Hello Friends!!!

THANKFUL FOR A GREAT SKI SEASON!!!!
WOW, this has been an amazing ski season!! Even though I “suited up” every winter day I was in Aspen, it even got too long and too cold for me. However, the snow was mostly perfect, so maybe the answer is to take some warm weather breaks! I met my son and granddaughters in Whitefish, Montana, for a few days in January and Park City at the end of March. Park City was especially charming with a HUGE 7,000 + acres. But, my heart is still in Aspen. And Aspen Mountain will be open until April 23 as we had so much snow this year!

Our City Election was on March 7 and our two young businessmen were inducted this Tuesday night. My hope is we change the culture enough at City Hall and they now will be open to a dialogue and willing to change some past poor decisions for both locals and businesses. (CLICK HERE)
REAL ESTATE UPDATE
This has been a very interesting season and looking at the statistics it shows about half the number of single family homes and townhome/condos sold this year vs. last year. The astonishing thing to me is that the new product coming on the market is at VERY AGGRESSIVE PRICES per square foot. If you look at 2021-2022 to now you will see the shocking falling dollar volume closed.

There is no question that Aspen City Hall raised most charges in building or remodeling. We probably have one of the highest costs for a demo or building permit in America - often costing $500,000 and up. Plus, the City imposed even greater mitigation fees to build employee housing. All this now causes new building costs to increase exponentially.... will this slow down new builds more? Call me for clarification!
Local Old Timer Sets a Highlands Bowl Record!
86th Highland Bowl hike for an 81st birthday;
Niklaus Kuhn gets after it
At the beginning of the ski season, Aspenite Niklaus Kuhn set out with the goal of hiking the Highland Bowl at least 81 times in his 81st year of life. He planned to do his 81st hike and ski lap on Sunday, his 81st birthday, but ended up doing his 86th. An overachiever by any standards. (CLICK HERE)

JUNE 22-25, 2023

JAS ASPEN SNOWMASS JUNE EXPERIENCE

12 Venues – 40+ Performances

Featuring Galactic, Ruthie Foster, Greyboy All Stars with Karl Denson, Rebirth Brass Band, Chinobay Afro - to name a few of the
40+ performances! Passes sell out! (CLICK HERE)

Three nights of music taking place in 12 venues spread across the Downtown Aspen core. Attendees can enjoy a variety of performances in one evening, all within a short stroll of one another. Experience VIP at the Durant Street VIP Tent with catered dinner, open bars and private concerts. Performance times will range from late afternoon to night including some special one-off events and locations, including dance friendly bands. Full schedule found here!

Theatre Aspen announces 40th anniversary summer programming
To mark their 40th anniversary of bringing live theater to Aspen and surrounding communities, summer activities will include the Ruby Anniversary Summer Gala, a Community Cabaret celebration with members of Roaring Fork Valley talent, a special performance of “The Guys” in remembrance of Sept. 11, and more. (CLICK HERE)

ASPEN IDEAS: HEALTH
June 21 – June 24
From the rich and creative programming that fills the agenda to the open-air venues on our awe-inspiring campus, Aspen Ideas: Health is not your ordinary health conference.
ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL
June 24 – June 30
We'll explore seven substantive themes: We the People, The Edge of What We Know, Age of Uncertainty: Imagining a New World Order, Life Well Lived, Defining Economic Recovery, Fueling the Future, and The Mind.
Take a Hike!
With off season upon us there are no big events and ever takes a little town to decompress. Aspen - and the entire Roaring Fork Valley- is the epitome of a hiker’s paradise with a system of trails for all abilities. CLICK HERE
 SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE AND
RENTALS ARE BOOKING UP QUICKLY
FOR THE SUMMER!

Call us for a listing analysis and/or properties for sale. We are here to help you in every aspect! Call me to quietly sell your property or find you the unlisted jewel.

Enjoy the off season and we look forward to seeing you back in June!!