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Is owning ski property no longer a good investment?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Eric Buck

Is the notion of buying mountain property as an investment dead? So proclaims an article in the November 2011 issue of SKI magazine. No doubt ski properties across the country have taken a hit over the last several years. This … Continue reading →

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Sales rise in September

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Eric Buck

September Summit County sales posted their second consecutive monthly improvements in both the number of transactions and total dollar value. Transactions in September rose 8% from August and were up 2% year-over-year (YOY). Dollar volume was up 21% from the … Continue reading →

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Short Sale versus Foreclosure

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Eric Buck

People often ask me the difference between a short sales and foreclosures. While related, there is a substantial difference, both in the process and in the impact on the owner’s credit report. A foreclosure is initiated by the lender, typically … Continue reading →

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Summit County for sale inventory on the decline

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes listed for sale fell 20% compared to a year earlier. At 2.19 million homes, that represents the lowest inventory since Realtor.com began tracking the data back in 2007. … Continue reading →

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Up to date

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

As a licensed Colorado real estate agent I am required to take continuing education courses to maintain my license. The licensing board requires 24 hours of education every three years including a four-hour annual update course each year. Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

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