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 […]

Recently released year-end figures from Land Title Guarantee Co. reveal what any local real-estate agent already knows: 2008 was not a great year.
Taking data from the Summit County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Land Title reports that monetary volume for 2008 was down 35 percent from 2007. In December alone, monetary volume for 2008 was down […]

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 […]

SUMMIT COUNTY — Home Depot has renewed its proposal to build a big box in Silverthorne, modifying its plans to include a “boulevard” entrance intended to ease the concerns of officials worried about access over a narrow bridge.
  The building-supply chain wants to build a 100,000 square-foot store just south of Interstate 70 near 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 […]

SILVERTHORNE — After eight years as part of Intrawest’s chain of upscale golf courses, the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks has been bought by a division of a Front Range imported car dealership.
  Escalante Golf, described in a company press release as the “leisure real estate division” of Littleton’s McDonald Automo­tive Group, paid $4 […]

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 […]