Here it is, the last day of June 2021 and we are about to formally enter the dog days of summer. Did you know that according to Merriam Webster's dictionary, these dog days refer to the hot summer days that occur between July and September in the northern hemisphere each year. It comes from the fact that Sirius (the Dog Star) rises during [...]

Everyone has a favorite restaurant in their hometown. Whetheritsa pizzeriathat uses homemade, hand-tossed crust ora BBQjoint withsmoked brisket with decedent sauces,theresalways oneeaterythat has a special placein the hearts of locals.If you ask Grand Lake, CO, residentswhich local restaurant is their favorite, you may hear several different [...]

April Market Report Takin on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse. If youre comfortable while youre doing it, your probably doing it wrong. -Ted Lasso

No doubt the current real estate market is fraught with challenges. The lack of inventory for purchase exists in most markets across the country not just in our small mountain community in [...]

Want to know how to avoid altitude sickness in Colorado? Altitude sickness is a common affliction for Colorado visitors and even residents. Its caused by the bodys inability to adjust to higher altitudes and results in flu-like symptoms. Altitude sicknesscan affect anyone, soits best treated with preventative measures.Below, weve listeda few easy [...]

Speaking of being prepared, this time of year is historically known as the 'slow time' in real estate, before the busy late spring/early summer listing season. Although coming off of a year that has been very hard to predict, it still remains to be seen if we will experience our typical increase in inventory. Lack of inventory has kept us [...]

Are you visiting GrandLake,Colorado for the first time? Whether youre an in-staterlooking for a staycation or aretravelingfrom across the country, there are plenty of greatthings to do in Grand Lake, CO, foreveryone! From cross-country skiing in the winter to boating in the summer, theres always something fun to do in Grand Lake, CO. Read on for five of our favorite things to do in [...]

Happy Birthday to us!! It was 13 years ago in February when eight seasoned, local Realtors came together to open a new business in our beloved little town of Winter Park. We moved into our sweet, quirky, freshly renovated shop in the heart of town that used to be home to The Manifest- a quaint weekly newspaper that preceded the current Sky [...]

This year,ditch the coastal destinations and head to the mountainsfor spring break!The spring seasonboasts world-classskiing and snowboarding, fabulous natural hot springs, and more. Its a great place to enjoy a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. Plus,its the last chance to ski before the season comes to an end. Read on for more information on how to [...]

The New Year is often a time for new opportunities. For some, this may mean selling or buying a home. In todays economic climate, its important to assess the best time to buy or sell based [...]

Skiing is the most popular winter activity in our area. From mid-November to mid-April,localsand visitors alike flock to Winter Park Resortfor world-class skiingorsnowboarding. With more than 3,000 skiable acres at the resortand an average of 326 inches of snow per season,itsno wonderitsthe most popular winter activity!Want to learn how to [...]