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Vail Valley numbers are UP for 2011!

2011-05-05T23:57:00Z

Land Title just released their first quarter real estate market analysis for Eagle County 2011 and recorded the highest number of transactions in 3 years! This positive news is attributed to a number of sales on both the high and low ends of the market. There were 129 transactions in the month of March, the most since October 2008. Properties under $500,000 accounted for more than half of all transactions, and a notable 12 transactions over $2 million (with 2 over $5 million) eatablished strong numbers at the top end of the market.

From January 2011 through March 2011, there were 54 transactions on bank owned properties, indicating that about 20% of all sales are being sold by a bank. For an updated list of bank owned and short sale properties visit www.AllVailForeclosures.com. These fantastic deals are coming to market regularly but tend to disappear within a matter of weeks or even days to qualified buyers.

Optimistically, it appears that the bottom has been reached... Home prices have dropped significantly but transaction numbers have increased because buyers are aware of all the great deals and increasing interest rates. Looking forward, I think we all feel this summer will be a very active one in Eagle County!

Winning with Foreclosures & Short Sales

2011-02-02T21:50:00Z

WINNING WITH FORECLOSURES & SHORT SALES WORKSHOP- Vail Valley, Eagle County

Coming Soon!

In this workshop you will learn:

- The six current realities driving the distressed property opportunities

- Market Myths, and realities for success

- How distressed property deals differ and what to expect

- How to get your offer accepted and the deal closed

- How to win a great buy in this market

- THE BEST FORECLOSURE & SHORT SALE DEALS CURRENTLY AVAILBLE IN THE VAIL VALLEY- EAGLE COUNTY

This is a must-attend workshop for any buyer, first time home buyer, investment buyer looking for more information on distressed properties- bank owned, REO, short sale- in Vail, Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum and all Vail Valley neighborhoods.
You will learn all the lingo of this new market, information about current interest rates and mortgages available for these properties, cash flow opportunities in Eagle County, the best buys currently on the market, and MORE!

Searching Vail Valley Foreclosures

2010-10-06T21:31:00Z

Did you know you can search Vail Valley Foreclosures, Short Sales & Distressed Properties ONLINE??
Search updated information on these properties at
www.AllVailForeclosures.com

Some of the BEST properties we are seeing go under contract in Eagle County are either a short sale or bank owned listing. In Eagle alone, there have been 10 homes to recently go under contract, and EVERY SINGLE ONE was a 'distressed property'. But, don't let the name fool you, these are AMAZING properties that lucky buyers are getting incredible deals on. None of our neighborhoods are immune! There are luxury properties, ranches, new construction, and even entire developments that are available for saavy investors.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A GREAT DEAL!!

The auction property referenced earlier in this blog, went under contract around $4.2 Million dollars (at one point, this incredible home was listed over $9M). No matter what price range you are in, we can help you find a bargain property anywhere in the Vail Valley or Eagle County.

Newly Listed Homes in Edwards

2010-10-01T21:16:00Z

Singletree Fairway Home w/Mountain Views
48 Mission Place- Most desirable Mission Ridge units on Singletree/Sonnenalp Golf Course 18th fairway. Open floor plan, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, fabulous patio and deck with views of Arrowhead ski mountain. Priced to sell... $750,000
Click here : 48 Mission Place, for additional information, or search all Edwards & Singletree property listings at www.yourvailhome.com

Built for Backyard BBQ's in Lower Homestead
End unit townhome in Homestead, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage, incredible patio with gas grill line and gas firepit. Ownership includes use of Homestead Court Club amenities including pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and class. Ideal location close to elementary schools, parks/playground, and downtown Edwards. Only $525,000! Click here to view more pictures: 65 Aspen Glen or visit www. YourVailHome.com to search all Vail Valley MLS listings and best buys

Absolute Auction on Stunning Vail Valley home!

2010-08-30T19:12:00Z

This is one of the Vail Valley's most magnificent masterpiece homes and will be auctioned September 30, 2010 to the highest bidder- regardless of price! With a romantic architectural style- inspired by the remote mountain villages of Italy- this breathtaking 11,026 square feet home showcases soaring vaulted ceilings and beautifully integrated living spaces that beckon the outdoors in.
Located in the private, gated community of Cordillera Valley Club, this home sits on Spring Creek with stunning views of the Sawatch Range and neighbors open space. Indoor custom finishes include wood & beam ceilings, stone walls, reclaimed limestone, gorgeous archways and iron railing. The outdoor living areas are perfect for hosting with 1000-plus sqft of stone terraces, multiple backlit waterfalls, built-in Viking grill, nine-person hot tub and gorgeous stone bar.
The Club at Cordillera abound with social & recreational activities including four golf courses, designed by esteemed pros Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tom Fazio and Dave Pelz, private fishing rights on Eagle river, equestrian arena, five restaurants to suit any taste, an impressive spa, tennis courts, pools, fitness facilities and miles upon miles of land for nordic skiing, hiking and horseback riding.
See full property details: 50 Spring Place, Cordillera
For More information about this magnificent property or questioan about Auction terms, contact Kerry Brown at 970.376.7370 or email kerry@yourvailhome.com

Four Seasons, Sebastian & Solaris, oh my!

2010-08-24T22:58:00Z

Just announced-- The Four Seasons Residences & Resort Vail will be opening December 11, 2010. This has been several years in the making and to date, all residences are still available for sale. Fractional interests are also being offered, with reciprocity at other Four Seasons Resorts. In the final stages of this property, this property is promising the highest in quality and design, though the location may be the deciding factor for the sale price on these units.

Also announced for the coming ski season, The Sebastian will replace the former Vail Plaza with fractional management provided by Timber's Resort (sister properties in Snowmass, Cabo San Lucas, Scottsdale, Tuscany, Virgin Islands, Steamboat, Napa Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, and Ireland). Over $10 million dollars in upgrades are planned for this premier property.

Lastly, the Solaris Residences Vail has officially opened with Bol (bowling alley and restaurant) and a Cinebistro (movie theater with restaurant) up and running. Of the 75 residences, 7 have already closed between $6.4M-$14.8Million, bring our county average sale price higher than previously indicated.

The Best Vail Ski Condo!

2010-07-26T17:56:00Z

Quite possibly the best deal in Vail, this wonderful luxury ski-in ski-out condo has been price reduced to sell! Newly constructed in the desirable Cascade Village neighborhood, this single level four bedroom condominium features a spacious and open kitchen, living and dining area with granite counter tops, high end appliances, stone fireplace, and walk-out patio with views of Vail ski mountain and the Gore Creek valley.

This thoughtful floor plan features a gracious master suite with a walk in closet, jetted tub and steam shower. Three more bedrooms, each with their own bath, can easily accommodate one family or two! These unique residences are deed two underground (garage) parking spots with secure elevator access to the unit, personal ski lockers and complimentary ski valet at the chairlift, access to all of Cascade Resort amenities including housekeeping, room service from Atwater on Gore Creek, concierge sevices, bus service, and a full membership to Aria Club & Spa for pool, tennis courts, steam room, fitness class, gym, hot tubs and more! Rental income potential possible, please contact Kerry Brown or Brooke Gagnon for additional information: kerry@yourvailhome.com | 970-376-7370 brookerealestate@hotmail.com | 970-688-0915

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Offered Furnished $2,650,000

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* Four Bedroom * Four and one/half Baths * Main Floor Living-Single Level * Two Car Underground Parking * Gas Fireplace * Views & Amenties

Olympic Skier's Beautiful Mountain Home!

2010-07-21T20:32:00Z

, When former Olympian, Kristina Koznick, retired from ski racing, she decided to build her dream home in the Vail Valley. Perched on 36 acres and zoned for horses on the ridge above Wolcott, she has views of Vail & Beaver Creek ski slops, the Eagle River valley and Eagle Springs golf course, Red Sky Ranch and Castle Peak. This unique Timber Frame home has a thoughtful floor plan with mostly main floor living including a spacious main floor master with gas fireplace, patio, custom closet and lovely bathroom, a main floor great room featuring vaulted ceilings, 180 degree views, floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace, in floor radiant heat and wet bar, a main floor gourmet kitchen with high-end appliance, a Fatelli Onofri range, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and drawers, and almost 600 square feet of patio space for entertaining. The enormous 3-car garage, mud room, spacious laundry, and an over sized loft (perfect for a play room, office or extra bedroom) finish off the open upper level.

On the lower level, there is a second family room with a spacious walk out patio featuring beautiful landscaping and more extraordinary views, and an attached wine cellar that stays naturally regulated and cool year round. A junior master and two additional bedrooms, guarantee that all your friends and family will have ample space for their stay. And, the opportunity exists for an expansion including a guest house, caretaker unit, or stable/barn on this tremendous acreage within this private gated community.

VIRTUAL TOUR: 985 Jouflas Ranch

Contact Kerry Brown or Brooke Gagnon

for your private showing of this beautiful home

970-376-7370 | 970-688-0915

Beaver Creek ski area will host The Alpine Skiing WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in 2015

2010-06-28T20:26:00Z

It's official! Vail-Beaver Creek will host the Alpine Ski World Championship in 2015. The last time Beaver Creek hosted the ski championships was in 1999, also the last time the event was held in the US. Vail-Beaver Creek beat out other bidders Cortina, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland for the honor.
Vail's sweetheart skier, Lindsey Vonn, sent her congratulations to everyone in Vail for their hard work, "I'm so excited!" she tweeted... Look to hear more about this special event in the near future and think about booking your trips soon for this exciting week of ski racing!

Bank owned and short sale opportunities

2010-03-11T04:16:00Z

WHAT IS SELLING IN THE VAIL VALLEY

2010-01-27T00:41:00Z

WHAT IS SELLING IN THE VAIL VALLEY RIGHT NOW??

In the last two weeks, 45 properties have gone under contract in Eagle County and it appears that our market has started to pick up! So, here is a look at what is selling...

AVON- The Westin Riverfront discount promotion had units priced at 35%-40% off, and got over 35 unit under contract (including 12 in the last two weeks).
BEAVER CREEK- Four proprties have gone under contract ranging from a 2-bdrm Elkhorn Lodge condo listed at $1,495,000 to a 7-bdrm single family home in Strawberry Park listed at $11,495,000.
VAIL- Ten properties including 2 Vail Racquet Club condos, a 2-bedroom condo Breakaway West (Sandstone), a 4-bdrm condo in Fall Ridge, a Vail Golf Course Townhouse, a Bishop Park townhome (Vail Village), a 5-bdrm duplex in East Vail, a 5-bedroom single family residence on Vail Golf Course, a 6-bdrm single family in Cascade Village/Glen Lyon, and 1 parking spot in Founders Garage.
EAGLE VAIL- Five properties in contract including 2 distressed properties- a short sale at River Oaks and a preforeclosure townhome. Also, a Mountain Terrace income/rental property, a duplex on Deer Run, and a beautiful duplex on Daisy Lane/Whisky Hill that our wonderful clients are the proud soon-to-be buyers!
EDWARDS- Had 5 properties UC including a condo and single family residence in Singletree, a Riverwalk condo, and 2 bank owned/REO properties in Colorow/Squaw Creek and Pilgrim Downs
EAGLE- Saw 4 properties in contract including a short sale at The Lofts on Eagle River, a Bull Pasture and a Castle View townhome, and SF in Brush Creek
WOLCOTT- Two single family properties- one in Red Sky Ranch, and a river property in Wolcott Springs

ITS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!
If you are interested in obtaining additional information on any of these transactions, or other properties in our area, please email kerry@yourvailhome.com or call me at 970-376-7370.

Keller Williams Realty Ranked as Top Real Estate Franchise by Industry Leader and Entrepreneur Magazine

2010-01-21T21:35:00Z

AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 21, 2009) — Keller Williams Realty joined the ranks of the top franchises in the world last week, when the company was ranked as the No. 1 real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine. During the same week, the company was also voted the Most Recognizable Brand of Real Estate Franchises for 2009 in an industry-wide survey for the Swanepoel TRENDS Report.
“The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is a respected source for the real estate industry and beyond, as is Entrepreneur magazine, and we are excited to see our agents honored in this way for all of their hard work,” said Mark Willis, CEO, Keller Williams Realty. “We certainly wouldn’t have been included on either list without the dedication and resolve of our agents.”
According to the ranking in Entrepreneur magazine, the most important criteria to determine the top franchises included financial strength and stability, as well as growth rate and size of the franchise system. The magazine also looked at the number of years the company has been in business and the length of time it’s been franchising, in addition to start-up costs and financial data. Additionally, Keller Williams Realty made an impressive showing on the overall list, placing higher than any other real estate franchise.
The Swanepoel TRENDS Report is published by Stefan Swanepoel, a real estate industry speaker and insider. The survey was crafted to determine the Most Recognizable Brand for Real Estate Franchises for his report out in February 2010. The survey included votes cast by 11,000 plus real estate agents, who cast 390,000 votes to select the top 10.
Earlier in the year, Keller Williams Realty also received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms from J.D. Power and Associates for the second year in a row.
“We are extremely proud that our associates and company are being recognized for our strength and stability during this time in our industry,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO, Keller Williams Realty. “We attribute our success to being in business with phenomenal people and to our core business models, which have allowed our franchises to thrive during any market.”

About Keller Williams Realty Inc.:
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 679 offices and 73,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. For more information, contact me

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J.D. Power and Associates names Keller Williams Realty highest in Customer Satisfaction for the second year in a row!

2010-01-21T21:29:00Z

Keller Williams Realty Receives Nod as the Highest Ranked in Customer Satisfaction

AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 2, 2009) —According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home

Buyer/Seller StudySM, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate company in North

America, received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest fullservice

real estate firms for the second year in a row. The company also ranked second-highest

among home sellers in the study.

“We couldn’t be prouder. This is an achievement our associates have truly earned. It is the face-toface

interaction and the relationships they build daily that has impacted this study and elevated Keller

Williams Realty to another level in customer service,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty.

“Knowing that this study was conducted during the toughest times the market has seen shows that

spirit and dedication can make an impact.”

The study was produced by J.D. Power and Associates to measure home buyers’ and sellers’

customer satisfaction. The results of the home-buying experience were determined by three factors

including the agent, office and the package of additional services.

“I am absolutely beaming with pride that our agents have been honored in such a fantastic way,” said

Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “We are lucky to be in business with

such incredible business people, who have shown incredible resolve over the past two years. If there

was a time to build their business, it is now.”

Vail Valley Real Estate in 2009

2010-01-20T00:29:00Z

Yes, its already 2010 and we are looking forward to a successful new year! So here is a quick recap of 2009 real estate in the Vail Valley :
(This includes all areas from East Vail-Dotsero)

- Overall Number of Real Estate Transactions: 905 (57% of previous year)
- Overall Sales Volume: $870,667,022 (40% of previous year)
- Most successful month: September ($100,847,572 in Sales Volume; 123 Transactions)
- The majority of transactions were under $500,000
- The residential home average was 3 bedroom, 3.25 bath, 2560 square feet, sold for $1,193,876 ($454/sqft), sold at 90% of list price, and was on the market for 241 days
- Four Transactions closed over $10 Million each:
    * $11,250,000: 3365 Day Break Ridge, Bachelor Gulch
    * $15,500,000: 1378 Wildwood, Mountain Star
    * $15,500,000: 463 Borders Road, Beaver Creek
    * $15,950,000: The Lodge at Vail Chalets #13, Vail Village

We are anticipating a re-growth in our market for 2010. Across the nation, home sales and home values have begun to increase, and it appears that consumer confidence in rising. The extension of the first-time home buyer credit and addition of current home buyer credit, along with low interest rates, and a surplus of great inventory will lead us into the next decade! Please feel free to email me at kerry@yourvailhome.com for additional market information