Mountain Real Estate

In this 1-hour class, Summit County specialists Amy Nakos and Candice De break down everything real estate professionals need to know about navigating mountain resort markets — from reading the data to protecting your clients. What's covered: 📊 Market Data & History — How Summit County differs from Front Range markets, 52 years of appreciation data for homes and condos, what's happe...

Not every property in Summit County can get a short-term rental license right now — some towns have caps, others have wait lists that run a year or longer. Ross Capodanno of Summit Mountain Rentals joins the show to explain the option a lot of owners don't know exists: 30+ night "long stay lodging." Ross has run this program for three years and gives it to us straight — income expec...

Navigating short-term rental regulations in Summit County just got a whole lot easier. In this episode, Candice De unveils a brand-new interactive map tool — built with the help of AI — that consolidates STR licensing information from all seven jurisdictions and unincorporated Summit County into one searchable, parcel-level map. Candice walks through each basin and municipality — Silverthorne, Dil...

What happens after you build a successful life? For some, it’s more deals. More growth. More scale.  For others, it’s something different. In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Greg Gaskell—a former builder who spent decades constructing homes and commercial projects—before shifting his focus to something far more impactful: people. From building structures… t...

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Lauren Hitchell, a local Summit County business owner, to talk about what it really looks like to build a life—and a business—in the mountains. Lauren shares her journey from moving to Summit County with just a few dollars and a broken Jeep, planning to stay for one ski season… to building a successful, family-focused home...

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice Day talks with Brooke Roberts from Land Title about the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its implications for real estate transactions. The discussion explores the new requirements placed on title companies, attorneys, and buyers and sellers involved with cash purchases under LLCs or trusts. They highlight the steps needed...

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast , Candice De walks through the complete 2025 Summit County real estate data , offering a clear, data-driven view of how the mountain market performed over the past year. Rather than reacting to short-term headlines, this episode focuses on full-year trends—comparing 2025 to prior years and breaking down performance across each Summit County subma...

Mountain Real Estate Podcast | Home Care for Second Homeowners in Summit County In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast , Candice sits down in person with Alex from Rockridge to talk about an often-overlooked need in Summit County: home care for second homeowners who are not renting their properties . Many mountain homeowners don’t need full property management, but they do want peace...

Summit County Real Estate Market 2025: What Really Happened (And What 2026 Holds) Is the Summit County real estate market crashing? Did home prices drop in 2025? Are condos struggling while single-family homes stay strong? And is 2026 the right time to buy a mountain property in Colorado? In this episode, Amy Nakos and Candice De of The Amy Nakos Group break down the real data behind the headlines...

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice breaks down one of the questions she hears most often: “Where should I buy in Summit County?” Summit County isn’t a single market—it’s a collection of distinct micro-neighborhoods, each offering a different blend of lifestyle, STR rules, HOA considerations, and price ranges. This episode walks through seven key areas : Breckenridge (in-r...

In this episode of Mountain Real Estate, Candice De sits down with Daniel Leifeld of Key Data to unpack what’s really happening across Colorado’s vacation rental markets heading into ski season.  Using direct-source reservation data (not scraped listings) from Key Data, Daniel breaks down occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, booking windows, and demand drivers for Summit County, Vail, Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat...

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast , host Candice Day breaks down the mystery of mortgage rates and why they matter so much for homebuyers and investors in Summit County, Colorado. You’ll learn:  ✅ How mortgage rates are actually set (hint: it’s not just the Fed!)  ✅ The key factors that influence rates — inflation, Treasuries, spreads, and personal borrower details  ✅ Real-lif...

In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in Summit County real estate—inventory, days on market, price trends, and how buyer/seller behavior is shifting as we head through 2025. We also spotlight a few local small businesses that keep our mountain towns vibrant. 🎧 You’ll hear: Key metrics: new listings, median price, and buyer demand Strategy tips for buyers and sellers  Seasonal tr...

Mountain Real Estate – July 2025 | Which Properties Deliver the Best Returns in Summit County? This month, hosts Amy Nakos and Candice De dive into a fresh analysis of 13 active Summit County listings , ranging from slopeside condos to HOA-free single-family homes. Using a detailed spreadsheet, they compare purchase prices, expenses, rental income, and appreciation to answer: 💡 Which types of pro...

In this episode of Mountain Real Estate , Candice De and Amy Nakos dive into what it really costs to own a property in Summit County, Colorado—specifically a two-bedroom, three-bath condo in Keystone. They break down four financial scenarios using cash or a loan, with and without a property manager. You'll hear about monthly costs, rental income projections, tax benefits, and long-term apprec...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Housing Solutions in Summit County with Brandon Howes In this episode of Mountain Real Estate , host Candice De sits down with Brandon Howes, Interim Co-Housing Director for Summit County, Colorado. Together, they dive into the innovative and evolving strategies the county is using to tackle workforce housing challenges in the high country. From the success of the Housing Helps...

🔊 Episode Description: In this episode of Mountain Real Estate , host Candice De sits down with longtime Summit County builder and designer Michael Rath of Trilogy Partners. With 25 years of experience and roots in both the film and construction industries, Michael shares how his background in production management helped him build a unique business model that blends creativity, technology, and t...

🏔️ Is Multi-Generational Living Right for Your Family? In this episode of Mountain Real Estate , Candice chats with the Michuda family about their journey to finding and renovating a multi-generational home in Frisco, CO . Learn how they balanced family needs, finances, and mountain living dreams to create a space that brings everyone together—across generations.   If you're like me, you&apos...

Thinking about investing in a short-term rental (STR) in Summit County, Colorado ? Candice De and Amy Nakos break down everything you need to know about STR regulations in this must-watch video!  ⏳ One of the most common questions we get is:   "Can I short-term rental up there?" – and the answer isn’t always straightforward.  📍 In this video, we cover:   ✅ The 7 jurisdictions that gov...

📊 2024 Summit County Real Estate Market Update | Key Trends & Insights  🏡 Wondering what’s happening in the Summit County real estate market? Amy Nakos and Candice De from the Amy Nakos Group at Your Castle Summit break down the latest 2024 Year-End Market Report!  📈 In this video, we cover:  ✅ Home Price Trends – Is appreciation still going strong?  ✅ Days on Market – How quickly are hom...

This episode covers insights on data from the last 5 years showing when prices go up and when they go down each year in Summit County, CO.  We see some consistent trends in that we have a few peaks each year and a few valleys each year, though they shift a little each year. Listen in to hear the best times to buy and sell in the mountains!

Wondering how we ended the year last year in the Summit County Real Estate Market?  Candice provides a brief summary of 2024. This episode shares some highlights about how 2023 was pretty tough, and 2024 data shows it was better than anticipated (and better than it felt).  We explore some intricacies in the different price categories that may lead to median prices continuing to rise. We also talk...

In this episode we talk with Alex Dallman of Great Western Lodging about what property management entails, what the fees are, and how to interview PMs.  When you are buying a new investment property, have you thought about who is providing toilet paper for your guests? I haven't, but Alex has!!

In this episode, we will give you a realtor's perspective on the NAR settlement and how it is impacting the real estate business. We will cover: - Realtor practices back in the day - What changes were required - How this affects buyers and sellers - What impacts we're seeing - and it's not what the media headlines say, imagine that!

In this episode, I cover some trends in real estate nationally, statewide, and in Summit County.  Wondering how real estate is looking? Wondering if prices are dropping? Listen in. Then we dive into 4 deals that we've found for our clients, and where we're seeing the best deals in Summit County.