Janet Coburn Summit County Real Estate

Dillon, Summit County, Colorado  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 414 Tenderfoot St, Unit 9 on January 5 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Ever dream about a condo on Lake Dillon with a view of the Ten Mile range?  Your dream can come true with this 1 BR that sits just steps from the water, where you can watch the sailboats at Dillon Marina.  And for ski season, you are only five minutes from Keystone ski resort.

This condo has been completely remodeled from the studs out.  Not only does it now have granite counters, new appliances, new bathroom equipment and mountain tile floors, but it also has extra insulation and a brand new heater to make it extra energy efficient!

For more information and a virtual tour, click the link below.

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Tired of the winter cold already?  Need some time on the Beach?  Do you love Puerto Vallarta but would rather be in a more relaxing location!  You need a rental home in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. 

La Cruz for some, known as Huanacaxtle to others, offers the best of all vacation features.  It is the typical Mexican fishing village, where the pangas go out every day to bring in the freshest of seafood.  The heritage is so ingrained, the local high school is a fishing industry vocational school where the students learn everything from the biologies of the sea creatures to the technology of boating. 

But of late, La Cruz has gained the sophistication of a major marina.  No longer is boating in the area dedicated to fishing alone.  Marina Riviera Nayarit, brings yachting, racing, and cruising to the north coast of the Bay of Bandaras. With 340 slips ranging from 30 feet to 400 feet, it can accommodate some of the largest boating vessels around.

So which came first, the Marina Riviera Nayarit, or the luxury homes and condos you'll find in La Cruz?  It's hard to say, because you'll find that the residential development is closing the gaps between La Cruz and neighboring towns.  Although all are areas of the official Municipality of Bahia de Bandaras, Bucerias through to Punta de Mita is now almost a continuous connection of homes.  The international crowd is the audience - not just the gringos from the USA, but Canadians, Germans, Brits,, even folks from Asia are flocking to buy homes in the Nayarit Riviera while it is still affordable.

What makes La Cruz so desirable?  Proximity to Puerto Vallarta means a lot.  You have the ability to relax in the slow culture of the village, or only moments away is the vibrant pace of "old town" Puerto Vallarta. PV as it is lovingly called has everything you could ever want. From retail stores to meet your every need to cruise ships, to vacation adventurs such as those provided by Vallarta Adventures, PV gives the vacation experience combined with the big city. It even combines that sense of history with celebrity if you visit Casa Kimberly or Las Caletas where you'll absorb the romance that was felt by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton while filming "night of the Iguana." And if tourist activities are your thing, there is even a "Senor Frogs" on almost every corner of downtown.

Fishing, Yachting, even surfing.  Yes, the north coast of the Bay of Banderas is known for its great waves and surfing communities.  At the point where the bay meets the Pacific Ocean is Sayulita, a typical surfing town.  Pubs on the beach, surfing lessons and rentals, and all the hippie shops you could ever want draw the serious surfing crowd. Only 20 minutes north of La Cruz, Sayulita is a short drive away.

So where is the art, you ask? Well Art is very close... just steps away if you walk down the beach to Bucerias.  Every Thursday night the Bucerias art galleries sponsor an "Art Walk".  You'll find everything from local painters and crafters, to typical mexican pottery and metal arts, to broken glass designs.  Artists from around the world spend their winters in Bahia de Bandaras making it a very interesting "Colony de Artistes".

Golf?  In La Cruz you are centrally located between the "el Tigre" and Flamingo courses located in Nuevo Vallarta, and the Jack Nicholas designed "Bahia" course located in Punta de Mita.  In June 2008, the Punta de Mita  "Pacifico" Golf Course was named the number one golf course in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

So you need a winter getaway?  Well La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is my recommendation. If you need a place to stay while you are there, here is my vacation rental in La Cruz, lovingly named "Casa Sirena Azul" or House of the Blue Mermaid.  And while you are there, have a margarita on me!  

To see a video about Casa Sirena Azul, click here.

Janet Coburn is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies Real Estate in Dillon, Summit County, Colorado.  She spends her time between Summit County and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, helping folks find their dream homes.

End unit with Views, Hot Tub!

 • 1,825 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm townhouse "Lake and Mountain Views " - MLS® $439,900 - Largest Unit Centennial!

Corinthian Hills, Dillon  -  Looking for a Summit County condo with a gorgeous view? Directly across from Lake Dillon, with a fabulous view of Buffalo Mountain and “the Three Peaks”! Just minutes from Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain.

This “end unit” is the largest unit in Centennial Townhomes, and it has an oversized one car attached garage. The garage is heated with built in storage for all your toys! Leaving the garage, in the finished basement is hot tub spa with shower. A cozy place to relax after a long day of skiing or hiking!.

Upstairs the spacious Living Room is lined with windows and doors that open onto a roomy deck that faces Lake Dillon and mountain views. Plenty of room for a grill and outdoor table so you can enjoy the scenery.

The Living Room is centered by a wood burning fireplace, with extra room for a reading nook and a desk. Now you have space to work from your vacation home so you can visit it more often!

Enter the Dining Room with a table that seats six comfortably. There are lots of windows to let you view mountain scenes while enjoying your meals.

Transitioning into the kitchen, there is a breakfast bar. Useful for addition seating for meals, this bar is perfect for a holiday buffet! The kitchen has lots of cabinet space, a double task sink, and comes complete with appliances.

Out the back door is another patio area overlooking open space leading to hiking paths.

Upstairs, two bedrooms accommodate queen beds with side tables, with plenty of room for an additional dresser or large chest. Double closets provide room for all weather clothing storage! The bedrooms share a bathroom.

This condo is in the Corinthian Hills area, where the value of many of the homes and duplexes exceed $1 million. Corinthian Hills provides a clubhouse with hot tubs, pool, and tennis courts, only a block away. There is even a playground for the kids! Pets are allowed for owners.

Centennial Townhomes has a strong HOA with reserves in place.

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Summit County Colorado

·           90 miles from  Denver International Airport

·           15 minutes max to 3 world class ski resorts: Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper  

·           30 minutes to Vail, 45 to Beaver Creek ski resorts

·           Much more affordable than Vail or Aspen areas

Becoming the current “darling” of mountain areas, Summit is the most convenient location to Denver, providing easy access to an international airport, shopping, and the arts.  We are almost - but not quite - sold out of land, making lot purchases so much more affordable than Vail or Aspen.  The baby boomers are coming in steadily to our new neighborhoods - the biggest decision they make is whether to buy for mountain views or on the golf course.

Prices held on for all of 2007, but late summer of this year both sales and prices finally began to slow.  Winter is our slow season so prices are at the lowest right now.  The history of our real estate ups and downs say we go after and begin to go back up before the general economy. This is an investors dream.

Foreclosures are minimal. Don't expect bottom of the barrel pricing.

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Best in Treehouse! Bright, Walkout patio

758 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $259,900 - Remodeled!

Wildernest, Silverthorne  -  You cannot get a better TreeHouse Condo unit. This one has been completed remodeled and has features not found in any other unit.
- Kitchen has new appliances, cabinets, counter tops, and tile flooring.
- All original panelling has been replaced by light walls for an open, airy feel.
- Ceilings all have recessed lighting.
- Bath has jetted tub, upgraded fixtures, and tile accents.
- Master enhanced with new 3/4 bath, with fully tiled shower, glass doors, and upgraded fixtures.
- Mirrored closet doors make bedrooms feel larger.
- Sliding patio door is replaced with a double open French door. Open it to bring in the sunshine and o make moving in even easier!
- Ground level unit proides access to yard - Great for kids and pets!
- R-30 Insulation added to minimize noise.
- Monthly condo fees include all utilities and heat.
- Great extras, including clubhouse, owners clubhouse, pool!
- Near hiking trails.

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So you want a home in Ski Country. You imagine a place that you can return to year after year, one that always has that comfortable feel. You want it to be at the slopes so you don't have to park and walk, and walk, and walk..... and shlep the boots, the skis, the poles.

But you do have a job, and that means very little vacation.  And you might not want to spend all that precious vacation time in one place.  Not to mention the cost.

The answer?  Fractional Ownership at a premier vacation club, providing you with a vacation experience you wish could last forever. That means you pay only for the time you are able to spend at your Ski Country home. And you still get the opportunity to go other places when you want.  You'll get the home environment you desire, coming back to the same place year after year. And you'll be treated with the finest amenities available.  The end result is the benefit of fully deeded ownership of property combined with the benefits of a luxury resort - all rolled into one.

A fine example of Fractional Ownership is the uncompromising luxury of the Hyatt Vacation Club, from the most trusted name in vacation ownership. With locations in Breckenridge, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Tahoe, Carmel, Key West, Sedona, Puerto Rico, Bonita Springs - what more can you ask for? And when you own a Hyatt Vacation Club property, you always have the option to go to other Hyatt locations, or to trade your property for others through Interval International.

A common mistake many folks make when considering Fractional Ownership properties is to only go to the sales office located at the property.  This office is often provided by the Developer of the property, and typically does not provide you access to resale units.  In fact in Colorado, a sales agent who works for a builder / developer does not even have to be licensed.  Informed buyers will understand that Fractional Ownership properties are quite popular now, and that they are commonly listed by professional Realtors®  This means they are available in the local multiple listing services.

Why should you work with a Realtor®?  The most basic reason is dollars.  Properties listed with Realtors® are typically priced well below the developer unit prices.  This is because developers pay much higher commissions to their sales force, and they need to compensate themselves for the costs of holding the properties.  A Realtor® will ensure this is the right option for you, as they ethically will not use the high pressure sales techniques often used by developer sales.

In short, Fractional Ownership allows you all the benefits of owning that second home, but with a much lower price.

To see Fractional Ownership properties in Summit County, click on the "Summit County MLS Search" tab above.  Choose "Partial Ownership" to search available properties.

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Classes are held at Dillon Yacht Club to teach beginner sailing for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Go to Dillon Yacht Club's web page for more information

When/Where: June through August

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Sponsored by the Summit County Builders Association, this years Parade plans to be bigger than ever

When/Where: September 20 and 21, September 27 and 28