Betsy Repaske, Mountain Realtor

03/25/2026

Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — are becoming a bigger part of the housing conversation in Summit County, Colorado.

For homeowners, an ADU can create flexibility on your property. Some people build them to house family members, others for long-term rental income, or simply to add usable living space.

The good news is that in unincorporated Summit County, the process to create an ADU has been streamlined. In many cases you only need a building permit rather than going through a full planning approval process.

But there are also important things to understand before starting a project.

For example:

• ADUs require a recorded deed restriction
• Occupancy rules typically apply
• There are size and zoning standards
• There may be financial assistance available through the county

If you're considering adding an ADU, or looking for a property with ADU potential in Summit County, understanding these rules early can save a lot of time and frustration.

I broke down the full details, requirements, and potential incentives in a new blog post.

Read the full guide at the link in bio.

03/22/2026

If you're thinking about selling a home in Summit County in 2026, the market looks a little different than it did just a few years ago.

Buyers have more options, homes are taking longer to sell, and the strategy behind a listing matters more than ever.

But the good news is that well-priced homes that show well are still selling. The difference right now is that success isn’t accidental, it comes down to the right preparation, pricing strategy, and marketing from day one.

In a market like Summit County, where many buyers are searching remotely and comparing multiple properties before visiting, how your home is positioned online makes a huge impact on the outcome.

If you're considering selling in Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, or Keystone, starting the conversation early can make a big difference.

We’re always happy to walk through what the market looks like for your specific property and help you build a strategy that makes sense.

Send us a message or reach out anytime to start the conversation.

03/20/2026

Things that can delay or even stop a home sale in Colorado: liens on a property.

If you’re buying or selling real estate, you’ll likely hear this term during the transaction. A lien is simply a legal claim recorded against a property because of unpaid debt. And in Colorado, liens attach to the property itself, not the person who owns it.

That means they don’t automatically disappear when a home changes hands. They must be properly addressed before closing so the buyer receives clear title.

Some of the most common liens we see during real estate transactions include:

• Mortgage liens
• Property tax liens
• Mechanic’s liens from unpaid contractors
• HOA liens
• Judgment liens from lawsuits

When a property goes under contract, the title company performs a title search to uncover any recorded claims. If a lien is discovered, it’s typically resolved at closing using the seller’s proceeds so the buyer can take ownership without legal complications.

Liens are actually more common than most homeowners realize, and they’re one of the many reasons the title process is so important in a real estate transaction.

If you want to understand how liens work, how they’re discovered, and how they’re resolved in Colorado real estate transactions, we broke it all down in a full guide.

Read the full blog at the link in bio.

03/18/2026

People think they’re buying a home.

What they’re really buying are the moments that happen inside it.

Slow mornings in the kitchen while the coffee brews and the mountains wake up outside your window.

Living rooms where everyone gathers after a long ski day, boots by the door and stories from the mountain.

Decks that turn into summer dinner tables when the sun sets late and the air finally cools.

Bedrooms where mornings start slowly because the only plan for the day is deciding which trail, lake, or ski run comes first.

Real estate is easy to measure in square feet, bedrooms, and price per square foot.

But the real value of a home is how it fits the life you want to live inside it.

03/15/2026

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03/14/2026

Most buyers know a home inspection checks the roof, plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.

But here’s what surprises a lot of people…

Some of the biggest risks in Summit County homes aren’t included in a standard inspection.

Things like:
Radon testing
Sewer scopes
Water quality testing
Well recovery tests

These are often separate add-ons—and in mountain towns like Breckenridge and Frisco, they can be some of the most important ones.

We partnered with a local inspector to break down exactly what a home inspection covers (and what it doesn’t) so buyers know what to expect before getting under contract.

Read the full guide at the link in bio.

If you’ve bought a home before—did anything surprise you during the inspection?

03/12/2026

This listing is a perfect example that what use to work isn't working anymore. A few years ago a few decent photos 📸 on the MLS were enough to sell a home.
These days there a more listings on the market to choose from and higher interest rates. This means that it is:
🔎 harder to compete for the attention of potential buyers and
✨️harder to entice a showing because buyers are pickier about what it worth the higher monthly payment.
Some agents haven't adapted yet. They skip staging, let a photographer snap a few pictures without real direction, and make price drops with no strategy behind them.
This is the story of what we did to take a listing from expired to sold in just four days on market. And it took us less than two weeks to relaunch the listing after is expired.

03/10/2026

Turns out she was born to do this.

Still persuasive.
Still creative.
Still enthusiastic.
Still talkative.
Still hungry.

I've always loved homes and I've turned my skill for getting what I want into wining deals for my clients.

When I was 5 I would to rearrange my room during nap time. When I was 10 I would to draw floor plans for my dream homes. When I was 11 I decorated my mom's office for her birthday.

03/07/2026

If I only had 24 hours in Frisco, this is exactly how I’d spend it. ✨

Swipe for ideas to make the most of a day in Frisco. Save this and send it to a friend who’s visiting soon!

Want a few more recs? Comment FRISCO and I’ll DM you some more of my favorite spots & local recs.

👋 I’m Betsy Repaske - your local real estate agent in Frisco and Summit County. Send this to a friend visiting soon!

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03/04/2026

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03/04/2026

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#1 Independence Townhomes⁠ - Known for being the last development in Breckenridge! ⁠
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Want more? There's plenty of new construction to find all over Summit County! Comment NEW & I'll send you a list of my favorite active listings from these neighborhoods and more!⁠
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Independence Townhomes Listed by: Patricia Mccaffrey Hyon, IMI⁠
9097 Listed by: Michele Hart, Slifer Smith & Frampton R.E.⁠
Kindred Listed by: Doyle Richmond, LIV Sotheby's

03/03/2026

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