If you have been watching Aspen real estate closely, you may have noticed a clear pattern emerging: the market has been softening for properties requiring significant renovation, especially when paired with challenging locations and Aspen’s increasingly difficult commuter traffic. According to Top Aspen Broker Wendalin Whitman, a consistent theme in [...]
See the amazing bears playing in Aspen Only in Aspen: Morning calm on a private Red Mountain lawn gives way to an extraordinary visit. Two wild bears playing by the pond with the town of Aspen just below. Life on the edge of wilderness, where privacy and alpine beauty quietly [...]
Wendalin Whitman, founder of Whitman Fine Properties, has been Aspen’s elite top-selling independent real estate broker since establishing her firm in 1996. Licensed since 1990 and personally investing in Aspen real estate—including her first purchase on Red Mountain in 1992—Wendalin brings a uniquely knowledgeable and experienced expertise to every transaction. [...]
Aspen is a premier mountain destination for a magical Christmas experience. The town becomes a sight to behold with windows and storefronts illuminated in twinkling lights and greenery, making it especially festive. The sight of horse-drawn carriages and snow-capped peaks creates an amazing atmosphere to enjoy while sipping hot cocoa [...]
Locals know that Aspen is idyllic in the summer with its bluebird skies, crisp mountain air, and moderate temperatures. Ski season may be over, but the longer days of summer afford more opportunities for other outdoor adventures. With abundant access to lakes and trails, activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and [...]
Whitman Fine Properties was recently honored to be included in Haven, an inspiring lifestyle publication. 3 Luxury Homes On The Market features stylish, private properties with amazing views. 725 Aspen Valley Downs in Woody Creek is one of the three properties featured. It is home to Three Ponds Ranch, a [...]
Aspen, Colorado is the 53rd largest city in the state, and was incorporated in 1881. Sitting at 7,908 feet in elevation and surrounded by gorgeous Rocky Mountain peaks, you’ll find Aspen at the southeastern end of the Roaring Fork Valley, which stretches roughly 40 miles south from I-70 along Highway [...]
If you’re looking to buy or sell real estate in Aspen, Colorado you’re going to want someone by your side who deeply knows the local industry and has the connections you’ll need to find the right luxury property at the right price — or to make sure your property gets [...]
Market Comments from Wendalin Whitman “Lies, damned lies, and statistics….” The phrase was popularized in the United States by Mark Twain (among others), who attributed it to the British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” The Aspen Board of Realtors recently reported this year’s [...]
With Aspen’s status as host for the 2017 FIS World Cup Finals finally etched in stone, planning the complex event now hits high gear, beginning with a site visit this week by teams from FIS and the U.S. Ski Team to inspect the on- and off-mountain facilities.The chief race directors [...]
Aspen emphatically lives up to its reputation as a winter playground for the jet-set crowd — but it’s more than that. It’s a multifaceted gem with acres of surrounding wilderness — the official term for a place where man does not remain — that lends this former mining town a [...]
Aspen Makes National geographic'S Best Ski Towns! Click one of the images above to open the browsable fullscreen lightbox. [row] [column md="6"]Hype aside, Aspen is still the ski town all North American ski towns compare themselves to—and one of the few places that manages to be both hip and classic at the [...]
