Breckenridge Real Estate Blog

We are grateful for life around Breckenridge real estate in Summit County Colorado. The resort is open with skiing on Peak 8 and Peak 9. Opportunities to invest in exclusive Breckenridge CO real estate tucked around the lifts and slopes are abundant right now. Yes, Breckenridge vacation properties offer buyers the Rocky Mountain getaways of their dreams.

But places remain buildings until they are filled with the warmth of the people within them. Then, they become cherished homes in Breckenridge full of good memories. Think Thanksgiving camaraderie beside the crackling fire with the aroma of fresh baked pie in the air. Juxtapose the feeling with the vibrancy of the clear cool air on the ski slopes. Your family could be at the top of the slope in just ten minutes!

Put the two together and determine to invest in Summit County property in time for Christmas. Located in the woods in the heart of town, the impeccable fully furnished townhome at 104 Village Point Drive could be your family’s vacation home. It is one of the best values in the town with an asking price of $749,900.

Convenient yet secluded, charming and cozy, this three-story townhome has recently been beautifully remodeled and features new fixtures, appliances, lighting, flooring, and furnishings. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and over 1600 square feet and a 1-car garage. With views of the woods, the open living area walks out to the deck and hot tub. The large rustic fireplace is the focal point of the great room. The rich cherry kitchen features granite countertops, luminescent backdrops, and a kitchen island. An inviting dining room opens to the kitchen.

Built in 1995, the Village Point Townhomes are perfectly charming and feature lovely landscaping that complements the exterior design. Adjacent Columbine Road leads to Peak 9 and Village Point is on the free shuttle route.

This is a top quality property with a great location. Even with high owner usage, rental numbers are high. It will impress even the most discerning buyer. Call Rick Allemang at 970-547-1002 for more information about the property at 104 Village Point Drive and/or other options in wonderful Summit and Park counties.

Buy Breckenridge real estate for future college housing and vacation fun. Construction of the spanking-new Breckenridge facilities for Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is running ahead of schedule. In addition to a variety of practical associate degrees, CMC operates a Center for Lifelong Learning that is open to every resident of real estate in Summit County.

What a great place for students to put away a couple of years of college living in mountain luxury homes in Breckenridge, Colorado while skiing or riding and helping out with some of the fun part-time positions in the resort. Call Rick Allemang at 970-547-1002 for information about investing in Breckenridge real estate in our Rocky Mountain resort for students or retirement.

The Summit Campuses of CMC located in Breckenridge and Frisco provide educational opportunities in traditional classroom settings, hands-on professional training and on-line classes for all of Summit County: Silverthorne, Dillon, Frisco, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. The school is proud to operate one of the few apprentice-based culinary programs in the country with internships alongside renowned chefs in the resort, a new certificate program for Wilderness Emergency Medical Services, Outdoor Education, and a two-year Nursing Program.

Word is out that the new campus may open as the first smoke-free college or university in Colorado. The initiative is in keeping with the prevailing state-of-the-art healthy and green attitudes and policies that are growing rapidly in the mountain communities.

Colorado Mountain College operates seven campuses that dot the rural mountain areas and service over 12,000 miles. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and seeks alternative accreditation through the Academic Quality Improvement Program.

The College’s Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are designed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Graduates have transferred to major universities such as the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Denver, Stanford University, Wellesley College, Vanderbilt University, and many more.

Options for Associate of Arts degrees include Visual Arts, Business Emphasis, and Outdoor Education Emphasis. Associate in Applied Science Degrees include Accounting, Business, Computer Networking, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, Fire Science Technology, Microcomputer Support Specialist, Nursing, and Office Administration.

Certificates of Occupational Proficiency include Accounting, A+ Computer Technician, Business, CISCO Certified Network Associate, Electrician, Electricity and Wiring, Emergency Medical Technician, Information Security Specialist, Microcomputer Specialist, Microsoft Office Specialist, Office Administration, Real Estate, Ropeway Maintenance Technician, and Wilderness Emergency Medical Services. Certificates of Completion include Early Childhood Director or Group Leader, Entrepreneurship, and Outdoor Education.

Real estate in Breckenridge may be just the magical place for family members of all ages to play together along the Breckenridge Nordic Trail System, awe-inspiring terrain nestled between the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. Exceptional Breckenridge CO real estate near the slopes of Peak 6, Peak 8, and Peak 8 as well as in the Shock Hill area include Crystal Peak Lodge and Grand Lodge, One Ski Hill Place, The Shock Hill Lodge & Spa, and Pristine Villaggio.

November 14, 15 and 16 are the days to preview Summit County Colorado vacation real estate and to pick up new and used ski gear “Nordic, back-country, and telemark equipment” at the Breckenridge Nordic Center. Located at 1200 Ski Hill Road near some of the above exclusive new Breckenridge real estate, the annual event is a community tradition for residents of the Victorian mining Town of Breckenridge.

As Breckenridge Resort improves and grows, so has the Master Development Plan for the Nordic Center. Thirty-two kilometers of ski trails meander through spruce forest and open meadows along with 16 kilometers of scenic snowshoe trails only a mile from downtown along the free shuttle route. Additionally, the BreckConnect Gondola runs from the free skier parking lots, accessing the Breckenridge Nordic Trail System and eventually the new Nordic World Trails on Peak 6. A new skier bridge and two Nordic skier tunnels allow a continuous looped trail system with no road crossings.

Lately the Nordic Center began rolling the terrain and anticipates that after the next good snowstorm it will be able to provide skate lines in the teaching and training areas. Pretty soon the stove will be cranked up in the warming huts at Kathy’s Viewpoint and Hallelujah Hut and skiers can glide over manicured snow with scenic vistas on all sides, exploring the expanded trails on Peak 7 in the White River National Forest.

Participants in the sport enjoy a casual and friendly atmosphere. It is easy to learn and lots of fun. Ski lessons help everyone to get it right from the beginning and progress faster. Lesson, rental, and trail pass packages are affordable. Improvement is rapid for those who take advantage of expert guidance offered by ski instructors certified by the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANS) or Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Children start skiing by age four and develop the physique, coordination, stamina, agility, social skills, and a sense of accomplishment. When heading to the hills, it is best bring hats, gloves, sunglasses, and layers of clothing to accommodate the weather and body heat generated by the workout.

Next week (Nov. 21-23) there will be a ski swap at our Frisco Nordic Center. The Annual Nordic ski Swap benefits the Summit Nordic Ski Club. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the SNC, a nonprofit organization that assists junior Nordic skiers.

For information about resort real estate to enjoy for years to come, call Rick Allemang of RE/MAX Properties of the Summit at 970-547-1002.

The proposed opening of ski terrain on Peak 6 at Breckenridge Ski Resort will undoubtedly also mean more Breckenridge Colorado real estate options for buyers and investors. For example, one party owns a piece of the woods adjacent to the proposed new lift on Peak 6 and wants to sell. Does anyone see a new development of secluded ski-in/ski-out luxury Breckenridge CO real estate on the horizon? Some say, wait and see how the community absorbs the 700 new units of prime Breckenridge real estate on Peaks 7 and 8 after the 2008 changes to those areas.

Leading the nation in number of skier visits, Breckenridge Ski Resort has been juggling weekend crowds too long and wants to extend the ski services and terrain onto Peak 6. The Peak 6 development plan proposes to open about 450 acres of terrain north of the ski area’s existing trails, with 285 acres above and 67 acres below the timberline served by a single new lift. At the base of the lift, the resort would build a restaurant and at the top would be a ski patrol and warming hut.

Discussions and impact studies have been ongoing. As people bring up various issues, the Resort, Forest Service, and Town are weighing the considerations. Some say Vail is twice the size, why can’t we too grow? Others say that they like living in a smaller community. Some don’t want more new development; others make a living by building mountain luxury properties. Some want to keep the backcountry on Peak 6 more secluded, and others want to be able to access it more easily. Some are concerned about elk habitat in the Ten Mile Range as herd populations in the state reach record levels. But is limiting development the solution? Most of the ski resort utilizes Forest Service lands and is surrounded by national forest.

With Colorado’s population continuing to grow at a healthy rate, Vail Resorts anticipates weekends will just get more crowded if the plan gets delayed. The goal of the expansion plan is to spread out the skiers, especially on peak days, by providing more intermediate terrain. Peak 6 is easily accessible from Main Street and is relatively safe from avalanches two important reasons for a thumbs up on the plan.

For information about resort real estate to enjoy for years to come, call Rick Allemang of RE/MAX Properties of the Summit at 970-547-1002.

Today all Summit County ski resorts are open! Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin, that is. Marvelous Breckenridge real estate and Dillon or Silverthorne CO real estate offer luxurious second homes and vacation homes in the Rocky Mountains a skier’s dream near these world-class Colorado resorts.

Silverthorne real estate is located 17 miles north of Breckenridge CO real estate, 11 miles from Keystone ski-in/ski-out properties, and 14 miles from Copper Mountain. See our listings for beautiful Silverthorne Co homes, most notably the very convenient Silverthorne property at 435 Kestrel Lane in The Ranch at Eagles Nest on the Raven Golf Course, the #1 Mountain Golf Course in Colorado.

This stunning Summit County real estate on Kestrel Lane is being offered for only $799,000. Just drive up and feel like you’ve finally found your own mountain cabin. Located on the golf course near Lake Dillon and gold medal trout fishing, surrounded by 130,000 acres of national forests abutting the Continental Divide, this exclusive real estate awaits your family memories. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, camping, boating, water sports, skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and so many more recreational options will get you out onto our Colorado playground.

The front porch of this three-bedroom chalet home at 435 Kestrel Lane opens into an elegant entryway with peeled log railings on a staircase leading to a spacious Great Room. Vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace invite the outdoors inside with picturesque views. An incredible gourmet kitchen with fine granite countertops and high-end stainless appliances serves a bright and open dining room as well as counter dining. The master suite features large windows and a luxurious bathroom with a jetted tub, separate shower, double vanity, travertine finishes, glass block for privacy and natural light and quality finishes and accents.

On the lower level of the 2,253 square foot home are a large Family Room, another bedroom, impeccable bathroom, laundry, and access to the hot tub. The home uses natural gas and radiant heat.

Everyone in the family will appreciate the convenience of being able to hop onto the Summit County shuttle to all of the ski resorts, shopping areas and restaurants. There is still time to buy the Epic Season Pass for $579 that allows each skier unlimited access to all ski resorts run by Vail Resorts.

Call Rick Allemang of RE/MAX Properties of the Summit at 970-547-1002 for information about real estate in the resort communities.

Autumn is a wonderful time to buy a piece of land in the Rocky Mountains Breckenridge real estate or a piece of rural real estate in Summit County or Park County Colorado ranch land and to find a builder for your custom mountain home. Breckenridge CO real estate offers extraordinarily fine examples of elegant mountain architecture.

Buyers beginning the journey to custom building second homes or retirement homes in Breckenridge will immediately notice the cutting-edge designs in our mountain luxury real estate, even green buildings. The annual Summit County Parade of Homes is like an art walk displaying impeccable details, loving workmanship, careful planning, coordination, and integration with our special Victorian mountain village and Breckenridge Ski Resort.

Sponsored by the Summit County Builders Association, this year’s Parade of Homes featured twelve marvelous examples of the exclusive mountain dream homes including the fabulous Breckenridge CO homes at 82 Victory Lane, 80 North Woods Lane, 230 Timberlane Circle, 182 Campion Trail. At the north end of town, Breckenridge homes at 159 Spalding Terrace, 1695 Highlands Drive, 155 Glen Eagle Loop, 0018 Buffalo Terrace, 798 Gold Run, 1184 Discovery Hill Drive, 146 Cottonwood Circle, and 299 Shores Lane were open.

The Summit County Builders Association (SCBA) is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 190 builder and associate members doing business in Summit County. The SCBA sponsors the top-of-the-line Parade of Homes and the Home & Outdoor Living Show, drawing people from all parts of the United States and the world to view new products, designs, trends, and innovative ideas.

Affiliated with the Colorado Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), members receive exposure to the latest building standards and techniques, development opportunities, and insight into new trends, designs, and products. Members have the opportunity to participate in the annual Rocky Mountain Builder Conference in Beaver Creek where the NAHB offers certification courses such as “Green Building for Building Professionals” and to attend a wide variety of educational sessions to continually upgrade and stay on top of issues from legalities to sustainable building to business management.

SCBA also conducts charitable activities, donating to The Summit Foundation, a local central charity organization funding many programs and scholarship funds. The Summit County Builders Association has also donated used materials to victims of weather disasters in the United States.

Call Rick Allemang of RE/MAX Properties of the Summit at 970-547-1002 for information about building sites in both Summit County and Park County and existing new homes.

It’s time to get into your own ski-in/ski-out Breckenridge real estate. World-class Breckenridge Ski Resort opens up November 7, 2008. Come a day early to celebrate and to see what vacation homes in Breckenridge Colorado have opened up for you and your family to view! Ride the BerckConnect Gondola directly from the skier parking lots in town to Breckenridge CO real estate at Shock Hill.

Located in Summit County Colorado, convenient to Keystone CO real estate and Park County CO ranches, Breckenridge CO second homes are solid investments in a popular area about 90 minutes from Denver.

Opening day ushers in the 2008-2009 season a bit early this year with all new terrain, lifts, and services. Although construction on Peak 8 is still in progress, Vail Resorts will host the grand opening festivities at One Ski Hill Place, new luxury Breckenridge real estate on Peak 8. Thanks to some cooler weather, snow-making machines began dressing up the mountain mid October.

The Resort and the Town of Breckenridge will be percolating with the annual Wake Up Breckenridge on Thursday morning when the Town’s leadership will distribute 1,500 free mugs and coffee at Starbucks, Clint’s Bakery & Coffee House, Cool River Coffee House, Helen’s Coffee Cart at City Market, Amazing Grace, Coffee Depot at Main Street Station, and Daylight Donuts.

By Thanksgiving, Peak 9 will be fully open along with all skier services at the village and Beaver Run base areas. By opening Peak 8 early, the Resort is able to offer new experiences on opening day including more open ski runs and lifts. Skiers and riders will have many more choices in terrain. Additionally, the mountain operations team is better able to prepare the mountain for the largest event ever: the AST Winter Dew Tour December 18-21. The Winter Dew Tour will feature freeskiing and snowboarding disciplines for both men and women.  Major television networks will be broadcasting the events.

Highly favored among out-of-state and international travelers, the Resort has been the most popular ski resort in North America for the last few years. From a base elevation at 9,600 feet to the summit at 12,998, there are 2,358 acres of skiable terrain including 155 runs. Over a third of the terrain is labeled “expert” but beginner and intermediate skiers find plenty of exciting runs to practice on.

Peak 8 is normally accessed from the Colorado SuperChair, Rocky Mountain SuperChair, as well as the Peak 8 SuperConnect. The lower terrain is intermediate and advanced. The back bowl can be accessed via 6 Chair or the T-Bar and the westernmost bowls with some very difficult terrain. Advanced skiers and riders hike from the top of the Imperial lift to Peak 8 to be challenged by cornices with soft landings. The Lake Chutes are a series of small chutes with inclines up to 50 degrees and can be reachable from the top of Peak 8.

For information about ski-in/ski-out and other real estate in the resort and surrounding mountain communities, contact Rick Allemang at 970-547-1002.