Vail Resorts Ski Season Passes

It's that time of the year again! Summer is almost over which means the snow is not far behind! Vail Resorts has extended the locals discount for season passes until this weekend! Here are the sales dates and locations.

• Breckenridge Gondola Ticket Sales:
  • 9/11 - 9/12 from 9am to 4pm
• Keystone Mountain Service Center in River Run:
  • 9/11 - 9/12 from 9am to 4pm
• Vail Lionshead Pass Office:

   

  • 9/10 - 9/12 from 10am to 4pm
• Beaver Creek Summer Adventure Center:
  • 9/11 - 9/12 from 10am to 4pm

Save between $10 and $20 if you get your pass this weekend! Normal ticket prices will start on September 13th. To view ticket prices and order online use this link to direct you to Snow.com

No matter which ski season pass you buy, they are all equipped with the newest thing to hit the slopes since the invention of the chair lift! It's called "Epic Mix". This "smart card" does more then just getting you on the mountain. It will track everything you do and you can share that with you friends and family! Have you always wondered how many of the individual trails you have already skied? Have you ever wanted to keep track of how many days you went skiing? This card does it all! there is even an cell phone app that will let you how many of your friends are on the mountain with you and then you can message them with a time a place to meet up! After you are done for the day, go home and jump online to see everywhere you skied that day, the elevation you reached and so much more. Here is a link to see all the great features of the Epic Mix.

What to Expect from a Real Estate Professional

You should expect:

• To be treated as a respectable client, not transaction #37.
• To have your best interests represented.
• To be served selflessly - your agent shouldn't be eying your wallet.
• Your agent to work as hard for you as they would if they were buying their own house.
• The highest skills available.
• Your calls to be returned promptly, and to be kept up to date.
• Your agent to go above and beyond what's expected when dealing with problems that may arise.
• Your agent to be a trusted adviser that you can consult even when the transaction is complete.

Most importantly, rely on your instincts to help you determine which agent is right for you. Deciding on the right person will be based on who has suitable credentials, who's most responsive to your needs and who you feel you can work with. Once your criteria is met, then you have found an agent who will help you find a home at the most reasonable price and with little difficulty.

Breckenridge real estate offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to finding the right property. Luxury homes, mountain cabins, townhomes, condos and acreage are available for homebuyers looking to settle in this wonderful mountain town. To buy or sell in the Breckenridge Real Estate area, contact the experienced real estate professionals at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.

Tips for Buying Real Estate

Decide if you're ready to buy

First, compare the cost of renting to the after-tax cost of owning.

• Years before you sell You need to keep a home for at least one year before the increase in value can offset the cost of selling. Keep renting if you expect to move within 12 months.
• Maintenance and insurance Many homeowners spend an amount equal to 1 percent of the purchase price for fire insurance and general maintenance. Enter at least 2 percent if you also want flood or earthquake coverage.
• Interest earned on savings When you're deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the rate you'd earn if you invested your down-payment cash in a savings account or money fund that pays a guaranteed return.
• Federal income tax rate Most people are in the 28 percent tax bracket, which trims $280 off their federal tax bill for every $1,000 in mortgage interest they pay.
• State income tax It makes even more financial sense to buy a home if you live in a "high-tax" state. You can deduct interest payments on both your state and federal tax returns.
• Property taxes Your annual property taxes will probably equal 1 to 5 percent of your purchase price, or more. A local agent or lender can give you a more specific figure.

Shop for mortgage rates and terms

A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 8 percent vs. 7.5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that's $12,600.

Prequalify for a loan

Being prequalified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren't the only interested buyer.

Use a buyer agent

A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer's interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. There are some limitations to using a buyer agent, however. Before you decide, have a REALTOR^® explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a buyer agent.

Rate the houses you tour

After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that's the best for you.

Features that help or hurt resale value

In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home's value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. Your REALTOR^® can point out features that hurt, as well as those which help, resale value.

Breckenridge real estate offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to finding the right property. Luxury homes, mountain cabins, townhomes, condos and acreage are available for homebuyers looking to settle in this wonderful mountain town. To buy or sell in the Breckenridge Real Estate area, contact the experienced real estate professionals at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.