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There is immense anticipation about our upcoming summer real estate season. How is the market going to perform? Inventory is at record lows, and demand to live in our mountain town is high. If you are considering selling, now is the time to contact Breckenridge Associates to get your property ready for this year’s summer sale!

 Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for May 2022.


Main Street Junction Unit #26
Rare spacious 1 bedroom condo with 1 car attached heated garage. Front row unit with direct views of Breckenridge Ski Area. Excellent condition. Located in town and just a quick walk to ski lifts, hiking trails, and downtown Breckenridge! Vaulted ceilings and an open concept kitchen and living area make for great…

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The end of skyrocketing prices?

As ski season comes to an end, selling season begins! Put the skis away and take out the For Sale signs. If you have been wondering whether to list your Breckenridge or Summit County mountain property, we hope the first quarter Summit County MLS statistics will give you the answer.  

The most significant statistic from the 2022 first quarter report is that residential property sales in Breckenridge are down 42% from end of March 2021. For all of Summit County, sales are down 31%. Inventory is slightly up in both Breckenridge and Summit County. List-to-sales-price ratio remains the same for March 2022 as it was in March 2021 (100%). Summit County inventory peaks June-September once ski season makes its farewell on…

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As Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 for April focuses on amazing Breckenridge properties, Spring has sprung in Summit County! There are only a few weeks left in the ski season and the temperatures are starting to climb. As we are looking forward to the upcoming summer season, it’s time to get your bikes and hiking boots ready for some fun! And while you are at it, there is still plenty of time to get settled in your mountain home before summertime.

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for April 2022.


Main Street Junction Unit#36
End unit with mountain views from every window! 3 bedroom condo on Main Street with a fantastic floorplan and its own garage! Pioneer Club amenities included in ownership: Shuttle, ski…

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Your Guide to Visiting Breckenridge with Your Furry Friend

Living the outdoor lifestyle goes hand in hand with owning a dog. Dogs are the perfect outdoor companions, always ready to go without getting dressed or primped and eager for any adventure you choose regardless of the weather. If you live here, odds are high that you’ve got at least one four-legged friend you share your home with. Likewise, many second homeowners and visitors own pets and like to bring their pets along to enjoy the Breckenridge high country. Our dogs of Breckenridge guide will help you and your dog have his best day while in town.

Dog Activities 

  1.     Dog Park: Let the dogs run wild and leash free in the dog park section of Carter Park. To prevent park closures, always…

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The temps are a bit warmer and the days are a bit longer. We are starting to see little signs that spring is on its way. But don’t fret, March is the snowiest month in Breckenridge, so there should still be plenty of powder days ahead! This spring, take advantage of the Top 5 properties for March 2022. You can always count on your Breckenridge Associates agent to be the first to know when a new property becomes available, or it just might be on the list below!

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for March 2022.

1555 SHEEP RIDGE ROAD
All day sun! Amazing South Park views! Beautiful aspen grove! This one-acre Warm Springs Ranch property is one of 12 with direct access to shared HOA horse pasture. Easy build in gated community…

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What You Need to Know for Preparing Your Home for a Summer Sale

Your Summit County home is likely one of your most valuable assets and most beloved material possessions. If now is the time to sell, you understandably want to maximize your investment to its fullest potential. In our current seller’s market, you might think you don’t need to do anything to help your property sell, but pre-sale preparation can help your home stand out from the competition, shorten time on the market, increase the sale price and avoid problems after the property goes under contract.   

The First Impression is Key

1.       Maximize curb appeal: In summer, add colorful potted flowers and hanging baskets. Pull weeds and trim branches. Remove dead brush. Put away yard…

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Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2022

After interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit a record low of 2.66% at the tail end of 2020, the rates rose modestly at the start of 2021 hovering below 3% for much of the year. While 2022 kicked off with low mortgage rates, they have seen an uptick recently. There are two major factors at play here: increasing inflation and a growing economy. That said, mortgage rates can always rise and fall for a variety of reasons. At a basic level, a growing economy leads to higher mortgage rates while a slowing economy leads to lower mortgage rates.

Overall, mortgage rates are expected to go up in 2022, particularly with the Federal Reserve's indication of an increase to the bench mark interest rates and Federal…

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Top Home Renovation Trends for 2022

Despite the rising costs of building supplies and a decrease in workers, the demand for home renovations is expected to increase in 2022.

Approximately 6 million homes were sold in 2021, the highest number in 15 years. It is estimated that three-quarters of American homeowners will consider at least one home improvement project in 2022, either because they want to customize their new home or because they want to improve their existing home rather than purchase a new one at an increased cost.

The home improvement industry has seen steady growth for the past five years, even prior to the most recent housing boom. Home renovation spending is predicted to increase by 9% in the first quarter of this year, and then…

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Real estate is still so desired in Summit County that properties are literally under contract in days. If you are in the market to purchase a ski condo, want to get settled into an amazing mountain retreat or if you have been looking for that special location to build your dream home, it is not too late to create some memories this ski season. You can always count on your Breckenridge Associate agent to be the first to know when a new property becomes available, or it just might be on the list below!

Here are Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Top 5 Deals for February 2022.

BUFFALO RIDGE Building DD Unit 203 - Pending
Great opportunity to be centrally located to 6 major ski resorts. Enjoy stunning views of the Continental Divide and Lake…

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The unexpected boom that occurred in our real estate market in 2020 continued its upward trend into 2021. The overall number of residential properties sold in Breckenridge increased from 798 to 812 while Summit and Park Counties combined saw an increase from 2666 to 2702.

What makes these statistics even more remarkable is that they are coupled with historically low inventory even during the busier selling seasons. More buyers are buying and more sellers are selling. Demand is high and supply is low.

Has anything gone down? Yes- days on market are down! Properties sell so quickly that inventory levels don’t appear to change. 

Is it a great time to sell? Yes! Sellers are seeing huge returns, even on homes recently purchased in the past 12-24…

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