A group of friends taking the chairlift to bike on Peak 8 in Bre

Summit County Market Insider | June 2026

Explore the June 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 Forbes article, “4 New Wellness Architecture And Design Trends To Enhance Your Home” highlights insights wellness in the home.

Next, a piece from Realtor.com titled “The $25K Reason Buyers Should Reconsider New Construction” explores how buyers save on new construction in the long-term.

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.

Market Insider Feature | Forbes 5.19.26

4 New Wellness Architecture And Design Trends To Enhance Your Home

To quote the report’s forward: “The built environment is being reimagined as health infrastructure,” and the wellness real estate sector, which puts these wellness-designed buildings on the market, is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2029. Wellness-influenced design, architecture and real estate are starting to dominate their categories, as more homeowners and homebuyers have come to fully appreciate the links between our living spaces, our health, safety, resilience and wellbeing. This is true both in the United States and internationally.

Market Insider Feature | Realtor.com 5.14.26

The $25K Reason Buyers Should Reconsider New Construction

New construction homes often come with higher sticker prices, but a new analysis from Realtor.com® suggests they can be cheaper to own over time—potentially flipping the math for house hunters. Nationally, buyers of new homes can expect to save an average of $25,335 over 10 years compared with buyers of 20-year-old homes, thanks to lower utility bills and fewer major system replacements, according to the Total Cost of Ownership report released on Thursday.