The Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Blog

Record number of building permits pulled in 2017

“According to the Summit County Building Inspection Department's 2017 summary report, the number of permits for single family and multi-family issued by the department skyrocketed to 852 in 2017 after the county issued 710 in 2016 and 644 in 2015.” -Summit Daily News, February 1, 2018. A big jump in building permits is another signal of the strength of the current Summit County real estate market.

The signal is two fold. One is that available homes for sale are selling and so people who want to live in Summit County are deciding to build. The large number of permits also signal that people feel that the local labor, design and construction costs will amount to something that the market will bear when the homeowner/builder chooses to sell. It almost…

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We Like Being in the News

There are reasons we in Summit County are used to being featured in the media  from early snowfalls being mentioned during NFL broadcasts to young Olympians making the late night talk show rounds, and heck, even being a very early mover in the push to decriminalize and then recreationally legalize marijuana.  Let’s just say Summit County is not a stranger to a little national attention.

But this recent round of notable news was strange enough to make Summit a cheeky punch line on Saturday Night Live.  A man was witnessed chasing a moose onto a median and then photographed by a passerby on Frisco Main Street. Chasing. A. Moose.

Moose weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds, can be six feet tall at the shoulder and can be aggressive. They can run at 35…

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Market Watch May 2018 | Breckenridge and Summit County Real Estate Statistics

During their March meeting, the Fed raised its economic growth forecast to 2.7%, up from 2.5% in December, and there remains the possibility that the rate hikes for 2018 may happen at a more aggressive pace than originally thought at the start of the year.

Whether it’s the healthy economy, the possibility of higher mortgage rates in the near future, or just the General Awesomeness (that is a technical term for ski country housing, FYI) of Summit County, Colorado, the real estate market continues to hum. Like a jet engine.

So far in 2018, 209 condos have sold in Summit County, at a 13.415 appreciation over 2017 numbers. Those condos are selling at an average price of $484,000 and at a ratio of 98% sales price to list price. In 2018, one needs to be…

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Porch Series Concert Returning to Breckenridge Associates Real Estate

Two great and successful Breckenridge mainstays - the front porch of our historic office building and the energetic NRO (National Repertory Orchestra) -  come together again this summer to provide free, hour-long classical music concerts in the late afternoon.  Free sunshine is usually provided, and the equally free, abundant and cool fresh air make the Breckenridge Associates Porch Concerts a great place to meet friends and hear world-class music.

Please join us at our Main Street office on the following days:

Porch Series Performance Dates
Tuesday, June 12 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, July 5 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 10 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 24 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Being a successful business has several perks. One that Breckenridge…

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The High Country Summer Bucket List

Last summer we had a family challenge — to have the best high country summer ever. It was our personal mission statement that we tested every decision against. When in doubt about doing something, we just asked each other, “Does this fit the best summer ever challenge?” If the answer was yes, we did it. And we did, indeed, have an incredible summer.

This year we are going to be even more intentional about our high country summer — we've created a summer bucket list. Whether it's your first or your fiftieth summer at altitude, the sweetness of the season never dulls. When something this beautiful is bracketed by the contrast of a Rocky Mountain winter, one can't help but want to drink up every drop.

In no particular order, here are some…

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Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals | May 2018

Pack up your winter gear and start getting your bikes tuned and hiking boots out! Summer is just around the corner. Winter is what draws us to Breckenridge, but summertime is what keeps us here. Before the rush of the summer buying season, take a look at these spectacular deals. Make one yours today to see what summer is all about.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for May 2018.

308 Ridge Street -- PENDING
Located in the heart of downtown Breckenridge, this two bedroom, one bathroom condo was completely renovated in 2015. The unit comes mostly furnished with rustic farmhouse flair and is ready for you to move right in. Walk to and from the slopes, enjoy a beverage from the deck, or walk one block to the many shops and…

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What's for Sale in Summit County

164 IMPERIAL WAY BRECKENRIDGE, CO 80424

An Allen Guerra design, set inside the 160 acre, pristine valley known as Muggins Gulch. This 7,300 sq ft home has an open mountain-modern design intended to bring the outside in with ample decks, patios and a sumptuous indoor/outdoor kitchen. Included is an all year round parking and ski locker at Peak 7. Only 15 mins from front door to downtown Breckenridge. There will only be 9 owners in Muggins Gulch sharing 130 acres of private open space. You’ll want to be one.

$5,249,000    MLS# S394085

Subdivision: Muggins Gulch

228 COTTONWOOD CIRCLE BRECKENRIDGE, CO 80424
The most private and serene setting in the Highlands. Just ask the Elk that are often relaxing nearby at the seasonal…

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Source Magazine | Spring 2018

The Source Magazine is your go-to real estate information guide for Summit and Park Counties, provided by the expert team at Breckenridge Associates Real Estate. The Source will provide you with a snapshot of our current real estate listings and the real estate market in the area.

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Care about Trees?

Summit County cares about health. Kids, dogs and frogs have groups working for their health, and Summit is lucky enough to have a Forest Health Task Force, too.  This non-profit is currently looking for summer volunteers to help with forest projects. If you are a Summit County homeowner, joining the task force or its partner organization, Friends of the Dillon Range District, is a great way to learn about living in the wildland / urban interface.  There's more on this subject for homeowners on our Wildfire Protection page.

The Forest Health Task Force needs volunteers to do a variety of citizen science and education initiatives. Diverse backgrounds and all ability levels are welcome — from those who don't know an elm from an aspen to trained…

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Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals | April 2018

Wow! Ski season is already wrapping up. Now it is time to look ahead to what keeps us locals in the mountains…summer! If you were able to enjoy time in Summit County this ski season, now is a great time to start looking for your mountain retreat to enjoy this summer. You cannot beat the warm summer days and crisp evening air!

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for April 2018.

228 Cottonwood Circle
ELK OASIS! Location, location. The most PRIVATE and SERENE setting in the Highlands. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by OPEN SPACE and the fifth hole of the Elk Golf Course with seasonal stream...ELK come and lay down in your yard! Your doggies will love the fenced yard and doggie door. YOU will love cross country…

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