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Join us on our front porch of the Breckenridge Associates Real Estate office at 9:30am on Friday, August 24th for Bloody Marys and Bagels. Count down to the Stage 5 Breckenridge start of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge from the best front lawn viewing area in town! 


Prior to the official start of the race, the athletes will begin with two neutral laps beginning at 10:50am, with each passing by the Breckenridge Associates Real Estate office. The official start will then follow on Main Street between Washington and Adams, making the view from our front porch exciting and truly a part of the action!
Stage 5 of the race departs from Breckenridge and features a 10 mile climb up to Hoosier Pass to 11,500 feet for a single summit and then a quick descent…

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Breckenridge’s new rodeo has been a huge success thus far with a sold-out, packed house at the inaugural event on its opening weekend. This Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned event has welcomed high-caliber cowboys competing in bareback riding, team roping, rodeo, bull riding and more fun and entertaining events for the family.


The PRCA event is not only entertaining to watch, but it’s a chance for professional competitors to qualify for the national competition in Las Vegas. The rodeo circuit in the high country is Beaver Creek on Thursday, Steamboat on Friday and Breckenridge on Saturday and Sunday. Pay out for the local competition on the inaugural weekend was $14,000. The National’s in Vegas pays out more than $5 million. 

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What we are seeing in the LOCAL Summit County real estate market: In a nutshell, sales are up, but dollar volume is not.
We experienced a veritable flurry of contracts throughout the months of May and June, doubling the activity in the same months last year. This spike brings the 2012 transaction numbers roughly even with last year's steady improvement in the Summit County market.  Properties that are priced competitively are receiving vigorous activity; others that are not languish for attention.  
Year-to-date, gross dollar volume is down 7% from the same period in 2011. We are pacing above 2009 and comparable to 2010 dollar volume at 6 months into 2012. Transactions are up year-to-date 3% from 2011 and are the highest since 2008 with 612…

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As the summer is heating up so is the real estate market in Breckenridge. We've made our selections for July's Top 5 Real Estate Deals list. We have 5 great deals in Breckenridge. Now is the time to buy real estate in Breckenridge, Summit County and Park County. Contact your Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Broker/Partner to learn more about the real estate opportunities in Breckenridge. Call 970.453.2200. 
And, now for our Top 5 Real Estate Deals for July 2012.


1.) Low Interest Rates, Refinancing & Real Estate Deals
#1 on everyone’s list should to be interest rates paired with historically low home and land prices. Even if you are not in the market for a mountain property, you should look into refinancing your home. We have seen interest rates on…

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Recreating on Lake Dillon is a must for visitors and locals alike. Lake Dillon is home to two marinas – the Dillon Marina and Frisco Bay Marina. Dillon Reservoir is a multi-use recreation and water-storage facility owned and operated by Denver Water. It is the largest water storage facility in the Denver Water system. Dillon Reservoir’s surface area of 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline support many recreational activities.

Dillon Marina The Dillon Marina offers slips and storage, with some slip sizes still available for the 2012 summer season. The launch ramp is open 7 days/week, 8:30am-5:30pm (weather permitting).  Sailing lessons are available for beginners and intermediates. Tours and private lessons are also available. Sailboat, speed boat and…

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Breckenridge residential sales through June have increased by 14% over last year. Summit and Park Counties have seen an 18% increase. Pending sales have nearly doubled over the first half of last year. Current inventory is down slightly over 2011. Showings are up significantly – our office has seen an increase of more than 35% year over year.
Breckenridge Associates Real Estate’s office is leading the charge among local real estate offices in terms of sales sides and dollar volume sales in Breckenridge. Likewise, we are the leading office in dollar volume sales in Summit and Park Counties and a top performer on sales sides.
Buyers, this is the summer to buy real estate in Breckenridge. Mortgage rates have never been better and there are some great…

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Colorado is in the midst of wildfire season. Between the High Park, Waldo Creek and the Last Chance Fires, over 600 structures have been destroyed. Getting homeowners insurance may be more difficult for those with homes nestled in the forests. The recent wildfires have insurance companies seeking strategies to protect homes and reduce further losses. A long term build-up of woody fuels and recent hot, dry weather are contributing factors to the erratic fire behavior.

Insurance industry response to the extreme wildfire season is a stricter enforcement of their defensible space rules. At this time, no homeowners insurance will be issued without a physical inspection and a defensible space plan for removing trees. This has put a kink in closings causing…

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We've compiled a list of 4th of July (Wednesday) happenings around Summit County for the day. Hope you can join in the fun of this special celebration in the mountains.

BRECKENRIDGE Independence Day 10K Trail Run, 7am This scenic 10k trail running race offers up some of the best views in the Breckenridge area, while finishing just in time to catch the Main Street parade and other festivities. Register at www.townofbreckenridge.com or call 970.453.1734. 
The Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race, 9:30am This mountain bike race launches the 4th of July Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Come cheer on riders as they embark on a 50 mile journey on the beautiful trails in and surrounding the Breckenridge area. Register early as this race fills up…

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There's lots on-tap in Breckenridge and Summit County this summer. Check out this summer's event calendar for summer events around the county.
Please contact us to learn more about real estate in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the latest news about Breckenridge Real Estate. http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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The Summer Source 2012 E-Magazine is available online today. Check out hundreds of local Breckenridge, Summit and Park County, Colorado listings in the largest real estate listing guide around. Learn more about our "World Class Service", meet our "Home Town Team" and let us go to work for you in helping find your next perfect mountain property. Stop by our Main Street, Breckenridge office to take home a printed magazine any time after June 30. This is the summer to buy real estate in Breckenridge.


Please contact us to learn more about real estate in Breckenridge, Summit and Park County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the latest news about Breckenridge Real Estate.
http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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