Breckenridge Real Estate Blog

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

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

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

Spring is always a great time for home projects, but this spring is different from any in the past. Now that we are starting to see a break in the stay at home orders, it is time to plan ways to give your home the facelift you’ve always wanted. For investment homes, you might be looking to make changes that will give your home an edge in the vacation rental market so that you can recoup some lost rental income.

Whether your budget is small or you’ve got splurge funds set aside, our list covers it all.

How to choose what to do first? If time or cost limits you from tackling everything on the list, start out with the most important ones first. Anything old or broken will need immediate attention.

It can be hard to find vendors or contractors if

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

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

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

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,

Staging your home to prepare it for listing is a big trend for sellers. But it’s not always well understood. There’s something about being ‘staged’ that feels theatrical. And decorating your house to entice buyers may seem counterintuitive: Why spend money when you’re moving? Think of staging like a good haircut or new shirt for a job interview—it is simply making a great first impression. Statistics show it is usually worth the effort. According to the National Association of Realtor’s 2019 Profile of Home Staging, 53 percent of buyers’ agents say that staging reduces the amount of time a property is on the market, and 44 percent say that on average, staging increases the dollar amount offered.

Preparing your home for sale is about encouraging

Freddie Mac has delivered news that will potentially boost sales as our Summit country real estate market heads into its busiest selling season. US long-term mortgage rates have fallen for the third straight week, with the 30-year loan at its lowest point in three years at 3.45 percent. The average 15-year mortgage has dropped to 2.975 percent. Experts expect rates to remain in a holding pattern below 4 percent. Mortgage rates at these lows were last seen in 2016, which makes 2020 a profitable time for refinancing or purchasing. Even if rates should rise a bit, they are low by historical standards.

At present, in our local area, there are 176 active residential listings for Breckenridge and 503 in Summit County. These numbers are higher than they have