Explore the February 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 developments, the Summit County Market Insider 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 Mansion Global article, “Capturing Gilded Age Opulence at Home, but With an Updated Spin” highlights how interior designers channel the Guilded Age into today’s home decor.
Next, a piece from Forbes titled “House Flipping Mistakes To Avoid In 2026 — And Also Advice That Works” explores pitfalls in home renovation.
These stories highlight key trends in mountain real estate as well as consumer behavior, offering valuable insights for homeowners, investors, and mountain enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more expert insights from your trusted Market Insider in Summit County.
Perfect proportions, symmetry, intricate patterns and dramatic details define the Gilded Age, a period of immense wealth creation that began in 1870 and lasted until about 1900.
It was a stormy and uncertain few decades marked by income disparity and political corruption, yet it was also one of industrialization and growth. In a similar vein, Beaux-Arts architecture was the foundation for interior decor that was over-the-top yet graceful, and excessive yet sophisticated.
“Gilded Age design, to me, captures the influx of massive immigration, display of vast fortunes through interiors and objects,” said Matthew Boland of MMB Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ‘gilded’ part of the era’s name refers to the “the appearance of prosperity, ultimately hiding underlying social issues,” he added.
Last year saw a lot of bad homebuying and selling advice that should be avoided in 2026. However, house flipping mistakes, in particular, can make or break your return on investment. “The biggest mistake I’ve seen is investors overpaying for a property in a market they didn’t fully understand,” Hammond says. He explains that he’s heard horror stories from flippers who bought too high, and are now stuck trying to sell in a market where they’re likely to lose a substantial amount of money. “And it’s all due to a lack of research and comprehensive approach on that specific market before they made the purchase.”
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