Bear Encounters, Closing Days & an $18M Shell: Spring in Summit County

Hey friends, Matt Dayton here with Cornerstone Real Estate and your weekly dose of Summit County real estate and mountain life news. Episode 107 of the Ski Summit Show is packed with stories—from viral wildlife moments to serious real estate insights. Let’s dive into the highlights!

🐻 A Bear-y Close Call at Keystone

We kicked things off with a wild video—literally. A skier at Keystone had a surprise run-in with a bear on closing day… and funny enough, that skier turned out to be my buddy and past client, Brian. Check out the footage in the episode to see just how close the encounter really was.

🏗️ Colorado Housing Reform: House Bill 1272

We also covered Colorado House Bill 1272, designed to reduce liability for condo builders and help kickstart development of affordable starter homes in mountain towns like ours. With third-party inspections and warranty protections baked in, this bill could be a big win for both buyers and builders. More Here >

🎿 Ski Area Closing Days

The snow’s still here, but not for long! Keystone is already closed. Here are the other key dates:

• Keystone: CLOSED April 7th

• Vail: April 20

• Copper & Breck: May 11

• A-Basin: Staying open as long as possible

Don’t miss those spring turns while you can!

📉 Market in a Minute: Recession Lessons

This week we also zoomed out to look at what the last six recessions can tell us about today’s housing market. While economic uncertainty looms, real estate continues to be a resilient investment—especially in supply-limited areas like Summit County.

🏔️ Listing of the Week: Summerwood $18M Shell

Our spotlight property this week is unlike anything else. Located at 293 High Meadows Drive, this former $1.645M home was scraped, merged with the neighboring lot, and is now being sold as a 13,765 sq ft shell for $18M. Panoramic views, glass walls, and a rooftop deck—pure luxury in the making. Listed by Marty Frank of Christie’s International.

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