March 2021 Newsletter

March 12, 2021 Scott Bayens

Friends and loyal clients:

Hello again from spectacular Aspen Snowmass where spring skiing is in full swing. As the days grow longer and warmer, thoughts of summer begin to creep in, but not before a few more turns! The change of seasons, and the anticipation of what’s ahead, is one of the many things that make our region so special and in such high demand. Interest remains strong but with fewer choices, properties are going under contract almost as soon as they hit the market. I expect this summer to be one of the busiest on record in terms of visitors as restrictions are lifted and more folks get their shots. And you can be sure the buyers will be out in force too! If you plan to be here this spring or summer, look me up. Don’t miss the opportunities that lay ahead!

Best regards,

Scott

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TBD South Shores Drive, Lot #8

Meredith

$329,000

13.31 acre lot

TBD South Shores Drive, Lot #14

Meredith

$429,000

12.4 acre lot

My Monthly Column in The Aspen Times: "Deeded Interest"

The “Biden Effect” and other terrifying predictions

To be fair, any new administration or shift in political policy is going to have an impact on the bottom line. Taxes and take home are the stuff on which elections are won and lost. So I thought it might be valuable to take the time to review some of the proposals that could have an impact on the residential and commercial real estate markets.

2021 Resort Report

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty produces an annual Resort Report that specifically analyzes real estate market data for homes in resort locations, including Aspen, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, and the Vail Valley in Colorado; Park City, Utah; Sun Valley, Idaho; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Big Sky, Montana; North and South Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The results of this report made one thing clear, demand for a resort home dramatically increased last year compared to 2019.

Successfully Sold

837 West Smuggler St

Aspen

4 beds | 5.5 baths. | 3,851 sq. ft.

$7,625,000

825 West Smuggler St

Aspen

4 beds | 5.5 baths. | 3,897 sq. ft.

$7,625,000

You are not seeing double!

I was fortunate enough to represent the seller of both of these newly built homes. Just blocks from the Benedict Music Tent, Paepcke Auditorium and convenient to downtown, these open-concept homes portray a clean contemporary style inside and out.