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This is a big question with several different answers, but a good rule of thumb when starting any big project is to create a timeline. First, decide when you want to start enjoying your new home.

Is this something that needs to happen within a few months, or are you looking to take your time and weigh your options?

Maybe you’re hoping to get moved in before ski season, or maybe you’re looking for a summer getaway when things are a little warmer. Either way, be sure to identify your ideal move-in date as early as possible.

While size can certainly affect the price of any home, it matters less in Summit County. You’d be better off deciding exactly what you want from your property. Summit County sees a lot of skiers, but as surprising as it may seem to some, plenty of our clients have no interest in winter sports whatsoever.

A smaller home right beside a ski run will likely be more expensive than a larger, more isolated property further from town. But there’s lots of merit in a more secluded wooded property, especially if you enjoy hiking, tranquility, or sitting with the window open in the summer.

If you’re torn between a forest hideaway or a ski-in ski-out property, size could be a defining factor, but location is a vital characteristic to consider when buying a mountain property.

Choosing your location within the county is an important step. Summit County is home to many gorgeous properties, so regardless of your choice, we think you’ll be impressed. But it is important to note that your home’s location and surroundings will have a noticeable impact on the price of your potential home.

Some love the central locations of Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne. While others want to be as close to a ski area as possible and like Breckenridge, Keystone, or Copper Mountain. Wherever it may be, Paffrath & Thomas can help guide you home.

Another important thing to consider when buying a home is if you wish to use the property as a short-term rental. Many of our homeowners like to rent out their homes in order to produce a bit of income. This way, they can help supplement some of the costs of ownership.

And while it’s true that short-term renting your property can be a great way to make some additional income, each town and location has its own rules and regulations that you will have to be mindful of. Call a Paffrath & Thomas agent today to get all the ins and outs on the most recent short-term rental regulations.