Mountain Real Estate

Joe Massey with Castle and Cook mortgage gives us an update in August 2024 on: where rates are today and where they may go why some people are giving up their golden 3% mortgages what effect the election has on rates and when refinancing makes sense Joe Massey: Castle and Cook Mortgage loansbyjomassey.com   303-809-7769 

Are we in a buyer's market?  Is it just interest rates impacting the market? What will the future look like?  These are all questions we are being asked by our clients.  Listen in to this market up with statistics and data for this summer as well as some predictions for the upcoming fall season in Summit County, CO and Denver, CO. #realestate #summitcorealestate #realtor #interestrates

This is a special episode featuring 4 ladies living in Frisco, CO.  We cover the mountain lifestyle, small town perks and downsides, childcare, accessibility, healthcare, and more.  Tune in to hear first hand what it is like to raise kids in a small mountain town.  Featuring Chiara Zavagno, Jenny Vellone, and Megan Nuttleman. #realestate #summitcorealestate #family #momlife #frisco

In this episode, Aimee Airey with BOK Financial talks about her experience as a local lender in Summit County.  We talk about federal programs as well as local programs that are applicable to the local market, and we talk about the difference between government loans and portfolio loans. She covers programs that are geared toward second home owners as well as first time home buyers in Summit Count...

Amy Nakos has been living and doing real estate in Summit for over 20 years.  In this episode she shares four key questions she asks clients that are looking for second homes.  If you're in the market for a second home, listen in for things you should be thinking about.   She talks about: - Budget insights - Location vs. size considerations for the resorts - Short Term Rentals and if you can...

In this interview Steve Smith shares his wisdom as an educated consumer in the real estate industry who has done many real estate transactions.  A sabbatical led him to owning a house in the mountains for 30 years.  He explains how he typically runs against the crowds, especially on I-70.  He explains his For Sale By Owner (FSBO) experience and his unique commission agreements with past agents and...

We will dive into some national, Denver, and Summit County trends that we are seeing in the first quarter of 2024. We'll also look at the question of whether or not you can cash flow with a mountain property. BONUS: There's a sneak peak at the Dillon amphitheater schedule for this summer!

This podcast breaks down some of the monthly costs of real estate beyond the mortgage.  We dive into what's driving up HOA fees and some other monthly costs associated with real estate.

WE'RE BACK!!  It's a new year, and we've been MIA for a while, but Mountain Real Estate is Back and ready to roll in 2024!  This episode starts off with a simple market update for Denver and Summit County.  Wondering how the market ended up last year? Wondering what to expect for 2024.  Look no further than this quick update!

Mick brings us his story about how he and his wife are flipping a motel in the small mountain town of Leadville, Colorado.  And if you just want to laugh, you are guaranteed to be that person laughing with your ear buds in, because he is very funny. We talk about his creative financing, his project details, the benefits of small town living, and the balance of finances and changing community chara...

This is a quick overview of the current state of interest rates. Review us and subscribe to catch all the updates!   Candice De Email: Candicede.realestate@gmail.com Website: candicede.com

This episode covers the current regulations for Short Term Rentals in towns from Telluride to Winter Park and everywhere in between.  It covers the municipal regulations that have changed, areas that are talking about changes, and state laws that may come about in the future. Review us and subscribe to catch all the updates!   Candice De Ecospace Group at Your Castle Real Estate Email: Candicede.r...

The world of Short Term Rentals is constantly changing, especially in resort towns hit hard by workforce shortages and obtainable housing.  I covered the initial moratorium on STR licenses in Episode 3, and this is an update on what the County is proposing for long term solutions for STR in Unincorporated Summit County.  Learn more about Resort Zones and Neighborhood Zones in this episode. Review...

We take our car to the mechanic, and we go to the doctor, but why don't we treat our most expensive asset the same way?  Well, now you can!  Thayer Hirsh tells us about his product which can help you keep track of your home maintenance needs and records, and he also has some great tips about smart home devices!  If you want to see our pretty faces, here is the link to the video: https://www.y...

This is an exciting interview with the one and only Samantha Kish!  She shares her experience of getting into mountain real estate, her surprising benefits and occasional woes of self managing her property, and her top tips for social media.    If you want to watch along with the video, here is our video link: https://youtu.be/LuFJRvHwVzc Find Sam @FriscoMountainHouse on Instagram. Review us and s...

This episode of Mountain Real Estate compares some trends between the Summit County Housing Market and the Denver Metro Housing Market.  We cover the price decreases that are happening in these markets, the median home price changes over the last five years, seasonal trends, and home equity gains in the last year.  If you want to dive in deeper reach out through my website at candicede.com.

If you can't beat them, join them!  That has been my philosophy. Even thought investors get a bad name from working class, I have found a way to become a working class investor.  On this episode, I share five reasons why I have chosen to invest in real estate, and why I think you should too. I'd love to hear your thoughts and what you think is a great investment in the comments.

This episode of Mountain Real Estate focuses on the Short Term Rental Regulations in Summit County, CO.  There have been a lot of drastic changes in the last few months, and this episode covers some of those changes, including Unincorporated Summit County's decision for a Short Term Renal license moratorium in September 2021, and the Town of Breckenridge's decision to restrict new Short...

This episode of Mountain Real Estate covers four ways to overcome the largest hurdle to buying a house - financing.  In our current real estate market, home prices have shot up, but wages have not. We cover four ways to use government no down payment programs, conventional low down payment programs, Colorado's Housing and Finance programs, and Seller financing to fund the purchase of your fir...

This episode covers the basics of Home Buying for any first time home buyers out there.  We cover where to even begin if you want to buy a home. We cover the purpose of a lender, calculating your down payment, finding an agent, and the process of a real estate transaction. If you want to learn more, contact me through my website at candicede.com.