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Significant Real Estate Transactions in Aspen and Pitkin County

These sales were recorded in Pitkin County from March 30th to April 6th, 2010. For a full market analysis or more details, contact Jen at Jen@JenEngel.com or 970/618.7319.

Property: 61 Timber Ridge Lane, Two Creeks Subdivision-Lot 28 (Snowmass Village) Photographed here.
Sold Price:$9,040,000 (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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Price your Home to Sell

Trying to determine the price of your home in the current real estate market?  You are not alone. An article in the Wall Street Journal recently published says setting the right price for your house is more important than ever.  Click here to read the article, but following are some guidelines for setting your price: (more…)

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Strong Sale in Aspen’s West End

214 E BleekerA substantial sale occurred last week that allowed the Aspen real estate community to end 2009 on a positive note. Located in the West End on Bleeker Street, this home is a 2 minute walk to Aspen’s Central Core shopping area.  (more…)

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Vacation Home or Investment Property?

money homeWhen buyers purchase a property in Aspen, most hope to 1) enjoy the area, 2) receive rental income and/or 3) sell it for a profit at a later date.   If buyers anticipate performing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange when selling the property at a future date, the usage of the property should be considered. (more…)

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Top Ten Aspen Real Estate Sales Summer 2009

Although 2009 has been a difficult year for real estate throughout the country, Aspen has had some seriously noteworthy transactions.   Following is a recap of the top ten summer 2009 sales in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.  All sales happened to occur in either Aspen or Snowmass Village.  
#1 Sale for Aspen

#1 Sale for Aspen

 
419 Willoughby Way
Location:  Pitkin Green
Beds/Baths:  11/13
Home Size:  21,476 sq. ft.
Lot Size:  4.5 acres
Sales Price:  $43 Million
Closing Date:   July 13th
 
183 East Fork Lane
Location:  Two Creeks
Home Size:  11,000 sq. ft.
Lot Size:  13 acres
Sales Price:  $18.5 Million
Closing Date:   September 8th
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Jen Engel as Your Aspen Broker

1) Communication with Clients–Jen will notify you of any activity that has occured that is of interest to you or relevant to your real estate goals.  Her website is constantly updated with new information about local activity–real estate related and beyond.

2) In-Depth Knowledge of Real Estate Market–Jen makes an effort to see EVERYTHING on the market in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and the Roaring Fork Valley. Even if it’s not listed in the Aspen MLS, Jen will know if it’s available.

3) Very Detail Oriented–In real estate, one checkbox could cost you in time and money, whether you are the seller or buyer.   Jen is thorough in all of her dealings for all of her clients.

4) Experience–Since 2001, Jen has been a part of the Aspen real estate community. During that time, she has sold property ranging from a $22.5 million home in Aspen to a $200,000 lot in Missouri Heights. The sales price does not correlate to Jen’s time or dedication–each and every client is just as important, no matter the size of the deal.

5) Jen Engel is always positive, yet realistic, with her clients and wants to succeed in helping her clients reach their real estate goals.

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Six Rules of a 1031 Exchange

Tracey Wilson with FNF1031 is an expert in the field of tax-deferred like-kind (1031) exchanges. With a background in investment banking and corporate finance, he has assisted clients through many unique situations.  Below are his tried and true 6 rules for a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. (more…)

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Biggest Sale in Snowmass Village in 2009

Deerbrook Townhomes

Deerbrook Townhomes

For the first time since 2001, there are dramatic price reductions in the Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley real estate market.  Buyers have an opportunity to pick from a good selection of well-priced properties.   (more…)

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New Conservation Easement in Roaring Fork Valley

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As of this Wednesday, Cold Mountain Ranch in the Crystal Riv­er Valley was placed under conservation easement, allowing minimal development on the 610 acres. The Board of County Commissioners for Pitkin County approved the resolution, adding this parcel to the 30 million acres that is already protected in the state of Colorado according to the Colorado Ownership Management and Protection. The sale will be finalized in April 2009. (more…)

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