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Explore Eagle County and Western Colorado Real Estate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties was founded in 1971 by John Slevin and is currently owned by his son, Michael Slevin. We started out as a one-office company located in Vail, Colorado and then opened our second office in Beaver Creek, Colorado when Beaver Creek was founded as a Colorado ski resort. At that time, we had about ten real estate brokers and two offices in the Vail Valley. Today we have grown into a wonderful company with over one hundred real estate brokers, 14 real estate offices throughout Western Colorado, and one vacation and property management office located in the Vail Valley. We have now expanded into Summit County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Telluride, Durango, and Winter Park. We are still family owned and operated and continue to maintain our position in leading real estate sales in the Vail Valley.

Why Home Ownership Wins In The Long Run

By Mary Gorski - July 03, 2023

Today's higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it's true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it's important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 year

June Real Estate News

By Mary Gorski - June 21, 2023

REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Let Summer Begin! From farmer's markets to festivals, hiking and biking and time on the water, this is a special time of year to enjoy everything the area has to offer. With schools out for the summer and visitors flocking to our market, it's an invigorating time to be part of the community and experience all the summer months have to offer. See belo

May Real Estate News

By Mary Gorski - May 09, 2023

REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Buyer Demand Up Despite Inventory Challenges… Closed sales (down from 2022) and market pace is not reflective of buyer demand as low inventory levels continue to put pressure on sales. As a more historic market comes into focus, there should be relief for pent-up demand as inventory levels generally increase when the win

NEW Listing Inventory is LOW compared to Q1 of 2022

By Mary Gorski - April 17, 2023

Today's sellers' market holds great opportunities for homeowners ready to make a move. Listing your home now will maximize your exposure as buyer activity continues to increase over the spring and summer months in our market. The lack of inventory creates a bigger advantage for sellers and has kept prices strong. In fact, according to Black Knight, recent macro-reports say that we have likely

Assessed Value of your home

By Mary Gorski - April 17, 2023

The County Assessor's office is mailing every property owner their new assessment. This is not new information as it happens every two years as set by Colorado state law. The significance of this year though is that property values have increased at a higher rate during the assessment time frame. Please consider me a resource. If you do own property and need a quick opinion on the value of you

Why Aren't Home Prices Crashing

By Mary Gorski - April 13, 2023

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people's ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing. Even though we're no longer seeing the buyer frenzy that drove home value

April Real Estate news

By Mary Gorski - April 11, 2023

REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Signs of Market Normalization Buyer demand we have been referencing since the start of the year came to fruition with closed sales in March. After January and February had only 49 closed sales each month, lower interest rates and continued market activity brought closed sales to 70 - 43% higher than the first two months of the year and only down 21%

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

By Mary Gorski - March 13, 2023

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it's better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren't realistic for the average household. For example, the methodology behind one of those reports says that renting is t

Ask A Realtor: Tips for Buyers in a Seller’s Market

By Mary Gorski - December 16, 2021

Ask A Realtor: Tips for Buyers in a Seller’s Market Dear Mary, I keep reading about the low inventory and multiple offers for properties in the Vail Valley. I have the means for a down payment and looking to make the area my full-time residence and hope I can find a home or condo I like and can afford. Appreciate any tips you can share for buyers in a seller’s market. Looking to Buy Dear Loo

Q1 Real Estate Market Trends Report

By Mary Gorski - April 09, 2021

The positive real estate narrative that consumed the second half of 2020 continued through the first quarter of 2021 with Q1 sales in Eagle County up 53.88%. The increases also included average list price, up 15.49%, and average sales price up 17.18%. High demand in Eagle County remains the theme as new residents and local buyers throughout the valley continue to add pressure to inventory suppli

Ask a Realtor: Frustrated Buyer

By Mary Gorski - August 20, 2020

Ask A Realtor: Frustrated Buyer Dear Mary, I am looking to relocate to the Vail Valley and find myself constantly on the back side of offers and opportunities. It seems like every other buyer is one step ahead of me. Homes are either already under contract or with multiple offers by the time I find something I like. Any tips on how I can become a preferred buyer? Frustrated Buyer Dear Fru

Starter Home vs. Forever Home

By Mary Gorski - August 07, 2020

Starter Home vs. Forever Home Buying a home is exciting. Most people have visualized their dream home—large, inviting kitchen; multiple bedrooms for family and guests; perhaps a backyard with built-in BBQ, Mountain Views, and a fireplace. Yet this dream is often out of reach financially for first-time homebuyers. First Time Home Buyers are ready to find a starter home and perhaps are wondering if

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