Archive for March, 2010

Aspen Mountain Extends Ski Season

Aspen Skiing Company announced that they will keep the lifts running on Aspen Mountain for the weekends of April 17th-18th and April 24th-25th.   Aspen locals and visitors alike are quite excited!

The regular season closes April 11th for both Aspen and Snowmass Mountain.  The final day of the season for Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands is April 4th. (more…)

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Significant Real Estate Sales in Aspen and Pitkin County

There were six sales in Aspen and Pitkin County during the week of March 16th - 22nd that were significant, up from the previous two week periods.  See transactions listed below.

For more details, please contact Jen at Jen@JenEngel.com or via phone at 970.205.2206.

Property: 917 S. Mill Street, Aspen  (Top of Mill Townhome E) Photographed here
Sold Price: $6,850,000 (more…)

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Aspen has a new choice for Affordable Housing Compliance

The City of Aspen has been seen as an opponent to development in recent years, with more rules and regulations for building and less exceptions to those rules. As reported in The Aspen Times this week, Aspen City Council unanimously voted for a new option to help builders comply with the affordable housing regulation, which will hopefully spur new development in the City of Aspen. (more…)

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Significant Sales in Aspen and Pitkin County

These sales were recorded in Pitkin County from March 6th through March 15th, 2010. For a full market analysis or more details, contact Jen at Jen@JenEngel.com or 970/618.7319.

Property: 521-A North Seventh Street, Aspen-photographed here (West End)
Sold Price:$2,500,000 (more…)

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Annual Wine Party on Aspen Mountain

Every March hails the sun meeting the snow in Aspen and the annual Wine Party at Blondie’s Cabin on Aspen Mountain. This annual party has a wonderful turnout every year, with characters aplenty. (more…)

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Significant Real Estate Transactions in Aspen and Pitkin County

These sales were recorded in Pitkin County from February 26th through March 5th, 2010. For a full market analysis or more details, contact Jen at Jen@JenEngel.com or 970/618.7319.

Property (photographed here): 2673 Lower River Road, Old Snowmass (Aspen River Valley Ranch Lot B, Tract 2)
Sold Price: $4,250,000 (more…)

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Aspen is #5 for Second Home Location according to Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal ranked Aspen as #5 in its top ten places to buy a second home now in the United States. Picked as one of only two ski destinations on this list, Aspen was noted for its wonderful outdoors as well as its metropolitan events and shopping. See the Top Ten list below or click here to read the full article.  (more…)

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Significant Real Estate Transactions for Aspen & Pitkin County

These sales were recorded in Pitkin County from February 9th-25th, 2010. For a full market analysis or more details, contact Jen at Jen@JenEngel.com or 970/618.7319.

Property (photographed here): Enclave Townhome #7, 824 E. Durant Ave, Aspen
Sold Price: $6,250,000 (more…)

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Whole Foods Signs New Deal in Basalt

It’s official – Whole Foods Market has signed a new agreement to open a store at Willits Town Center in Basalt.  No details have been released yet regarding the store size, the terms of the agreement and the projected opening date, although a source says more details are expected to be released this week.   (more…)

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Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House Schedule for March

The Wheeler Opera House has been the place for live entertainment in Aspen since 1889. March’s schedule continues the tradition of great shows. Tickets available on-line at www.wheeleroperahousetickets.com

March 4th–Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad

This troop has included Aspen in their tour of the Colorado Rockies after amusing audiences in New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. In a fast-paced vaudeville presentation, the “broads” will highlight the funnier side of Judaism.

March 5th-Chick Corea

Piano soloist will be live in concert for this night only. Corea will showcase his  40+ years in the music industry–it will be one not to miss.

March 9th–One Night of Queen

Freddie Mercury and Queen come back to life through this tribute band, One Night of Queen. Coming back for a second round, One Night of Queen will rock the Wheeler Opera House.

March 14th–Great Big Sea

Making their Aspen debut, this group of Canadian rockers have been recording music since 1995. Mixing their Newfoundland roots with the rock of today, Great Big Sea is a folk group that will surely be an Aspen favorite.

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