Grand County Life

Colorado's 2% Real Estate Withholding Tax

Out of State Seller? Colorado Requires 2% Tax Withholding at Closing

The last thing you hope to encounter when get to the closing table on your real estate transaction is an unexpected cost. We're here to keep you informed and prepared as you consider buying or selling a property - our decades of experience in the local Grand County market allow us to streamline your process and minimize the unexpected as we prepare you for closing day. 

One common surprise that can come for sellers is Colorado's 2% withholding tax on "nonresident" real estate transactions. Those not in the real estate world might never have heard of it, which just another reason having a realtor in your corner is key!  

At closing, out-of-state sellers will pay the title…

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Mountain Escape in Fraser

Cozy 2 Bed, 2 Bath Mountain Escape in Fraser

This charming 2 bed, 2 bath condo at Haikus Cove is truly a peaceful escape in the mountains! Enjoy the open floor plan featuring a spacious kitchen with dining at the island plus a designated dining area with space to host family and friends. Get cozy around the gas fireplace after exploring the outdoors or relax with the privacy of your own deck. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath while a 2nd guest bedroom and bathroom allow everyone to have their own space. In-unit laundry adds to the ease of mountain living in a small complex with low dues.

Nestled in the trees, the small complex of Haikus Cove provides that “away from it all vibe” while being just a few minutes from shopping,…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Pole Creek Meadows

Pole Creek Meadows Single-Family Home Subdivision Boasts Multi-Acre Lots, Open Space, Paved Roads and Sweeping Views

A mountain home on a spacious lot covered in pine, aspen, and spruce trees is a little slice of paradise. Couple that with expansive views of the Continental Divide and Indian Peaks, and the Pole Creek Meadows neighborhood just south of Highway 40 in Tabernash offers the epitome of mountain living. The quiet community of single-family homes is centrally-located with opportunities for adventure both out-the-door and minutes away.

The master-planned community's 103 lots sit on approximately 450 acres, with almost one-third of the neighborhood designated as open space. Paved, well-maintained roads wind through the cozy, secluded…

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Spring Splash: A Decades-Long Winter Park Tradition

Winter Park Resort: Splashing into Spring Since the '60s

It really doesn't get much better than spring skiing. Bluebird skies, longer days, warmer weather, and slushy snow bring fewer layers, fun costumes, and contagious smiles. We still get those spring-storm powder days, but the higher daytime temperatures give us the best of both worlds. Pull up a beach chair in the snow to bask in the warmth of the mountain sun. Add in a little live music at Winter Park Resort, and you get mountain living at its best. 

The palpable enthusiasm standard for this time of year isn't anything new: skiers have been taking advantage of spring weather, complete with wild outfits and thrill-seeking celebrations, for decades. And what would closing day be without…

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Local Look: The Birdie Lounge

The Birdie Lounge in Downtown Fraser Brings Year-Round Golfing to Grand County

When the snow disappears each spring in Grand County, our mountain adventures don't come to an end: we just switch gears. We hang up our skis and dust off our bikes, rafts, paddle boards, and golf clubs. And the tell-tale sign that spring has officially sprung is when our four world-class golf courses start to open for the season. Our strong snowpack makes for epic winter adventure in the Fraser Valley, but we know that also means the wait for idyllic high-mountain golfing can take a little patience. 

That's where The Birdie Lounge comes in. Downtown Fraser's newest small business offers the opportunity to perfect your swing year-round. Their four state-of-the-art…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: Innsbruck and Silver Sage

Granby's Innsbruck and Silver Sage Neighborhoods Offer Single-Family Homes, Mountain Views, and Low HOAs Right in the Heart of Grand County

Looking for a single-family home in the Granby area? The Innsbruck Val Moritz and Silver Sage subdivisions are ideally located between the big mountain skiing of Winter Park Resort and the adventure and small-town vibes found in our "three lakes" region. You really get the best of both worlds, without sacrificing those sought-after mountain views! Houses in the neighborhoods are close enough to give that cozy neighborhood feel but still have plenty of space in between to embrace the mountain haven ideal. 

While they're two separate developments, both neighborhoods fall under the umbrella of the same…

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Friends of Berthoud Pass

Friends of Berthoud Pass Promotes Safety, Access + Environmental Stewardship for Backcountry Enthusiasts 

It's no secret that Berthoud Pass is a backcountry enthusiast playground. Skiers as far back as the 1920s discovered the the cold, light, and deep snow "the pass" is known for. Sitting in a sweet spot that attracts deep snowpack, benefiting from both northwest flow and upslope storms, Berthoud quickly became a skiing mecca after word got out. It wasn't long before a group of volunteers installed the first rope tow system in 1937, making Berthoud Pass Colorado's first formalized ski area. The no-frills operation sitting at 11,307 feet eventually closed its doors in the early 2000s, but it laid the groundwork for skiing the 1,200 acres of terrain in…

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Local Look: Guided Snowcat Skiing

Snowcat Skiing: Skip the Lift Lines and Experience the Beauty of Untouched Powder in the Backcountry 

Looking for a stash of untouched steep and deeps in the backcountry? Those covetable first tracks typically mean waking up early to snag a spot in the lift line on a powder day, "earning your turns" with uphill skiing at the resort, or hitting the backcountry to skin on Berthoud Pass. We're lucky enough to have another option right in our backyard: skip the lines and hikes and hop in a snowcat instead! Snowcats easily blaze trails and traverse harsh terrain, so what better way is there to reach those backcountry gold mines of pristine snow? "Cat skiing" even has a leg up on heli skiing. Those epic winter storms that powder day dreams are made of…

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Local Look: The Drop

Fraser's "The Drop" Offers Convenient, Year-Round Pay-As-You-Throw Trash + Free Recycling  

Whether you call Grand County home year-round or part-time, The Drop just might be the solution for your trash and recycling needs here in the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) program incentivizes recycling while also giving homeowners and visitors flexibility with waste disposal. We call that a win-win! If weekly trash pick up services through companies like Ranch Creek Waste, The Trash Company, and Waste Management aren't ideal for your situation, The Drop offers this welcome alternative. And by offering free single-stream recycling, they reduce quantities of trash going to the landfill AND save you money - the less you throw away and the…

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Neighborhoods + Subdivisions: The Ranches at Devil's Thumb

The Epitome of Luxury Mountain Living, The Ranches at Devil's Thumb Enclave Prioritizes Sustainability, Land Preservation, and Open Space

Sweeping, unobstructed views of the Continental Divide and Byers Peak, expansive home sites, and a connection with the natural beauty of the Fraser Valley are hallmarks of the experience in The Ranches at Devil's Thumb. With lot sizes from 11 to 35 acres, homes in The Ranches give that true away-from-it-all tranquility of mountain living. Yet the private, gated community is a quick hike, bike ride, or Nordic ski to Devil's Thumb Ranch, Tabernash's five-star resort voted by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 resorts in the American West, to which The Ranches homeowners have full access.

Year-round trail…

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