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Andy Schaefer 11/5/26 Andy Schaefer 11/5/26

Can You Short-Term Rent It? Vail, Avon and Edwards Rules Compared

Vail, Avon and unincorporated Eagle County regulate short-term rentals very differently. What Vail Valley second-home buyers should verify before an offer.

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Andy Schaefer 11/2/26 Andy Schaefer 11/2/26

Sell Your Denver Home Now or Wait Until Spring?

Spring homes sold faster in 2026, but waiting has a cost. How Denver sellers should weigh listing this winter against holding out for spring 2027.

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Andy Schaefer 10/13/26 Andy Schaefer 10/13/26

Price Cut or Rate Buydown? How Denver Buyers Should Negotiate Now

Mortgage rates climbed back above 7%. Learn when a Denver buyer should ask for a lower price, when a seller-paid rate buydown wins, and how to decide.

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Andy Schaefer 10/8/26 Andy Schaefer 10/8/26

Selling a Vail Valley Home: What to Fix Before Winter Comes

Selling a Vail Valley home this fall? Learn which repairs to prioritize, what to document, and when a credit makes more sense than a last-minute remodel.

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Andy Schaefer 10/5/26 Andy Schaefer 10/5/26

Buying a Renovated Park Hill Home: Is the Premium Worth It?

Comparing renovated Park Hill homes? Learn how to weigh the price premium, permits, major systems, layout, and the real cost of buying a fixer instead.

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Andy Schaefer 9/30/26 Andy Schaefer 9/30/26

Waiting for Rates to Drop to Buy in the Vail Valley? Read This

The Fed just raised rates and signaled higher-for-longer. Here's how that changes the "wait for lower rates" plan for Vail Valley second-home buyers this fall.

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Andy Schaefer 9/28/26 Andy Schaefer 9/28/26

How to Sell a Denver Condo in 2026 (After the Rate Hike)

Denver condos are down ~14% from peak, and condo lending just got stricter. Here's how to price, prep, and actually close an attached-property sale in 2026.

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Andy Schaefer 9/17/26 Andy Schaefer 9/17/26

Can You Short-Term Rent That Vail Valley Condo? 2026 Rules

Before buying a Vail Valley condo for rental income, check whether you can even license it. Vail, Avon, and Eagle County STR rules for 2026 buyers.

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Andy Schaefer 9/14/26 Andy Schaefer 9/14/26

Rent or Buy Your First Denver Home in 2026? The Real Math

Denver apartment rents are falling — so should first-time buyers keep renting? Here's the real rent-vs-buy math in a 2026 market with a double glut.

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Andy Schaefer 9/10/26 Andy Schaefer 9/10/26

What a Vail Valley Home Really Costs to Own in 2026

The purchase price is the easy part. Here's what really drives the monthly cost of a Vail Valley home in 2026 — insurance, dues, taxes, and assessments.

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Andy Schaefer 9/8/26 Andy Schaefer 9/8/26

What a Vail Valley Home Really Costs to Own in 2026

The purchase price is the easy part. Here's what really drives the monthly cost of a Vail Valley home in 2026 — insurance, dues, taxes, and assessments.

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Andy Schaefer 8/25/26 Andy Schaefer 8/25/26

How to Sell a Vail Valley Home in a Slow, High-Inventory Market

With 800+ listings and homes sitting for months, pricing and prep decide the sale. Here's how I'd sell a Vail Valley home this fall without chasing the market.

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Andy Schaefer 8/24/26 Andy Schaefer 8/24/26

Denver 2026: Price Cut vs. Rate Buydown — Which $10K Wins?

In Denver, ~63% of sales now include a concession. Here's whether a $10,000 price cut or a rate buydown lowers your payment more — with the actual math.

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Andy Schaefer 8/21/26 Andy Schaefer 8/21/26

Short-Term Rental Rules in Vail, Avon & Eagle County

Before you count on rental income, confirm you can legally rent it. A 2026 guide to short-term rental rules in Vail, Avon, and unincorporated Eagle County.

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Andy Schaefer 8/18/26 Andy Schaefer 8/18/26

Buying a Vail Valley Condo: HOA, Insurance & Assessment Risks

A well-priced Vail Valley condo can carry expensive surprises. Here's how I read HOA reserves, master insurance, and assessments before you make an offer.

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Andy Schaefer 8/17/26 Andy Schaefer 8/17/26

Pricing a Denver Home to Sell This Fall: 2026 Seller Guide

Denver homes still sell near asking in 2026, but overpricing gets punished fast. Here's how I'd price a home to sell this fall without chasing the market.

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Andy Schaefer 8/14/26 Andy Schaefer 8/14/26

The Tax Bill You Inherit Isn't Always the One You Saw Online

Colorado property tax bills are rising in 2026. Learn how metro districts, expired relief, and assessments affect buyers in Park Hill and Avon.

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Andy Schaefer 8/13/26 Andy Schaefer 8/13/26

A Good Move Starts Before You Ever Tour a Home

Moving to Colorado? Use this 90-day relocation playbook comparing Denver vs mountain living, from preapproval to insurance to choosing Park Hill or Avon.

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Andy Schaefer 8/11/26 Andy Schaefer 8/11/26

Builders Are Competing for You, and Many Buyers Don't Realize It

Colorado builders are near a 15-year inventory peak and stacking incentives. Compare new construction vs resale for Park Hill and Vail Valley buyers.

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Andy Schaefer 8/10/26 Andy Schaefer 8/10/26

The Number Buyers Care About Now Is the Payment, Not the Price

Two of three Denver sellers are paying concessions in 2026. Learn how rate buydowns beat price cuts and how this plays out in Park Hill and Avon.

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