Real Estate Smoke Odor After Wildfires: What Aspen and Surrounding Homeowners Need to Know Wildfire smoke has become a seasonal reality for many Colorado mountain communities. Whether it’s drifting over the Aspen Highlands, settling in Red Mountain, rolling through Snowmass Village, or hanging over the West End and Smuggler areas, smoke doesn’t always stay outdoors.…
Real Estate Spring Roof Leaks After Snowmelt In homes across the Aspen area – from Red Mountain and Smuggler to Castle Creek, West End, and Snowmass Village – seasonal weather and snowmelt create moisture challenges most homeowners never see until it’s too late. Crawlspaces may be out of sight, but when they trap moisture, the…
Real Estate Spring Roof Leaks After Snowmelt In mountain towns like Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Edwards, and Eagle, winter weather is part of life. We see heavy snow, big swings in temperature, and that means snow melts and refreezes more than once. What many homeowners do not realize is that this cycle puts a lot…
Real Estate The Hidden Risks of Seasonal Homes: What to Check Before You Leave or Arrive A Guide for Aspen Second-Home Owners and Vacation Rentals In mountain towns like Aspen, Snowmass Village, Starwood, McLain Flats, and The West End, seasonal homes make up a large part of the local housing landscape. Whether you use your…
Real Estate Top 5 Causes of Property Damage in Mountain Homes What Aspen Homeowners Need to Know This Season Mountain homes in Aspen, Snowmass Village, McLain Flats, Five Trees, and Red Mountain face a different set of risks than homes in lower-elevation climates. Steep roofs, heavy snowfall, sudden temperature swings, and long periods of vacancy…
Real Estate How Mountain Weather Affects Water and Mold Damage in Aspen Mountain living is beautiful, but the weather in places like West End, Red Mountain, Smuggler, McLain Flats, and Snowmass Village can quietly stress a home in ways most owners never see. Even if your property feels solid and well-maintained, freeze-thaw cycles, snowmelt, and…
Real Estate Winter Fire Risks: Space Heaters, Fireplaces, and Chimney Safety Service area callouts: Helpful for homes and condos across Vail, Avon, Edwards, Minturn, Eagle, Gypsum, Wolcott, and Aspen. Quick takeaways Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources. Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. No power strips. Clean…
Real Estate Frozen Pipes 101 for Vail and Aspen Homes Quick takeaways Keep indoor temps at 55°F or higher, even if you are away. Insulate exposed supply lines in garages, crawlspaces, and mechanical rooms. Let faucets drip on the coldest nights to keep water moving. Know your main water shutoff location and test it before…
Real Estate When the first real snow hits the Vail Valley, it’s already too late to start thinking about winter prep. A quick checklist before the temperatures drop can mean the difference between a cozy mountain getaway and an emergency call for frozen pipes or roof leaks. Whether your home is in Vail, Avon, Minturn,…
Real Estate If you split time between the valley and somewhere warmer, winter prep is not optional. A few hours of prevention now can save you from burst pipes, ice dams, or hidden mold when you are away. 1. Plumbing shut-offs and water system basics Label and test the whole-home main shut-off. Verify it actually…