Aspen/Pitkin County lines up ban on short-term rentals

Aspen/Pitkin County lines up ban on short-term rentals

Aspen continues leading the way in Colorado on nightly rental regulations.  Historically what happens in Aspen ultimately flows through to other mountain communities.  What is in the exclusion of nightly rentals in Pitkin County?  Are these new...
What to expect in Colorado real estate the second half of the year; will the party continue?

What to expect in Colorado real estate the second half of the year; will the party continue?

Wow, the first half of 2023 has been relatively good in real estate throughout most markets.  Volumes are down substantially, but there has been little movement in prices.  Even with higher interest rates, most areas have stayed relatively flat, but the...
91% believe rent “stabilization” in Colorado should be implemented, what happened in the legislature?

91% believe rent “stabilization” in Colorado should be implemented, what happened in the legislature?

In a recent survey done by New Era Colorado where they polled 506 Coloradans between 18 and 34, a whopping 91% supported “rent stabilization” policies.  The legislature is hearing this drumbeat loud and clear.  The biggest focus of this legislative session has focused...
Median income soars in CO mountains, is 150k/year income affordable housing

Median income soars in CO mountains, is 150k/year income affordable housing

It is likely no mystery that the Colorado ski towns are getting considerably more expensive, but the recent data released by  HUD is eye opening. HUD releases income figures every year based on census data and other factors, such as the rate of inflation. What do...
Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Big changes to traffic patterns and Colorado mountain real estate post Covid

Anyone who has ventured into any Colorado ski town recently has noticed a profound change since Covid.  Everything seems to be busy all the time, prices have skyrocketed, and longtime locals are quickly priced out.  What is causing the swift changes and what...
91% believe rent “stabilization” in Colorado should be implemented, what happened in the legislature?

Rent Control through the backdoor in Colorado passed the house

Every time I turn around there is yet another proposal to implement rent control.  The newest house bill concerning requiring just cause for an eviction recently passed its first hearing.  On the surface it sounds harmless, but the details are the most...