Ryan Thompson at Christie's Aspen

01/26/2022

"While 21Q3 GDP growth of 2.3% was a bit of a disappointment, preliminary estimates for 21Q4 growth look to be in the range of 5-6% despite the arrival of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 late in the quarter. Regrettably, Omicron is likely to do some meaningful damage to 22Q1, and instead of having growth somewhere in the ballpark of 5%, it is more likely to be in the range of 2-2.5%..." writes economist Elliot Eisenberg. Read our Fourth Quarter 2021 Market Report for Elliot's full analysis and an in-depth look at real estate in Aspen/Snowmass.

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01/19/2022

The long, dark night of winter solstice is behind us, but the short, dark days of early 2022 can try even the sunniest of souls. So, rather than await springtime and summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, why not go meet them in sunny places closer to the equator?

https://www.christiesrealestate.com/blog/top-7-winter-sunshine-destinations/

These tropical, sandy, and sunny luxury locales offer a retreat from northern snow and ice

01/17/2022

MONDAY MARKET UPDATE | Watch to see how luxury real estate sales performed last month!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDCwNC88T4

December 2021 Sales Data for Aspen & Snowmass Village Luxury HomesMore Videos – Aspen Single Family Homes - https://youtu.be/ZT4kPK5mGWYAspen Condos/Townhom...

01/11/2022

2022 looks set to be the year in which home design truly steps up to the sustainable mark. So, from all-natural wall art to zero-waste cookware, our roundup of five designer items is proof positive that waste not, want not.

https://www.christiesrealestate.com/blog/5-sustainable-items-shaping-home-design-in-2022/

Home design is embracing a mantra of reduce, reuse, and recycle, find a selection of next year’s most stylish sustainable developments here

01/05/2022

Top designers take us through the ancient aesthetic practices that look set to feature heavily in the upcoming year’s design trends. Read the article here

Top designers take us through the ancient Asian aesthetic practices that look set to feature heavily in the upcoming year's design trends

12/22/2021

This winter is an extra special one for Aspen Snowmass, as it marks a legacy dating back to 1947. Now, 75 years later, locals and visitors alike can celebrate Aspen Snowmass’ diamond anniversary with a full schedule of festivities...

This winter is an extra special one for Aspen Snowmass, as it marks a legacy dating back to 1947. It was that same year, when Aspen Mountain opened with the debut of Ski Lift No. 1 — the world’s longest chairlift at the time. While industry pioneers had been shushing down snow-covered slopes in ...

12/15/2021

Few studios can claim to epitomize their designers’ DNA in quite the same way that Maresca Interiors and Studio Nenmar, founded by Elena and Cecilia Maresca, do. This is largely thanks to the way in which the sisters pour themselves—and their unique heritage—into their projects. The result: interiors that mix the timeless elegance of Italian design with elements of vintage Brazilian Modernism.... Keep reading below

Elena and Cecilia Maresca are known for minimalistic design combined with one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and vintage pieces

12/09/2021

In his eponymous 1984 book, Edward O. Wilson proposed that “our natural affinity for life—biophilia—is the very essence of our humanity and binds us to all other living species.” Biophilic design is an extension of Wilson’s hypothesis: that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Herewith, Luxury Defined presents five homes that reestablish the dialogue between humans and the natural world.

https://www.christiesrealestate.com/blog/biophilic-design-homes-that-connect-to-nature/

Luxury Defined tours five homes that emphasize their interplay with the environment

12/02/2021

"...There’s still no ski town who eats (and après skis) better than Aspen. Just in time for the lifts to start spinning again (Aspen Snowmass is open for the season), here is a handy guide to what’s closed and what’s new in town (and in Snowmass)."

What’s new around town for the 2021/2022 ski season If you’re plugged into Aspen via the local news cycle or through social media, the headlines and posts have gotten harder to read with each restaurant closure announcement. “Last call at 24-year mountain standby brings fans out of the woodwor...

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!