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Avon Colorado Real Estate: Why Nottingham Fits Real Life Well
Andrew Schaefer 3/26/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/26/26

Avon Colorado Real Estate: Why Nottingham Fits Real Life Well

A reader-first guide to Avon Colorado real estate, with current Nottingham Avon market context, HOA and STR considerations, and what buyers should know now.

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Park Hill Neighborhood Guide: Why Relocating Buyers Start Here
Andrew Schaefer 3/23/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/23/26

Park Hill Neighborhood Guide: Why Relocating Buyers Start Here

A practical Park Hill neighborhood guide for buyers moving to Colorado, with current Park Hill Denver real estate trends, parks, schools, risks, and strategy.

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Denver vs Mountain Living: Buy in Park Hill or Vail Valley First?
Andrew Schaefer 3/19/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/19/26

Denver vs Mountain Living: Buy in Park Hill or Vail Valley First?

Denver vs Mountain Living: Buy in Park Hill or Vail Valley First?

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Moving to Colorado in 2026: What Relocating Buyers Get Wrong About the Denver Housing Market
Andrew Schaefer 3/16/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/16/26

Moving to Colorado in 2026: What Relocating Buyers Get Wrong About the Denver Housing Market

What relocators get wrong about the Colorado market.

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Listing Timing Windows in Resort Markets: When to Hit the Market
Andrew Schaefer 3/12/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/12/26

Listing Timing Windows in Resort Markets: When to Hit the Market

A guide to listing timing in Colorado resort markets—how showing patterns, buyer travel cycles, and pricing bands affect sales in Avon and the Vail Valley.

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Second-Home Financing in 2026: Rate Buydowns, Point Math, and When Permanent Wins
Andrew Schaefer 3/9/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/9/26

Second-Home Financing in 2026: Rate Buydowns, Point Math, and When Permanent Wins

A practical guide to second-home financing in 2026—how 2-1 buydowns compare to permanent points and how the math plays out in Denver’s Park Hill and Avon’s Nottingham.

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Andrew Schaefer 3/4/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/4/26

What the Proposed Federal Housing Bill Could Mean for Home Buyers in Denver and the Vail Valley

Home buyers across Denver and the Vail Valley have faced a difficult housing market over the past several years.

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Case Study: How We Negotiated $12k in Inspection Credits (and kept the deal together)
Andrew Schaefer 3/2/26 Andrew Schaefer 3/2/26

Case Study: How We Negotiated $12k in Inspection Credits (and kept the deal together)

Let’s talk about a real example!

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Roofs that Survive the Rockies — what I’m seeing (and what I’m advising homeowners to do)
Andrew Schaefer 2/26/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/26/26

Roofs that Survive the Rockies — what I’m seeing (and what I’m advising homeowners to do)

The state is even talking publicly about hail-fortified roofs as a way to reduce costs.

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Pillar Refresh — Condo Guide
Andrew Schaefer 2/23/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/23/26

Pillar Refresh — Condo Guide

I refreshed my Denver Condo Guide today….

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Owning at Altitude 101 (Denver edition): humidification, boiler/HVAC care, and drainage that actually protects your foundation.
Andrew Schaefer 2/19/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/19/26

Owning at Altitude 101 (Denver edition): humidification, boiler/HVAC care, and drainage that actually protects your foundation.

Altitude changes how you care for your home!

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Trailhead Living: a micro-guide to ski/bike-from-home spots (and the stuff Instagram doesn’t show)
Andrew Schaefer 2/16/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/16/26

Trailhead Living: a micro-guide to ski/bike-from-home spots (and the stuff Instagram doesn’t show)

Just your micro-guide for the skiers and bikers!

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The 10-Minute Condo Docs Triage (Denver Edition)
Andrew Schaefer 2/12/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/12/26

The 10-Minute Condo Docs Triage (Denver Edition)

If you only have a coffee break before making an offer, open three pages first!

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Seller Credits vs. Price Cuts in Slow Weeks
Andrew Schaefer 2/9/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/9/26

Seller Credits vs. Price Cuts in Slow Weeks

Why credits (and 2-1 buydowns) often net you more

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January 2026 Market Snapshot: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers (Denver)
Andrew Schaefer 2/5/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/5/26

January 2026 Market Snapshot: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers (Denver)

What to do now….

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Vail vs. Beaver Creek: Which Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?
Andrew Schaefer 2/3/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/3/26

Vail vs. Beaver Creek: Which Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?

Trail days or après nights? A few quick ways I coach clients to decide…

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STR Permits, Caps, and Fines (Town-by-Town) — What Moves Fast & How to Verify Before You Underwrite
Andrew Schaefer 1/30/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/30/26

STR Permits, Caps, and Fines (Town-by-Town) — What Moves Fast & How to Verify Before You Underwrite

Short-term rental rules in Colorado change at the speed of local politics.

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Winter Inspection Checklist at Altitude (Denver/Vail)
Andrew Schaefer 1/27/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/27/26

Winter Inspection Checklist at Altitude (Denver/Vail)

Cold snaps + sun + elevation = different wear patterns on our homes.

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Special Assessments in Resort HOAs—what to scan before you bid
Andrew Schaefer 1/22/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/22/26

Special Assessments in Resort HOAs—what to scan before you bid

Check the budget and the reserves!

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Vail Valley Condo (2026 Edition)
Andrew Schaefer 1/19/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/19/26

The Complete Guide to Buying a Vail Valley Condo (2026 Edition)

If you’ve been circling Vail this winter, here’s the short version of what matters most right now.

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