October, 2026

9 posts published in October, 2026.

Grand county Development

Winter Park Unlocked, a new condo-hotel ruling and out-of-state developer interest: what Grand County's hospitality build-out means for buyers and sellers.

Chad Chapel · October 15, 2026

Buying a Home

Closed by New Year's: The Year-End Math of Buying in Grand County

Closing on a Winter Park, Fraser or Granby home by Dec 31? Property tax prorations, mortgage points, the 2026 SALT cap, and when to go under contract.

Gregory Krol · October 13, 2026

Terms & Conditions

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

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

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

Homeowners Insurance For Second Homes

Wildfire Insurance in Grand County: What the Colorado FAIR Plan Means for Mountain Buyers

Wildfire risk is changing how insurers underwrite mountain property. Here's how the Colorado FAIR Plan works and what Grand County buyers and sellers should check before closing.

Gregory Krol · October 6, 2026

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

Winter Park Expansion

Winter Park This Fall: A Gondola Route Above Vasquez Road and Earlier Weekend Lifts

Winter Park is studying a gondola route above Vasquez Road, with results due October 6. Plus 8 a.m. weekend lifts and a new listing near downtown.

Chris Pritchett · October 3, 2026

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