Vail Valley Real Estate Blog

When Kimberly Spahmer gets in her car to drive to her volunteer shift at the Vail Valley Medical Center, she says, “I’m instantly in a good mood!  Between the friendly medical staff and employees, the patients and visitors from all over the world, and the other wonderful volunteers, I really feel...

The newest Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate Update is ready to view.  Check out the new look of the Update, now matching the new look of our company website:  www.VailRealEstate.com  Click the image below to open this online Real Estate Update magazine featuring properties for sale in Eagle Co...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!  As you prepare to head back to work tomorrow, think of the fun times ahead on the mountains in the Vail Valley. Here is a highlight reel from Vail Resorts of early season conditions from the last two seasons. Let’s hope for some big snowfall ...

If you happen to be in the Vail Valley this afternoon, please join me at a wonderful Open House in Beaver Creek from 12:00-4:00pm.  I will be at our listing at 110 Wayne Creek Road.  Feel free to call me for directions or questions.   Hope to see you there! 110 Wayne Creek Road Beaver Creek, CO 6...

It's a great day to support your LOCAL businesses!  So head on out and pick up something from your locally owned book store, grocery store, corner clothing shop, or even just a coffee from your local roaster.  The big box stores got their fill yesterday, so today support your locals!Shop Small Bu...

I am happy to report that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike Russo, VP of Project Management for Concierge Auctions as a guest blogger for the Vail, Colorado area on their Concierge Auctions website. Focusing on the Vail luxury real estate market, in the blog I wrote for Concierge this mo...

 While my parents were visiting this last weekend, we cooked up a big German dinner.Sausages, red cabbage and my home made spaetzle! Mom had brought along some great Wisconsin beer, Leinenkugel, which is one of my favorite beers.  The meal turned out fabulous and the beer made the perfect pairing...

Now, you would think that since this post is for November 13, a Sunday, that this post will be all about my beloved Broncos (who actually played well this weekend!) or my old time favorites, the Vikings (who blew Monday night football this week). But, NO!  This is a thankful post for all game-typ...

I’m just going to flat out admit it, I love arts & crafts!  Anything from jewelry design to knitting (my dad just taught me to knit this last weekend and I'm loving it!) to quilting to hand-crafted greeting cards… the list goes on and on.  If it involves a trip to the craft store and a table ...

Brrrrrrrrr…. It’s been cold in Colorado!  But that hasn’t stopped me from going for numerous winter walks with the doggies, and my visiting parents.  As my parents were preparing for their visit last weekend, I told them to pack warm clothes as it’s going to be full-on winter in the mountains. Th...