The Crested Butte Real Estate and Community Newsletter Brought to you by Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby's International Realty For the complete Newsletter click here.       With the arrival of cool, crisp days our beautiful valley is experiencing the beginning of the fall season. Yellow, gold and orange aspen leaves are beginning to appear as more and more summer visitors leave the valley to return home making this one of the best times of the year to visit. Historically, a very dry and cool time of the year, September holds many activities and events for you to experience along with the beautiful backdrop of the blanketed fall colors.       Crested Butte Market Update Real estate sales have continued dramatically with http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?P1rX-LQmO-oERoM1134 sales of condos ... 09/02/2011

   Hi Everyone,  With the intensity of two weeks of wild flowers blanketing our beautiful mountain town, warm July days, free Alpineglow Monday night concerts and a prodigious amount of visitors our summer is off to a great start. If you missed the Fat Tire Bike Week, 4th of July, Crested Butte Music Festival, Bluegrass in Paradise, Wildflower Festival and Wine and Food Festival you will not want to miss the Crested Butte Art Festival August 5th through the 7th. The Crested Butte Arts Festival celebrates its 39th year in 2011. What began as an informal gathering of mostly local crafters selling their wares has evolved into one of the top 5 fine art and fine craft shows in Colorado, according to the Larry Harris List.  The Crested Butte Arts Festival is a non-profit, volunteer organizat... 08/18/2011

Benson Sotheby's International Realty and Channing Boucher are pleased to announce another successful real estate transaction. Channing's listing at Eagle Ridge Ranch located in rural Gunnison has been sold for $810,000. Channing also represented the buyer during this sale. Parcel #13 at Eagle Ridge Ranch - Ohio Creek ValleyArguably the best of Eagle Ridge Ranch homesteads. Part of the historic 4900 acre Colorado working ranch, forever protected from further development by conservation easements. Owners enjoy access to everything including prime hunting and trout fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, horseback riding, nordic skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Sold July 2011. Visit Channing Boucher's web site for more details. 07/07/2011

            Shaun Horne - Whetstone, Fall Barns, 34 x 44                             Mt. Crested Butte - Spring is here!                                             Dawn Cohen - Sherpa Cafe, 24 x 30   Hi Everyone,   With one of the best starts for a ski season in years, well over 27 feet of snow on Mt. Crested Butte and over 730 inches of snow at CS Irwin Cat Skiing this truly was one Crested Butte ski season to remember. Skier visits were up 6% this year over last. Real estate sales were very impressive as well with over $27,000,000 sold this winter alone representing 72 sales in the upper valley. The average sales price, $360,678, down 33% and the median price, $241,500, down 20% from last year reflects some great opportunities were had by very savvy buyers. Cash is king and dominate... 05/10/2011

Hello from Crested ButteCompared to last year, the first quarter of the 2011 Crested Butte real estate market has seen a serious spike in the number of sales. Year-to-date, we've realized 56 home and condo sales. Last year at this time we saw only 39 sales. Most of the recent action is up in Mt. Crested Butte where the high inventory of condos has driven prices down. Average sold prices per square foot hovered around $215 in Mt. Crested Butte and saavy buyers responded, picking up 29 ski condos and another 5 single family homes. The deal making is still going strong during our off-season. We have an additional 32 homes and condos under contract from Crested Butte South all the way to the ski resortInterestingly, in the town of Crested Butte a high inventory of available homes for sale h... 05/02/2011

Yesterday Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby's International Realty sold 17 Short Drive in Crested Butte, CO via Buyer representation. This beautifully finished 2831 square foot four bedroom, three and a half bath town house is located in the Skyland across the road from the Crested Butte Country Club. This luxurious residence enjoys ease of access to golf, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and the town of Crested Butte. Fully furnished and equipted this property sold for $730,000 a $99,000 reduction off of list price. Please call Corey Dwan for all of your Crested Butte real estate purchase needs. Corey Dwan - REALTORBenson Sotheby's International RealtyP.O. Box 210433 Sixth StreetCrested Butte, CO 81224970-596-3219 Cell 970-797-1810 Fax www.CrestedButteForSale.com         05/01/2011

Channing Boucher of Benson Sotheby's International Realty in Crested Butte has successfully sold another Crested Butte property. Channing represented the purchaser in a short sale, all-cash transaction at the WestWall Lodge. The stunning slopeside 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath WestWall Lodge residence features two master bedrooms with attached baths, over 2200 sft of living space, a built-in surround sound system, a large covered deck and instant, ski in, ski out access to the slopes the WestWall Lodge ski lift. This sale marks the fourth transaction of a WestWall Lodge condo since August 2010, reflecting an overall trend of all-cash investments in Crested Butte ski resort real estate. The purchase price was $611,500. Read Channing's Current Newsletter For more information about WestWall Lodge... 04/03/2011

Read My Newsletter Online Home mortgage rates are still attractive - less than 6% - but in Crested Butte, cash is the preferred method for a real estate purchase. This activity reflects a national trend. According to a National Association of Realtors survey, all-cash purchases are par for the course in the second-home market. 59 percent of investment buyers paid cash in 2010, as did 36 percent of vacation-home buyers. Read the article hereTwenty-one of the 33 Crested Butte homes and condos sold so far in 2011 were cash purchases. Remarkably an additional 31 residential properties are currently under contract signaling a strong start to the year for the local real estate market.What is spurring all of this activity? A good snow year always helps. Crested Butte Mountain Resort reports 36... 03/31/2011

Just Sold by Channing Boucher and Benson Sotheby's Int'l Realty:1482 Peanut Lake Road at Trapper's Crossing Crested Butte Sotheby's real estate agent Channing Boucher successfully closed another luxury real estate deal this week. Channing's listing at 1482 Peanut Lake Road fetched $3,125,000.  The property was listed on the market for 133 days until it sold. This deal represents the highest price paid for a home in Crested Butte since 2007 and the fourth $3 million or better real estate sale in the last 8 months in the local market. The buyer was represented by Cathy Benson of Benson Sotheby's International Realty.This very special property is located in one incredible location off Peanut Lake Road in Crested Butte. The property is adjacent to the Lower Loop trail system and the Magic M... 03/18/2011

Hi Everyone,   So far this winter in Crested Butte we have received more than 25 feet of snow and with 9 inches new accumulation for this last week we have an 83" base. March has come on strong with spring skiing conditions with temperatures in the 40s all this coming week. The sun is out and the crowds are few making it one of the best times of the year to visit.  For current weather,  snow and ski trail reports please visit Crested Butte Weather, Crested Butte Snow Report and Crested Butte Ski Trail Status.   Prior to the conclusion of this winter season I wanted to take a few moments and reflect on the real estate market performance last year and the beginning of this year. For the entire year of 2010 we had 152 single family, condos and town homes sell for a total of $78,497,919. T... 03/11/2011

Benson Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce another successful Crested Butte real estate transaction by Broker Associate Channing Boucher. Channing sold the fully restored and renovated historic home located at 414 Maroon Avenue. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1438 sft. home closed for $840,000. Channing represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The property was originally a miner's cabin and part of Crested Butte's pre-ski resort heritage.Crested Butte Builders performed the restoration work to the property. Just Sold by Channing Boucher in Crested Butte: 414 Maroon Avenue Visit Channing's Crested Butte Real Estate Guide970-596-3228 12/26/2010

Winter in Crested Butte has started off beautifully as we have received 107 inches of snow so far this season. With 9 inches from the last storm we currently have a 35 inch base. The snow is falling today and we are expecting a high of 36 degrees. With this storm here and letting loose and lasting till next Tuesday it looks like we'll have plenty of snow for all of you to visit this coming holiday. Current Crested Butte weather. For current snow and ski trail report please visit Crested Butte Snow Report and Crested Butte Ski Trail Status. Thinking of coming for a visit? See below for some great air fare deals as well as this winter's complete air schedule and call me if you would like to view some property while you are in town.   Regarding real estate in the upper valley November was... 12/17/2010

Sold by Channing Boucher Benson Sotheby's International Realty: 12 Alpine Court Sold by Channing Boucher: Overlook Estate Lot E Sotheby's in Crested Butte is pleased to announce two successful real estate transactions in Crested Butte this week. Channing Boucher, Broker Associate for Benson Sotheby's International Realty sold a townhome at Skyland Country Club: 12 Alpine Court for $340,000. The newly constructed townhome is 1500 sft with 3 bedrooms and a one-car garage. Up in Mt. Crested Butte, Channing sold a 3 acre Overlook Subdivision parcel for $225,000. Thanks for visiting today! Learn more about Crested Butte real estate at Channing Boucher's Crested Butte Real Estate Guide. 12/03/2010

Ski resorts across the west improved environmental ratings for the fourth year in a row during the recession according to the 2010/2011 Ski Area Environmental Report Card, released each year by the Ski Area Citizens Coalition. The 82 ski resorts scattered throughout the West saw an average improvement of 2% in their overall scores. Rating improvement trends resulted from resorts investing in water and energy efficiency projects and for not proposing or implementing terrain expansions into sensitive lands. Crested Butte Mountain Resort ranked 6th in the State of Colorado, earning an A in "protecting and preserving watersheds" and "water conservation".  The resort received a "B" grade for "habitat restoration. View Crested Butte Mountain Resort's Report Card Here "Though there are some ou... 12/01/2010

If you love Crested Butte the way I do and are in the constant search for powder and a different way of life you may want to order this book. Sounds like a great read. And if you want to stay here or visit frequently call me to look for your dream mountain home as I specialize in luxury homes and estates, ranch and acreage properties, condominiums, ski in/ski out, lake view, river frontage properties, golf course homes, residential and commercial developments as well as custom builder representation throughout the Crested Butte and Gunnison area. Cheers, Corey Corey Dwan - REALTOR Benson Sotheby's International Realty P.O. Box 210 433 Sixth Street Crested Butte, CO 81224 970-596-3219 Cell 970-325-3219 World Wide Cell 970-349-6653 Office 970-797-1810 Fax www.CrestedButteForSale.com Off t... 11/30/2010

Snow Cat Skiing, Food & Drink, Locally-Crafted Skis & More Terrain.  There's already plenty happening in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colo., but its always refreshing to announce new happenings that involve snow cats, great food and brew, locally-made skis and new runs to ski and ride. Snow Cat Skiing & Randonnee Race at Irwin is officially up and running full-speed for this winter. CS Irwin is bringing snow cat skiing back to Irwin, located 12 miles from Crested Butte. CS Irwin operates two custom snow cats to transport 10 guests a day in comfort and style. Participants meet at the company's Belleview Avenue location in Crested Butte for a light breakfast and fitting of custom Wagner skis before boarding the "Tucker" at 7:45 a.m. for the 40-minute ride to Irwin made ultra-comfortable with ... 11/29/2010

This could be the best Thanksgiving in Crested Butte in years.  As luck would have it we have a massive storm coming in that could drop as much as 48 inches.  If you have never come here for Thanksgiving it truly is one of the best times to comes.  Come eat some turkey in the mountains! Corey Dwan - REALTORBenson Sotheby's International RealtyP.O. Box 210 433 Sixth Street Crested Butte, CO 81224970-596-3219 Cell 970-325-3219 World Wide Cell970-349-6653 Office970-797-1810 Fax www.CrestedButteForSale.com DENVER -- Skiers rejoice! A major winter-type storm is headed for the Colorado mountains this weekend. Meanwhile, Denver will stay dry but cool through Monday.A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect Saturday evening for most of Colorado mountains including Vail, Aspen and Telluride. Most... 11/20/2010

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Opening Day Countdown Is On: November 24th! Just 9 days until Crested Butte Mountain Resort opens for another spectacular ski season. CBMR has reported 7" of snow in the last 24 hours via their PowCam and the snow making machines are hard at work.   Click here for more information on lift tickets and season passes, and get ready to hit the slopes! 11/15/2010

How does 2010 compare to 2009 so far? It's a common trend everywhere - 2010 has been great for Buyers, and not so great for Sellers...but better than 2009, because more properties are moving, and this is what the market needs for a recovery to begin.  So far in 2010 we've seen 152 sales in the greater Crested Butte area, which is roughly 10% more than the 138 sales at this time last year. The total dollar volume of sales has decreased 2% and the average sales price has decreased by 11%.  The total number of sales in 2009 was 160, with a dollar volume of $84.5 million. We are well on track to exceed this number of transactions in 2010, with 152 sales year-to-date and 28 listings currently under contract. As for total dollar volume, it looks like we'll come in fairly close to '09's number... 11/15/2010

The Quiznos Pro Challenge organizers are hailing it as "the greatest bike race ever to be held on American soil". The stages of the international pro cycling tour have finally been announced, a tour which Lance Armstrong has been working on bringing to Colorado since last year. The 600 mile, seven day race includes seven stages and will take place from August 22nd to the 28th. Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte will all be able to witness the excitement, as the race departs from Salida on day 2 and finishes in Mt. Crested Butte. Day 3 will find the cyclists departing from Gunnison and ending in Aspen via Cottonwood and Independence Pass. To read more about this excitement from a local perspective, visit the latest edition of The Crested Butte News. You can also click here to ... 11/15/2010