Summit County Real Estate Web Site

Check out new listings on my office web site. Just click on the following link: http://www.summitcountyrealestate.com.

Happy hunting, and as always, please call me at 1-800-548-3307 with any real estate questions.

HOT 2 bed/2 bath listed at The Cirque

The best 2 bed/2 bath floor plan in The Cirque. PLUS, THIS PROPERTY IS BRAND NEW, FULLY REMODELED AND A MUST SEE. Only property in Copper Mountain with 2 outdoor heated pools that are open all year. Large hot tub, fitness room, media room and childrensplay room. This lodge truly has it all. Platinum rated by Copper Mountain Lodging Services. It doesn't get any better than owning at The Cirque. Condominium 115-A, Priced at $184,900.

GREAT News for Buyer's!

Have you been stumped in your attempts to pick up a second home or investment property in the Copper Mountain or Summit County real estate markets because of "loan problems"? If so, it’s time to try again!

The recent economic stimulus package offered by the federal government increased the loan limits for government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) up to $729,750 for properties in Summit County! The former loan-size limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac topped out at $417,000 in the last couple of years but JUST INCREASED to the gracious figure of $729,750 - offering "boomers" doable financing for dream homes! The new GSE-loan limits reflect the rising prices for condos and homes in Copper Mountain and Summit County. Also, some of these new programs require less of a down payment and afford consumers the opportunity to purchase a more expensive property in the county.

If you’d like to talk with a mortgage specialist about how these recent changes may benefit you and your purchase, please contact Rob McCarthy, owner of The Honte Group. Rob’s contact information is below.

The Honte Group
Rob McCarthy, Owner
910 E. Hamilton Ave. STE 250
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 377-4123 - Phone
(408) 608-1921 - Fax
rmccarthy@thehontegroup.com

A Look Back to 2007...And a Little Further

If you're already an owner in Summit County or Copper Mountain, you have nothing to complain or worry about. If you haven't yet made your purchase, I believe it's time to stop waiting...

1.) The average price in Summit County for all types of property (including timeshare/fractional) has increased by an average of 48% since January of 2005.

2.) In that same 3 year period your stocks have gained 24%, based on the Dow Jones Average opening price in January 2005 until the end of business in 2007.

3.) In 2007 alone, the Summit County real estate market increased by 16%, yet had 12% few transactions than the previous year due to a lack of inventory.

4.) Across the board in Summit County, average prices break down like this:
- Single-Family homes average is up 8% to $798,900.
- Multi-Family homes (condominiums) average is up 22% to $406,500.
- Vacant Land average is up 25% to $391,600.

5.) The average price across the real estate board in Copper Mountain is $386,000, which is up 7% over 2006 and up an amazing 60% since the 2004!

In summary, Summit County and Copper Mountain's real estate market has held up very well during some seamingly tough times throughout the United States. There are many reasons as to why; our lack of developable land, our buyers have REAL money to put down and good credit, a huge number of retiree's love this place and the number of retiree's in the next 15 years is not getting smaller and one of the biggest reasons is that burning desire to own/live in one of the most amazing places on earth! See you on the slopes...

Mountain Plaza 326 - In The Heart of The Village at Copper

Newly remodeled - everything! This is a must see for anyone looking to purchase a 2 bedroom property in the heart of Copper Mountain Resort. You won't have to worry about space in this 1,179 sq. ft. 2 bedroom/3 bath single lock-off condominium. With the lock-off enjoy the flexibility of using one half of your property and renting the other - almost like someone is paying you to stay and play. High-end finishes include new kitchen, new bathrooms, new floors, fireplace and stone surround, LCD TV, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, new master bath with double vanity and more! All of this with great views of The Village at Copper Mountain, West Lake and the Ten Mile Range. If you'd like more details, please give me a call. This property is truly a diamond in the rough. Get in now to take advantage of the busiest rental month of the season. Listed at $589,900.

The FUTURE of Copper Mountain Resort

Very exciting information about the future of Copper Mountain is at your finger tips through the Copper Mountain Resort Website. The information found through the link below will keep you up to speed with on-mountain improvements, the base area development proposals, and environmental items concerned with Copper Mountains growth.

Please just click on the following link to read more...

http://www.coppercolorado.com/mountain/future_of_copper/index.htm

If you have any questions or are looking for other details, please call me at (970) 968-3358 to discuss.

Welcome...Baby Ryan J. Lankhorst

I try to keep this blog about real estate at Copper Mountain, but just had to take a time out to show off my new born son, Ryan J. Lankhorst. Born on January 31st, 2008 in Frisco, CO. Your next Sales Specialist at Copper Mountain Real Estate.

PRICE REDUCED!!! Passage Point 622 - 1 bed/1bath

Passage Point 622 - What a great mountain view from this 1 bedroom/1 bath condominium in The Village at Copper Mountain. Over 600 sq. ft. of space makes this one of the most spacious 1 bedroom properties in The Village. The property is currently rented through Copper Mountain Lodging Services and the owners are VERY excited with the amount and quality of renters that are here on a day to day basis. Get your own piece of Copper Mountain today while prices remain in the low $300K's. Fully furnished including linen and kitchen package. This property has just been reduced to $319,900. Call (970) 968-3358 to learn more!

Property Owners & Lessees Association...

...otherwise known as POLA, has created a new website which hosts each one of Copper Mountain Resorts homeowners association legal documents, rules & regulations, meeting minutes and more. Please visit http://www.copper-pola.org/, or click on the link under "important links" to the left to explore the website and find the details you're looking for.

Copper Mountain Map

Map of Copper Mountain

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Union Creek Townhomes West

The Union Creek Townhomes West are located in the one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in Copper Mountain, Union Creek. It's a secluded, ideal location for families - removed, yet easily accessible to both the Union Creek Base Area and The Village at Copper Mountain. The townhomes feature both 3 and 4 bedroom properties just under 3,000 sq. ft. As of today, all 3 bedroom townhomes have been sold, yet there are three amazing 4 bedroom townhomes available starting at $1,426,900. The townhomes are currently under construction and will completed by late spring 2008. If you make it to the resort this winter and would like to see the beautiful finishes, floor plans, views and comfort please stop by my office and I'll be happy to show you the recently finished and furnished model home.

Left: a digital rendering looking into the dinning and living area of one of the 4 bedroom townhomes...beautiful!

Above: an artist rendering showing the exterior of the Union Creek Townhomes West.

Union Creek Townhomes West - 4 Bedroom Floor Plan

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The Cirque at Copper Mountain - Quarter Ownership

Quarter ownership at The Cirque lets you have it all. From an architectural standpoint, The Cirque was designed to amaze. The enclave contains thirty-seven homes – all of which would look right at home in French alpine village. The scale is grand, with steeply sloping rooflines, generous balconies, rich hand-troweled stucco, fine wood and local stone. Its substance is its style. From your front door at The Cirque, you’re only steps from the lifts, the Union Creek Schoolhouse and the new village at Copper Mountain. It’s the perfect place to start your day with a gourmet coffee or end it at a bustling pub. And in between, you’ll find shopping and dining that’s perfectly on par with everything else here. Best of all, you’re home. At The Cirque, quarter ownership comes with full-time privileges – we call it Club Q. So even when you’re not spending the night, you have access to everything you need to spend the day in style – use the Club, fitness and changing rooms, lockers, showers, hot tub and pools. You can even park. Use it all, all year long. You’re always welcome. Prices now starting at $122,500 for a 1-bedroom - $139,900 for a 2-bedroom and $245,000 for a 3-bedroom. BUY A 2-BEDROOM QUARTER IN SUITE 216 OR 217, OR A 3-BEDROOM QUARTER IN SUITE 214 AND RECEIVE A 15% CREDIT AT CLOSING! CALL FOR MORE DETAILS...

Cirque 216, 217 and 214 Floor Plans

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