Summit County Market Insider | April 2025

Explore the April edition of the Summit County Market Insider, your go-to source for the latest trends in mountain and real estate lifestyle. From real estate market shifts to lifestyle trends, the Market Insider Summit County keeps you informed and ahead of the curve.

In this issue, we feature two timely articles offering valuable insights into the real estate and mountain lifestyle landscape. First, a Forbes Global Properties article explores a seasonal question on many buyers’ minds: “Are spring and summer the best times to buy ski property?”—shedding light on market patterns and buyer behavior in resort towns.

Next, a Summit Daily feature highlights Copper Mountain Resort’s recent national recognition. Its newest lodge, The Aerie, earned a prestigious award for its innovation and design excellence.

These stories reflect important trends in both local and global real estate, providing meaningful takeaways for homeowners, investors, and mountain enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more expert analysis from your trusted Market Insider in Summit County.

Market Insider Feature | Forbes Global Properties 04.25

Are spring and summer the best times to buy ski property?

Ah, the arrival of spring. For many, it’s a season of fresh starts and blooming opportunities. For the world’s skiing devotees? Not quite. As the snowline retreats up the mountains, it often leaves behind a twinge of longing. Yet these powder hounds need only glance at recent real estate data to discover that, contrary to popular assumption, property activity in ski communities doesn’t hibernate when temperatures climb.

In fact, spring and summer often herald a surprisingly lively market for ski homes. Between the end of ski season and the year’s halfway mark, owners who have just enjoyed a snowy winter often pause to assess whether their second home still aligns with their evolving lifestyles. The rough-and-tumble of winter can highlight a property’s shortcomings, and spring’s gentle lull allows sellers to list.

Market Insider Feature | Summit Daily 04.05.25

Copper Mountain Resort earns prestigious national award for its newest lodge, The Aerie

On Thursday, March 27, Engineering News-Record awarded Copper Mountain Resort and Denver’s Hyder Construction with one of its 2024 Best of the Best Awards. Taking place in New York City, Copper Mountain and Hyder Construction accepted the award for the Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use building for Copper’s newest mid-mountain lodge — The Aerie.

“All of us here at Copper are really proud of The Aerie,” Lyman said. “It is a beautiful structure, and really the best part for us is seeing how much our guests and visitors enjoy it. The design has played out exactly as we hoped it would.”

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