Summit Real Estate Blog

Don't sell without presale inspection

Don't sell without presale inspection

Sellers can save with alternatives to major fix-up workA successful home sale is one where buyers and sellers experience no after-closing disputes or legal claims. One way to maximize the chance of a happy ending is to have the property well ...

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Economic News

Economic News

 Spring skiing is here in full force...with another foot of fresh powder dumped on Summit County over the past 3 days!  Crazy!   With all the economic uncertainty in the world right now, it's difficult to discern what is really happening!  I ...

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Real estate buyers eat cost for wear-and-tear items

Real estate buyers eat cost for wear-and-tear items

Home Sale HindsightQuestion: Allison, We purchased a large home in Eagles Nest, Silverthorne last year. The property overall was in good condition, with the home being only 10 years old. Now that winter is here with this year’s huge snowfall, we are ...

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5 factors that affect home values

5 factors that affect home values

Today's buyers are less willing to overlook 'incurable' defectsQuestion:  Allison, we’ve heard “location, location, location” but what else affects a home’s value?Answer:  Location has long been touted as the most important variable affecting the ...

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Defining a true real estate recovery

Defining a true real estate recovery

Mood of the MarketQuestion:  Allison, we’ve heard so much about the market.  We want to sell, but want to wait until the market recovers.  Any suggestions?Answer:  This is the million (or billion!) dollar question isn’t it!  Our esteemed 33rd ...

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