Summit County Real Estate

Our featured vacation destination for November is Summit County, Colorado. Summit County is a unique area that includes four world-class ski areas, beautiful Lake Dillon and year-round fun family activities in the White River National Forest. The recent trend in appreciation of resort homes makes purchasing a vacation property in Summit County an appetizing option.

The official third quarter stats are in and the Summit County average sales price is up 20.61 percent! Some of the higher areas are Breckenridge with a 22.25 percent increase, Silverthorne and Wildernest with a 26.99 percent increase, and Keystone with a 31.24 percent increase in average sales price. These are big, big – very big - increases.

Think about it this way: last year, someone could have picked up resort property here for an average cost of $433,380. This year that same average cost is at $522,682 – or $89,302 more. In 2005 that average would have been $377,000, and in 2004 the year-end average sale price for Summit County was $336,343!

Those who have purchased property in Summit County have not only enjoyed living there over the past few years but some substantial gains in the value of their property, as well. With that said, three years from now looking back over our shoulders at the average sale price for 2007, 2008 and 2009 will be ...

Don't wait any longer; take this opportunity to talk to your RE/MAX of Boulder agent about vacation properties in Summit County.

Kauai - Island of Beauty and Opportunity

Kauai: An Island without Equal
Of all the Hawaiian islands, Kauai - the oldest and most remote island of the major archipelago - stands apart. Though other islands may bow to familiarity, Kauai remains a mystery - one part exotic nature, one part independent spirit - all wrapped in bountiful experiences found nowhere else on earth. To be on Kauai is to touch the soul of a distant and ancient country while still enjoying the close and comfortable embrace of the mainland. Breathe in the haunting majesty of serrated mountains and tumbling seas. Fall under the spell of seductive colors, scents and seasons. Savor her wild nature.

Kauai is an adventure for the mind, body and soul. Tour the National Botanical Tropical Gardens, one of the settings for the movie "Jurassic Park," and enjoy a dazzling display of rare and endangered flora. Discover the enchanting beauty of the Na Pali Coast and the charm of historic island towns. Enjoy the cultural and music festivals of Kauai. Savor traditional island cuisine at a variety of distinctive restaurants. Engage in the many island adventures Kauai has to offer: Zodiac trips to secluded beaches; a 17-mile cruise to view Ni'ihau, Hawaii's forbidden island; whale watching in the winter season; surfing on Po'ipu Beach; Wailua River kayak excursions among hidden falls and ancient rainforests; outrigger rides; helicopter tours; and a sunrise downhill bike tour through Koke's State Park.

If this island paradise sounds appealing, it is time to look into second-home options on this one-of-a-kind island in the Pacific. The definite hot spots are future retirement estates and resort area properties in Poipu and Princeville, but single-family homes are moving, as well. Appreciation is up from last year and interest rates are still relatively low. Purchasers can feel secure that Hawaii is a safer purchase than some other vacation destinations: buying property in the U.S. is inherently less risky than purchasing in some of the third-world destinations gaining popularity in recent years. Property buyers in Hawaii don't have to worry about traveling on foreign airlines, neighboring countries experiencing civil unrest, or clouds on their property titles. Kauai's future is bright as no other warm tropical areas in the U.S. compare to the beauty and uniqueness of Kauai.

Exciting opportunities in both single-family homes and resort communities are available on Kauai. The cornerstone project of this developing world-class resort community- is a 1,100 acre planned community called Kukuiula. Developed by DMB Inc., Kukuiula is said to be the Beverly Hills of the Islands with an unprecedented level of luxury. Kukuiula has lots starting at $1.3 million and cottages from $2.2 million. Two other up-and-coming projects are Koloa Landing, with condos ranging from $900,000 to $1.8 million, and The Royal Palms, with prices slated for $850,000 to $1.5 million. Let one of the members at our affiliate office on Kauai show you all that this lovely island has to offer. Please remember that we can put you in touchwith Realtors your can trust, anywhere in the world.

By RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.