SILVERTHORNE — Silverthorne has finalized its purchase of the Smith Ranch parcel, enabling the town to save the land for a future affordable-housing development.
Council members hope to annex and zone the land quickly, despite remaining hesitant to commit to a building project.
The final purchase cost was $3.56 million for the 51-acre property that is slated […]

SILVERTHORNE — The final plan for a mixed-use development on Silverthorne’s riverfront, along with a wetland-disturbance permit, was approved unanimously by the town council Wednesday.
The Sapphire Plaza development includes three buildings, including both residential units and commercial space.
The three buildings will be located on 2.6 acres that back up to the Blue River, between 11th […]

The Federal Reserve announced last week that it would purchase up to $100 billion in direct debt of Fannie, Freddie, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, along with up to $500 billion of mortgage-backed securities backed by Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie Mae, the government-sponsored enterprises at the center of the U.S. housing crisis. Mortgage rates […]

What should a potential buyer do and be aware of in the loan application process? Here are some points to consider.
1. A potential buyer is encouraged to work with a well established local lender in Summit County. These lenders know the intricacies of the area and will be able to offer straight talk form the […]