In today's market it seems like we all may face a short sale deal somewhere down the road. In short, theses sales are not going anywhere fast. A recent article in CNN projected that by 2011 almost 50% of home owners will be underneath their mortgages. Below are a couple of ideas for real estate professionals.

Qualify the seller. is there a foreclosure date? Are they in bankruptcy? Have you give enough time to find the buyer and complete a short sale package?

Manage the listing. This is easier said than done in many cases. Protect your commission in MLS and do not provide tax advise to the seller.

Qualify the buyer. Will they be willing to wait? Do they have the funds?

Prepare the short sale package quickly and impeccably

Lastly be be patient and be persistent. This will be the most difficult transaction you will do all year. Remember to always be kind and respectful to everyone you are dealing with, or the lender may just choose to dismiss your file all together. Then everybody comes up short!

Saturday, December 6 2008

2:00 to 4:00 pm -Storytelling and Holiday craft workshop at the Red, White and Blue Firehouse. Join local firefighters for a free craft workshop perfect for children 10 an under.

4:00 pm- Join us for free cocoa and cookies. Caroling at the Subway sandwich shop.

5:00 pm-Santa will lead the way down Main Street Breckenridge Colorado

5:15 pm- The tree lighting will be at Blue River Plaza

5:30 to 6:30 pm- Join in for the free outdoor holiday concert featuring John Adams & friends. Visits and photos with Santa


Event details and a complete list of seasonal events are on line at www.gobreck.com or call 970-453-6016

Hello everybody, With the 2008 Summit County Colorado Parade of Homes coming up in just a few days I know a few of you out there will be looking for Land Opportunities all over our county. Really now seems like a terrific time to start your search. The Aspen trees are just starting to turn and the Fall colors are blooming. Buyers have quite a bit to choose from right now. Be sure to hire a professional who knows the area, knows the actual value of the land and will provide you with all the necessary information you need to make the right decisions. Land has always been a terrific investment here in the high country, after all they don't make any more of it!

If you would like a professional land tour in Breckenridge, Keystone, Silverthorne, Dillon, Frisco or Copper Mountain please feel free to call me {Bret Amon} directly and I will be more than happy to assist you. Think of me as your own personal land tour guide/real estate consultant.

Below are 3 Breckenridge Land Listings currently offered for sale.

663 Discovery Hill Dr.
2.02 acre lot over looking the Breckenridge Golf Course $625k

467 Hamilton Court. Breckenridge Highlands
2.0 acre lot in a very private setting with Ten Mile Range Views $685k

106 Stillson Placer
1.28 acre lot with dead on drop dead gorgeous views of the Breckenridge Ski Resort. WOW! $1.495k

Check them out and pick up the phone to set an appointment with The Amon Team Today!
Bye for now, have a terrific week and maybe we will see you at the 2008 Summit County Parade of Homes.

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 14TH ANNUAL SUMMIT COUNTY PARADE OF HOMES IS OUT. THE PARADE WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 20th AND 21st AND SEPTEMBER 27th AND 28th. $10.00 ADMISSION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 

There are 26 homes on the tour this year :

Home #1 starts in Breckenridge, CO 82 Victory Lane- By Kodiak Enterprises, INC

Home #2 80 North Woods Lane-By Colorado Building Company

Home #3 230 Timber Lane Circle-By Vision Builders of Summit County LLC

Home #4 182 Campion Trail- By Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Home #5 159 Spalding Terrace- By Level One Building Company INC

Home #6 1695 Highlands Dr.- By J&E Development INC

Home #7 155 Glenn Eagle Loop- By Devigne Developing INC

Home #8 0018 Buffalo Terrace- By Trilogy Partners LLC

Home #9 798 Gold Run- Breckenridge Highlands By McKeever Cross Builders INC

Home #10 1184 Discovery Hill Drive- By Apex Mountain Homes

Home #11 146 Cottonwood Circle-By Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Home #12 299 Shores Lane- Fairmont Residences On The River by McKeever Cross Builders INC

Home 13 starts in Copper Mountain 0112 Masters Dr.- By Travis Construction

Home #14 925 Beeler Place By Gregg & Company Builders

Home #15 1069 Beller Place By GC Luxure Homes LLC

Home #16 is starts in Silverthorne Co 1330 Golden Eagle Dr. By Lone Wolf Builders

Home #17 331 Two Cabins Dr. By Aspen Meadow Construction

Home #18 2675 Hunters Knobb By P&M Integrity Custom Homes LLC

Home #19 235 Game Trail Road By MCCrerey Fine Homes LLC

Home #20 210 Game Trail Rd. By Raptor Construction

Home #21 220 High Park Court By Erdkamp Construction LLC

Home #22 305 Bald Eagle at Angler Mountain Ranch By Compass Homes Development LLC

Home #23 Starts in Keystone Colorado 240 Elk Circle By Aspen Meadow Construction CO

Home #24 561 Elk Circle By MCCrerey Fine Homes LLC

Home #25 35 Wolf Rock Rd By Metzler Stephens LLC

Home #26 0268 Caravelle Dr. By Blenheim Keystone LLC

For additional information please call Bret directly - (970) 376-3813 or click www.summitcountybuilders.org for the entire schedule.

Water Tower Place will be Frisco's first certified Green Project. This new development is located at the corner of Summit Boulevard and Granite Street. It will feature 15 luxury residences with private garages, 2 Bedroom, 2 bath residences from the $600,000's and 3 Bedroom, 3 bath residences from the $950,000's. Steps to Frisco Marina & Main Street with Stunning Mountain and Lake Views.

Please view additional information at http://amonteam.com/water_tower_place. 

View all FRISCO PROPERTIES FOR SALE AT http://amonteam.com/frisco. 

Celebrate the fourth of July with explosive entertainment, activities and family fun! The celebration in Breckenridge includes the festive Independence Day Parade on historic Main Street, fireworks (weather permitting), music, and kid’s activities and much more for the whole family!

Schedule of Events

Independence 10K Trail Run: 8a.m.

Race starts and finishes at Carter Park. Fire up your Independence Day morning with this scenic 10K trail race. This second annual event offers some of the best views in the Breckenridge area while finishing in time to see the Main Street Parade and enjoy other festivities. Stop by the Breckenridge Recreation Center to register or call 970-453-1734 for additional information.

Fourth of July Garden Party: 10a.m.

Come to Barney Ford House Museum! Enjoy brunch on the Barney Ford House lawn and watch the festive parade. Cost is $20 per person, reservation required. Call 970-453-9767 for more information.

25th Annual Breckenridge Art Festival: 10a.m. – 6p.m.

Located at Main Street Station. Admission is free! Call 970-547-9326 for more information.

Fourth of July Parade: 11a.m.

The famous Breckenridge Fourth of July Parade begins on North Main Street and proudly continues the south end of town. The more the merrier so bring the whole family!

Firecracker 50: Fifth Annual Firecracker 50-Mile AMBC MTB Epic: 11a.m.

Starting on Main Street Breckenridge. A tough cycling course climbing to over 12,000 vertical feet! Not for the faint of heart! For more information please call 970-333-1159

Kids Water Fight: 2p.m.

Following the parade bring your kids to Main Street and watch them join the Red White and Blue Fire Dept. for the biggest and best water fight this side of the Rockies!

Free Concert: Royal Crown Review: 2p.m.

Located at the Riverwalk Center. Stop by for an afternoon of swing with one of the country’s best big bands! The show is free of charge

National Repertory Orchestra: 8:30p.m.

Enjoy this free concert located at the Riverwalk center.

Kids Games and Inflatables: All Day

This event goes on all day long and is located in the Blue River Plaza

Fireworks: 9:30p.m.

The Town of Frisco is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Frisco Kayak Park tonight, June 20, 2008 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The grand opening is located at the bridge at exit 201 in Frisco, Colorado. The event will feature the Ten Mile one mile down river race brought to you by Ten Mile Creek Kayak Shop as well as the RSN X kayak rodeo in the new play hole. RSN X will be on sight shooting an episode of Rooted. Registration and information is available at Ten Mile Creek Kayak Shop.

For information on Frisco real estate, please visit http://amonteam.com/frisco or call 970.376.3813.

For information on Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne or Dillon real estate, please visit http://amonteam.com.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce their new affiliation, Fairmont Residences on the River.

The Fairmont Residences on The River offer spacious 3 & 4 bedroom residences and a lodge featuring condominium suites located along the serene shores of the Blue River.
Thoughtful architecture and substantial windows present expansive mountain, river and ski are views. The location also provides close proximity to many activities including Gold Medal fly-fishing out your back door, minutes to the Breckenridge Ski Area, Main Street, Jack Nicklaus designed Breckenridge Golf Club, and numerous hiking, biking and nordic trails. High-end rustic finishes, functional floor plans and unique landscape design will have you feeling like every time you come home, you have arrived.

Pre-Construction Prices! Floor to Ceiling Windows Flush with Panoramic Ski Area & River Views. Backs to Town Open Space & Blue River w/ Gold Medal Fly-Fishing. Suzanne Allen-Guerra Design. Viking Appliances, Stone-Granite-Travertine Slab Counters, Flagstone Patio with Gas Firepit, Alder Cabinetry, Steam Shower in Main Floor Master and Much More... Enjoy the Blue River as well as all the amenities of Shock Hill Lodge and Spa including as ski lockers, valet service, and access to the Breck Connect Gondola. Prices starting at $1,275,000.