What Sotheby's & Aspen Snowmass Homes Can Do For You

Beginning with its establishment in 1744, the Sotheby's auction house has earned a reputation for a keen eye in the valuation of fine possessions. Continuing this fine tradition in exceptional real estate services, brokerages within the Sotheby's International Realty® network represent many of the world's finest homes and estates. We see in every relationship and every transaction an opportunity to extend the centuries-old Sotheby's reputation for distinctive properties, prestigious heritage and, above all, the highest level of service.
- A global network accessing a far-reaching qualified client base
- Time-tested appraisal, sales and marketing experience
- An international sales force of associates with local knowledge
- Proprietary print marketing and advertising programs
- A compelling web site driven by a powerful brand
- Strong connections with the clients of Sotheby's auction house

LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL REACH
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Sotheby's International Realty & Aspen Snowmass Homes

Despite media reports to the contrary, real estate is still considered a sound investment and affluent consumers are confident both in the current housing market and that the value of their home has remained constant, according to a consumer research study undertaken by Architectural Digest with Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC.

According to Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC, the study proves that real estate continues to be seen as a valuable investment opportunity, especially among consumers in the luxury market. “This study validates the assertion that real estate is one of the best long-term investments a person can make, regardless of current market conditions. Affluent consumers know that real estate plays a key role in their long-term strategy to increase personal wealth,” said Good. “And among those consumers seeking to add to their real estate portfolio, the top criteria for choosing a property are location, price, amenities and home features.”
“The Aspen market is seeing steady home sales that compare to our market in 2004/2005. These were record setting sales years and at the time everyone considered the market to be hot. There are still a number of buyers looking for real estate and although asking prices have declined, prices paid have been comparable to the last year.” said Mike Russo, president of Aspen Sotheby’s International Realty. “The strength of the Sotheby’s International Realty network and its global recognition has helped us reach clients all over the world. In addition, the brand’s marketing support combined with our local statistical data has enabled us to showcase to our clients why real estate truly is a sound and valuable investment in their financial portfolios.” Aspen Sotheby’s International Realty has an incomparable depth of local expertise in the Aspen, Colorado area. In servicing the Roaring Fork Valley, they understand that a home, regardless of its price, reflects the incalculable value of the life within.
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Aspen Snowmass Homes: The new Base Village - Shopping

Shopping

Related WestPac hopes to open several retail establishments this winter, including Performance Ski, Generation Snowmass and Snowmass Style. Performance Ski, owned by Lee Keating and husband Tom Bower, will be expanding from its Aspen store. It plans to carry clothing and equipment from brands such as Prada, Armani, Chiemsee and Post Card. Generation Snowmass will also be expanding from its namesake Aspen location. The children’s clothing store carries toys, games, books, stuffed animals and clothing from brands such as Quicksilver, Uggs and Crocs.Snowmass Style plans to sell Snowmass logo wear. These will join the Beginner Magic/Four Mountain Sports store and the Four Mountain Kids Store, both of which opened last season.
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Aspen Snowmass Homes Real Estate News: Snowmass Base is taking shape

After years of planning and construction, Snowmass Ski Area will start to see a number of new places to eat, shop and stay in the village this winter. Three restaurants, a nightclub, several shops and 77 condominiums are scheduled to open in Snowmass Base Village for the 2008-09 season. Though these will not be the first buildings to open in Base Village, they are the first retail openings for the planned $3 billion redevelopment. The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center and Hayden Lodge, a 14-unit condominium building housed on the second through fifth floors of the Treehouse, both opened last winter. On the mountain, a new high-speed quad chairlift and a new mountaintop restaurant also are planned, concluding Skico’s three-year, $80 million update of Snowmass Mountain.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE — Pat Smith, owner of Related WestPac and developer of Snowmass Base Village, recently answered some questions from Inside Business (a publication of The Aspen Times) on how the progress is going in transforming the aging ski resort.

Related WestPac owns several properties in town including Snowmass’ Base Village, the Snowmass Mall and the Snowmass Town Center.

The private real estate company is redeveloping those properties and investing billions of dollars.

The 1 million-square-foot mixed-use development at Base Village includes residential units, hotels, retail, entertainment and restaurant amenities on 80 acres.

Sales at the residential properties — Little Nell Residences at Snowmass and The Viceroy Resorts and Residences at Snowmass — have gone unexpectedly well in recent months.

Since sales began in mid-December 2007, Related WestPac Real Estate has sold more than 65 percent of The Little Nell Residences at Snowmass and more than 50 percent of The Viceroy Resorts and Residences at Snowmass.

Prices for The Little Nell Residences at Snowmass begin at $3.1 million and at The Viceroy Snowmass prices range from $570,000 to over $4 million.

Launched more than 35 years ago, Related has helped build Time Warner Center in New York City and CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Fla. To date, the company has developed $15 billion in projects, and has billions more worth in the process of being built.

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Aspen Snowmass Homes - Fractional Ownership: St. Regis - two bedroom

This luxurious 2 bedroom St Regis Residence Club features a great downtown Aspen location just 4 blocks to the gondola. This spacious property features a health spa, fitness facility, pool and hot tub. Relax and enjoy your stay in Aspen in style with a gourmet kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, two gas fireplaces and two Jacuzzi tubs. This exclusive St Regis Residence club is just minutes away from downtown Aspen's shops, restaurants and nightlife. Don't miss out on Olive's restaurant which is conveniently located in the St Regis.

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Aspen Snowmass Real Estate News: Fractional sales jump in June

Source: Aspen Times 8/12/2008

ASPEN — Real estate transactions for Pitkin County show some positive news for fractional sales, according to Land Title Co.

June represented the first month of the year with an increase over 2007 in dollar volume, posting a jump of 20 percent to $4,562,800. The percentage increase in transactions of 42 percent represents the second highest this year, second only to January, which posted a 67 percent increase from 2007.

Of the 77 total real estate transactions recorded in June, 17 of them, or 22 percent, were in the fractional market. Through mid-year, transactions for fractional sales were up 2 percent, at 132, while dollar volume reflects a decrease of 39 percent to $28 million, down from 2007’s mid-year total of $45.7 million.

The properties that led June in sales transactions include the Hyatt Grand Aspen, which captured 65 percent of the transactions with an average sale price of $312,000, followed by the Roaring Fork Club and the Ritz Carlton Club each with nearly 12 percent of the June transactions.

The Roaring Fork Club reflected an average price of $552,000 while the Ritz Carlton Club’s average price was $311,250. The St. Regis and the Residences at Snowmass Club each captured one transaction in June with prices of $312,000 and $230,000, respectively.

The average price for a Pitkin County fractional property in June was $268,400; the median price was $240,000, which are both slightly higher than the mid-year average of $212,893 and median of $200,000

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Roaring Fork Real-Estate: River Valley Ranch

If you want to buy River Valley Ranch real estate lets find the right fit for you together. We sift through a myriad of homes, condos and available properties, so you don't have to waste your time hunting around.

Situated at the foot of the majestic Mt. Sopris, River Valley Ranch is a 520-acre residential Aspen golf and resort community nestled in Colorado's spectacular Crystal River Valley. The rolling valley floor and banks of the Crystal River unite to create a prime landscape from which to craft a magnificent mountain golf course. With the natural palette of the valley's riparian corridors, wetlands, grasses and rolling topography, River Valley Ranch has been heralded as "the new jewel of the Rockies" by Golf Magazine, which named River Valley Ranch to its prestigious "Top 10 You Can Play" listing. In addition, Golfer Magazine featured this well known Aspen golf club in its recent "Best of America's New Courses" list.

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Aspen Snowmass Rental Properties: Aspen Glen

Contact Aspen Snowmass Home to see this beautiful Roaring Fork Rental Property.

Beautiful duplex in gated golf community of Aspen Glen located between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. This 3 bedroom (master on main level) 2 1/2 bath + office offers radiant heat and AC, 2 car garage, 2200 sq.ft., no smoking, will consider cat or very small dog, year lease $3,300 + utilities, and lawn maintenance. Available Aug. 1, 2008.

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Experience the Aspen Valley: Fly Fishing on the Roaring Fork

The Ute Indians were among the earliest recorded people to inhabit the area around Glenwood Springs. They named the Roaring Fork"Thunder River" with good reason. The Roaring Fork is a boisterous river. Even from a distance its current is audible. the headwaters near Independence Pass to the confluence with the Colorado the Roaring-Fork is a free-flowing river, making it unique. Few rivers in the state are completely free of dams, though the Fork does have many irrigation diversions. It's one of the few floatable rivers in the state. From its beginnings to the Colorado River the Fork is only about 70 miles long. It has big fish, too.

If you're not accustomed to fishing large streams, the Fork can intimidate you. Its current is strong.The water is often slightly off-color, hiding deep holes. Footing can be tricky on its rocky bottom. One thing in its favor is that the river fishes well nearly all year.

Rainbows and browns are the predominant species in the Roaring Fork. The upper stretches havesmall brookies: According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, they average 12 to 18 inches. Frommy experience this is no bureaucratic exaggeration. In the river upstream of Glenwood Springs to around Carbondale you'll find many whitefish and suckers. They also readily take a fly and fight well.

The Headwaters
From its headwaters a mile north of Independence Pass downstream to Aspen, the Roaring Fork runs through the White River National Forest. Not until it is within 3 miles of Aspen does the stream cross private land, with the exception of a few private holdings within the forest. The headwaters section upstream from Aspen is managed to allow a regular limit of trout with no restrictions on method. The river is small and holds lots of pan-sized brookies, along with rainbows.

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Real Estate Focus: Aspen Glen Coryell Ranch Golf Community

Aspen Glen Coryell Ranch Golf Community

If you want to buy Aspen Glen real estate lets find the right fit for you together. We sift through a myriad of homes, condos and available properties, so you don't have to waste your time hunting around.

Nestled in the heart of Colorado's splendid Roaring Fork Valley, and only 30 miles from Aspen, the Aspen Glen Club is situated beneath the spectacular 13,000-foot summit of Mt. Sopris. Along the banks of the Roaring Fork River, Aspen Glen brings together the beauty of an unspoiled setting and the prestige of a Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II designed 18-hole golf course. Aspen Glen's magnificent clubhouse not only offers full-service dining 6 days a week in season, but features a fully appointed state-of-the-art fitness center, exercise classes and personal training, massage, pool and spa, tennis courts and elegantly appointed men's and women's locker rooms. Nearby outdoor activities include gold medal fly-fishing, hiking, biking, white-water rafting, snowshoeing and worldclass skiing.

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Summer in Snowmass Village: It's all about family fun

Aspen Snowmass Homes Presents a you a fun-filled weekend in Snowmass:

FREE MAGIC, MUSIC AND MOUNTAIN STATES CUP DOWNHILL IN SNOWMASS THIS WEEKEND
The Dirty Heads, Colorado’s best magicians, and top downhill mountain bikers in Snowmass August 8-10

Snowmass Village, CO (August 4, 2008) – Snowmass gears up for a weekend full of magic, music and mountain-biking madness with a full line up of events for the whole family. The weekend kicks off on Thursday, August 7, with a free concert by Great American Taxi and continues with the FREE 27th annual Snowmagical Family Fun Fest, the NEW Snowmass G3 downhill challenge with a special free concert by the Dirty Heads, and Anderson Ranch’s famed annual art auction. True to form, Snowmass provides something for every age and interest with this weekend extravaganza.

AUGUST 7: SNOWMASS SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC SERIES—GREAT AMERICAN TAXI
Great American Taxi is the brain child of Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman, who brought together this prodigiously talented group of Boulder musicians in 2005. The band, which performs 21st century Americana and already has over 200 shows behind them, delivers a performance charged with rich vocal harmonies and textures, a unique rock-folk-reggae-funk-country sound and clever lyrics. (www.greatamericantaxi.net). 6 p.m. on Fanny Hill.


AUGUST 8-9: 27TH SNOWMAGICAL FAMILY FUN FEST
The Snowmagical Family Fun Fest is a free magical extravaganza for the whole family. Families can check out the continuous magic shows, street entertainers, music, stage shows, science and interactive fun, making this a must-see final summer weekend getaway for families. "It's a huge, affordable, family-oriented weekend," says event organizer Doc Eason, who has run the festival for 27 years. "And when I say family, I don't mean there's only a bunch of clowns running around for little kiddies. These are national multi-level entertainers and performances that will appeal to the biggest and littlest kid in every family. It's outstanding family entertainment in a beautiful resort at a great time of year to head to the mountains."

AUGUST 8-10: NEW! SNOWMASS G3
New this year to Snowmass Village, the Snowmass G3 also is the newest event in the prestigious Mountain States Cup Series. The Mountain States Cup Series G3 highlights the best downhill riders in categories ranging from ages 12 to 50+ on two Downhill races and one Super D. Racing can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the best viewing spot in Hell’s Kitchen at the top of the Burlingame Chairlift.
The event also includes a FREE 6:15 p.m. Fanny Hill concert by The Dirty Heads, an acclaimed young band that for more than five years has been wowing fans up and down the west coast with their distinctive brand of reggae, hip-hop, and folk-influenced party music


AUGUST 9: ANDERSON RANCH’S 2008 ANNUAL ART AUCTION
This renowned arts center’s largest and longest-running fundraising event features silent and live auctions of more than 225 pieces of art. Join Anderson Ranch for a gourmet picnic lunch, cool libations and live music and bid on works by such artists as Jun Kaneko, Damien Hirst, George Condo and more. Silent auction and picnic begin at 11:30 a.m., live auction begins at 1:30 p.m.

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Focus on Aspen real-estate: Fox-Crossing

Fox Crossing Aspen is a neighborhood of eighteen luxury homes nestled on a hillside at the base of Red Mountain in downtown aspen. The community, consisting of newly constructed luxury homes and newly restored historic homes located near the Aspen Art Museum, is destined to redefine Aspen’s eclectic East End.
Fox Crossing Aspen – the new Upper East Side – provides sophisticated in-town living and accessibility to a lifestyle replete with both cultural and athletic pursuits. The New Upper East Side is not only near to the heart of Aspen, It is also true to the spirit of Aspen.

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Snowmass: It's not just about the skiing, golf at the Snowmass Club

Here is another reason to look at our Snowmass Village real-estate listing: The Snowmass Club

The Snowmass Club combines exquisite amenities including championship golf, tennis, athletic club, restaurants and four star service, along with the best location for enjoying all that Snowmass-Aspen has to offer. Founded in 1968, Snowmass Club has long been considered the heart and soul of life in the Snowmass Village. Year-round residents, second homeowners and now, owners of the private residence club alike have joined to create a unique and enduring culture found nowhere else in the world.

The Snowmass Club voted # 7 Resort in North America by Condé Nast Traveler, 2007

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The Snowmass Renaissance: Beyond Family Fun

More than anything, Snowmass Village has always a been home to and a destination of families. While this has traditionally been the result of deliberate marketing campaigns along with an inherent family-friendly atmosphere and layout, Snowmass is currently undergoing a “renaissance” that has the potential to expand the resort’s target demographic. While developers recognize this potential, they are reluctant to risk alienating Snowmass’ bread and butter clientele. “I don’t think we’re trying to move away from the traditional core demographic, we just want to augment the experience by providing additional retail and food and beverage options,” said Matt Foley, Director of Commercial Leasing for Related WestPac, being sure to note that “there’s no place in Snowmass that won’t welcome families.”

In the immediate future, Base Village will be the site for offerings that may appeal to a younger crowd more typically associated with Aspen. One of these will be a new restaurant and bar called Sneaky’s Tavern. Located slopeside just downhill of the current Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center in building 2A, Sneaky’s will be operated by the Aspen Skiing Co.

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