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Hosted by Candice De , a full-time Summit County Realtor and local market expert, Mountain Real Estate breaks down everything you need to know about mountain living, second homes, ski condos, and short-term rental investing in the high country. Each episode delivers clear, practical insights on: • Market trends in Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne & Keystone • STR rules, rental revenue expectations, and ROI • Neighborhood deep dives + “Where Should I Buy?” guides • Real numbers behind ski condos and investment properties • Tips for buyers, sellers, and second-home owners • Local lifestyle, community updates, and behind-the-scenes stories Whether you're considering a second home, comparing STR-friendly areas, or exploring Summit County for the first time, you’ll get honest guidance backed by real local experience. Work With Candice Website: https://amynakos.com/candice-de/ Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/candice-de-realestate/30min Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@candicederealestate7679 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/summitcorealestate/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/candicedeRE Zillow Profile https://www.zillow.com/profile/Candice%20De Google Business Profile Candice De – Your Castle Summit https://goo.gl/maps/ruo5d5PG1xGBxS3dA New episodes released regularly. Subscribe for data-backed insights and real-world advice from the mountains of Colorado.

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November 3, 2026Episode 1222 min

Buying Land & Building in Summit County: Timelines, Costs & Permits (with Rockridge Building Co.)

Thinking about buying land and building a home in Summit County, Colorado? This episode lays out the whole process. Candice sits down with her husband, Narendra De of Rockridge Building Company in Breckenridge, a builder with 30+ years in the county. They cover what it really takes to go from raw land to a finished mountain home. In this episode: Why you should assemble your team (realtor, builder, architect) before you buy land Lot prices: $1M+ in Breckenridge vs. roughly $250K–$300K in Blue River Realistic timeline: about 6–12 months for design and permitting, then 18–24 months of construction How permitting differs between Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne and unincorporated Summit County Energy codes, fire-resiliency rules, snowmelt systems and wildfire requirements How pre-construction contracts and budgeting work Ballpark building costs per square foot (and why going cheap up here is harder than you’d think) Builder’s risk insurance, wetlands, wells and rocky ground Why more buyers are choosing major remodels and scrape-and-rebuilds Tips for buyers without a $5M budget: value-add homes and sweat equity Cost and timeline figures are general estimates shared at the time of recording, not a quote or a guarantee. Talk to a builder about your specific project. 📍 Buying, selling or investing in Summit County? Reach out: Candice@amynakos.com or Narendra@Rockridgebuilding.com 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review. It helps more mountain lovers find the show!

October 7, 2026Episode 1130 min

Is AI replacing your realtor? Not quite. But it is helping us answer questions we couldn't answer before.

In this episode, Candice De and Amy Nakos of the Amy Nakos Group show three real ways they use AI in Summit County real estate: Turning 10 years of Mountain Trends reports into an interactive market tool that updates every month Building a short-term rental map that covers every jurisdiction and zone in Summit County. Nothing else like it exists. Measuring what STR rules did to sale prices. Homes that can't get a license sold at a big discount, and the numbers surprised even us. We also cover what we never hand to AI: walkthroughs, pricing advice, staging, negotiating and the human side of a high-stakes, emotional transaction. Go AI. Go humans. Together, we're making it better. 🔗 Mountain Trends interactive report: https://claude.ai/artifact/BoZMsYk1jU8VVT1gm2KMC2?sk=vf2amL9j1nWqLpn9jRfchQ 🔗 STR lookup map: https://amynakos.com/short-term-rentals/ (on our website under Invest → Short Term Rentals) 📩 Newsletter: https://amynakos.com/contact/

September 1, 2026Episode 1028 min

Buy Smarter, Not Harder: A Frisco Second Homeowner's Best Advice

Candice sits down with her friend (and fellow real-estate-spreadsheet enthusiast) Lauren for a candid, lived-in look at what it actually takes to own a second home in Frisco, Colorado. Lauren bought her first mountain condo to escape I-70 traffic, learned the hard way about underfunded HOAs, dual-agency deals, and broad inspections — then leveled up to a well-built townhouse with Candice's help years later. They cover: Lessons from a rough first purchase — underfunded HOA reserves, special assessments, and risks of using the seller's agent How to vet an HOA's financial health before you buy Choosing between local and national property management companies, and what "full service" really costs (spoiler: 25–35% of rental revenue) The right questions to ask a property manager — hidden fees, maintenance thresholds, and after-hours support Why short-term rental income estimates are often optimistic, and how to build your own model How Lauren's use of her mountain home shifted from "ski weekends only" to a true four-season retreat Whether you're weekend-tripping from the Front Range or dreaming about your own ski condo, this episode is full of real numbers and hard-won advice from someone who's actually done it. 📍 Buying, selling, or investing in Summit County? Reach out anytime — Candice De, Mountain Real Estate Podcast.

August 4, 2026Episode 914 min

Do Short-Term Rental Bans Lower Home Values? Summit County Data 2019–2026

Candice De digs into five years of Summit County MLS data to answer a question a lot of buyers and sellers have been asking: does the ability to short-term rent a property actually move its resale value? Using the county's STR zone map she created, Candice compares sale prices of properties that can be licensed for short-term rental against those that can't — before and after the 2022–2023 regulation changes — broken out by single family homes, townhomes/duplexes, and condos, and by town (Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Dillon). The short version: yes, it matters, and for attached properties (townhomes, duplexes, condos) it matters a lot — gaps of 50–100% depending on the town and property type. Note: this is a data analysis of local sales trends, not individualized legal or financial advice. If you're weighing a purchase or sale in Summit County, reach out to talk through your specific property. #SummitCountyRealEstate #ShortTermRentalImpacts #SummitCountyRealtor #Breckenridge #Silverthorne #Dillon #Frisco Check out the map at https://amynakos.com/short-term-rentals/ Reach out to me at candice@amynakos.com or 303-870-9300

July 8, 2026Episode 818 min

Medium-Term Rentals with Ross Capodanno: What to Do When You Can't Get an STR License

Not every property in Summit County can get a short-term rental license right now — some towns have caps, others have wait lists that run a year or longer. Ross Capodanno of Summit Mountain Rentals joins the show to explain the option a lot of owners don't know exists: 30+ night "long stay lodging." Ross has run this program for three years and gives it to us straight — income expectations, occupancy gaps, and pros and cons of medium term renting. He also breaks down which property sizes rent longest, who's actually booking these stays, how seasonality plays out, and how his team handles licensing paperwork for owners transitioning between rental strategies. If you're weighing a Summit County purchase against a license wait list, or you already own and want to know your real options besides "leave it empty" or "sign a 12-month lease," this conversation lays out the actual tradeoffs. Host: Candice De Mountain Real Estate Podcast, candice@amynakos.com Guest: Ross Capodanno, Summit Mountain Rentals, ross@summitrentals.com Learn more at: www.summitrentals.com or check out their guide at: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ypfjt/jesy/#p=1

June 11, 2026Episode 717 min

Finally .... One Map for All of Summit County's Short-Term Rental Rules

Navigating short-term rental regulations in Summit County just got a whole lot easier. In this episode, Candice De unveils a brand-new interactive map tool — built with the help of AI — that consolidates STR licensing information from all seven jurisdictions and unincorporated Summit County into one searchable, parcel-level map. Candice walks through each basin and municipality — Silverthorne, Dillon, Keystone, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Blue River, and Breckenridge — breaking down where licenses are available, where waitlists exist, and where STRs are restricted altogether. She also shares a critical update on Blue River's 2026 license freeze and explains why understanding STR eligibility matters even if you never plan to rent your property. Find the map at amynakos.com/short-term-rentals. Note: This map covers jurisdictional rules and does not include HOA overlays.

June 4, 2026Episode 91 hr 1 min

🏔️ Mountain Trends: Market Literacy & Risk Management in Colorado Resort Communities

In this 1-hour class, Summit County specialists Amy Nakos and Candice De break down everything real estate professionals need to know about navigating mountain resort markets — from reading the data to protecting your clients. What's covered: 📊 Market Data & History — How Summit County differs from Front Range markets, 52 years of appreciation data for homes and condos, what's happening in 2026, and why the last few years of 10%+ gains aren't sustainable. 🏠 Short-Term Rental Regulations — A deep dive into STR rules across Unincorporated Summit County's 4 basins, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne, and Blue River — including caps, waitlists, resort zones, and how to verify and communicate risk to clients. 📋 Unique Mountain Due Diligence — HOA financial health, insurance availability and wildfire risk, alpine environment considerations (snow loads, ice dams, freeze damage), wells and septic systems, resort fees, and transfer taxes. 💰 Investor Lens — Rental economics, management costs, cash flow scenarios, and why lifestyle often outweighs the numbers. Whether you're a real estate agent, investor, or buyer thinking about a mountain property, this class gives you the tools to make smarter, more informed decisions in one of Colorado's most complex markets. 🔔 Subscribe for more real estate education and mountain market insights. Amy Nakos | The Amy Nakos Group Candice De | Candice De Real Estate #SummitCounty #ColoradoRealEstate #MountainRealEstate #STRRegulations #ContinuingEducation #RealEstateInvesting #Breckenridge #Silverthorne #Keystone #Frisco

April 17, 2026Episode 637 min

From Construction to Connection: The Journey to a Legacy Home in Summit County

What happens after you build a successful life? For some, it’s more deals. More growth. More scale. For others, it’s something different. In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Greg Gaskell—a former builder who spent decades constructing homes and commercial projects—before shifting his focus to something far more impactful: people. From building structures… to building relationships… to ultimately creating a legacy home in Breckenridge, Greg shares the journey that led him to Summit County—and why this decision had less to do with real estate, and more to do with time, family, and purpose. We cover: The transition from building buildings to investing in people Why “time” becomes the most valuable currency later in life What actually drives legacy-focused real estate decisions How a Breckenridge home became the foundation for future memories If you’re thinking about what comes next—not just financially, but personally—this conversation is worth your time. 📍 Buying, selling, or investing in Summit County? Reach out anytime.

March 24, 2026Episode 521 min

From Ski Town Living to Building a Local Business

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Lauren Hitchell, a local Summit County business owner, to talk about what it really looks like to build a life—and a business—in the mountains. Lauren shares her journey from moving to Summit County with just a few dollars and a broken Jeep, planning to stay for one ski season… to building a successful, family-focused home watch and property service business years later. This is a conversation about more than real estate—it’s about lifestyle, relationships, and what homeowners actually need when they aren’t here full-time. In this episode, we cover: What home watch services are and why they matter for second homeowners How Lauren built her business almost entirely through word of mouth The difference between high-touch local service vs. large property management companies What to look for when hiring someone to care for your mountain home Why flexibility and transparency matter more than flat-fee models Whether you own a second home in Summit County, are thinking about buying one, or just love hearing real stories from locals who made it work—this episode is packed with insight. Like, subscribe, and share with anyone shopping in Summit County—or thinking about it. #SummitCounty #Breckenridge #Keystone #FriscoColorado #Silverthorne #DillonColorado #BlueRiver #ColoradoRealEstate #STRInvesting #MountainRealEstatePodcast #WhereToBuyInSummitCounty

March 10, 2026Episode 415 min

Navigating New Real Estate Regulations: FinCEN Insights

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice Day talks with Brooke Roberts from Land Title about the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its implications for real estate transactions. The discussion explores the new requirements placed on title companies, attorneys, and buyers and sellers involved with cash purchases under LLCs or trusts. They highlight the steps needed to comply, the importance of early communication, and the role of secure portals in submitting sensitive information. The conversation underscores the new goals of FinCEN in preventing money laundering and ensuring legal safety in real estate deals.