The Fed met in September and held bank’s key interest rate, pushing speculation of a probable December rate hike higher. Since the mortgage market often moves in anticipation of a Fed rate hike, a correction after a meeting without a rate hike is not uncommon. So right now we are in the sweet spot of low interest rates in response to the September meeting, but before anticipation of the expected December rate hike.

What does that mean for you- the real estate Buyer or Seller? We may see more interest in the market as we march towards what could be the end of record low mortgage rates.

It’s good to be looking in Summit and Park County now, as our summer high season is waning and sales activity have peaked. You can take a breath, look around, see the…

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As the saying goes, winter is right around the corner! But its face has already appeared. The nights are cold and snow is blanketing the high peaks. As we creep closer and closer to opening day, the snowline continues to draw nearer to town.

Cozy up in one of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 deals for October 2016.

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189 Blue Grouse Trail
This fantastic Sherwood Forest cabin is just a few miles south of Breckenridge and perched right above the Blue River. Updated bathrooms, custom built in bunks in the second bedroom, and the exterior was repainted last summer. The house is now connected to sewer which will allow for an additional bedroom to be added in the future. A beautiful setting and perfect for your mountain getaway or full time…

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The heat just turned on in my house, and out the window I can see a golden carpet of fallen aspen leaves. The light has changed from summer bright to a different fall brilliance. The gym is filling up as we transition from biking, hiking, fly fishing and golfing to getting our legs ready for ski season.  This is life in a ski town.  Are you ready?

Traditionally, A-Basin and Loveland race for bragging rights as first ski area to open. Both resorts have released ‘Mid October” as the target, and you can believe snowmaking will furiously begin as soon as the weather allows. Both Loveland and A-Basin offer a four-pack deal, bringing single tickets prices at the Basin below $45 and at Loveland down to $35. The Loveland four-pack requires advance purchase and…

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