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Colter Smith is a founder and broker at Christie's International Real Estate in Aspen/Snowmass.

09/28/2026

THE TRUTH ABOUT LUXURY IN ASPEN

Luxury in Aspen isn’t simply about the price tag.

It’s about scarcity. Privacy. Location. Design. Views. Access. And the experience of living here.

A truly exceptional Aspen property offers something that can’t easily be replicated — whether that’s walking to town, ski access, panoramic mountain views, architectural significance, or a sense of privacy and place.

Today’s luxury buyers are looking beyond square footage and finishes. They’re asking:

✨ Does this home offer something rare?
🏔️ Does it enhance the Aspen lifestyle?
📍 Is the location truly irreplaceable?
🤎 Does it feel timeless?
🔑 And ultimately, does it feel like home?

True luxury is about more than having more. It’s about having what few others can.

09/27/2026

🏔️ WHY DO SOME ASPEN HOMES SELL QUICKLY WHILE OTHERS SIT FOR MONTHS?

In luxury real estate, two properties can have similar square footage, bedroom counts and asking prices — yet have completely different results.

Why?

It often comes down to price, presentation, positioning, timing and lifestyle.

Today’s luxury buyers are doing more research than ever before. They’re comparing properties online, studying market data and looking beyond the numbers to ask a bigger question:

“Can I see myself living here?”

In Aspen, that answer can be influenced by everything from the architecture and views to walkability, privacy, outdoor living and proximity to the mountain.

The right property strategy isn't about simply putting a home on the market. It's about making sure the right buyer understands its value.

✨ Because in Aspen, we're not just selling a home.
We're selling a way of life.

Article By: Krista Klees | "Why some Aspen homes sell quickly while others sit for months"
https://www.aspendailynews.com/business/why-some-aspen-homes-sell-quickly-while-others-sit-for-months-cdfc43e5

09/25/2026

🎬 ASPEN FILMFEST 2026

Lights, camera, Aspen. 🎥🏔️

Aspen Filmfest returns September 29–October 4, 2026, bringing six days of thought-provoking films, filmmaker conversations, special events and stories from around the world to Aspen.

Hosted primarily at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre in downtown Aspen, the festival is another reason fall feels so special here—golden mountains outside, inspiring stories inside. 🍂🎬

Six days. Countless stories. One unforgettable mountain town.

09/22/2026

🍂🏔️ FIRST DAY OF FALL IN ASPEN

There’s something magical about fall in Aspen. 🍁 The crisp mountain air, golden aspen trees, cozy evenings and the first hints of snow on the peaks make this season truly unforgettable.

Take a scenic drive, go on a hike, catch fall events, dine on the patio, end the day by the fire, Golden leaves, crisp mountain air and endless ways to enjoy Aspen. 🤎

09/19/2026

🏔️ THE ASPEN LIFESTYLE, SEASON BY SEASON.

One destination. Four unforgettable seasons. ✨

❄️ Winter: Fresh powder, ski days & après
🌸 Spring: Quiet trails, sunny afternoons & a slower pace
☀️ Summer: Hiking, biking, patios & long mountain days
🍂 Fall: Golden aspens, crisp mountain air & cozy evenings

In Aspen, every season brings a new reason to stay a little longer—and a different way to experience life in the mountains.

Which Aspen season is your favorite? 🏔️

09/17/2026

20+ Aspen restaurants. One week. Multi-course prix fixe menus at $45, $75, and $95 — the flavors of fall, at their best.

Whether you're a longtime local or here for the foliage, it's an invitation to try something new and revisit an old favorite.

Aspen Restaurant Week Autumn · September 21–27
Menus and reservations through Visit Aspen

09/14/2026

Double Bar X — a world unto itself, 2.5 miles from downtown Aspen. 9,339 square feet of poured concrete and glass set above Maroon Creek, with views spanning Independence Pass to Buttermilk. Art walls, river access, a pond, and quiet in every direction. Sculptural, private, and built to outlast us all.

110 Coach Road | Aspen | $69,000,000

09/12/2026

Some views in Aspen are protected by law. This is one of them.

1518 W Buttermilk Road — a Tuscan-inspired gated estate by Gregory Gozzo, with 7 bedrooms, five fireplaces, and a resort pool set against the Elk Mountains.

1518 W Buttermilk Road | Aspen | $48,900,000

09/10/2026

Fifth Avenue — the Aspen address. Ski-in/ski-out to Aspen Mountain, moments from downtown, privately tucked into the best corner of the complex.

Vaulted ceilings, Red Mountain views, a two-story wood-burning fireplace, and interiors by an LA designer whose client list speaks for itself — offered fully furnished. Arrive with your skis and nothing else.

800 S Mill Street #101-C | Aspen | $6,588,000

08/18/2026

Rare, remarkable, and racing royalty.

The 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is set to headline the Pebble Beach Auctions, with an estimate in excess of $25 million.

August 14–15 • Pebble Beach

Address

520 E Durant Avenue Suite 205
Aspen, CO
81611

Website

http://www.christiesaspenre.com/

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