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In some cases, the value of Summit County homes has risen by more than 40 percent. But Summit County assessor Beverly Breakstone said the increase doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll owe a lot more in property taxes next year.
“We’re very hopeful taxes don’t go up much,” Breakstone said. “The good news is, values have gone up.”
This […]

When investing in Colorado’s ski country real estate, many buyers forgo the glamour and exclusivity of chic resorts like Vail, Aspen and Telluride for the much lower prices, deep snowfalls and skiing in Summit County.
“About 70% of all residential property in the county is owned by second-home owners — and that’s been going up,” says […]

According to the Rocky Mountain Institute, the average American family spends about $1,900 annually on energy and produces around 26,000 pounds of Carbon diox­ide per year. Homes in this country account for about 20 percent of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
  Many builders and organiza­tions in Summit County are join­ing in the effort to […]

 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 […]

 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 […]

 FRISCO — A group of Frisco residents is proposing a new law that would require a citizen vote to approve development, but the measure could block the town’s plan for affordable housing on the Peak One Parcel.
  Some current and former town council members immediately slammed the effort as a selfish move that conflicts with […]

FRISCO — Drive around the south side of Frisco these days and it may be hard to recognize parts of the town compared to just a few years ago. Hemmed in by a lake on one side, an interstate on another and a national forest and a highway on the other two sides, it’s not […]

Outdoors
BEST SNOWBOARDING MOUNTAIN
1. Copper Mountain
A laid back vibe along with sick terrain parks keep Copper as the favorite
mountain for snowboarders for another year. Dig into the bowls on a powder
day, rip it up in the trees or show off in the terrain park. If you’re not ready to
go in the big park, Copper provides a […]

Dunk your favorite Summit County celebrity, a friend or family member for charity! Come down to Free Family Fun Festival at the Peninsula in Frisco this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and make a donation to dunk some of Summit County’s best like Bob Starekow, Dan Gibbs and Alan Henceroth, or put a […]