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Explore Eagle County and Western Colorado Real Estate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties was founded in 1971 by John Slevin and is currently owned by his son, Michael Slevin. We started out as a one-office company located in Vail, Colorado and then opened our second office in Beaver Creek, Colorado when Beaver Creek was founded as a Colorado ski resort. At that time, we had about ten real estate brokers and two offices in the Vail Valley. Today we have grown into a wonderful company with over one hundred real estate brokers, 14 real estate offices throughout Western Colorado, and one vacation and property management office located in the Vail Valley. We have now expanded into Summit County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Telluride, Durango, and Winter Park. We are still family owned and operated and continue to maintain our position in leading real estate sales in the Vail Valley.

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

By Key to Vail - February 02, 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming down, inflation is easing, and overall market activity is starting to pi

January Real Estate News

By Key to Vail - January 11, 2023
Happy New Year!   Unlike the steady (frantic) pace of 2021, the real estate market experienced some significant changes during 2022.  The first quarter was a follow-through of the hyper-activity our markets saw in 2020/2021 but the inflation and interest rate increases changed the pace of sales beginning in June.  As a result, Eagle County's residential real estate market decl

What Are Your Real Estate Goals in 2023?

By Key to Vail - January 06, 2023
WHAT ARE YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS IN 2023 What’s Motivating You? What Does Your Next Home Look Like? How Ready Are You To Buy? If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last yea

December Real Estate News

By Larry Agneberg - December 12, 2022
Overall Market Slows - Positive Signs Emerging   Since the onset of the stock market decline and inflation and interest rate levels rising this spring, the overall Eagle County real estate market activity levels have been slowing.  While it is almost unfair to compare today's market to the harried state of 2021, the numbers in November of this year compared to both 2021 and pre-pan

November Real Estate News

By Key to Vail - November 08, 2022
Reason For Optimism in Uncertain Times Many headlines have generated uncertainty around the local and national housing market. Lower inventory, inflation and interest rates have created pause in the market. And while our very active market did need to rebalance, opportunities await those who are ready to make a move to buy or sell. Depending on who you listen to, the U.S. economy is or will b

3rd Quarter Year To Date vs 3rd Quarter Stats 2022

By Pete - October 12, 2022
Through The 3rd Quarters of 2019 through 2022 for Eagle County Residential Real Estate Sales   The below is the full set of stats as we close the 3rd quarter.  In our quarterly mailing, we included some of these statistics but did not have room for all of them.  Here are the rest.  Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss what we are seeing in your specific mar

October Real Estate News

By Key to Vail - October 07, 2022
A Changed Market Yields Opportunities.  And Who You Work With Matters   Our market continues to show its resiliency despite headwinds from inflation, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty.  No, it is not going to equal 2020 or 2021, that market was unsustainable.  It is, however, trending back to pre-pandemic levels where we saw a healthy market supporting the objecti

Eagle County Real Estate Market Report

By Key to Vail - October 06, 2022
Eagle County Real Estate Market Report: A Changed Market Yields Opportunities   Our market continues to show its resiliency despite headwinds from inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty. No, it is not going to equal 2020 or 2021. That market was not sustainable. It is, however, trending back to pre-pandemic levels, where we saw a healthy market supporting the objectives

September Real Estate News and Events Vail and Beaver Creek

By Key to Vail - September 08, 2022
"Normal" Market Trends Emerging   The informal selling season is beginning to wind down and what we thought was occurring three months ago has manifested into reality.  Interest rate increases, while still at historically lower levels, have caused some pause in the market but generally for primary home buyers. This has resulted in sellers being more market-sensitive to pric

Real Estate Trends | New Rules in Real Estate

By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties - August 24, 2022
If the past two years have taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected - especially when it comes to the real estate market. With rising interest rates, soaring inflation, significant global events, continued inventory shortages and shifting seller and buyer expectations, even seasoned property veterans can't rely on previously foolproof real estate tactics to come out on top.&nbsp

Ask A Realtor: What should we know before Selling our Home?

By Larry Agneberg - November 23, 2021
Dear Larry, My husband and I are considering selling our home and wondering if you can provide some tips to understand what we should do to get our house ready, understand market nuances and help us pick the right broker. Curious Seller Dear Curious Seller, I applaud you for taking the initiative to understand how you can make listing and selling your home a positive and productive experience.

Ask a Realtor: When will the market hit its peak?

By Larry Agneberg - February 12, 2021
Dear Larry,   My family and I are considering selling our vacation property in the valley.  I know that inventory is limited and buyer demand is strong.  Prices continue to rise and I want to maximize my return.  When do you think the market will hit its peak so that I can sell “at the top”?   Top of the Market Seller Dear Top of the Market Seller Your

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