Colorado Resorts Real Estate Podcast with Kevin and Amy Smits Kevin and Amy Smits

If you want to keep your home safe and undamaged this winter, consider buying and installing a smart thermostat and an automatic water shut-off valve. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (970) 418-0183 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Now that winter is here, I want to tell you about a couple household items that can help protect your home while you’re away during the colder months ahead. The first is a smart thermostat. If the temperature inside your home drops below 50 degrees, this type of thermostat will call, text, or email you a notification so you can reach out to a friend, your property manager, or someone at our office to take care of the problem. These aren’t very expensive, and I installed one in my home this past month. It definitely makes us feel safer when we leave town. “ We hope you have an amazing holiday season! ” The second item is an automatic water shut-off valve. If your home’s pipes freeze or there’s any kind of unintended water flow, this will shut off the water supply and minimize the damage that can be done. If you have any questions about either of these items, want to know how else you can protect your home this winter, or you have any other real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help you. In the meantime, we hope the rest of your holiday season is filled with joy!

  The new year is here and I’m sure many of you have made resolutions for getting in better shape. Here are some places in the area where you can get started on accomplishing your health goals this year. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (970) 418-0183 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation First, I want to wish you all a happy new year and thank you for your support in 2018. With more than 50% of people saying they want to get healthier in 2019, I thought we’d start the year off by sharing some of the different rec centers, Pilates studios, CrossFit gyms, and all the different places you can get in shape this year. As you can see in the video above, there are no shortage of options in the area. Next time you’re in the mountains, you might want to check one of the fantastic rec centers out in Breckenridge or Silverthorne. Rec Centers Breckenridge Silverthorne Yoga Centers Frisco Summit Hot Yoga Elevated Yoga Summit County Yoga Project Dillon Peak Yoga Breckenridge Meta Yoga Studios Pilates Dillon Frisco Studios Frisco Trinity Wellness Studio Studio B Dance Center Summit County Jiu Jitsu Crossfit Studios Breckenridge Frisco Gyms Frisco Peak One Fitness 24/7 Altus Training Center Dillon Elevation Fitness Silverthorne Snap Fitness 24/7 Senior Center Frisco In the meantime, if you have any questions about real estate, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd love to help.

  Our market has been undergoing a lot of changes lately, and so today we’d like to share a quick update on what this recent activity may mean for you and your goals. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (970) 418-0183 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation It has been a great time of change here in the mountains as of late, and our real estate market is no exception. We are seeing new properties listed every day. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, know that now is a fantastic time to do so. Things are moving fast in our local market, and our team would be happy to help you take advantage of this current activity. Whether you’re looking for the perfect home, are ready to sell, or have questions about your current property’s value, we have what it takes to guide you to your goals. If you have any questions about buying or selling your home in this market, please feel free to call or email. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

  Today I want to talk about a great local farmers' market in Silverthorne. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (970) 418-0183 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today I want to encourage you to check out a great local farmers' market that I visit every Tuesday. This market is right across the street from the rec center, behind the Silverthorne Community Garden. If you haven't visited those areas, they are a great place to visit. The market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, during which time you get to fill a five-pound potato sack with as many fruits and vegetables as you would like for the great value of only $10. They always try to send me home with an extra melon on top. So, next time you are in town, check out the Silverthorne Farmers' Market. Or you can check out another wonderful one that is held in Dillon on Fridays or in Vail on Sundays. To find out even more free events and festivals in the area, you can look at our calendar of events below           Summit County                                                                                       Eagle County “ You get to fill a five-pound potato sack with fruits and vegetables for only $10. ” If you have any additional questions or are interested in speaking with me about buying or selling, please feel free to call or email. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

What property manager or property management company should you task with handling your short-term rental? Allow me to share some insight into this key question. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (970) 418-0183 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Recently someone asked us, “Who is the best short-term property manager?”  Well, the truth is that we could not name just one. There are a few different companies we work with that have different rental numbers in different areas. So if you are thinking of hiring someone to manage your short-term rental property, please reach out so we can have a discussion about who would be the best fit for your needs. “ There are a variety of different property management companies out there that offer a variety of services. ” With that said, many people choose to manage their short-term rental property on their own using Airbnb or VRBO (vacation rental by owner). There are also companies that will help you with bookings and cleaning, while leaving the rest up to you. If you are going this route, we would love to help you out by having our photographer create a 3D virtual tour of your property. The reality is that there are a variety of different property management companies out there that offer a variety of services. It all comes down to your personal preference.  If you have any other questions, would like more information, or would like a list of some great local property management companies, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wildfires have sprung up in the area, and are causing a widespread evacuation. If you are in the area, remember to pack the essentials. If you happen to be nearby and can help somebody else, let me know and I'll keep your information on-hand if anybody reaches out about help. For more information, watch my latest video.