In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice De walks through the complete 2025 Summit County real estate data, offering a clear, data-driven view of how the mountain market performed over the past year.

Rather than reacting to short-term headlines, this episode focuses on full-year trends—comparing 2025 to prior years and breaking down performance across each Summit County submarket.

Topics include pricing trends, sales volume, months of inventory, condo versus single-family performance, and buyer negotiation leverage. Candice also dives into cost-of-ownership scenarios, showing how short-term rentals, financing, and property management affect real-world returns.

This episode is designed for anyone buying, selling, or investing in Summit County or Colorado mountain real estate who wants context, clarity, and realistic expectations heading into 2026.

If you’re considering a move, a second home, or an investment in the mountains, this episode provides the numbers behind the market.

If you'd like a copy of the Mountain Trends Publication, email me at Candice@AmyNakos.com

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Mountain Real Estate Podcast | Home Care for Second Homeowners in Summit County

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down in person with Alex from Rockridge to talk about an often-overlooked need in Summit County: home care for second homeowners who are not renting their properties.

Many mountain homeowners don’t need full property management, but they do want peace of mind when they’re away. Alex explains how Rockridge is offering proactive home check services for homes they’ve built—helping owners catch issues early, streamline communication, and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth between builders, property managers, and subcontractors.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why non-rented second homes still need professional oversight
• Common issues builders get calls about after a home is completed
• FlowLogic, water monitoring systems, heat tape, and winter risks
• How Rockridge’s home care program works and how often inspections happen
• The value of builder-led home care and written inspection reports
• Why trusted local relationships matter in a small mountain town

This episode is especially helpful for Summit County second homeowners, new construction buyers, and anyone looking for a practical, low-stress way to protect their mountain property.

If you’re buying, selling, or investing in Summit County real estate, reach out anytime.

Summit County Real Estate Market 2025: What Really Happened (And What 2026 Holds) Is the Summit County real estate market crashing? Did home prices drop in 2025? Are condos struggling while single-family homes stay strong? And is 2026 the right time to buy a mountain property in Colorado? In this episode, Amy Nakos and Candice De of The Amy Nakos Group break down the real data behind the headlines and explain exactly what happened in the Summit County, Colorado real estate market in 2025—and what it means for buyers, sellers, and second-home owners going forward. What we cover in this episode: 📊 2025 Summit County real estate stats explained (sales volume, median price, price per square foot, and why this was the strongest year since 2021) 📰 Why “market crash” headlines are misleading in mountain and resort markets 🏡 Single-family homes vs condos: why demand has sharply diverged ⏳ Days on market trends—what feels “slow” now vs what’s historically normal 🔄 Supply vs demand over the last 20 years, including how today compares to 2008–2010 💰 Cash buyers, lifestyle buyers, and why interest rates matter less here 🔮 2026 Summit County real estate forecast, including buyer demand, pricing, and confidence ⛷️ Why waiting on the sidelines can cost you years of mountain lifestyle If you’re wondering: Is now a good time to buy in Summit County? Should I sell my mountain home in 2026? Are prices going down in Breckenridge, Keystone, Silverthorne, or Frisco? Are second homes still a good investment? This episode answers those questions with data, context, and straight talk—not hype. 🎯 Whether you’re a current homeowner, an investor, or dreaming about owning a Colorado mountain property, this is a must-listen year-end market recap and forward-looking strategy session. Mic drop: The market didn’t crash—but the myths should. www.amynakos.com