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A recent study shows that millennials are increasingly involved in the buying and         selling of real estate, and are doing it their own way. Statistics suggest that this younger generation does the majority of their shopping online, using tools like tablets and cell phones, and simple and intuitive searching platforms. The graphic to the left explains the impact of this maturing demographic. (Figure 1) In addition, Millennials prioritize having a good neighborhood and a convenient commute to work. Our group at O’Neill Stetina focuses on utilizing the most innovative tools in the industry in order to reach all groups of people. Consequently, Telluride and Mountain village offer fantastic neighborhoods, and a walk, bike, or gondola ride to work is considered by most to be an ideal daily commute. Telluride is truly an incredible living experience for home buyers of all ages.

This past week, online magazine the Coloradoan rightfully highlighted Telluride as the “Festival Capital of Colorado”. We certainly agree with that designation and further support the notion through this video, featuring the nearest upcoming festival: The 4th of July. Enjoy. https://vimeo.com/100271982

The Telluride Real Estate Market has continued its strong year through May with the largest number of sales and dollar volume in 6 years. Condos in the Town of Telluride are the market leaders for number of sales and dollar volume, but Mountain Village homes are seeing a resurgence as buyers take advantage of decent value plays. Pending transactions heavily favor the Town of Telluride market over the Mountain Village market with homes, condos and land all performing well. While sales volume and pricing continue to rise in Telluride, markets in Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole have seen volume decreases with price increases due to a lack of inventory.

With highs reaching the 80’s in recent days, the brand new swimming pool in Telluride’s town park is sure to garner increasing attention. The outdoor pool, which includes a new restroom and shower facility, was finished this spring, and is a significant improvement upon the previous pool; a 20 yard long, shallow and crowded area.

Next week, June 18-21, the town of Telluride will multiply in size. Around 15,000 people will fill the quiet box canyon for the 42nd Annual Bluegrass Festival in town-park. The event has become one of Telluride’s most popular and is fun for a great variety of visitors and locals. The festival will start with a free concert in Mountain Village on Wednesday night, and ends Sunday night after four consecutive days of bluegrass music including Ry Cooder, Sharon White & Ricky Skaggs; John Butler Trio; Janelle Monáe; Kacey Musgraves; Trampled By Turtles; Yonder Mtn String Band; Greensky Bluegrass; Rhonda Vincent; the incomparable Telluride House Band featuring the King of Telluride Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan and Bryan Sutton; and many more.

With financial reports from this previous winter beginning to be made public, it appears as though Colorado Ski Resorts are pulling in most Western skiers. With this news analysts believe this could signal the end of the recession for the west. Looking specifically at Steamboat, Aspen, Crested Butte, Telluride, Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park in a survey they standSteamboat, Aspen, Crested Butte, Telluride, Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park above the rest of the country.

Gorgeous Views of Wilson Peak With the warming weather, Telluride Ski and Golf officially kicks off the 2015 golf season. This summer season is highlighted by the eventual opening of a newly enhanced game-improvement facility later this summer as well as outstanding stay-and-play value at the Inn at Lost Creek.

The fun does not stop in Telluride just because the snow has melted! Every summer the town hosts several festivals and events that are sure to provide fun for all ages and types of people. This summer’s schedule includes festivals of different categories, starting the end of May and running through the end of October.

Telluride’s annual Balloon Festival is considered a smaller festival, but nonetheless a beautiful occasion and a seasonal favorite of many. Over a dozen hot-air balloons launch from Town Park at sunrise and sail their way down the valley where they eventually touch down about a mile outside of town. It is not uncommon for the earliest bystanders to be allowed direct involvement with the inflation, and ultimately the riding, of the hot air balloons.

Some nice ink for Telluride in the WallStreet Journal - Headwater Ranch captured the "property of the day" spot today. Courtesy of the O'Neill Stetina Group at Telluride Properties. www.HeadwaterRanch.com