Aspen Updates from Sally Shiekman
I am regularly espousing the deep value of the Aspen, Snowmass, and the Roaring Fork Valley, and it is clear that I am not alone.
It's time to dig out those skis and if you are ready to move closer to the lifts, give me a call.
It's time to dig out those skis and if you are ready to move closer to the lifts, give me a call.
Aspen Airport Grounded, for two weeks in May
January 31, 2022
Aspen airport closing for two weeks in May
The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will close its runway and all taxiway connectors for two weeks in May to do annual airfield maintenance and repairs, the county announced.
The closure will be from May 2 to May 16, and aircraft operations will be limited to emergency medevac and mountain rescue operations. The runway is set to reopen at 7 a.m. May 16.
The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will close its runway and all taxiway connectors for two weeks in May to do annual airfield maintenance and repairs, the county announced.
The closure will be from May 2 to May 16, and aircraft operations will be limited to emergency medevac and mountain rescue operations. The runway is set to reopen at 7 a.m. May 16.
Commissioners Concerned With The Hotelification of Local Neighborhoods
January 27, 2022
Pitkin County commissioners are concerned about the “hotelification” of local neighborhoods and are set to take public comment and vote Wednesday on a new proposed ordinance that would impose restrictions on short-term rental properties in Old Snowmass, Woody Creek, Brush Creek Village and other unincorporated areas of the county. If passed, the ordinance would take effect on April 30, 2022 and only owners of properties used as primary residences in unincorporated Pitkin County will be able to be rented out on Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rental sites.
Read more in the article below. Information about how to make a comment on this ordinance is also contained in the article.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/pitkin-countys-short-term-rental-ordinance-set-for-public-comment-wednesday/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sunrise-rundown
Read more in the article below. Information about how to make a comment on this ordinance is also contained in the article.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/pitkin-countys-short-term-rental-ordinance-set-for-public-comment-wednesday/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sunrise-rundown
Sally's 2021 Sold Listings Showcase
January 17, 2022
Download and review the wonderful mix of sold listings Sally handled in 2021.
Click here to view the pdf.
Click here to view the pdf.
Emergency didn’t cause moratorium, but moratorium caused emergency
January 13, 2022
The Aspen Board of Realtors seek an injunction to stop the City of Aspen’s moratorium on the issuance of building permits and allowing short term rentals. Read the article below which cites that already over $40MM in real estate sales has been lost as Buyers didn’t proceed with purchases due to the moratorium.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/realtors-seek-injunction-to-stop-aspen-moratorium/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sunrise-rundown
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/realtors-seek-injunction-to-stop-aspen-moratorium/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sunrise-rundown
2021 Commercial Property Sales Bring Back Memories
January 3, 2022
The numbers are starting to finalize for real estate sales which occurred in 2021. Sales volume topped $4 billion including over $300 million in commercial sales. Of these sales, five were either hotels or commercial buildings. The sale of one of the hotels brought back very fond memories.
As a kid, my family would come to Aspen for the 2 week Christmas/New Year’s holiday. This was in the days before the Silver Queen gondola. It took 3 chairs and almost 45 very cold minutes to ascend from the bottom to the top of Aspen Mountain. We’d get on the lift at 9am and catch the FIS/6 chair up for the last run at 3:45pm. We’d dine at restaurants no longer in existence, such as the Shaft, Lauretta’s, the Golden Horn and Takah Sushi. The popcorn wagon actually had popcorn! But the most memorable part of our trip was our lodging. We’d make our annual return to the homey Mountain Chalet, where massive breakfasts and Quick read more or view full article hot chocolate and gluehwein apres skis were the norm. At the time, the lodge was owned and run by Marion and Ralph Melville and then the reigns were passed on to their 5 children. There were no kinder lodge owners than the Melville family. In 2021, the Mountain Chalet sold for $68 million. Please read the Aspen Times article below for more information.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/business/business-monday-hotel-sales-around-aspen-topping-last-year-with-310m-in-commercial-transactions-so-far-for-2021
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As a kid, my family would come to Aspen for the 2 week Christmas/New Year’s holiday. This was in the days before the Silver Queen gondola. It took 3 chairs and almost 45 very cold minutes to ascend from the bottom to the top of Aspen Mountain. We’d get on the lift at 9am and catch the FIS/6 chair up for the last run at 3:45pm. We’d dine at restaurants no longer in existence, such as the Shaft, Lauretta’s, the Golden Horn and Takah Sushi. The popcorn wagon actually had popcorn! But the most memorable part of our trip was our lodging. We’d make our annual return to the homey Mountain Chalet, where massive breakfasts and Quick read more or view full article hot chocolate and gluehwein apres skis were the norm. At the time, the lodge was owned and run by Marion and Ralph Melville and then the reigns were passed on to their 5 children. There were no kinder lodge owners than the Melville family. In 2021, the Mountain Chalet sold for $68 million. Please read the Aspen Times article below for more information.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/business/business-monday-hotel-sales-around-aspen-topping-last-year-with-310m-in-commercial-transactions-so-far-for-2021
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Sally recently helped my wife and I to purchase a building site in the Missouri Heights area. Sally made the purchase a great experience; she showed us much of what the valley had to offer over a several days time frame. Sally presented us with information on what was currently on the market. We have since purchase a property and are already projecting an increase in value. Sally has kept in touch since the purchase providing valuable information.
Sally went above and beyond to at first find us a home to suit our needs and finally to sell our home in a timely manner… Sally guided us through all of the details of our sale and was a terrific advocate for us in the process. We wouldn’t consider using anyone else in the future.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the fantastic job you did in helping me find a home. I had been through the process several times before, and my experiences have been mixed. However, after working with Sally, I believe I have truly seen someone who wants to consistently provide the absolute best service for their client. Sally’s professionalism, concern for my specific needs, and consistency in following-up on every detail went beyond my expectations.
Sally and her team were such a pleasure to work with. When deciding to sell our home, she gave some excellent advice on what we could do to improve how it shows without any pressure to do so. She’s a realist who tells it as it is and we very much appreciated that. She gave great advice when we asked for it, and led us to a surprise free closing on a timeline that worked best for us. If we are back in the roaring fork valley again, Sally will be our first call!
Through Sally’s efforts our transactions went through without any problems and we received the highest sales price for a unit of our size in the complex. Sally is a true professional in all respects and provided us with top quality service. She made the process easy and painless. Should we ever require a real estate broker in the future, you can be sure we will call Sally.
Sally is the best. We have worked with her twice. Accept no substitute!
Sally was so good to work with during our entire home buying process. We know we took a lot of her time getting to know the market and what was available. I can't say enough good things about her and her interactions with us. Her communication was so very helpful, and she always followed up. She either responded immediately to calls, texts, and emails or let us know when she could get back to us. We highly recommend using Sally.
Sally worked with us to understand our needs, out architectural preferences, and our financial capabilities. She patiently showed us properties from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and we fell in love with our house in Carbondale.
Sally Shiekman has acted as my real estate broker in 4 different transactions. Her professional manner, close attention to the market and new additions to it, attention to detail, and willingness to do what it takes to find the perfect buyer and/or property make her an exceptional broker.
Sally is a true professional. Her open manner, honesty and knowledge of the real estate market are outstanding. I would highly recommend her to any potential buyer or seller in the valley.
I received your gift card, and want to express my appreciation. Quite a nice surprise! Also to acknowledge all your help with our transactions and rentals over the past few years. It turns out that, directly and including the new Tahoe home, you were involved with five different properties we have had owned over the years. (And you have seen Owl Meadows as well, making six.) Which is quite a few for small time investors. You got us out of the properties we needed to get out of, and into one that was just fine for as long as we needed it. Then out again, as we moved on. We hope to see you on our next Aspen visit. And we will toast you at Valenti’s!
Sally brokered both sides of our first home purchase this last fall. We felt that Sally always had our best interest in mind, carefully and thoughtfully explained the unknown to us (as novices) and took the time to help make this monumental life moment easy for us. Furthermore, her services didn't stop after we closed, she still checks in to ensure we are comfortable and settled in. She is a wonderful resource to connect with regardless of your home purchase needs. We are forever thankful the Sally Shiekman was our real estate agent and in our corner, thank you!!!
I want to thank you for all the work you did to sell my Aspen condo. Now that I have worked with you as a buyer and a seller, I am definitely impressed with your professionalism. I know that you are busy, but you are very organized and thorough so that your clients get excellent service. I think the hardest part of any real estate deal is negotiating a contract and getting that contract to closing. I appreciate you helping me get a full price contract with only minor contingencies, and then following each deadline so that nothing fell through the cracks.
Sally is a consummate professional who knows her market and takes great pride in being thorough, direct, and positive. I was particularly impressed with her ability to balance patience with execution, given the property we were selling was quite old. I also appreciated the frankness around expectations, and I am sure that pace of closure for our sale agreement in a matter of days, was due to her. If you want to best, she is it.
Sally was there with guidance throughout the process of purchasing our home in Snowmass Village. She is knowledgeable about the markets from Aspen to down-valley. We definitely recommend Sally for anyone who is looking for a real estate professional.
We feel that Sally is always looking out for our best interests. She has a great knowledge of the market, is diligent, honest and has integrity. We would not consider making another move with out Sally’s help. She is the best!
Sally always carefully explained each part of the selling/buying process, answered every question patiently, and was completely honest about the possible outcome(s) of the entire event. Buying/selling a home is an emotional and exciting time; Sally has the ability to keep things calm while retaining that important sense of excitement.
Sally was very professional, persistent without pressuring, and handled all details necessary to complete the sale. When it came time to sell that property and purchase another, although both my husband and I had become good friends with many other local realtors, we both felt strongly that Sally should be our listing and buying agent.
I highly recommend Sally Shiekman as a realtor. She was always available to answer any questions I had and was on top of every deadline in the contract. I am a busy mortgage lender and so I appreciate Sally’s attention to detail, integrity and genuine concern.
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