Greetings Friends!
August is always a pleasure because the long, hectic days of July are finished with too many great events and parties!!! Now, the town starts to quiet down as families take the kids back to school.

Yesterday I bought my first box of Colorado's finest fruit- the Palisade Peach- and keep them in my wine cellar. See below for information on the Palisade Peach Festival next weekend. The produce at our Aspen Saturday Farmer Market is delicious with the peaches, corn, tomatoes, and plums!

Our weather remains gorgeous through September so take advantage of all the activities left this time of year!
REAL ESTATE UPDATE

The market is definitely moving but about 50% less closings on condominiums than last year at this time. The number of single family homes is about even - but look at difference in dollar volume.

Sellers got very aggressive early this summer at prices immensely higher than last year with many over $3500-$5500 per SF. Now, comes the fun for a Buyer. I just closed on a beautiful home for $12,000,000, about $2700 per SF in the West End that was on the market since last winter listed for $13,500,000. There is definitely Buyer resistance so Brokers are just starting to lower prices on product Sellers actually want to sell and not just “test” the market.  

We do get calls often for great, unlisted products. I brought on Jackie Friedman to help with those unlisted requests. She manages 84 amazing properties and has been able to pull incredible unlisted products for “one time showings.” This type of product generally sells for" stupid" dollar amounts.
Boutique hotel with 68 rooms at Main and Garmisch in Aspen to open in December
“MOLLIE is a boutique, authentic experience that we can’t wait to share with Aspen,” said Michael Brown, co-owner of HayMax Capital. The hotel’s namesake is inspired by the Mollie Gibson, a local figure known for her restless enthusiasm for the outdoors and ability to bring people together, the company said, adding, “The hotel pays homage to her significant contributions to Aspen’s early social, artistic and sporting fabric.” CLICK HERE
Mammoths and mastodons and ground sloths, oh my! New Ice Age exhibit opens

If you glance through the viewfinders overlooking Ziegler Reservoir on Rim Trail in Snowmass Village, you might be shocked to see mammoths, mastodons, and giant ground sloths roaming the land like they were 85,000 years ago. CLICK HERE
RESTAURANT UPDATES!
DUEMANI (the former Rustique)

Mediterranean Food at Its Best! We had a great meal there with excellent service.
MEAT & CHEESE NEW OWNERSHIP THIS FALL
Infinite Hospitality to continue the legacy at Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop.
MEZZALUNA
Mezzaluna celebrates 30 years serving locals amid shifting restaurant scene
BUTCH'S LOBSTER SHACK
Butch’s Lobster Shack in Basalt is a wonderful treat to sit outside eating delicious food you would expect in Maine!!

The iconic Snowmass Balloon Festival returns to Snowmass Village for its 48th year, September 22-24, 2023.
The event will include three days of morning balloon launches, and a Friday evening Balloon Night Glow.
JAS Labor Day Experience
September 1st-3rd

Foo Fighters, Lumineers, Grace Potter, Old Dominion and Bill Joel will headline the event. CLICK HERE
Palisade Peach Festival
August 18th-19th

Aside from the peach harvest, enjoy the car show, parade, peach cuisine and the biggest peach contest. CLICK HERE
Aspen Ruggerfest
September 14th-17th

The world's only all-age, full-contact rugby tournament.
Bluegrass Sundays

Get down to some of Colorado's best bluegrass bands on the top of Aspen Mountain. CLICK HERE
SUMMER/FALL ACTIVITIES
All our activities are full speed ahead and are packed. See the list below. 
Aspen's Autumn Glow
Fall is just a month away and one of the most spectacular time of the year. Explore Aspen and the surrounding valleys and mountains to immerse yourself in the beautiful golden forests of our namesake trees. You will not be disappointed!
 We love our fall season- come to enjoy and also a good time to negotiate on a property! Winter rentals are filling up! Give us a call- we would love to help!