Trend for Summit County real estate is mostly up

2Kimberly Nicoletti | July 9, 2014 @ 1:05 am

Summit County’s real estate market has been turning in a positive direction, showing increases in many price ranges, particularly low to mid-range homes. And Realtors don’t see the trend slowing down. “Summer and fall, into winter, are going to be very busy times,” said Realtor. Check for Eco-friendly pest treatments ...

Vail Valley real estate market looks positive this summer

5Kimberly Nicoletti | July 7, 2014 @ 1:05 pm

This summer, real estate looks strong in the Vail Valley, at least according to recent sales, number of showings and Realtor predictions. First quarter reports Eagle County’s first quarter real estate report showed a 19.67 percent increase in median residential sales prices from last year’s ...

Still thriving after all these years: An interview with BJ Adams on 20 years in Aspen/Snowmass real estate

6Allyn Harvey | June 29, 2014 @ 12:17 pm

BJ Adams & Co. this year celebrated 20 years in the cutthroat real estate business of Aspen, Snowmass Village and the upper Roaring Fork Valley. Over the years, she and her brokers built a business in Snowmass Village, opened an office in Aspen, survived through two rececssions, including the Great ...

Boutique chic influences vacation rentals … and draws guests

1Liza Hogan | June 9, 2014 @ 3:19 pm

The hotel industry has done an exceptional job of training guests. Whether it’s a webpage or the myriad of TV programs on the Travel channel, it’s almost impossible not to see the latest styles and understand why they draw the best reviews. Boutique hotels are having a big impact on vacation ...

Avoid the pitfalls of seller financing

14Liza Hogan | May 23, 2014 @ 10:58 pm

Owner-carry financing occurs when a property owner sells a property and carries back mortgage financing. It can be a critical component of a sale in times where the market is soft and maybe the only way a sale can be accomplished if the borrower and/or the property are not eligible for institutional ...

Internet changes retail/real estate relationship

William Small | April 29, 2014 @ 12:36 am

The Internet is changing the way we live our lives and do business, and retailing is one area that’s seeing major changes from online sales. As a result, the way retailers utilize space and the type of space they need is also changing. Recently, Home Depot announced that it will only open one ...

Vail powerhouse attends international luxury real estate event

1Staff Report | April 2, 2014 @ 6:23 pm

Associates of Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate recently participated in the 2014 Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT, a prestigious international real estate event held at the Wynn Las Vegas. “Taking part in events like Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT are just a few of the things that set our team apart ...

Bitcoin: The future for real estate?

8John James | March 14, 2014 @ 2:02 pm

Bitcoin. If you have been following the news for the past couple of months, you have probably come across at least one article referencing Bitcoin, be it the shutdown of Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin exchange in the world or Newsweek’s “outing” of mysterious Bitcoin founder Satoshi ...

Finding the perfect luxury vacation rental

12Liza Hogan | December 17, 2013 @ 9:18 am

OK, the winter season has officially started. The resorts have received a good amount of snow to kick things off and vacationers who have held off making travel plans are starting to get nervous about finding the perfect place to stay. Travelers seeking a luxury experience should know that the premium ...

Realtors in Vail receive honors at annual convention

2Staff Report | October 29, 2013 @ 1:48 pm

VAIL — This year at the Colorado Association of Realtor’s Annual Convention in Denver, Members of the Vail Board of Realtors received various recognition and awards. “I think I speak for all of our organization in saying that we are extremely proud of the recognition that our members Amy Dorsey, Terry Nolan and Julie Retzlaff received at the Colorado ...

Michael Thompson joins Coldwell Banker branch in Vail

2Staff Report | October 25, 2013 @ 4:22 pm

VAIL — Michael Thompson has joined Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties as a broker associate working out of the Vail office on Bridge Street.  Thompson moved to Vail in 1991 after receiving his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Colorado. Like many people, he fell in love with the town and the people that make this town so special.

Berkshire Hathaway real estate firm to debut in Vail Valley

4Staff Report | October 21, 2013 @ 3:36 pm

Vail is the first Colorado site of Warren Buffett's new real estate venture. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties is debuting Tuesday in the former offices of Prudential Colorado Properties. A year ago, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was born through the combination of Prudential Real ...

RE/MAX announces initial public offering of 10 million shares

4Staff Report | September 19, 2013 @ 8:37 am

DENVER — RE/MAX Holdings Inc., one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced that it has commenced an initial public offering of 10 million shares of its Class A common shares pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The initial public offering price is currently ...

Vail Board of Realtors announces new officers

10Staff Report | August 22, 2013 @ 8:38 am

Vail Board of Realtors this week announced three new officers for the organization: Mike Budd, chair of the Vail Board of Realtors; C. Onie Bolduc, chair-Elect of the Vail Board of Realtors; Jim Pyke, chair of the Vail Multi-List Service Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Vail Board of ...

Coldwell Banker names Trudeau new managing director in Vail

4Staff Report | August 16, 2013 @ 9:57 am

Wayne Trudeau is the new managing director of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties' office in Vail. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, Trudeau had multiple senior executive positions at major master-planned residential, resort, recreational and mixed-use projects throughout the ...