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Soooo many events, so little time. Just last week Breckenridge hosted three major events. The Breck Snowflake Challenge, The Ski Spectacular, and the Alpine Sports Film Festival.

The Breck Snowflake Challenge is the local's snow sculpture contest. Once a part of ULLR FEST, the recently resurrected, grass-roots event was an opportunity for 18 artists and their teams consisting of 1 - 6 people, to create sculptures out of piles, or "blocks" of snow in front of and beside businesses on Main Street. The sculptures should last weeks, likely right up and to the time the International Snow Sculpture Competition begins, and adorn the historic streetscape with a charming affect. Cartoon characters, holiday scenes, wildlife and a couple train engines made…

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December 5-11 was a week of snow sculpting celebration on Main Street in Breckenridge, where 18 local teams came together to create some awe-inspiring sculptures for the public to see and competed to win a cash prize of $1,500 for the winning team. In its 3rd year, this year's event was the most successful to date with so many beautiful sculptures coming to life throughout town. You can still view many of the sculptures over the next couple days. It's a great excuse to take a holiday stroll down Main Street to see the sculptures and beautiful holiday lights with your family and friends.

1st Place
Team WoodZwayz at Magical Scraps
The Abominable Snowman




2nd Place
Team Snowfox at the Fall Line


3rd Place
Team Snow Caps at The Photo Shop
Oscar


And there were so many…

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You don't always have to pay to park to access skiing and riding at Breckenridge. Park at the Gondola North, Gondola South and Gold Rush Lots for free during the week if you carpool with 4 or more friends, and the cost increases to just $5 on the weekends. Parking at most paid lots is free after 2pm and the Airport Road Lot is free all day, every day.

Daily Parking Details follow:
Gondola South Lot, Gondola North Lot, Gold Rush Lot - Monday through Thursday, $5. Friday through Sunday + holidays, $10. (Holidays are 3/15-3/18/10). Save with Parking Packs - pre-paid 5-pack, $35; pre-paid 10-pack, $60. Drive with 4+ people and receive a discount at the above lots - weekdays, free; weekends, $5. Beaver Run Lot - daily, $15; holidays, $20. Town of Breckenridge…

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A furnace failure, bursting pipes or a thermostat accidentally turned to “off” can turn into a home repair nightmare, creating water damage to everything from drywall to flooring to furniture. With many of our clients acting as second homeowners that may need to leave their residence unattended at times throughout the cold winter months, a temperature monitoring system can help to relieve the anxiety of being away from home.

Here’s how Temperature Monitoring Systems typically work: a keypad base unit plugs into a phone line as well as an electrical outlet. Internal temperature and power outage sensors continually monitor the home for: low temperatures and extended power outages. The unit we found will call up to three user-programmed numbers if a problem…

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Month-end statistics indicate a striking increase in the number of condos sold for the month of November. This is great news!  And it could be an indication of "the bottom".

Notable sales closing last week include:

1.) Five lots in Quandry Village Subdivision, ranging in price from $25,000 - $75,000.


2.) Longbranch Condo, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Listed for $299,000, sold for $300,000. (REO/Bank seller)


3.) Cucumber Patch Townhome, 1 bedroom, deed restricted. Listed and sold for $319,000. (REO/ Bank seller)


4.) Main Street Station Condo, 1 bedroom. Listed for $439,000 and sold for $389,000. (296 Days on Market)


5.) Highland Greens Townhome, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Listed for $569,000 and sold for $525,000. (125 Days on Market)


6.) One Breckernidge Place Townhome, 3…

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1.) 191 Campion Trail (Vacant Lot), $219,000
This .56 acre in town Breckenridge lot has great views, is on a quiet street and is flat and easy to build on. Bank owned with amazing financing options available and no "hoops" to jump through with offers. Bring offers, seller motivated. Holiday pricing available for a contract to close prior to December 31, 2010.

2.) 38 Fletcher Court, $1,750,000
Enjoy spectacular views of the Breckenridge ski slopes from almost every room in this nearly 7,000 square foot high end property. Fully furnished with luxury details. 6 bedroom, 6 bath, 4 fireplaces, sauna, 2 dining areas and 2 fully equipped kitchens. Adjacent lot also available.

3.) 315 South Park Avenue, $899,000
This sensational unit is located in the heart of…

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Following is the Winter Dew Tour Schedule for the Breckenridge Competition going on today through Sunday at the Breckenridge Ski Resort.  The event debuts Breckenridge's new 22' Super Pipe and takes place in the Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8. Spectators should take the Gondola from town to Peak 8, where the Dew Tour takes place. If you can't make it in person, you can view it on TV. Scroll to the end of the blog post for the TV schedule.


SNB=Snowboard
SKI=Freeski
SS=Slopestyle
SP=Super Pipe


Wednesday, December 15th
8:00AM – 10:00AM, SNB SS Men/Women Practice
8:00AM – 10:30AM, SNB SP Men/Women Practice
10:00AM – 12:15PM, SKI SS Men/Women Practice
10:30AM – 11:00AM, SNB SP Women Practice
11:00AM – 12:30PM, SNB SP Women Open Qualifier
12:30PM – 4:00PM, SKI SS Men Open…

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by Ron Shelton
Broker, Partner

Month-end statistics indicate a striking increase in the number of CONDOS sold for the month of November.  THAT is GREAT news!  And it could be an indication of "the bottom", in my estimation.
Sales closed last week include:
FIVE LOTS in Quandry Village Subdivision, ranging in price from $25,000 - $75,000
Longbranch Condos, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Listed for $299,000  SOLD for $300,000 (REO/Bank seller)
Cucumber Patch townhome, 1 BR, deed restricted, Listed and SOLD for $319,000 (REO/ Bank Seller)
Main St Station condo, 1 BR, Listed for $439,000 Sold for $389,000   296 Days on Market
Highland Greens Townhome, 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, Listed for $569,000 Sold for $525,000 125 Days on Market
One Breckernidge Place Townhome, 3 BR, 2.5BA, Listed for…

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What a great week at the Breckenridge Snowflake Challenge. We hope you get a chance to check out all the works of art this week down Main Street. As long as the cold temps hold, you'll be able to get a great look at all the beautiful creations from our local competitors. There were 18 teams this year and all were winners in our eyes. Cheers to another successful Breckenridge Snowflake Challenge! Here's a glimpse of the Choo Choo train (by the Photo Shop team) coming together on Saturday out in front of La Cima Mall. http://www.BreckenridgeAssociates.com

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This past week showed an increase in the number of Residential Sales in Breckenridge.  A total of 16 Residences Sold.  Of those 16, 3 were Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Listings, and 3 Buyers were working with a Breckenridge Associates Realtor.

The number of residential properties in Breckenridge going under contract decreased slightly form the week before with a total of 11 having contracts accepted.

Price reductions increased to a total of 24.  Those of note are:

241 97 Circle - Cute 5 Bed / 3 Bath Cabin just south of Breck - $465,000, reduced 20% from the original list price.
Twin Elk Lodge 4A - 3 Bed / 3 Bath Townhome in Town - $570,000, reduced 27% from the original list price.
407 N. Fuller Placer - Beautiful 4 Bed / 5 Bath Duplex with Incredible…

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