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 […]

 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 […]

EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — The county has mostly escaped the foreclosure crisis that has affected much of the rest of the country, real estate and financial experts said.
The number of foreclosures in the county are about on track with last year, said Eagle County Public Trustee Karla Herridge.
There have been 112 foreclosures filed in Eagle […]

Here’s a tax alert for real estate investors who use popular tax-free exchanges: The recently signed federal housing legislation contains a hidden zinger that could cost you thousands of dollars if you don’t plan around it.
 As of next January 1st, investors who exchange into rental or second home properties that they later convert into their […]

For many real estate investors, it was the most profitable tax strategy around: Move into a rental property you own, use it as a principal residence for two years, and convert taxable capital gains into tax-free dollars when you sell or exchange.
 But Congress has just clamped a limit on investors’ ability to play that game […]

Great location for your mountain dream home. Beautiful 1.65 acre treed lot with views of the Continental Divide. Enjoy the town’s utilities, amenities, and close to the Beaver nine holes of the Breckenridge golf course.  All day sunshine pours down onto the property! A good value in The Highlands at Breckenridge. $338,000.