Archive
August, 2026
23 posts published in August, 2026.
Buying a Home
Seller Paid Rate Buy-Down
Seller-paid rate buydowns are one of the most powerful tools in Grand County
Chad Chapel · August 29, 2026
Selling Your Home
Using Buy Downs in Softening Luxury & Resort Markets
Grand County
Chad Chapel · August 28, 2026
VA Loans on Mountain Homes
VA Loans on Mountain Homes: A Grand County Buyer's Guide
VA loans work for well-and-septic mountain properties in Winter Park, Fraser & Grand County -- occupancy rules, limits, and funding fees
Gregory Krol · August 26, 2026
STR income versus Year-Over-Year Appreciation
STR income versus Year-Over-Year Appreciation
Colorado
Chad Chapel · August 26, 2026
Grand County
Grand County's Historic Water Deal Boosts Colorado River
Grand County began releasing up to 10,000 acre-feet of water into the Colorado River this summer. Here
Chris Pritchett · August 24, 2026
Summer In Grand County
Grand County Summer
Despite a snowless winter, Grand County
Chad Chapel · August 24, 2026
Winter Park Expansion
Winter Park Expansion
Construction has begun on Winter Park
Chad Chapel · August 21, 2026
Grand County
Tabernash, Colorado: Why More Grand County Buyers Are Discovering the Quiet Alternative to Winter Park
Thinking about Tabernash, CO? Here
Gregory Krol · August 18, 2026
Grand County
Nuche Village: Granby's Workforce Housing Milestone
Granby
Chris Pritchett · August 18, 2026
Granby Ranch Expansion
Granby Ranch Development Updates
Granby Ranch unveils its multi-year "Elevated" development plan. See what the new neighborhoods and amenities mean for Grand County buyers and sellers.
Chad Chapel · August 14, 2026
Homeowners Insurance For Second Homes
Homeowners Insurance for Grand County Mountain Homes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026
What Grand County buyers and sellers need to know about homeowners insurance, wildfire risk, and the Colorado FAIR Plan in 2026.
Gregory Krol · August 12, 2026
Real Estate
The Real Estate Company Mountain Division Vertically Integrated Real Estate
TREC combines real estate, short-term rental management, and custom construction under one team in Grand County. See what sets us apart.
Chad Chapel · August 12, 2026
New Construction in Winter Park/ Fraser
Byers Peak Ranch: 462 Apartments Advance in Fraser, CO
Grand County commissioners approved a preliminary plat for 462 apartments at Byers Peak Ranch in Fraser. Here's what it means for local real estate.
Chris Pritchett · August 11, 2026
Real Estate Law
New Colorado Real Estate Laws
Starting August 12, 2026, new Colorado real estate laws take effect. Learn what these changes mean for buyers and sellers — including new written agreement requirements, compensation disclosures, and consumer protections.
Chad Chapel · August 10, 2026
Gondola Update
Winter Park Gondola Update: What the New ATS Route Means for Real Estate
The Winter Park ATS (town gondola) may be rerouted above Vasquez Road. Read the August 2026 Downtown Portal update and what it means for real estate.
Chris Pritchett · August 10, 2026
Grand County
Grand Lake Space to Create
Grand Lake's new Space to Create residences signal growth for the town. See what it means for property values & investment across Grand County.
Chad Chapel · August 7, 2026
Ski season
Grand County Snowfall Projections
A Super El Niño is shaping the 2026-27 ski season in Grand County, CO. See what the slow-start, late-winter surge forecast means for buyers & skiers.
Chad Chapel · August 5, 2026
Mountain Rail Initiative
Mountain Rail Is Coming: What Denver's New Daily Train Means for Winter Park & Grand County Real Estate
CDOT's Mountain Rail plans daily, year-round Denver-to-Grand County trains by Nov. 2026. See what it could mean for Winter Park area real estate.
Gregory Krol · August 4, 2026
Activities
August 2026 Grand County Events
Discover the best August 2026 events in Winter Park, Fraser, and Grand County, Colorado. From the Fraser Mountain Mural Festival and Winter Bark to live music, trail races, and local festivals, explore everything happening this summer while experiencing the mountain lifestyle.
Chad Chapel · August 3, 2026
Selling Your Home
Thinking Of Selling In Winter Park This Fall
Thinking about listing this fall? Here's a Winter Park seller's timeline, from prep to closing, and what makes autumn a smart season to sell in Grand County.
Alyssa Krol · August 1, 2026