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.

Why Aren't Home Prices Crashing?

By Kira Taylor - April 06, 2023
Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing? 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

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

By Kira Taylor - March 13, 2023
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it's better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren't realistic for the average household. For example, the methodology behind one of those reports says that renting is t

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

By Kira Taylor - March 13, 2023
One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this: “Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed

March Real Estate News

By Kira Taylor - March 09, 2023
REAL ESTATE NEWS | EAGLE COUNTY A Tale of Two Markets February sales in Eagle County mirrored January with 49 closed residential transactions - down from 89 in 2022, 92 in 2021, and 85 in 2020. The list price to sales price ratio declined to 95.81% (compared to 100.11% in 2022). While the market has slowed, average sold price and sold price per foot increased 16% - demonstrating continued st

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

By Kira Taylor - March 08, 2023
Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now? You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average household. For example, the meth

Get a Personalized Home Value Report

By Kira Taylor - March 02, 2023
How to Get a Personalized Home Value Report Knowing the value of your home is crucial, whether you're planning to sell, refinance, or just curious about its worth. A personalized home value report can help you understand the current market value of your home, giving you an idea of how much it is worth in today's market. This blog post will explore why a home value report is essential and how you

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market's Facing Right Now

By Kira Taylor - February 28, 2023
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy. Let’s

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

By Kira Taylor - February 26, 2023
How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in t

Checklist for Selling Your House This Spring

By Kira Taylor - February 25, 2023
If you're considering putting your home on the market this spring, it's important to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers. Here are a few things you can do to get your house ready to sell this season. First on your to-do list should be decluttering. When people come to view your home, you want them to be able to picture themselves living there. A cluttered space can make it dif

Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

By Kira Taylor - February 22, 2023
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing

2022 Corporate Award Winner - Honor Society

By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties - February 13, 2023
Kira Taylor Honored with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Honor Society Award VAIL, Colo. Feb. 13, 2023. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties today announced Kira Taylor has been named to the prestigious Honor Society for 2022. The award recognizes the network’s top 16 percent of sales professionals who in 2022 exemplified great sales measures in closed gross commission income

Kira Taylor Promoted to Managing Broker

By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties - February 10, 2023
Kira Taylor Promoted to Managing Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties has promoted longtime Vail Valley resident and veteran real estate broker Kira Taylor to managing broker for its Edwards office. The addition of Taylor grows the company’s team of managing brokers to six, joining Craig Denton (Vail Village office

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