Lower Loan Limits Raise Concerns
07.07.2011
A scheduled reduction in mortgage limits on government-backed loans could make about 1.4 million U.S. home ineligible for the most affordable and accessible types of mortgages, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A new study from the NAHB reports that an Oct. 1 decrease in the maximum loan limit for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac […]
New Breckenridge fire chief 1st woman to head all-professional department in Colorado
07.06.2011
The Breckenridge fire department is boasting an historic first in Colorado — the first female chief of an all-professional fire department. The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District announced Friday that Lori Miller has been chosen chief. She succeeds Gary Green, who resigned in May. Fire officials say Miller is joining just a handful […]
10 materials that could replace wood one day
07.05.2011
Whether framing a new addition, building a deck or making a piece of furniture, wood is often the go-to material. Lumber, plywood and other products made with sustainably harvested wood are widely available and relatively inexpensive. However, there are environmental costs and structural drawbacks to many traditional wood products. Plenty of creative alternatives are available. […]
Colorado is expected to see a growth in the next 10 years
07.01.2011
According to the 2010 census, the population of the United States is projected to have an 8.9 percent increase in the next decade. Builder Online reports that “The 10 metro areas expected to see the biggest jumps in population between 2010 and 2020 are mostly in states that experienced increases of between 15 percent and […]
Energy Efficient Home Features
07.01.2011
Energy Efficient Home Features ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). Any home three stories or less can earn the ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to meet EPA’s guidelines for energy efficiency. This includes site-constructed homes, attached […]
NAHB Survey: Clear Majority Supports Preserving Mortgage Interest Deduction
06.30.2011
The National Association of Home Builders on Tuesday reported that a clear majority of voters, including self-identified Democrats, Republicans and Independents, supports maintaining the mortgage interest deduction, including for high-value mortgages, incomes over $250,000 per year and second or vacation homes. Overall, the survey found 73% of all voters agreed with the statement, “In general, […]
2010-11 Was a Banner Ski Season for Colorado
06.29.2011
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced during its 48th Annual Meeting last week that its 22 member resorts hosted an estimated 6.9 million skier visits during the 2010-11 ski season. This represents an increase of 2.6 percent, or approximately 179,371 skier visits, compared to last season’s final numbers. “It’s gratifying to see skier visits where […]
Around the Summit: Update July 4th Weekend
06.29.2011
Like a lot of people I first came to Summit County for the weekends, essentially, to ski. But the weather of late has been so fantastic I think I’ve indeed made that inevitable evolution in thought to where I now feel that summer is my favorite season in Summit. All jokes aside, (especially the one […]
The importance of maintaining balance when building a home
06.28.2011
At Trilogy Partners we understand the importance of the exterior of your home blending into its natural surroundings. That is why we use timber framing and a lot of stone work so that the house can complement the backdrop on the Rocky Mountains. Take for example our Steamboat House that we built for South Park’s […]
