Mountain Real Estate
Hosted by Candice De, a full-time Summit County Realtor and local market expert, Mountain Real Estate breaks down everything you need to know about mountain living, second homes, ski condos, and short-term rental investing in the high country.
Each episode delivers clear, practical insights on:
• Market trends in Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne & Keystone
• STR rules, rental revenue expectations, and ROI
• Neighborhood deep dives + “Where Should I Buy?” guides
• Real numbers behind ski condos and investment properties
• Tips for buyers, sellers, and second-home owners
• Local lifestyle, community updates, and behind-the-scenes stories
Whether you're considering a second home, comparing STR-friendly areas, or exploring Summit County for the first time, you’ll get honest guidance backed by real local experience.
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Mountain Real Estate
From Ski Town Living to Building a Local Business
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In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Lauren Hitchell, a local Summit County business owner, to talk about what it really looks like to build a life—and a business—in the mountains.
Lauren shares her journey from moving to Summit County with just a few dollars and a broken Jeep, planning to stay for one ski season… to building a successful, family-focused home watch and property service business years later.
This is a conversation about more than real estate—it’s about lifestyle, relationships, and what homeowners actually need when they aren’t here full-time.
In this episode, we cover:
- What home watch services are and why they matter for second homeowners
- How Lauren built her business almost entirely through word of mouth
- The difference between high-touch local service vs. large property management companies
- What to look for when hiring someone to care for your mountain home
- Why flexibility and transparency matter more than flat-fee models
Whether you own a second home in Summit County, are thinking about buying one, or just love hearing real stories from locals who made it work—this episode is packed with insight.
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