Category Archives: Random Thoughts

How to find a bargain.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Eric Buck

Next to “How’s the market?”, the most common question I get is, “Do you have any bargains?”   I’ve developed a method for finding them. Of course what constitutes a “bargain” is very subjective but one metric is the valuation placed … Continue reading →

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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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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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Home ownership

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Eric Buck

Here is an interesting article regarding home ownership. Of course, not sure if being the highest is good or bad. Home ownership is good but not if one is buying something they really aren’t qualified for. http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/10/14/5-states-highest-home-ownership-rates

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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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The First Snow

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin
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Welcome to the Summit

Posted on June 14, 2010 by ownthesummit

Own The Summit is a Blog that focuses on the real estate market in Summit County, Colorado.  Our topics include market trends, buying and selling opportunities, real estate tips as well as issues and events that effect living in our … Continue reading →

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