Market Update - by Julie White

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Holidays to all! As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the 2012 real estate market in Grand County, CO.  There are good things and some not so good things to report.  Interest rates still remain low - the national average remains below 4.0%...
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Holiday Safety Tips - by Sarah Ryan

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it seems that there’s never enough time to get everything done. It’s important, though, to make sure that safety doesn’t get left off the list: during the holiday season, fires cause more than $18 million in property damage and holiday decorating i...
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Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade at Winter Park Resort - by Sarah Ryan

The Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is one of the most beloved Winter Park traditions. The event begins with Christmas carols around the bonfire at the base of Winter Park Resort, next to the Zephyr Lift at 4pm. At 5:30pm, a procession of torch-bearing skiers and riders begin their way down ...
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Recycled Holidays - by Sarah Ryan

If you’re looking for ways to help your family do a better job of recycling this holiday season here are a few simple steps you can do to easily help protect the world around you. First and foremost Keep it Minimal. One of the best ways to go green this holiday is to simply remember that it ...
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First Blues Show of the Winter Season! - by Shanna Lalley

Don’t miss the opening BLUES SHOW of the winter season! To kick off the 2012/2013 ski season in Winter Park! Grand County Blues Society presents Dustin Pittsley.   Join us Saturday, November 17 at Smokin' Moes for a great night of Blues.   The show start...
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Winter Park Resort Is Open For The Season! - by Jodie Duncan

Skiers and boarders were excited to catch one of the first lifts of the season yesterday at Winter Park Resort! Currently Winter Park has 3 lifts and 4 runs open. Lifts are open 9am – 4pm on weekdays and 8:30am – 4pm on weekends and holidays. Current season pass rates are g...
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3.8% Real Estate Tax - by Shanna Lalley

The health care legislation enacted in 2013 included a new tax that was designed to affect upper income taxpayers. The 3.8% tax is imposed ONLY on those with more than $200,000 of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) ($250,000 on a joint return). The tax applies to investment income, defined as interest, d...
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Fundraiser for CASA! - by Jodie Duncan

Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA, an organization that gives a voice in court to abused or neglected children, has begun to advertise their winter fundraiser. La Vie en Rose will be February 2nd, 2013 6:30pm-9:30pm and will be an evening of French cuisine at the Lodge at Sunspot. Enjoy d...
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Check out the NEW Bridge on the Fraser to Granby Trail - by Julie White

Maybe you have seen the new bridge on the north end of the Town of Fraser, may you haven't yet.  The Town of Fraser, Headwaters Trail Alliance and many other entities have been working on getting this bridge built to connect the Fraser to Granby Trail from Fraser to the Fraser Ball Fields.  As y...
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Getting to Know... The Fairways at Pole Creek Subdivision - by Margaret Sonnek

Have you ever wanted to live in a magnificent Golf Course Community?  The Fairways at Pole Creek in Tabernash, CO surrounds the magnificent 27-hole Pole Creek golf course of three distinct courses: The Ranch, The Meadow and The Ridge. Pole Creek's design was conceived by Denis Griffiths. Play...
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