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The Peak 7 neighborhood of Breckenridge, Colorado offers everything you want in a mountain community. Single family homes in all styles and sizes are nestled among the pines and aspen. Many of them are occupied by year round Breckenridge residents who enjoy the quiet mountain surroundings along with an easy drive to the slopes and [...]
In 2011 Breckenridge home sales were up 32% with a concurrent 12% drop in price. Breckenridge condo sales increased by 38% with a matching increase in average sold price of 12%. Catch the Fun During Breckenridge Spring Fever Although this was not one of the better winters in Breck, the town is celebrating spring with [...]
There is some confusion over the Medicare tax associated with the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known informally as “Obamacare.” As of January, 2013, the law requires a tax of 3.8% on unearned “Net Investment Income,” which includes the sale of a residence as well as some, but not all, income from interest, [...]
Mortgage rates are still low enough to make this the best time to buy your new Breckenridge home. Whether you’re considering a full-time residence, condo, vacation home or investment property there is a wide variety of choices available in Breckenridge, including foreclosures and short sales. No one can say for certain, but mortgage rates will [...]
According to Real Estate Guru Greg Rand, the Denver metro area is attracting an influx of young, educated people who are looking for places to live. Rand talks up Denver as one of the best places to invest in and profit from the housing market. That’s good news for the Breckenridge real estate market, as [...]
So far, 2012 is looking a lot like 2011 in terms of the Summit County real estate market, with prices remaining about where they were at the end of last year. There are currently 1,172 residential properties for sale in Summit County–about 139 fewer than last year. The availability of properties, combined with low mortgage [...]
Once again, Breckenridge has been chosen to be the site of one stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Last year, we cheered the racers as they finished up a stage here during the inaugural race; this year, we’ll be cheering them as they start Stage 5 on Friday, August 24, 2012. The Challenge, which [...]
Filed under: Breckenridge, Breckenridge Ski Area
What weighs nearly 10,000 tons, consists of 60,000 icicles and is located near one of Summit County’s favorite shopping spots? It’s Brent Christensen’s Ice Castle, inviting you to explore its walkways, arches, tunnels and formations, all created entirely of ice and naturally shaped by gravity. The castle changes with the weather, growing and shifting as [...]
Filed under: Silverthorne, Summit County Real Estate
Breckenridge doesn’t often figure in crime stories that make national headlines. An exception occurred on December 9 when former Breck attorney Royal “Scoop” Daniel was arrested as he attempted to enter the U.S. from Tijuana on foot. Daniel was wanted in the U.S. for allegedly absconding with more than $700,000 of his clients’ money in [...]
Filed under: Breckenridge
I don’t know what level you were skiing at when you were 16 years old—I know I wasn’t anywhere near world class. That’s why I’m amazed at the speed and proficiency of 16-year-old phenom Mikaela Shiffrin of Eagle-Vail. This formidable high-schooler finished 8th in the Aspen slalom World Cup qualifying round, becoming the only American [...]
Filed under: Homes for Sale in Summit County, Skiing Breckenridge
Breckenridge Real Estate and Summit County Real Estate Specialist, Realtor Kelli Bennett
RE/MAX PROPERTIES OF THE SUMMIT, BRECKENRIDGE REAL ESTATE
Cell: (970) 390-9311 or Office: (970) 453-7000,
Denver Direct: (303) 278-7000,
Fax: (970) 453-7364
220 S. Main - P.O. Drawer 4600
Breckenridge, CO 80424