The Farmer’s Almanac calls for the winter of 2017/2018 to be warmer than normal with above average precipitation. Heck yeah! That’s a weather prediction we can get behind. Who doesn’t love sunny powder days?

In the slightly more scientific world of Labor and Employment statistics, The July Jobs report also held happy surprises- perhaps the economic version of a sunny powder day. Says Fortune Magazine, “Job growth was solid, but not strong enough to spook the Fed. Wage growth picked up, but not enough to threaten inflation. Discouraged workers began making their way back into the job market, indicating that despite an unemployment rate of just 4.3%, there’s still some slack to fuel future growth. An important milestone was passed: the Hamilton Project…

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Summer is winding down, but we still have plenty of activities planned as fall starts up…so the fun isn’t over yet! Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 properties featured for August would be wonderful mountain getaways for your family and friends. There is still a little bit of summer left, so don’t let the time slip away.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Real Estate Deals for August 2017.

169 County Road 670
PRICED REDUCED EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL UNDER CONTRACT! A truly spectacular Colorado log home with easy access from Highway 9 and just 11 minutes from Breckenridge. Huge naturally hewn log construction, 5,213 finished square feet with another large additional 2 car garage/workshop in addition to the heated 3 car garage.…

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think the words "festival", "Breckenridge" and "September"? Oktoberfest, of course! And not just any Oktoberfest- Breckenridge has one of the best Oktoberfests in the entire state of Colorado. 

It doesn't sound logical, but Oktoberfest happens in September. The 26th annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest takes place September 23-25, 2022 and will once again be held on Main Street Breckenridge. The 2022 event will be a full-blown, Munich-style street party with live music, food vendors and plenty of ‘Prost!’  One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the Rocky Mountains, the Breckenridge Oktoberfest combines festival-style outdoor drinking with family fun and live music. It's one of those days when time…

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You know that Copper has great, naturally divided alpine terrain and a fun golf course. But did you know that for three days each summer, some of the best guitar players in the world gather at Copper, perform for free and even offer workshops like the famous Learn to Play Guitar in Day?

August 11th- 13th are the dates, and the event is divided into three days:

Day 1: Kick Off Bash 
Day 2: Acoustic Day
Day 3: Electric Day 

Lectures, kid’s events, bike rides, films and more fill the schedule and you can even register to win a free guitar courtesy of Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center.

Copper certainly runs a friendly event. Not only are the performances of these guitar heavyweights free, but everyone’s favorite event consideration, Free Parking…

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