How to Prepare Your Property for Short-Term Rentals This Winter

How to Prepare Your Property for Short-Term Rentals This Winter

Entering the short-term rental market is always a smart opportunity, especially in a resort destination like Breckenridge, where winter demand is strong and guests expect intentional comforts, convenience, and a well-prepared home. If you’re getting ready to welcome your first visitors this season, taking a few key steps now can enhance the guest experience, protect your property, and set your rental up for consistently positive reviews.

Here is our winter-focused guide to help you confidently welcome your first guests this season:

1. Start With Safety: Winterize and Inspect

Snow, cold temps, and fluctuating weather make winter safety essential at Summit County’s high…

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Top Interior Design & Décor Trends for 2025

2025 Interior Design Trends to Elevate Your Mountain Home

As we step into 2025, interior design trends are evolving to embrace both functionality and aesthetic appeal – key elements for homeowners in resort markets like Breckenridge and Summit County. This year's home trends focus on seamlessly blending high-end design with the warmth of mountain living. From nature-inspired themes to bespoke pieces and cozy gathering areas, this year’s trends are tailored to elevate mountain living.

Sensorial Interior Design: Engaging the Senses

This year’s interior design trends go beyond just aesthetics to create an immersive experience that engages all the senses. Organic elements like stone, wood, and water features add texture and depth. Lighting plays…

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The Best Luxury Amenities to Add Value to Your Mountain Home

Luxury Upgrades That Add Value When Selling Your Mountain Home

If you're considering selling your Summit County home and want to upgrade a few features to increase the value of your property, understanding which luxury amenities are the most sought after is the first step. From state-of-the-art technology to indulgent comforts, these upgrades not only enhance your mountain home experience but also make your property stand out in a competitive real estate market. Here are some of the best luxury amenities to add value to your mountain home:

Ambient Oxygen System

High-altitude living offers unparallel access to mountain recreation, but it can also leave some visitors and homeowners feeling short of breath, especially for those whose primary…

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Luxury Mountain Homes: What Buyers Are Looking for Right Now

The Appeal of Summit County's Luxury Market

Summit County has long captured the attention of luxury buyers seeking a mountain retreat with the convenience of proximity to Denver, breathtaking scenery, world-class skiing, and year-round recreation. Over the past year, we’ve watched both the demand for high-end properties and in return, the addition of new luxury developments, surge. From Breckenridge to Keystone, current trends in the luxury market reveal an emphasis on modern design, open-concept layouts, and easy access to outdoor activities, making Summit County a premier destination for buyers looking to invest in an elevated mountain lifestyle.

What Luxury Buyers Are Looking for Right Now

Modern Mountain Architecture and Design

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8 Home Design Trends for 2024

What's Trending in 2024?

The design and décor trends for the year are revealing an earthier theme, well suited for Summit County’s landscape and lifestyle. With constant demand and our current low inventory, keeping up with current design trends can help set your home apart from less up-to-date properties as the market becomes more competitive. To help our clients and readers stay informed, we’ve put together a list of the top home design and décor trends for 2024. Enhance your home’s spaces by incorporating the latest colors, accents, finishes, and small cosmetic changes or find inspiration for your upcoming remodeling project.

1. Merging Inside & Out

The trend of merging the inside and outside is taking center stage in luxury home design.…

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Virtual Staging for Your Summit County Home

Make Your Home Stand Out with Virtual Staging

Virtually staged property: 306 Miners Loop

First impressions are everything when listing your home for sale. Experienced sellers know that home staging is an essential part of the home selling process. A well staged home can make all the difference in the number of days a property is on the market or receiving your full asking price.

As technology continues to advance, it’s more and more common for sellers to opt for virtual home staging over traditional home staging. With its ability to help buyers visualize themselves within a space, while still allowing buyers to see the full potential of an unfurnished home, virtual staging can be a useful tool for both new builds and long-standing…

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Gardening Season in Summit County

It’s Gardening Season in Summit County

Photo by Neils Lunceford in Silverthorne, CO

If you’re looking to spruce up your yard this season and need to restock your supplies, we’ve got you covered. Check out these local Summit County retailers and get planting.

Summit County Garden Centers & Suppliers:

1.        Lowe’s

Lowe’s in Silverthorne is a Summit County staple year-round. Whether you’re looking for indoor plants or ready to kickstart your outdoor garden, Lowe’s is stocked with all the tools, seeds, and supplies you need. Their early morning hours make it easy to pick up whatever you need so you can get working first thing and out of the sun by lunchtime.

Where: 201 Buffalo Mountain Drive, Silverthorne

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Important Spring Projects for Your Summit County Home

Spring Home Projects for Summit County Homeowners

Spring is always a great time for home projects. Whether your budget is small, or you’ve got splurge funds set aside, our list covers it all.

How to choose what to do first? If time or cost limits you from tackling everything on the list, start out with the most important ones first. Anything old or broken will need immediate attention.

It can be hard to find vendors or contractors if Summit County, but our agents are here to offer advice, contact information, and references for the smallest to biggest jobs on this list.

Quick/Easy

1. Restyle bookshelves.
2. Update wall art and framed photos.
3. Prep planter pots and outdoor furniture.
4. Flip mattresses.
5. Change smoke detector and CO…

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20 Easy Weekend Home Projects

20 Easy Weekend Home Projects

With Spring just around the corner, we put together a list of 20 easy weekend home projects that can be accomplished in just a couple hours so you’re not missing time with your loved ones, while still staying on top of home maintenance.

EXTERIOR HOME PROJECTS:

1. Make your home more welcoming.

The exterior entrance is a commonly overlooked area of the home, but it’s also where the first interaction you have with your guests takes place. Make sure your guests’ first impression is a welcoming one! Easy to see house numbers, a new porch light fixture, a fresh coat of paint or stain on the front door, and a new door mat and/or boot scraper are small changes that make a major difference in livening up your home’s…

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Top Renovation Trends for 2023

Top Renovation Trends for 2023

In a housing market like Summit County, which is predominately made up of investment properties and second homes, making upgrades and continuous renovations is always beneficial to maintaining and increasing your home’s value. Whether you’re considering a whole home transformation or planning to make small upgrades throughout the year, we’ve compiled a list of the top renovation trends you can expect to see sweeping through homes in 2023.

Energy Efficiency

Featured property: 887 Gold Run road, Breckenridge | MLS# S1039625

Making energy efficient improvements to your home won’t just pay off when it comes time to sell! Save money on energy bills now by making small but powerful upgrades to your home. One big…

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