30 days to go, Ski visits down 7% in Aspen, ski real estate impact

30 days to go, Ski visits down 7% in Aspen, ski real estate impact

As ski season is about to start again in under a month (Arapahoe 10/13). I took the pic above of Loveland pass a few weeks ago.  It is important to note what happened in Colorado last year; Llast winter ski visits in Aspen skiing co were down 7% through last December...
Credit union in CO predicts the next recession is imminent

Credit union in CO predicts the next recession is imminent

Although the credit union didn’t officially announce the next recession in their advertising, their actions speak louder than words!  A credit union in Colorado announced they are offering 100% no money down mortgages.   “We are looking for a way for individuals to...
Did AirBnB Kill the mountain town; how are towns “fighting” back?

Did AirBnB Kill the mountain town; how are towns “fighting” back?

  In just about every destination or gateway town, one hears a similar murmur: not only are short-term rentals squeezing the last drops out of the housing supply, but more pro­foundly, they are threatening the very character that drew in locals—and tourists.  In...