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I deal with many second home buyers in Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon and Breckenridge. 
One of their commonly asked questions is what to do with their trash.  Many end up disposing of it in someone else’s dumpster, and more than a few businesses have had to resort to putting locks on their dumpsters.  When the businesses have no room […]

If you have been thinking about building a home in Frisco,
you need to know that the town recently has enacted a new “green” building code. The code mandates sustainable building methods, and encourages builders and homeowners to do more than the minimum requirements. It is very similar to the International Energy Conservation Code. The Summit County Building Department, with jurisdiction over all parts of the county not considered to be in the towns themselves, is in the process of changing their code to a very similar one.

Just what are green building methods? I attended a meeting this week that was intended to let us all know just that. Among other things…..

A subdivsion with cabins and homes in Frisco is called Bill’s Ranch. 
I often hear from people who would love to buy a little Frisco cabin.  They like them because they are cute and funky and just the kind of place people remember spending time in as a kid.  They also assume they will be cheap.  That is far from the […]

Have you wondered how  Copper Mountain real estate has fared over the last ten years? 
So did we, and we were not able to find any numbers that went back that far, so we put them together ourselves. 
First, let me fill you in on what has been happening this year.  Currently, as of February 26, 2008, […]

My signature looks like this: Joanne Hanson, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI and it could continue on with other designations I have earned.  But why should you care?  You may not, but I do, as it shows that I have continued my real estate education.  It means that I have advanced training that will benefit my clients with my […]