The Town of Aspen 

Known for its deep roots and rich history, Aspen sits at the upper end of the Roaring Fork Valley. Surrounded by four world-class ski mountains and miles of groomed back country trails, Aspen is one of Colorado’s favorite year-round resort areas. This oasis is a perfect enclave to those who want to work, play and nourish the mind, body and spirit. Luxurious spas, chic art galleries, world class dining and a mecca for spectacular, award-winning cuisine and entertainment all within a 3.66 square mile radius. Touted as the playground for the rich and famous, Aspen offers something for everyone. 

The Town of Basalt 

Nestled between the majestic Mount Sopris and Basalt Mountain, hiking and mountain biking trails abound through thousands of acres of pristine mountain wilderness. Anglers dance with the trout along the banks of two gold medal streams, the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers. Amidst its beautiful surroundings and myriad of activities, Basalt still preserves its original, quaint charm. Located just sixteen miles from Aspen, historic Basalt flourishes with small fashion boutiques, new retail venues, galleries and some of the best restaurants in the Roaring Fork Valley.  

The Town of Snowmass Village 

Snowmass Village is tucked high in the Brush Creek Valley, Snowmass Village, Colorado, is like the shy neighbor who turns out to be vivacious upon closer acquaintance. Within this 25-square-mile town resides over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails and one of the best summer resort music scenes in the state. Surrounded by a spectacularly scenic wilderness area, Snowmass also is one of the few resorts in the U.S. to offer plentiful mountainboarding terrain and the only Colorado resort to offer two 18-hole disc golf courses. It's no coincidence that part of our name is synonymous with "magnitude" and "substance." And yet Snowmass Village is not your typical mountain town. One need only glimpse the grand splendor of Mt. Daly and the faces of people coming off the slopes year-round to understand that this town's core lies amidst a fertile landscape of adventure and rejuvenation.  

Town of Carbondale 

Set at the confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers, Carbondale is anchored to the South by 12,953 ft. Mount Sopris, hailed as Colorado’s greatest continuous vertical gain. Known as the “banana belt” of the Roaring Fork Valley, this quaint town is abundant with charm and is characterized by its sunshine, low humidity and mild winters. Activities here are as diverse as its residents. From an intense hike to the peaks of Mount Sopris, to a challenging mountain bike ride up to Mushroom Rock, to a leisurely round of golf at any one of our world-class golf courses, here life is an invigorating blend of simple pleasures, extraordinary surroundings and a great quality of life.  

Roaring Fork Real Estate Market a Billion Dollar Industry, the real estate market in Pitkin County is setting a record pace this year. Strong sales in August boosted the sales volume for the first eight months of 2005 to $1.35 billion, according to a report by the Land Title Guarantee Co. It bases its report on the Pitkin County clerk's data, which includes sales of everything from ranches to employee housing. Last year established a record for sales in Pitkin County, but this year is dwarfing that amount. The dollar volume of all sales so far this year is up 44 percent compared with the same point last year, the report said. The 1,143 real estate transactions in Pitkin County also are up 46 percent from last year's rate.  

Assuming this year's pace continues, sales will top $2 billion for the year, according to Joe Carpenter, sales and marketing manager for Land Title Guarantee Co. That would be the first time sales would top the $2 billion mark. Last year's record was $1.6 billion. 

Sales volume has cracked the $1 billion barrier only twice - last year and in 2000. Now that benchmark could become less significant. 

The only notable disappointment for the upper valley real estate industry this year came in July. The sales volume of $91.89 million that month was down 26 percent. 

But sales bounced back in August. The $190.87 million in activity was up 40 percent. 

Carpenter wrote that his company's exam of the Garfield County sales activity showed that just about every segment of the market is booming. He noted a "hot residential market that began accelerating in early 2004 and has continued nearly unabated through the present time with few signs of slowing down anytime soon." 

The high end of the downvalley market is also evolving. Seven properties topping $1 million in price have sold in Garfield County. 

For the year to date, sales are up 30 percent in Garfield County, according to the title insurance company's report.
 

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