Starting in 1993, the Frisco BBQ Challenge had 12 teams compete at the Frisco Historic Park.  It later grew to cover two blocks of Main Street.  In the 21st year of the competition, the Frisco BBQ challenge now encompasses over 6 blocks and trickles onto the side streets. 

June 12th, the kickoff concert is schedule for 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.  June 13th and June 14th, more than 70 teams from across the country will descend upon Main Street Frisco for the annual BBQ challenge, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.  Teams will compete for the honor of being the best barbecuers in the Rocky Mountains. Don't miss out on the pig races, 6K Bacon Burner Run, live music, and much more!  In a press release, Nora Gilbertson, the event manager for…

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If you are into golfing, then you probably dream of playing at some of the most beautiful places in the United States.  Playing at Pebble Beach, Augusta National and other spots would be a dream come true!  Now playing golf in Breckenridge might be added to a golfer's dream list.

The Breckenridge Golf Course is well known among the locals of Summit County.  Last month, Golfweek Magazine announced the top 50 places to play golf.  Breckenridge golf course was ranked 25th on the annual list of municipal courses.  According to Bradley S. Klein, the editor in charge of the Golfweek's Best Course ranking, being in the elite 1 percent is pretty impressive.  It is an honor to have the Breckenridge Jack Nicklaus golf course ranked with other prestigious golf…

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The days are warming up and the snow is quickly melting away.  To kickoff summer, mountain style, come join the Town of Breckenridge for the 19th Annual Breckenridge Town Party! The tradition was started by the town to thank the locals for all their hard work over the winter.  On June 13th, from 4:30-9 p.m. come enjoy a relaxing mountain evening on the lawn of the Riverwalk Center.  There will be free music, performed by the Wheeler Brothers, socializing, and lots of fun activities for the kids.  And don't forget about the annual Town Photo.  So pack your picnic (or enjoy food and beverages at cost), a blanket and get ready to have some fun at the Annual Breckenridge Town Party!

After the party is over, don't miss out on the other fun events scheduled…

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Now is a great time to get your home ready for the summer.  Below is a link to Breckenridge Associates Real Estate May Newsletter.  Make sure to contact me by May 25th, 2014 to have your property included in the Source Magazine.  The Source will be mailed to 4,500 homeowners and will be distributed throughout Breckenridge and Summit County.  It is a great way to get your property sold!. 

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The numbers have a telling story.  The inventory for residential properties are less than in 2013.  If your home is listed for the summer of 2014, you will have less competition than in years past.   This is a great time to get your property listed for the busy selling season.

Residential Active Listings- April 2014

If you are interested in more information about the real estate market in Breckenridge and the surrounding Summit County market, please contact me or call 970.547.7751.

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Back in November, the cities that will be hosting start/finish lines were announced. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge released the 2014 race routes.  The 2014 route will be challenging for riders- with descents and mountaintop finishes.  On August 18th, the riders will start their 550 mile race across the state of Colorado, ending on August 24th in Denver.  According to the owner of the USA Pro Challenge, Rick Schaden, "The 2014 route will be a challenge for the riders and will provide plenty of great viewing opportunities for the spectators. This year is looking like it will be the best yet."

Breckenridge is among the towns along the USA Pro Cycling Challenge route.  At each start city, spectators will be able to see the professional riders up close,…

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These tables help provide an insight on how the residential real estate market is performing in Breckenridge and Summit County.  The residential market continues to show strong signs of growth year over year since the market downturn.  If you are considering listing your mountain property this summer, please let me put my experience to work for you. 

Please contact me or call Andrew Biggin, 970.547.7751.

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This graph shows comparable vacant lot inventory and sales for the  Breckenridge, Colorado area 2013 compared to year to date 2014.  Interesting to note that lot sales YTD are lower this year compared to the same period last year, even though our residential market is picking up significantly.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me, Andrew Biggin 970-547-7751.

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