Summit County Real Estate News, Local Happenings & Home Care Tips | Breckenridge Associates Real Estate | Page #13

Please join us this Summer on July 6, July 13 and July 27 from 4-5pm for our traditional Free Porch Concert Series here at our office at 229 Main Street in Breckenridge. Bring a chair or take a seat on the lawn and enjoy these free outdoor concerts while reaping the benefits of classical music.

For 62 years, the National Repertory Orchestra has been helping young musicians prepare for their professional musical careers while simultaneously introducing young children to orchestra music and providing an uplifting experience for our community.

Each year, over 1,000 young adults (ages 18-29) from around the world audition for the NRO with hopes of being chosen for one of only 89 spots. The young musicians who are selected spend 8 weeks in Breckenridge…

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Whitewater Rafting:  Like a mini roller coaster, except in the water and with better scenery. Whitewater rafting is the most thrilling High Country summer adventure although slow and more relaxing trips are also available for those who prefer a mellow outing or have small children. Performance Tours Rafting begins their season on June 1, 2020. They’ve taken all the necessary precautions to deliver the best rafting trip possible for their 34th year in business. Their best-selling trip runs through Browns Canyon, one of the most popular whitewater rafting trips in North America.

Hiking: The hundreds of hiking trails in Summit County range from handicap accessible at Sapphire Point to the ultimate hiking experience of summiting the 14,000 foot Quandary…

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It may seem impossible to grow flowers at our high altitude with the intense sun, a short growing season, wildlife, and less oxygen, but take a walk down Main Street Breckenridge during the summer and you’ll see otherwise. Our town goes from winter white to an explosion of color. All day long in the summer, we see visitors posing with and snapping pics of the flowers growing from the earth, in baskets and planters. Maybe you’d like to plant some of your own and have wondered what types do best in our climate and where to start.

Fire Resistance:

Adding flowers to the landscape of your home can help create a defensible space. Because plant choice and maintenance are critical in this regard, Colorado State University (CSU) has published a fact…

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The team at Breckenridge Associates Real Estate and all local Breckenridge business owners couldn’t be happier about the arrival of summer. As our shops and restaurants have begun to reopen, our entire community looks forward to welcoming our visitors back to enjoy everything the high country has to offer. With the warmer temperatures, the trails are ready for hiking and biking. Main Street Breckenridge will have an outdoor mall style setting this summer and we hope you will stop in to say hello at our office in the heart of town.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for June 2020.

185 Rivershore Drive
A private oasis with 400 feet of prime river frontage on both sides of the Blue River! Stunning 2-acre setting tucked back…

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With the uncertain times that we are currently facing, one thing is for certain, we are all in this together. We are humbled by your trust in Breckenridge Associates Real Estate and representing your property during these challenging circumstances.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for May 2020.

Flying Dutchman Condo, Unit 1167 - UNDER CONTRACT
Beautiful top floor unit with vaulted ceilings, southern exposure, open kitchen, wood burning fireplace, and tons of storage. This unit is on the bus route for skiing, has a large outside pool with indoor hot tub/sauna, private ski lockers, in-building common laundry, BBQ area, volleyball court and easy access to the bike path and hiking trails. Amazing opportunities for winter and…

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Immunity Boosting Self-Care Tips

In the coming weeks, as our country begins to ease its way back to normal, we will see changes in stay-at-home orders and restrictions. Within our own industry, we are now able to resume in-person showings as long as abiding by public health guidelines. Regardless of your current employment or quarantine status, there are simple things we can all do at home do to show ourselves some tender loving care. Self care is especially important right now to strengthen our immune systems and boost our moods.

As our local health and wellness businesses eventually re-open, we encourage you to support them any way you can. In the mean time, we encourage you to try one or all of the self-care tips below. 

Have an At-Home…

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On March 30, the 18 partners of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate were extremely proud to provide dinner for some of our local Summit County heroes at St Anthony’s Medical Center in Frisco, CO.  Four nurses’ stations with approximately 10 people per station over 2 shifts were provided a meal.  80 meals in total!  Much appreciation goes out to Kelly Brenholt at Ridge Street Kitchen in Breckenridge for putting our order together and assisting with the logistics of getting the meals prepared!  Kelly and her staff were able to provide a mix of sandwiches and salads with chips and cookies for both shifts. We also want to thank 2 of our partners, Jason Hart and Nathan Moorefield for making the morning delivery and another partner, James Shingles and our…

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Major Changes

One thing is certain, we’re not alone, we’re all in this global pandemic together. For Breckenridge, a resort community who depends tremendously on our visitors, we are definitely feeling the effects of Stay at Home orders.

Although Summit County had the very first positive case of Coronavirus in the entire state, there have not been any related deaths and our positive cases remain low. Being a world-class destination, the first few cases originated from international travelers from various corners of the world. Knowing we would have a spring break influx, local officials made the decision to be proactive and keep the spread to a minimum by closing the restaurants and non-essential businesses just days after Vail Resorts decided to…

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Challenging times always lead to innovation and change. The real estate industry is ramping up the use of virtual technology to adapt to the current situation and beyond. Your house hunt does not have to get put on hold because of stay-at-home orders or social distancing.

Fortunately, real estate transactions were deemed critical under Colorado’s Stay-At-Home orders. We greatly respect the responsibility that comes with this privilege. We understand the serious nature of the pandemic and are taking measures in our office and during showings to protect our clients, our staff, and potential buyers.

On our own website, we are seeing an increase in traffic for property views. We want to be able to cater to buyers while adhering to social distancing…

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With the COVID-19 outbreak and the closing of Vail Resorts ski resorts for the remainder of the ski season, our spring ski season has come to an abrupt end. Through these uncertain times, we are here to help you navigate your real estate needs. So please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for April 2020.

Mill Run Condo, Unit 7
Easy living from this four bedroom, three bathroom townhouse-style condo. Walk to the ski lifts, stroll downtown, or hop on the bus! Curl up by the fireplace after a day exploring the mountains or enjoy a drink on the patio as the sun sets on another day. The complex has a newly renovated exterior including windows and doors. Carport area for two cars,…

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