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In its 4th year of showcasing the world’s top freeski and snowboard athletes competing in slopestyle and superpipe events, the Winter Dew Tour kicks off its nationwide tour once again at Breckenridge Ski Resort from December 15-18, 2011. 
The Winter Dew Tour consists of three major, multi-sport events spanning across the country, with a cumulative points system and a $1.5 million competitive purse. Each event features snowboard and freeskiing competitors in slopestyle and superpipe events. At season’s end, the overall point’s leaders are crowned year-end champions and awarded the prestigious Dew Cup. Public events complement the competitions, including the Festival Village, specialty competitions, and live music and parties in town. Boasting the…

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As we approach the end of our selling season a quick review of the local market statistics indicates a much more active and productive year this year compared to 2010.

Right now there is a grand total of 3648 listings in our MLS computer. That includes everything - single family, condos, townhomes, duplexes, land and business opportunities. Last year at this time, the grand total was 5608 listings. That’s a decrease of 35% in overall inventory.

Looking at the Breckenridge market, we now have 356 homes listed for sale in the Breckenridge area. Last year at this time there were 393 homes listed. That’s a decrease of about 9.5%.

And, last year we had about 427 condos listed for sale in Breckenridge. This year right now there are about 340 for sale, a decrease…

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It's Breckenridge Ski Resort's 50th Anniversary this year, and we have a lot to celebrate with 50 years of skiing in Breckenridge. If you want to get a little extra excited for the ski season ahead, take a look at this video Breckenridge Ski Resort put together on Facebook.

Breckenridge's first significant snow storm of the season took place on October 6. We captured a couple snow shots to keep the excitement of winter top of mind. Looking forward to getting out there and making some turns, hope you will join us in Breckenridge this winter!

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Don’t forget about all the different ski pass options out there for the 2011-2012 ski season. Ski and ride Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, Beaver Creek, Loveland, Winter Park, Steamboat and more. Many of the pass prices will increase if you don't purchase your pass soon, therefore we thought you might want to again look at pricing and options all in one place.

Following is the menu of pass and price options for 2011-2012 Colorado ski season (Below prices are reflective of a price increase on October 16. Prices are subject to change.):

Vail Resorts (Breckenridge, Keystone, ABasin, Vail, Beaver Creek) Passes
Epic Local Pass (Formerly the Colorado Pass). $519 for Adults. Unlimited skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and…

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The past year we’ve made significant changes in our website to make it more appealing to Buyers in Breckenridge. Our efforts have paid off as we’ve nearly doubled visits to our website each month since the re-launch of www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com last September. We’ll continue to make new and inviting changes ahead to stay ahead of the technology curve. But if you haven’t checked out our site yet, please do…and let us know any feedback you might have so we can continue to work better for you!

Please contact us to learn more about real estate in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the latest news about Breckenridge Real Estate. http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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It’s hard to believe ski season is rapidly approaching with opening day only a few weeks away. The mountain peaks are beginning to get covered with early season snow, which makes it a great reminder to complete winterizing projects around our mountain homes. Heading into colder temps, make sure your home is set up to run as efficiently as possible so you can feel confident knowing energy bills won’t be a surprise each month. An Energy Assessment will pinpoint areas where your home is losing energy and help guide you to solutions to resolve the problem areas – and will hopefully save you money in the long run.

Learn about the benefit of Home Energy Audits here.

Click here for Summit County contacts for Energy Audits and Conservation via the High Country…

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Take advantage of current real estate prices in Breckenridge coupled with historically low mortgage rates and get the real estate deal of a lifetime. Based on current mortgage rates, with 30% down on a $200,000 home your payment could be less than $600 per month. There's no better way to kick off the start of a new ski season, than from the comfort of your own ski home in Breckenridge.

Talk to your Broker/Partner at Breckenridge Associates Real Estate today to learn more about real estate opportunities in Breckenridge.

Calculate Your Mortgage Rate Here. Source: Google Advisor Mortgage Rates, September 11, 2011

Please contact us to learn more about real estate in Breckenridge and Summit County, Colorado. 800.774.7970 or 970.453.2200. Click here for the…

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September is a favorite month for so many of us locals. It's a great time to take a breather between busy seasons, but also the absolute perfect month to truly enjoy where we live and the transition from summer to winter. Whether taking the time to view the "Colorado gold" of changing leaves on Boreas Pass, drinking a brew on Main Street for Oktoberfest or touring Summit County's finest homes during the Parade of Homes, you're sure to want to spend some time in Breckenridge this September.

Breckenridge's Peak Foliage:
View the golden leaves of the high country during peak foliage times of the 3rd and 4th weeks of September. Leaf peepers will love driving through the natural tunnel of trees on Boreas Road for prime peeping! The tunnel of trees is a true…

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The leaves are changing and ski season is just around the corner. Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin all have combined passes available for purchase depending on where you'd like to ski. Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Steamboat and Loveland passes are on sale too. Prices usually go up the longer you wait, so we suggest you purchase right away to lock into the best possible value.

Following is the menu of pass and price options for 2011-2012 Colorado ski season:

Vail Resorts (Breckenridge, Keystone, ABasin, Vail, Beaver Creek) Passes
Epic Local Pass (Formerly the Colorado Pass). $499 for Adults. Unlimited skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Heavenly and Northstar. Also…

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