Summit County Real Estate News, Local Happenings & Home Care Tips | Breckenridge Associates Real Estate | Page #89

Although it is never easy to predict, we are continuing to see positive indicators that the economy is starting to improve! The National Association of Realtors has reported that the sale of previously owned homes in the United States rose 3.6% in June-this is a higher than expected figure that some analysts see as more evidence of a recovering housing market. Read the full article on BBC Click Here.

Additionally, statistics indicate that the pace of our economic decline is decreasing-with just a 1% decline in the 2nd quarter-this is an improvement over the 1st quarter which saw a 6.4% decline. Read the full article on BBC Click Here.

It is only a matter of time before the Breckenridge and Summit County markets reflect these trends with more sales and more…

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Colorado is on the map again as Louisville (near Boulder, 20 minutes North of Denver) takes the #1 spot in Money Magazine's Best Small U.S. Town to live in. Access to all things Colorado, lower cost of living than neighboring Boulder and Denver, Louisville has great amenities, views and a quaint downtown. Attracting Technology Companies such as Conoco Phillips Global Technology Center and the Corporate Learning Center at the 432-acre location of Sun Microsystems/Storage Tek, nearby Louisville has continued to grow in popularity.

Check out the full article in Money Magazine Click Here. http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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View The Source online Magazine, brought to you by Breckenridge Associates Real Estate. 60 pages of current listings throughout Breckenridge, Frisco, Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne and Park County.

Call today to learn more about available property in the area, 800-774-7970. Now is the time to buy real estate in Summit County. Low mortgage rates, great value and more available inventory make it the perfect time to find your mountain escape in the high country. Click here to view The Source Online Magazine 2009... http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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A waterfall welcomes you to magnificent and unique, stone exterior, Alpine Villa, including short-term rental business. Beautiful mountain views. Swan River runs through 6.21 acres backing to National Forest. Spring-fed pond, wood beams, 6 fireplaces, racquetball court/gym, roman bath, conference room, 2 large dining areas, 3 wet bars, chef's kitchen, home theatre, fitness center, elevator, apartment, 4-car garage. This beautiful property is the perfect luxury retreat for your mountain escape.

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Over the past 10 years, real estate prices have escalated rapidly in Breckenridge and Summit County and buyers and sellers have felt lucky to be part of the ride. Returns on real estate have been at an all time high. We've often have heard people say, "I'm kicking myself for not buying 10 years ago."

Ten years ago the average sales price for housing was $250,000 in Summit County and doubled by the end of 2008 to an average price of $500,000. The average return in Breckenridge for the same period was even higher. Buyers "got in" at the right time and produced great returns on their investments. When it came time to sell, few concessions were made. However, for buyers this meant there were few "deals" to be had. It was a seller’s market. There was limited…

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A beautiful, luxury ski-front property - 382 Timber Trail Road

This exclusive estate is a true work of art created with awe-inspiring views, impeccable detail and top-of-the-line finishes. Invest in the future with this irreplaceable property.

This extraordinary home was created around the location and view. Built on the premier ski-in ski-out lot in the most desirable neighborhood in Breckenridge, the property is positioned ski-front on Trygve’s Ski Run on Peak 8 – a step above other slopeside properties. Ski right in to your slopeside ski room after a day on the mountain.

An open floor plan and more than 6,400 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms make this the perfect place to gather with friends and family for…

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We're proud to be a part of the Breckenridge Festival of Film as they enter into their 29th annual film festival, June 11-14. Following is the media alert that went out yesterday from  the Breckenridge Festival of Film regarding the acknowledgement of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate as "Sponsor of the Decade". Check out the line up of events at http://www.breckfilmfest.com/home/index.php

MEDIA ALERT:

 

The Breckenridge Festival of Film is proud to announce that Breckenridge Associates will be the first ever “Sponsor of the Decade” for their continued support of the Breckenridge Festival of Film over the past ten years.  “The Hometown Team” has truly lived up to their name with their support of the Film Festival,” stated Dawna Foxx, Festival…

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The National Association of Realtors has released the following information regarding existing-home sales across the country. This focuses on general regions - Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The Northeast and West have seen an improvement year over year in home sales.

  • Northeast: jumped 11.6 percent to an annual pace of 770,000 in April, but are 10.5 percent below April 2008. Median price: $237,400, which is 9.6 percent lower than a year ago.
  • Midwest: slipped 2 percent in April to a level of 1.00 million and are 9.9 percent lower than a year ago. Median price: $138,800, down 11.7 percent from April 2008.
  • South: increased 1.8 percent to an annual pace of 1.74 million in April but are 8.9 percent lower than April 2008. Median price: $148,000, which is…

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Following are 5 reasons to buy a vacation home according to RIS Media. According to Christine Karpinski, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2009 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey suggests that the iron is sizzling hot-and if you’re going to strike, the time is now.

- It’s never been more obvious that real estate is a sound long-term investment. The NAR survey results revealed that the share of speculator sales is down from 29% to 16%. Combined with the fact that 34% of buyers are purchasing properties within 100 miles or less of their primary residence-which suggests they intend to use it themselves-this trend indicates that more and more people are embracing a “buy and hold” strategy. Plus, Karpinski says she constantly sees evidence…

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