Kira Taylor

Real Estate Advisor, REALTOR®
License#: FA100030706

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Explore Eagle County and Western Colorado Real Estate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties was founded in 1971 by John Slevin and is currently owned by his son, Michael Slevin. We started out as a one-office company located in Vail, Colorado and then opened our second office in Beaver Creek, Colorado when Beaver Creek was founded as a Colorado ski resort. At that time, we had about ten real estate brokers and two offices in the Vail Valley. Today we have grown into a wonderful company with over one hundred real estate brokers, 14 real estate offices throughout Western Colorado, and one vacation and property management office located in the Vail Valley. We have now expanded into Summit County, Mesa County, Montrose County, Telluride, Durango, and Winter Park. We are still family owned and operated and continue to maintain our position in leading real estate sales in the Vail Valley.

REAL ESTATE STILL HOLDS THE TITLE OF BEST LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

By Kira Taylor - July 15, 2024
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it's better to keep renting. Here's some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a powerful decision. According to the experts at Gallup, real estate has been crowned the top long-term inve

JULY REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY

By Kira Taylor - July 12, 2024
JULY REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY Inventory Rises - Will Buyers Follow? The market has settled into its historic (pre-COVID) pattern with inventory rising and likely to increase into early August. Today, there are 35% more residential properties on the market than a year ago and that bodes well for buyers looking to make a move before the end of summer and start of the winter season. Gener

Eagle County Real Estate Market Report: Spring into Summer Uptick

By Kira Taylor - June 21, 2024
The valley has sprung to life with summer activities and events happening in earnest. Strong activity has also been seen in Eagle County’s real estate market with more new inventory becoming available daily and showing activity increasing. We expect this to continue and see even more properties coming to market over the next few months. Year-to-date, sales in the valley are up 7.5% and dollar

June Real Estate News Eagle County

By Kira Taylor - June 17, 2024
REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY SUMMER HAS ARRIVED! The valley has sprung to life with summer activities and events happening in earnest. Strong activity has also been seen in the real estate market with new inventory becoming available on a daily basis and showing activity increasing. If you have been considering a move, buying or selling, this is an ideal time as we should see even more

THE PERKS OF BUYING OVER RENTING

By Kira Taylor - May 13, 2024
Thinking about buying a home? While today's mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you're ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There's been some confusion over the past year or so about which way home prices are headed. Make no mistake, nationally they're still going up. In fact, o

MAY REAL ESTATE NEWS EAGLE COUNTY

By Kira Taylor - May 10, 2024
REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY Spring Market Trends: Rise in Home Inventory Signals Increased Buyer Activity As predicted, available homes for sale are increasing entering the warmer months. Compared to a year ago, inventory in the Vail Valley is up 29% while pending sales have declined 29%. Much of the pending sale decline can be attributed to the completion (and sale) of projects in Avon

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOME PRICES

By Kira Taylor - May 03, 2024
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you're one of the people worried about that, here's what you need to know. A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you're hearing in the media or reading online. But here's the thing to remember. Negative news sells. That means, you may not be getting the full picture. You m

TOP 5 REASONS TO HIRE AN AGENT WHEN BUYING A HOME

By Kira Taylor - May 02, 2024
1. Deliver Industry Experience With professional training, expertise, and a vast network of community relationships, buyer's agents are the seasoned navigators of the home buying journey. They possess a deep understanding of the intricate process and skillfully guide you through every step, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. 2. Provide Expert Local Knowledge Buyer's agents hav

April Real Estate News Eagle County

By Kira Taylor - April 12, 2024
REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY Market Resiliency As We Head Into An Active Season March demonstrated strength in the Eagle County market with sales up 47% compared to March 2023. Average sale price was down, days on market up, but the list price to sale price ratio was almost 99%. What does this all mean? The market remains strong, sellers are meeting buyers with their pricing, and although int

Does It Make Sense to Buy a Home Right Now?

By Kira Taylor - March 25, 2024
Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now? Thinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here's some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks more than 100 experts—econ

MARCH REAL ESTATE NEWS EAGLE COUNTY

By Kira Taylor - March 14, 2024
REAL ESTATE NEWS - EAGLE COUNTY Market Demand Creates a Year-Round Selling Opportunity Years ago, the shoulder season dictated the pace of the market in Eagle County. While there was always activity during the winter, sales and showing of properties generally dropped-off when the mountain closed for the season and the locals (brokers included) would take a much-needed respite before su

What Mortgage Rate Would Make You Move?

By Kira Taylor - March 13, 2024
What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move? If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you too. Data from Bright MLS shows the top reason buyers del

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