Fourth of July celebrations in the Rockies are just around the corner, so here is a quick guide to the most important activities in the area. 

No place celebrates Independence Day better than the beautiful towns across Summit County. Locals and visitors come together to honor the nation’s birthday in true American style. Festivities typically include excellent food, red-white-and-blue parades, running races, concerts, and the sound of fireworks echoing off the mountains. 

Come for the weekend and explore all the on-mountain fun, plus golf, disc golf, hiking, biking trails, and western adventure that awaits July 4th revelers. Here are some the highlights, plus some tips for making the most of it:

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Breckenridge is ready to show

Today is June 24, 2017 and there have been a few new homes listed for sale in the Eagles Nest area of Silverthorne, including one new construction opportunity. The homes are priced from $827,000 to $1,964,000, with an average price per square foot of $363. Eagles Nest is also referred to as Three Peaks and is situated along the beautiful Raven golf course.

Are you interested in buying or selling a home in Eagles Nest | Three Peaks?

Below are some helpful statistics and homes for sale. Similar neighborhoods include Summit Sky Ranch, Angler Mountain Ranch, The Ranch at Eagles Nest and Fox Valley at the Raven.

For the most up-to-date information and expert guidance while purchasing an Eagles Nest | Three

New To The Market | 238 Timber Trail Road | Breckenridge, Co 80424

This is one of the finest communities in all of Breckenridge, Colorado. Timber Trail is situated right at the base of Peak 8, providing ski-in-ski-out access and a short gondola ride down to town. Owners at Timber Trail also have access to all of the fantastic amenities at One Ski Hill Place which include a bowling alley and state of the art spa and aquatic facility.

Here are some additional Breckenridge ski-in, ski-out and gondola-in, gondola-out homes which may be of interest. Shock Hill, Timber Trail, One Ski Hill Place and Crystal Peak Lodge are close-by communities.

For the most up-to-date information and expert guidance while buying a Timber Trail Ski-In Ski-Out

Summer has finally arrived in beautiful Summit County, and what better time to look at the local real estate market conditions.

For the month of May, the number of real estate sales have gone up in comparison to April as well as that of average sold prices in the area. Inventory is still low but rising due to normal seasonal fluctuations, and interest is high, so we are seeing continued strong under contract activity across the board. Let’s take a closer look:

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Interestingly enough, the number of active listings in Breckenridge is within compelling distance of the previous years’ numbers. This is great for buyers, however we are still in a competitive market and a good example of that is the condo and townhome sales averaging 98%

180 Day Activity Condos and Homes Priced $1,000,000 and above.

It’s barbecue season!

In keeping with a strong 24-year barbecue tradition the annual BBQ Challenge is taking place in Frisco, CO. The event kicks off today with a concert, but no barbecue in sight. Officially the two-day bash (Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th) will feature delicious grub, live music from seven bands, kid’s activities, the 3rd Annual Fire Fighter Cook Off, whiskey tours and a marketplace offering a slew of fun products. 

For 2017 Challenge, approximately 70 plus BBQers will compete for a variety of awards in the following categories including pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, “anything goes,” barbeque sauce, side dish, salsa and, of course, dessert. Each team competes for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion

Sometimes there's just no substitute for the therapy attained from a nature walk. Whether it be a jaunt through the aspen trees, a day out in the mountains or a morning stroll along the lake, getting out for a hike leads to a range of benefits that supports a healthy mind, body and soul. While there is a nearly endless list of great hiking destinations throughout the country, perhaps no land mass holds a broader diversity of day hikes than the state of Colorado, and that is particularly true for Summit County. 

Every hiking enthusiast will appreciate the tremendous variety of hikes that Summit County has to offer, and what better season than summertime to venture around. All it takes are hiking boots, a good set of lungs, and in some cases, just a