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It's time to dig out those skis and if you are ready to move closer to the lifts, give me a call.
More Housing Now - My Two Cents
April 5, 2023
Aspen is a beautiful resort town in Colorado that has long been a desirable destination for those seeking the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and stunning natural surroundings. However, like many other rural resort towns, Aspen has struggled with issues related to affordable housing, which can be a significant barrier to entry for many people looking to make a life here.
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about a bill known as More Housing Now, which is currently making its way through the Colorado legislative process. The bill aims to increase the availability of affordable housing in rural resort towns like Aspen by requiring local governments to allow for higher density and more affordable housing options.
While this bill has the potential to address some of the housing affordability issues in Aspen, it has also sparked controversy and concern among some members of the community. In fact, the city of Aspen has already announced its opposition to the bill, citing concerns Quick read more or view full article over the loss of local control over land use decisions and the potential negative impacts on the community.
As a realtor with over 30 years of experience in Aspen, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that housing affordability can have on the local real estate market. While Aspen is known for its high-end luxury properties, there is also a significant demand for more affordable housing options, particularly for those who work in the service industry or who are just starting out in their careers.
The More Housing Now bill could help to address this issue by requiring local governments to allow for more affordable housing options. However, it is important to note that the bill is still in the legislative process, and its impact on Aspen specifically is not yet clear.
As someone who is deeply invested in the local community and in the real estate market in Aspen, it is essential to approach this issue with an open mind and a willingness to work together to find solutions that work for everyone. While there may be concerns about the potential impact of the More Housing Now bill, it is important to remember that the goal of the bill is to increase the availability of affordable housing in rural resort towns, which is a goal I believe we can all support.
Ultimately, the key to addressing housing affordability issues in Aspen and other rural resort towns is to take a comprehensive approach that includes a range of different strategies, from incentivizing developers to build affordable housing to exploring innovative financing options for buyers. By working together, we can help to ensure that Aspen remains a vibrant and thriving community that is accessible to people from all walks of life. Read Less
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about a bill known as More Housing Now, which is currently making its way through the Colorado legislative process. The bill aims to increase the availability of affordable housing in rural resort towns like Aspen by requiring local governments to allow for higher density and more affordable housing options.
While this bill has the potential to address some of the housing affordability issues in Aspen, it has also sparked controversy and concern among some members of the community. In fact, the city of Aspen has already announced its opposition to the bill, citing concerns Quick read more or view full article over the loss of local control over land use decisions and the potential negative impacts on the community.
As a realtor with over 30 years of experience in Aspen, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that housing affordability can have on the local real estate market. While Aspen is known for its high-end luxury properties, there is also a significant demand for more affordable housing options, particularly for those who work in the service industry or who are just starting out in their careers.
The More Housing Now bill could help to address this issue by requiring local governments to allow for more affordable housing options. However, it is important to note that the bill is still in the legislative process, and its impact on Aspen specifically is not yet clear.
As someone who is deeply invested in the local community and in the real estate market in Aspen, it is essential to approach this issue with an open mind and a willingness to work together to find solutions that work for everyone. While there may be concerns about the potential impact of the More Housing Now bill, it is important to remember that the goal of the bill is to increase the availability of affordable housing in rural resort towns, which is a goal I believe we can all support.
Ultimately, the key to addressing housing affordability issues in Aspen and other rural resort towns is to take a comprehensive approach that includes a range of different strategies, from incentivizing developers to build affordable housing to exploring innovative financing options for buyers. By working together, we can help to ensure that Aspen remains a vibrant and thriving community that is accessible to people from all walks of life. Read Less
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Read moreSally 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.
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!!!
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 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.
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.
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!
The most important thing that Sally did for us was to make us comfortable with the experience. She answered all of our novice questions and understood that we were truly starting from the beginning. She showed us a wide range of property so that we had a full view of the valley real estate market.
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 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!
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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!
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