Spectacular lake and mountain views in Dillon
Rarely available, highly desired single family home with breathtaking views of Lake Dillon. This home located at 229 Tenderfoot Street in Dillon sits on a half an acre. It’s an easy walk to the lake, bike/pedestrian path, and town of Dillon.
There was a recent, extensive remodel to the exterior that adds to the charm..(read more)
4 Reasons for Seniors to Rent Their Vacation Properties
RISMEDIA, August 14, 2008-It seemed like a great idea twenty years ago-you’d buy that condo in Frisco, vacation there as often as possible, then someday sell your primary residence and spend your Golden Years basking on the slopes. Now, “someday” is here and-lo and behold-you’ve changed your mind. You’d hate to..(read more)
Question: Allison, We’re considering buying an investment condo in Frisco and wonder what the National Association of Realtors has to say about the National Real Estate market and how does that affect us here in Summit County, Colorado?
Answer: If you’re worried about investing in a sluggish real estate market, relax. Recent reports indicate housing is on the rebound. Last week..(read more)
5 Reasons Why the Vacation Home Rental Market Is Holding Strong…Even in our Weak Economy
1. It’s easy for consumers want to rent, to find information on vacation homes. By visiting respectable websites travelers can quickly find the vacation home that’s right for them. HomeAway’s network of vacation rentals includes over 300,000 properties all over the world, making..(read more)
Question: Allison, with the stock market down, the credit crunch and the financial mess the country is in, our level of investing confidence has dropped really low and we don’t feel particularly good about playing the market right now. What recommendations do you have regarding investing right now?
Answer: That’s a good question…and my answer, of course, is Real..(read more)
Will a $700 Billion Bailout Do the Trick?
I recently received this as an email from a friend and fellow “Howard Brinton Star Power Star” He’s a person I respect and this article makes as much sense to me as anything else I’ve read or heard lately (although I do acknowledge my Real Estate bias!) If nothing else, it made me think in a different way about our current..(read more)
Making an Offer: Tips for Painless Purchase
Question: Allison, what is the best way to make an offer on a property?
Answer: The large number of properties on the market and very-attractive interest rates make now an excellent time for first-time buyers to purchase a home, as well as for existing homeowners to trade up.
Prospective buyers should obtain written mortgage approval..(read more)
Swapping vacation homes easier under IRS rule
Feds clear up confusion over qualifying properties
Question: Allison, I hear we have some new rules regarding 1031 exchanges. We own a home in Summit County (Breckenridge) and we’re thinking of exchanging it for one at the beach. What do we need to know?
Answer: Great question! Many investors are taking advantage of the like-kind..(read more)
Housing bill cuts reverse-mortgage fees
But confusion still looms around loan limits
Question: Allison, can you explain the changes in reverse-mortgage that have come about with the passing of The Housing and Economic Recover Act of 2008? We own a home in Frisco and we’re looking into a reverse mortgage as an option, but we’re confused about many of the details.
Answer: ..(read more)
What Your Money Can Buy
Views of the Snake River, Wetlands and Slopes at Keystone
If you’re looking for a ground floor condo that offers easy accessibility, this Cinnamon Ridge mountain property is just the place for you and your family! Located in the Mountain View neighborhood at Keystone, this central location is on the shuttle route at Keystone and is a hop, skip and..(read more)
