Colorado Dreams

I’ve seen partnerships that were great and others that were a disaster, here are some things to think about which might help them work. When buying a property with friends or family there are several things to think about. How will you take title? A partnership, LLC? You will want to talk to an attorney [...]

Compared to many areas Summit County, which includes Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco, and Breckenridge Colorado, doesn’t have very many foreclosures. Part of the reason is that many of the buyers put at least 20% down when they purchased their property, that gives the owner equity so that the buyer can wait for prices to increase again. [...]

With over 1,300 condos, townhomes, half duplexes and single family homes on the market in Summit County Colorado, the choices seem overwhelming. When you narrow down the things you would like in a property it’s a much different story, and there may not be many options. 1. One of your first choices will be the [...]

I’ve had several people over the last week or two ask me how the market is doing.  I figured you would like to know too. It looks like this year is going to be up about 10% in the number of sales over last year. Keep in mind last year was the lowest number of [...]

About once a month I do a market update of the different areas in Summit County.  Autumn is traditionally a busy time for properties to be sold.  This year the numbers are picking up a bit, but there is still a lot of choices out there.  Buyers are taking advantage of the great interest rates [...]

About once a month I do a market update of the different areas in Summit County.  More properties are going to be coming on the market as the ski season ends. In financing a resort condo a buyer will probably need at least 25 % down and good credit, but the interest rate will be [...]

In general Silverthorne and the Wildernest area are where you will get the most for your money in Summit County.  The lowest price for a condo is $121,500; it’s a studio unit in Riverbend Condos. Right now 127 condos and townhomes are currently for sale in Silverthorne including Wildernest (above Silverthorne to the west). Prices [...]

Check out this charming cabin in Heeney. It was where the school teacher lived when they were building Green Mountain Dam. Built in 1938 it has been updated but retains that “old Colorado” feeling. The cabin has one bedroom and bath, about 600 square feet and is being sold furnished. The price is $175,000. You [...]

1. WATER: Is the water via city/community system or a well? If city/community system, there will be a tap fee, if not already paid, plus other expenses (such as meters, pipes, etc.) Even if the tap fee is already paid you may have a “stand by fee”. You will be charged for your usage. If [...]

I just listed a 3 bedroom 2 bath condo in Dillon Valley East that is a great value at $199,900.  To give you an idea of prices in the same complex there is a one bedroom for $119,000 and a two bedroom for $165,000.  If you are looking for a place to get-a-way at a [...]