Overall Market Slows - Positive Signs Emerging   Since the onset of the stock market decline and inflation and interest rate levels rising this spring, the overall Eagle County real estate market activity levels have been slowing.  While it is almost unfair to compare today's market to the harried state of 2021, the numbers in November of this year compared to both 2021 and pre-pan

Reason For Optimism in Uncertain Times Many headlines have generated uncertainty around the local and national housing market. Lower inventory, inflation and interest rates have created pause in the market. And while our very active market did need to rebalance, opportunities await those who are ready to make a move to buy or sell. Depending on who you listen to, the U.S. economy is or will be

Team Marino Honored with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Leading Edge Society Award   VAIL, Colo. (Feb. 22, 2022)-- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties today announced Scott and Kari Marino have been named to the prestigious Leading Edge Society for 2021. The award recognizes the network’s top ten percent of residential sales professionals in closed gross co

Dear Scott, I’m looking to sell my existing home and buy a smaller condo or townhome in the Vail Valley. I am curious about pricing and dealing with multiple offers, both for the listing of my home and buying/bidding on a condo or townhome. How do I go about determining how to price my home competitively while still capitalizing on high buyer demand and low inventory, and also making the bes

Dear Scott, My wife and I have had our eye on the Vail Valley for many years and are looking to relocate. I have read and heard about the limited inventory and wondering if it makes sense to build or should we stay focused on buying?  What would you advise and what are the pros and cons to buy or build a home in a seller’s market? Buy or Build Dear Buy or Build, Choosing to

      Ask a Realtor: FSBO Seller   Dear Scott,   With the lower interest rates and buyer demand, I am looking to sell my home of 15 years and buy a newer one in the Vail Valley. Given the current seller’s market  and the multiple offers on homes I have heard about,  several friends have recommended I list my home on my own and tap into the ava