Ski Summit Show Episode 132: ICE Operations, Market Momentum, and a Breckenridge Gem

Welcome back to the Ski Summit Show, I’m Matt Dayton. This week we’re serving up a little Ice Ice Baby energy—because ICE has been making headlines in Summit County. Alongside that, I’ll share what’s happening locally, how the real estate market is shaping up this fall, and we’ll finish with a spotlight on our featured listing at 121 Shekel Lane in Breckenridge.

What’s Happening in Summit County

Local breweries continue to bring community fun into the fall season. One highlight is Broken Compass Brewing, which hosts trivia every Tuesday evening at its Airport Road taproom in Breckenridge. It’s a chance to enjoy great local beer while testing your trivia skills with friends. Learn more here.

Summit County Real Estate News: ICE Operations

Recent weeks saw ICE and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) activity in Dillon, Silverthorne, and Frisco. Federal agents executed search warrants, seized evidence, and reports indicate about ten detentions tied to the operations. Local leaders, including the Sheriff, were not notified ahead of time, and protests followed in Silverthorne.

While ICE described the actions as targeted criminal investigations rather than broad sweeps, the impact on our community was immediate. Construction sites went quiet as workers stayed home, businesses paused, and families worried about their livelihoods. For housing, this kind of disruption ripples into labor shortages and project delays—adding another layer of uncertainty to an already complex market.

Market in a Minute

As we head deeper into fall, sales activity has picked up. Weekly closings and pendings are trending above last year’s pace. Home inspectors are busy, a sign that more properties are moving under contract.

For sellers, this is a window of opportunity. If you’ve been waiting all summer and are considering a price adjustment to attract buyers, now may be the time to capture that momentum before the year winds down.

Featured Listing: 121 Shekel Lane, Breckenridge

This 5-bedroom, 3,500 sq. ft. home sits just north of Breckenridge in an ideal location. You’ll have quick access to town, but also an easy route to I-70 for trips to Denver. The neighborhood is surrounded by golf courses, mountain biking trails, and off-road routes for four-wheeling and jeeping.

The home itself boasts a walkout basement, multiple flexible living spaces, and stunning views. Priced just under $2.4M, it offers space, convenience, and mountain lifestyle all in one. View the full listing here.

Community updates, market shifts, and standout listings all shape the bigger picture of living in the Colorado high country. Thanks for tuning into Episode 132 of the Ski Summit Show.

See you in the mountains soon…