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Market updates, local guides and news from Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake and the rest of Grand County. 100 posts.

Seller Carry
Terms & Conditions

Seller Carry

Learn how seller carry financing works in Grand County, Colorado, and why it matters right now. Chad Chapel of TREC Mountain Division explains the mechanics, buyer and seller benefits, and how today's softening mountain market makes this creative financing tool more relevant than ever.

Chad Chapel · October 12, 2026
Grand Park Metro District
Taxes

Grand Park Metro District

Metro district assessments are one of the most overlooked carrying costs in Grand County real estate -- and the Grand Park situation in Fraser shows exactly why buyers need to ask the right questions before closing. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team breaks down what every buyer and seller needs to know.

Chad Chapel · October 9, 2026
Granby Resort Homes
Grand County

Granby Resort Homes

Can't find what you're looking for in Grand County's existing inventory? A custom build on your own lot may be the answer. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team breaks down the build process, timeline, communities, and why 2026 is a compelling window to build in Winter Park, Granby, and Grand Lake.

Chad Chapel · October 7, 2026
Rendezvous Incentives
Development

Rendezvous Incentives

Explore Rendezvous in Winter Park, Colorado, including current buyer incentives, STR investment potential, new construction, and what buyers and sellers need to know in 2026.

Chad Chapel · October 5, 2026
Grand Lake Development Future
Grand Lake

Grand Lake Development Future

Grand Lake trustees are choosing workforce housing and infrastructure over large-scale resort development -- and it's the right call for property owners. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team breaks down every housing project underway, the town's balanced STR policy, and what it all means for buyers and sellers in Grand Lake right now.

Chad Chapel · October 2, 2026
Grand County Market Factors
Market Insight

Grand County Market Factors

Interest rates near 7%, Middle East geopolitics, and tariffs on steel and lumber are all shaping the Grand County real estate market right now. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team breaks down all three forces -- and why Winter Park's structural advantages hold up through the headwinds.

Chad Chapel · September 30, 2026
Cash Flow Positive Short Term Rentals
Short Term Rentals

Cash Flow Positive Short Term Rentals

Most financed Winter Park STRs are currently cash flow negative -- but four specific catalysts could change that. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team runs the honest numbers, maps the timeline, and explains what smart investors are actually doing in the Winter Park STR market right now.

Chad Chapel · September 26, 2026
Workers Housing Shortage
Development

Workers Housing Shortage

Grand County is attacking its workforce housing shortage from every angle -- Alterra's $60M Conifer Commons, Nuche Village, Ten Mile Crossing, and 4,500 planned Granby Ranch residences. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team explains what it means for buyers and sellers in Winter Park and Granby right now.

Chad Chapel · September 21, 2026
ROAM Development
New Construction in Winter Park/ Fraser

ROAM Development

ROAM is Winter Park's most exciting new development -- 550+ units of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes along the Fraser River, steps from the future gondola station. Colorado's #1 mountain real estate team breaks down every product line, the community clubhouse, and what ROAM means for buyers and sellers in Winter Park right now.

Chad Chapel · September 17, 2026
Colorado Veterans
Colorado Veterans

Colorado Veterans

Colorado has 357,000+ veterans and one of the nation's largest military communities -- and Grand County may be their next home. TREC Mountain Division breaks down the VA loan, 2026 policy changes, and why separating service members should consider Winter Park, Fraser, and Granby as their next chapter.

Chad Chapel · September 14, 2026

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