Whose responsibility is it to maintain and snow plow various dirt roads in Summit County, CO?

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  In this video Henry informs us about the maintenance and snow plowing of dirt roads in Summit County, CO… I’m Henry Barr from The Barr Team at Re/Max Properties of the Summit in Frisco Colorado. Questions often come up on dirt roads in neighborhoods, that’s an interesting question since all roads are not paved here in the mountains, some …

When should a Buyer schedule a home inspection?

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Henry Barr explains how soon after going under contract that a buyer should have a home inspection… Hi I am Henry Barr from the Barr Team here at Re/Max Properties of the Summit.  Questions come up from Buyers wanting to know how soon they should do their inspection once they’re under contract. I would say as soon as possible but within …

What is a Transfer Tax?

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Henry Barr explains a few key points about transfer taxes… Some people have asked me about “What is a transfer tax?” We are starting to see more and more of the transfer taxes here in Summit County. They are normally put into place by municipalities or taxing entities that want to collect upon each sale that occurs every time the …

Real Estate Market Update by Kate – February 2015

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INVENTORY – Inventory is down -22% compared to this same time last year. VOLUME – Sales are up +27% comparing the volume of closings from the first 6 weeks or so of this year to the beginning of 2014.  There isn’t much to buy, but what’s out there isn’t lasting very long. What does this mean to you? As always, …

Title Commitment? Title Insurance? Title Company?? What is all this… and do I need it?

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Title work reveals who may have interests to the subject property and to what extent.  Title commitment describes what has been uncovered regarding the property, what has to take place for a policy to be provided and what can and can not be covered.  Title insurance is the guarantee that the buyer/seller purchases to ensure there are no other potential …

Summit County – Activities and Mountain Real Estate

Kate MarroneAbout Summit County

Summit County – Activities and Mountain Real Estate Located just west of the Continental Divide, Summit County is about 70 miles west of the City of Denver.  I-70 stretches all the way from Denver through the mountains to Summit County and beyond, with central exits located in Silverthorne and Frisco, providing easy access to all of the county. Summit County …