The real-estate market in Summit County continues to perform, which is why we ask ourselves every day, “Why are buyers not buying, when now is quite possibly the best opportu­nity in the last decade?” The next few days and weeks in congress will hopefully help us answer that question, at which point con­sumers will have […]

The Summit County commissioners have placed Referendum 1A on the November ballot, asking voters to approve a tax hike that would raise about $5.9 million annually to establish a wildfire fund and to pay for open-space protection, affordable housing and other government services.
  Property-tax bills would rise about $11 for every $100,000 of assessed valuation, […]

 AVON — By several very differ­ent measures, the opening of a new $500 million hotel in Avon last week at the base of Beaver Creek was a big deal.
  The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa is physically big and tall, with 210 rooms that range in size from studios to three-bedroom condominiums.
  It is also […]

 SUMMIT COUNTY — Sen­ate candidate Don Ytterberg believes it’s time for less talk and more action when looking at potential solutions for con­gestion on Interstate 70.
  Democratic incumbent Sen. Dan Gibbs thinks that to gener­ate solutions, you have to be a part of the discussion — but that some steps should be taken immediately.
  The […]

 Blue River’s notably tax-averse voters will decide on Election Day whether to eliminate the cap on property taxes used, in part, on roads and law enforcement.
  Town Mayor Lindsay Backas and treasurer Allyn Mosher support the move that would raise the average tax bill by at least $41, but opposition has emerged.
  “It’s critical to […]

 Congress’ rejection of a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street financial firms on Monday and the resulting financial tsunami likely, will have a ripple effect on business here in the mountains, according to local experts.
  Already, the worsening credit crunch is making it tough for some businesses to make payroll and other day-to-day operating expenses […]

SUMMIT COUNTY — The candi­dates for the Senate District 16 seat offer subtly different approaches to dealing with the pine-beetle infestation that has left millions of dead trees in Summit County and throughout the mountains. Incumbent Sen. Dan Gibbs, a Democ­rat from Summit County, touts his record of securing money for protecting target­ed high-value areas […]