Breckenridge Summit County Real Estate Blog

Both towns rank among Colorado’s most recognizable mountain destinations, but Steamboat vs Breckenridge is not a close comparison – they serve different buyers, different skiers, and different lifestyle expectations. Breckenridge sits 80 miles from Denver in Summit County, moves fast, and draws over 1.5 million visitors a year. Steamboat Springs is 160 miles northwest, quieter, and operates on its own rhythm.

Steamboat Springs vs Breckenridge: Quick Overview

Steamboat Springs vs Breckenridge in one line: Breckenridge is a resort town that also has a community; Steamboat is a community that also has a resort. Read more »

Tags: Breckenridge, Relocation, Steamboat Springs

Summit County packs more into a single county than most regions manage across an entire state. Things to do in Summit County Colorado range from world-class skiing and lake recreation to historic Main Streets, trail networks, festivals, and dining – across six distinct communities, in every season. Whether you are planning a visit or considering a home here, this guide covers the full picture. Read more »

Tags: activities, life style, Summit County

Jesse Csincsak was just a snowboarder when he moved to Breckenridge at age 19. Now he’s famous nationwide, as being the winning bachelor on ABC’s The Bachelorette.
Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas chose to accept Jesse’s marriage proposal, and they plan to marry in May in the Bahamas. Since Jesse, a pro snowboarder, owns two homes in Summit County, the couple plans to live in Breckenridge during every winter and in Georgia every summer. From Aug. 1-10, 2008, the couple will spend time in Breckenridge so DeAnna can meet his friends and family.

The last famous couple that made big headlines in the mountain community was Trista and Ryan Sutter, who also met on The Bachelorette. They’ve since had a baby.

Tags: Breckenridge, homes, snowboarding, Summit County, winter