A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Wishing for a warm, summer adventure on Lake Dillon.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   Beautiful ending to a day of skiing at A-Basin!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Saw an angel on my run along the Frisco bike path.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  The cross country trails are looking good at the Frisco Nordic Center.  For more  information visit:  http://www.townoffrisco.com/play/frisco-nordic-center/general-info/

A Day in The Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  I spy a moose in my backyard this morning!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Good wind today for Kiteboarding on Lake Dillon!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Looking forward to some sunny days this week and beautiful morning light on Peak One.

Get Your Tickets Now for Eat, Ski and Be Merry!

Eat, ski and be merry at the Summit Nordic Ski Club (SNSC)'s fundraiser dinner on Saturday, February 11 from 6-9 pm. Ski or snowshoe your way along a fire-lit route on the Frisco Peninsula with bonfire and refreshment stops along the way. The party ends at the Frisco Day Lodge with music, drinks, food and a silent auction. For tickets and more info visit SNSC.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Almost ready for the start of The International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, Colorado.  For more information, please visit:  http://www.gobreck.com/events/budweiser-international-snow-sculpture-championships. 

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   Looks like it is shaping up to be a great day over Keystone and ABasin!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   With all the snow on the Peaks Trail this season, you ski above the nearly buried sign to Breckenridge! 

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Making wine glasses at Gatherhouse, glassblowing studio in Frisco. Visit gatherhouse.com for more information.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Outer Range Brewing Co. is a newly opened, innovative craft brewery in Summit County, focused on creating high quality craft beer and community.  My new favorite in Frisco!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Behind the Ski Area sign is the Summit High School.  Not a bad location for higher education....no wonder we have so many State Skiing Championships!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Beautiful Colorado Blue Bird Day in Breckenridge!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Looks a little like Mr. Potato Head in the alpine pond near Frisco.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Almost shades of black and white on this cool, winter morning photo of Peak One and Peak Two.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Our view of the Breckenridge Ski Area from our office window is partially blocked by a big pillow of snow on the neighboring roof!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   A small moose was eating on the ski trail today making for a beautiful detour in the Frisco backcountry.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   The snow stopped just in time for my closing on a Frisco condo today.  Now that's a lifestyle view overlooking a frozen Lake Dillon!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Could this be a historic snowfall year in Breckenridge?

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   My kind of ski day, 17 inches new at Breckenridge Ski Area today and very few skiers on the slopes.  Nice to have an office location right behind the gondola in town!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   A little history in Frisco today, the small, clear opening through the pines is the old location of one of the Frisco ski jumping hills.  We need to bring it back!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.   Trying to take down the Christmas lights from the outdoor trees today and too much additional snow!  Big snow in the forecast all week! 

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Plenty of new snow and a beautiful sky for tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park today!  For more information, visit:  http://www.townoffrisco.com/play/frisco-adventure-park-winter/general-info/

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  First light on Buffalo Mountain above Frisco, Colorado this morning after the recent storms.  Enjoy the Blue Bird Day!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  This vintage VW Bug in Old Town Breckenridge may not see the road again until Spring following the recent storms.

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Merry Backcountry Christmas!  A surprise Secret Santa decorated a natural Christmas Tree in the Frisco backcountry on the trail to Rainbow Lake.  Rose, the amazing chocolate lab, enjoyed all the new snow during a backcountry ski today.  10-20 inches in the forecast!  HAPPY 2017!

Summit County Market Stats December 2016

SUMMIT COUNTY MARKET STATS

December 2016 Review

There were 125 closings of residential properties in December, amounting to $86.6 million in sales volume. Compared to last December, transactions were down 26% and volume fell just 4%. Although December sales lagged, Summit County residential sales volume is up 6% year-to-date, totaling $1.077 billion at the close of 2016. The number of transactions in 2016 fell slightly (1%) to 1,796 residential transactions. 

The increase in sales volume compared to transactions continues to push property values higher. Residential average sales price in December was $638,466, compared to $568,092 one year ago. This 13% increase may also be effected by the rising number of luxury home sales. The number of luxury homes sold for $1 million and above rose 10% in 2016, reaching 215 sales. The number of luxury home sales per year has more than doubled since 2012.

Residential price per square foot rose 7% since last year to $389 per foot. Residential sold price versus list price has climbed greatly in the past 5 years, currently averaging 98%. On average, residential properties are selling in 71 days.

Restricted inventory is certainly a factor in these changes, and availability of properties for sale continues on a downward trend. January 1, 2017 inventory is down 23% from one year ago. Currently there are 317 residential properties and 234 vacant land listings for sale, totaling 551 active listings.

January 2017 Market Insider

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on the activities and beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  The Frisco Marina looks a little like Maine today.  Just need the snow clouds to move a little down Mt. Royal!

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

My daily lifestyle photo on activities and the beauty of Summit County, Colorado.  Spending some time at one of my favorite local winter fly fishing spots with the Breckenridge Ski Area in the background.  After a short dry period, the snow is moving in all week!  The Blue River just steps from our listing at the Shores at Breckenridge. http://www.shoresbreckenridge.com

A Day in the Mountains of Summit County, Colorado

Starting 2017 with a daily lifestyle photo on activities and the beauty of Summit County, Colorado. New Years Day yoga at Peak Yoga Studio in Dillon, Colorado with Morgan Schmidt. Beautiful backdrop of Buffalo and Red Mountains.