Ski Season will soon be among us.  The slopes are calling out to us.  Have you envisioned what it might be like to own the most luxurious ski-in/ski-out home in Breckenridge?

You don’t have to wait any longer.  This 9536 square foot home features 7 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, ski room, theater room and an elevator. The home is fully furnished with only the most exquisite furnishings.  The property is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Breckenridge  Timber Trail Estates at the end of a cul-du-sac.  The 4′oclock ski run is your backyard.

Other than a ski-in/ski-out home other benefits include use of  all of the amenities at One Ski Hill Place, ( bowling alley, spa, fitness room, swimming pool, etc.). Enjoy the amazing views from every window throughout the home.  If you are looking for that fabulous ski home to accomodate a large group of people, this is the place for you.  This home will accomodate up to 24 people. The bedrooms include three master suites with fireplaces in each room, two junior suites and two large bunk rooms.

There is a fabulous recreation room for entertaining which includes a beautiful bar with Juparana Victoria granite.  If you are a wine connoisseur, you will enjoy the fabulous geothermal wine cellar which features mahogany wood and vintage metal racks.  If you are up for a game of pool, there is a special billiard room to enjoy playing a round of pool.  When you are ready to relax, just walk out to your fire pit or hot tub with your glass of wine. Also, don’t forget about the awesome theater room that features 8 leather recliner lounge chairs to view your favorite movies or sporting events on the 110″ projection screen with 7 point surround sound.

You will enjoy cooking in the fantastic gourmet kitchen which includes a butler’s panty. The kitchen features a 48″ dual fuel Wolf range, wall mounted oven, warming drawer and microwave.  Also, there are two double drawer Bosch Dishwashers.

The floors throughout the home are Teak floors with mahogany trim and each room has In-floor radiant heat with individual thermostats.

There are so many features to mention, you must come and see this 2009 Parade of homes winner.  If you would like , come

457 Timber Trail Estates

by on Sunday, September 4, for an Open House, 1-5pm.  From Main St. in Breckenridge, turn right on  Ski Hill Rd and turn left on 4-clock run and follow the signs to Timber Trail.  Hope to see you then.  Check out the virtual tour www.tourbuzz.net/14777. For more information contact Leah Baxter, 970-389-6367.

Leah Baxter,

GRI, CRS.

leah@leahbaxter.com

Associate Broker

ReMax Properties of the Summit in Frisco.

970-389-6367

If you a fan of Copper Mountain., and would like to take advantage of the new beautiful homes that are built right next to the mountain, Lewis Ranch is the place for you.  It is a private small gated community with  19 high end custom homes.  It is actually quite reasonable compared to Vail.  For example, a 7 bed/8 bath home near the ski slopes in Vail will  cost you  $11,900.00 and that is not new construction.  Currently, there is a 7 bed/8 bath home, 5742 square feet available at Lewis Ranch right on the ski slope for $3,495,000.  This is a contemporary designed home that has amazing natural light.  For a virtual tour click on the link above.

Currently at Lewis Ranch,  13 luxury homes and duplexes are on the market.  The duplexes start at $1,590,000 , the duplex that is currently listed at this price is a 4 bed/4 bath 3,336 square foot custom built home, and of course, right on the slopes.  So if you are looking for a private secluded exclusive community, Lewis Ranch is it!  For more information on these properties or any other properties in Summit County, contact Leah Baxter 970-389-6367.

The Snow has arrived in Summit County, Colorado. A-Basin opened two days ago and received 22″ of snow and Loveland opened the day before. Copper Mountain and Keystone are slated to open on November 5, Breckenridge is scheduled to open November 12, and Vail is scheduled to open November 19, 2010. According to the Farmer’s Almanac it is going to be a great year for Snow sports in the high country!
So, are you tired of driving on I-70 in the traffic to go skiing? Interest rates are at an all-time low and Seller’s are ready to sell. If you have been waiting to buy that dream property in the mountains, now is the time! To look at properties available just click on my MLS and you can search for any type of property in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, Frisco, Silverthorne or Dillon. Give me a call 970-389-6367. Hope to see you on the slopes!

The current super low mortgage rates have many people wondering whether or not now is the time to refinance and if you are in good shape there, now is a great time to get into the Resort Market in Summit County, Colorado. For 23 weeks rates have been under 5%, last week headlines touted that the average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage was 4.19%, the lowest recorded since mortgage rates began being recorded. With such history how could now not be the time to refinance? Oddly enough, now might not be the right time for you.

Here are some things to keep in mind to determine whether refinancing is right for you:

• Do you have equity in your home? If you are underwater on your mortgage you will have a hard time refinancing.
• Costs of refinancing. How much is it going to cost to refinance and how many months will it take to recoup the cost? Will you be in your home that long?
• Taxes. Mortgage insurance is a write-off come tax time. Is lowering the interest in your best interest?

These are just a few points to think about when considering refinancing your real estate. If you have plenty of equity, good credit and overall financial stability this could be the best time. There are a lot of things to think about when refinancing, for example, if you have less than 20% equity you will have to have prime mortgage insurance (PMI) which will add to your monthly costs. Take time to evaluate your financial and real estate picture. The historically low rates are eye-catching and are great for buying a home but they may not be ideal for refinancing your home.

Now is a great time to buy that second home, prices have come down in Breckenridge, Frisco, and several of the other Mountain towns in Summit County. So if you are ready to buy your Mountain Property, contact Leah Baxter www.leahbaxter.com or leah@leahbaxter.com

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Three years ago, Summit County Sellers had buyers lining up to buy their property.  They were getting top dollar and receiving a nice appreciation.

It isn’t a surprise that it is a  buyer’s market out there which is great news for buyers, not so great for sellers. Sellers are no longer in a position to dictate the rules of the game and have to be careful how they respond and counter to offers, due to the fact that if a buyer doesn’t get his way he might just move on to the next seller, and there are a lot of sellers out there.

Summit County is usually last to feel a recession and last to recover. Interest rates are still very low, and now is the time to get in the market for the buyer.

If you purchased your home in Summit County within the last few years, you should not expect to make any money if you sell today.  This is the type of market we are experiencing. The good news is, if you owned a home in another part of the Country, you would be fortunate if you didn’t have to take a loss on your home.  Also, if you purchased your home within the past 5-10 years, you will most likely be able to experience a return on your investment.  The problem that we see is the Seller’s still want more money back, if this is the case than hold on to your property for a few more years.

There are a few difficult things about being a seller today. A seller doesn’t know how long it will take to sell his home and when he gets a contract he can’t guarantee whether another one will come or not. What this means is that if a seller has to sell his home then he has to be wary of scaring the buyer away.

The inspection is one aspect of a contract where a seller can lose his shirt. If trying to sell your home it is a wise idea to have your home inspected before listing your home. This way you can make the necessary improvements and will avoid being surprised by unexpected requests. Because sellers are not in a position to capitalize on their real estate investment it is more important than ever to be on top of things, in order to retain as much value as possible.

An experienced Realtor is incredibly helpful in maneuvering a tricky real estate market, enabling a seller to evaluate his home, price it appropriately and sell it in a reasonable amount of time. For more information give Leah Baxter a call 970-389-6367 or if you would like a free market analysis leah@leahbaxter.com – www.leahbaxter.com for a list of all the properties available in Summit County.

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It’s fall in Summit County, but what is this snow about?
We did have a cold spell this week and received a light dusting of snow, meaning that Ski Season is right around the corner.
Have you picked up your ski pass yet? Don’t worry there is still time. Did you know you can get a ski pass for as little as $399 for the season?? Yes it is true. If you have never had a season pass, the first time you get one you do need to go in person to the designated areas and get your picture taken, then every year after that it can be renewed online. For Vail ski resorts ticket sales, or Copper Mtn. click on the links. 
What is one to do if you live out of state? Well, I think it is definitely worth your while to make a trip out and take care of it, especially if you plan on just spending one week or more here during the ski season. Think about it, it would cost you $80-$90 a day if you walked up to the ticket window.
While you are at it, come and enjoy the beautiful fall we are experiencing. Yes, it has stopped snowing and the sun is back and we are expected to get up to 70 degrees by Monday.
If you are really motivated and are still considering that dream mountain property, there are still some great investments out there folks. We currently have 1932 properties available from a studio condo to a $8 million dollar compound. Contact Leah Baxter at 970-389-6367 or visit my website www.leahbaxter.com to search for properties.
“It’s a beautiful Day in Paradise!”

Copper Mtn. September 22, 2009

Bike Path in Frisco with the Fall Colors in Full Force

Summertime in the Rockies has finally arrived!  The snow has melted and the Dillon reservoir has thawed.  The marinas are open for sailing, motor boats, pontoons, kayaking.  So what are you waiting for?  Come on up to the mountains and enjoy the summer time.  Frisco is hosting Run the Rockies this weekend , it is a Half Marathon which is 75% downhill and the Ten Mile Creek 10K is 100% downhill. Both start at Copper Mountain and finish in downtown Frisco!!

Next weekend is the The Annual Colorado Barbecue on Frisco’s main Street.The Frisco BBQ Challenge has something for everyone from live entertainment to pig races and is open to the public. So plan your vacation for a summer getaway that will create memories for a lifetime.

If you are interested in a property in Frisco, I have a great Frisco, Colorado duplex for sale located 2 blocks off of Main street.  Avoid the I-70 traffic and relax over the summer.  If you are interested in buying any other properties in Summit County, I would be happy to help you with that.  Contact Leah at 970-389-6367.

Now is a great time to buy in Summit County .  I know the news media is portraying doom and gloom for the housing market, however, they are basing their information on major cities.  We are not a major city.  We are a resort community.  People love the mountains to relax and play.  Our economy is not based on the national economy.  People choose to come in for fun or because they want to live in the mountains.

Interest rates are low,our prices are not going down, so don’t wait, because we are not in a housing bubble.  Our market continues to be strong and the sales prices continue to rise slowly, but steady. 

Source:  National Association of Realtors via Associated press:msnbc.msn.com & data research Associates. Believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

Contact Leah Baxter at leah@leahbaxter.com or www.leahbaxter.com for more information on purchasing in summit county.  Search the Summit County MLS  free.

Now that you have chosen your land, have done a lot of your preliminary investigation, it is time to choose a builder. 

A lot of people try to do it themselves and save money by not utilizing a builder.  If you have a lot of time, patience and energy to do it yourself, than by all means go for it!  There are a lot of details that you will need to be on top of , and if you don’t have a set group of sub-contractors at your disposal, than your project could end up costing you more money in the long run.  It is hard to find good sub-contractors that are loyal to individuals in Summit County because they are generally busy working loyally for builders.

When you choose a builder make sure they have been in Summit County for a few years  and understand the process here.  Please see the following article on How to Choose a Builder.

For more information contact Leah@leahbaxter.com or www.leahbaxter.com.