 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey suggests that the iron is sizzling hot-and if you’re going to strike, the time is now.

- It’s never been more obvious that real estate is a sound long-term investment. The NAR survey results revealed that the share of speculator sales is down from 29% to 16%. Combined with the fact that 34% of buyers are purchasing properties within 100 miles or less of their primary residence-which suggests they intend to use it themselves-this trend indicates that more and more people are embracing a “buy and hold” strategy. Plus, Karpinski says she constantly sees evidence…

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Time to get out your clubs and enjoy golf in the high country with world-class golf courses right at your fingertips. 
The Raven at Three Peaks is now open. Visit ravenatthreepeaks.com for tee times. The Breckenridge Golf Club opens Friday, May 22. Visit http://www.townofbreckenridge.com/index.aspx?page=44 for tee times. Keystone River Course opens Friday, May 22. Visit keystonegolf.com for tee times. Keystone Ranch Course is scheduled to open June 19. keystonegolf.com Copper Creek is scheduled to open June 19. coppercolorado.com

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We're working on The Source Magazine - the largest real estate buying tool in Summit County. Publish date is June 26. Look for us throughout Breckenridge and Summit County this summer. Now's the time to buy in the high country - great interest rates, a wide variety of available properties to choose from and the best prices in years. http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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