Advance reservations in mountain communities for this winter are down 9 percent
By TANYA CANINO
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY
As the stock markets slipped along their rollercoaster track this week, officials at a Mountain Travel Symposium warned destination resort and tourism industry professionals of the volatility of today’s travel market.
“I’m looking through the lens […]
If we just had some extra cash, now would be a great time to get into the stock market, right?” Actually, if you have some extra cash, now is the best time in five or more years to … buy a home.
Thanks to the concept of “leveraging,” purchasing a home is by far the […]
SUMMIT COUNTY — Despite an avalanche of gloomy economic news, ski-industry experts are still optimistic about the upcoming season, provided there’s plenty of powder.
Looking at trends for the past 19 years, RRC Associates president Nolan Rosall said statistics show that skier and snowboard visits have been more dominated by snow quality, temperatures and timing […]
There is no more breathtaking spot to view the fall color in Breckenridge than from the deck of the home at 124 Overlook Drive. This four bedroom, four bath home sits majestically on its one acre lot looking down over the valley floor and eye to eye with Baldy Mountain, Quandary, and the Breckenridge Ski […]
Blue River’s notably tax-averse voters will decide on Election Day whether to eliminate the cap on property taxes used, in part, on roads and law enforcement.
Town Mayor Lindsay Backas and treasurer Allyn Mosher support the move that would raise the average tax bill by at least $41, but opposition has emerged.
“It’s critical to […]
Congress’ rejection of a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street financial firms on Monday and the resulting financial tsunami likely, will have a ripple effect on business here in the mountains, according to local experts.
Already, the worsening credit crunch is making it tough for some businesses to make payroll and other day-to-day operating expenses […]
According to Tom Kelly with Inman News, “Some people will say reverse mortgages are absolutely too expensive, while others will tell you they are the greatest deal on earth. What all the years of talking to seniors about reverse mortgages has taught me is that you can show somebody what something costs, but you cannot […]
This just might be the turn in the numbers we’ve been waiting for: Resales of existing houses jumped by 3.1 percent in last month to the highest level in nearly half a year.
On top of that — and to the near total surprise of Wall Street analysts — new home sales also rose 2.4 percent, […]
When too many condominium owners lose their units to foreclosure, condo associations feel the financial pain. That’s bad news for homeowners and real estate investors who depend on these associations to take care of building maintenance, property insurance, utilities, landscaping and other amenities that are shared in common.
While most owners pay their association dues as […]
Great location for your mountain dream home. Beautiful 1.65 acre treed lot with views of the Continental Divide. Enjoy the town’s utilities, amenities, and close to the Beaver nine holes of the Breckenridge golf course. All day sunshine pours down onto the property! A good value in The Highlands at Breckenridge. $399,000