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2015 First Quarter Update for Breckenridge Real Estate

We are off to another promising start to the year with 114 residential properties sold in the first quarter.  But the best news is that home prices and values are trending higher.  Condominium prices increased by an incredible twelve percent and single family homes prices rose by almost ten percent above 2014 statistics. 

While the number of transactions is slightly lower than the same period as last year (likely due to a five year inventory low), 35 percent of the transactions were ALL cash deals*.  Solid buyers are in the marketplace.

 

Currently, there are only 334 active residential listings in Breckenridge, so if selling your current property is part of your 2015 plan- now may be…

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Spring has sprung! There is only a week left in the ski season and the temperatures are continuing to climb. It feels more like summer outside. So get your bikes and hiking boots ready for the next season of fun! And while you are at it, there is still plenty of time to get settled in your mountain home before summertime.

Check out these fine Top 5 Breckenridge Associates properties.

Sundowner Condo C102
Renovated two bedroom, two bathroom ski condo. A prime location! Walk to ski lift and Main Street Breckenridge. Open and spacious floor plan great for entertaining. Condo comes fully furnished and have underground parking. There is one hot tub onsite and private swimming pool plus additional spa and hot tubs just a short walk away. Great…

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Many visitors to the Town of Breckenridge are surprised to find it steeped in rich culture.  What makes this quaint mountain town so unique are the artistic and daring locals that contribute to these elements.  The beautiful backdrop of the mountains are a catalyst for the "visual and performing arts, cultural heritage, craft education, culinary and healing arts, film and writing and design." People of all ages and interests are able to explore several creative and artistic opportunities.

The cultural foundation of the Breckenridge community sustains organizations that include the Breckenridge Film Festival, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, National Repertory Orchestra, and Breckenridge Music Festival.

Last year, the …

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The Breckenridge real estate market continues to see a gain in momentum with more transactions closing year to date and the inventory continuing to decline. The Top 5 properties for March are great spring break getaways for your friends and family. It is not too late to purchase your mountain dream home or condo.

See for yourself the Top 5 real estate deals for March 2015.

115 Sunset Drive
Hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails out your door to waterfalls and high country lakes via the Burro Trail. Only 7 minutes to Breckenridge Main Street, enjoy this quiet, secluded neighborhood. Easily accessible; only one mile off Hwy 9! Baldy Mountain and Red Mountain views from your private hot tub on the large deck. The home is complete with…

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The March Source Real Estate Magazine is now available. Read about how the real estate market performed in 2014, learn about Breckenridge Associates Real Estate's Home Town Team and view a sampling of our real estate listings throughout Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Silverthorne, Copper Mountain and Summit & Park Counties.

Please contact your Breckenridge Associate Real Estate Broker to learn about real estate opportunities in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the latest news about Breckenridge Real Estate.

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As the saying goes, “when it rains, it pours…” Well, when it snows it’s UNBELIEVABLE!  Our snowpack is growing by the day and Spring Break is just around the corner and promises to be amazing here in Breckenridge.  Every year more and more people fall in love with the charm of the Town of Breckenridge and the world class skiing it offers. 

Breckenridge Spring Fever is back again!  The month long party starts on March 21st.  There will be events for the entire family.   

While taking in the best powder and blue bird days, make sure to explore the newest terrain at the Breckenridge Ski Resort.  The additional 543 acres on Peak 6 will be sure to impress!  Experience epic powder while skiing through the trees and open bowls.  But when the day is done…

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If the spring snowpack takes off like the real estate market, it could be an epic year.  Take a look and see just how great it is.  Don't miss this opportunity to get your Breckenridge mountain getaway.

For January 2015, the residential market in Breckenridge has outperformed the previous year by over 50 percent, with 44 residential properties sold compared to only 29 for January 2014.   The Summit and Park Counties sold numbers for January 2015 are impressive as well, ahead 16 percent compared to January 2014.  There were 100 residential properties sold last month compared to 86 in January of last year. 

 In Breckenridge, there were 16 single family homes and 17 condos sold in January 2015. Both sectors outperformed 2014 by 23 percent and 54…

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Breckenridge Associates Real Estate continues to bring you the best of the best real estate deals.  You can't go wrong enjoying some of the finest skiing in North America and making Breckenridge your mountain home.   

Here are the Top 5 Real Estate Deals for February 2015:

Sundowner Condo C-105
Completely updated 2 bedroom with new kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, wood flooring, and a beautiful fireplace. Located on the south side of 4 O'clock Rd just across the street from the ski run. Walk to the lifts, walk back from the trail and walk to everything in downtown Breckenridge. This 1st floor corner unit is also fully furnished, has covered parking and a hot tub.
$379,900
MLS# S387692

Gold Camp A-48
Very Clean 2 bedroom 2 bath Gold…

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Street Party in Breckenridge

Carnival Comes to the Street

When Breck says "party" they mean it!  The moving and shaking will head off the slopes and onto Main Street. You won't want to miss it! The first, soon-to-be-annual "FAT TUESDAY" Mardi Gras street party happens on Feb 17, 2015. While the street party is new, Mardi Gras lovers and beaucoup visitors from New Orleans have traditionally taken over Breckenridge with masks, boas, beads, music and revelry to celebrate the carnival season.

And this year should be no different as the soul of NOLA comes north. The free Mardi Gras Street Party will happen in the 100 & 200 blocks of South Main Street from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be larger than life street puppets, fire dancers and whole like of easy going on.

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Snow Sculpture Championships, 2015, final night

Jan. 31, 2015

Teams from Ukraine, Germany, Lithuania, Mongolia, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, China and the U.S. finished their snow sculptures at 10 am today in the  International Snow Sculpture Championships held in Breckenridge for the 25th time.

 
Teams from the states of Vermont, Alaska and the hometown Breckenridge team were part of this year's competition, as well. 

Temperatures were unusually warm all week for this year's competition, and on the final hour the sky became extremely overcast. "I'm afraid you're getting the wrong impression of Breckenridge," was overhead while the teams worked to polish their sculptures from top to pavement.

Several teams had worked through the night to get their sculptures finished. Spectators…

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