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.

July Real Estate News

By Kira Taylor - July 17, 2023
REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY The effects of low inventory and higher interest rates have shaped our market through the first half of the year. Year to date, dollar volume in Eagle County is down 35% while units sales are down 38%. There are pockets of the market that continue to demonstrate resiliency and overall the lower inventory has helped keep prices stable. We are now in

Why Home Ownership Wins In The Long Run

By Kira Taylor - July 03, 2023
Today's higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it's true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it's important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 year

June Real Estate News

By Kira Taylor - June 22, 2023
REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Let Summer Begin! From farmer's markets to festivals, hiking and biking and time on the water, this is a special time of year to enjoy everything the area has to offer. With schools out for the summer and visitors flocking to our market, it's an invigorating time to be part of the community and experience all the summer months have to offer. See belo

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

By Kira Taylor - May 24, 2023
For many, one of the joys of visiting the Vail Valley every season is building fun, enjoyable, and memorable traditions. If you relate to that description, it's worth considering your options and evaluating whether purchasing a mountain vacation home this year is more sensible than renting one once more. One of the advantages of owning a vacation home is the convenience of having a designated pl

May Real Estate News

By Kira Taylor - May 10, 2023
REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Buyer Demand Up Despite Inventory Challenges… Closed sales (down from 2022) and market pace is not reflective of buyer demand as low inventory levels continue to put pressure on sales. As a more historic market comes into focus, there should be relief for pent-up demand as inventory levels generally increase when the win

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market

By Kira Taylor - May 04, 2023
Some Highlights With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget. You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance. If you’ve been searching for a home but are concerned about rising costs, make sure you have a team of t

25 Years Later: Why I Still Love Spring in the Vail Valley

By Kira Taylor - May 01, 2023
Spring has finally arrived in the Vail Valley, and I couldn't be more excited. This year marks my 26th year living in this wonderful valley, and every year the summers just keep getting better. One of the best things about spring in the Vail Valley is the abundance of outdoor activities available. In May, there's something for everyone. Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or just looking for a fun

NEW Listing Inventory is LOW compared to Q1 of 2022

By Kira Taylor - April 17, 2023
Today's sellers' market holds great opportunities for homeowners ready to make a move. Listing your home now will maximize your exposure as buyer activity continues to increase over the spring and summer months in our market. The lack of inventory creates a bigger advantage for sellers and has kept prices strong. In fact, according to Black Knight, recent macro-reports say that we have likely

Assessed Value of your home

By Kira Taylor - April 17, 2023
The County Assessor's office is mailing every property owner their new assessment. This is not new information as it happens every two years as set by Colorado state law. The significance of this year though is that property values have increased at a higher rate during the assessment time frame. Please consider me a resource. If you do own property and need a quick opinion on the value of you

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

By Kira Taylor - April 17, 2023
Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. As a result, you may be holding off on buyin

Why Aren't Home Prices Crashing

By Kira Taylor - April 13, 2023
There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people's ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing. Even though we're no longer seeing the buyer frenzy that drove home value

April Real Estate News

By Kira Taylor - April 11, 2023
REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY Signs of Market Normalization Buyer demand we have been referencing since the start of the year came to fruition with closed sales in March. After January and February had only 49 closed sales each month, lower interest rates and continued market activity brought closed sales to 70 - 43% higher than the first two months of the year and only down 21%

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