Taos Ski Valley, N.M.
A ski-in/ski-out location and excellent views of the slopes are strong selling points of this 5-bedroom (plus loft), 3-bathroom home (shown above). It has vaulted ceilings and a deck with a hot tub.
LIST PRICE $484,000
SALE PRICE $440,000
TIME ON MARKET 7 months
LISTING BROKER Judy Buck, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 505-758-8673, judy@cblotataos.com
MARKET COMMENT With a luxury condo project and a commercial subdivision on the way, real estate in Taos Ski Valley is hot. Resort home sales are strong, supported by low interest rates and the uncertainty of the stock market.
Sandy, Utah
This single-family home in the Bell Canyon area is 3,905 square feet and offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 family rooms, a secluded yard, 2 decks, a 2-car garage and a 4-stall barn.
LIST PRICE $290,000
SALE PRICE $285,000
TIME ON MARKET 2 weeks
LISTING BROKER Hillaree Wright, The Wright Team, 801-487-8226, hwright@mywrighthome.com
MARKET COMMENT The market in the area is holding on, however there has been a decrease in the demand for condominiums. More expensive homes are also taking a hit because of the economy and post-Olympic fallout.
Bethel, Maine
This 1,120-square-foot condo is in the heart of Bethel Village and offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fireplace, deck, garage and beautiful mountain vistas.
LIST PRICE $97,500
SALE PRICE $93,000
TIME ON MARKET 9 months
LISTING BROKER Cindy Carr, Mahoosuc Realty, Inc., 207-824-2771, cindy@mahoosucrealty.com
MARKET COMMENT The Bethel/Sunday River market is very strong with sales volume double what it was this time last year. Low interest rates and an increase in real estate investments continue to drive the market.
