Tag: skiing
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Vail’s 268-Unit Workforce Housing Project: A Blueprint for Resort-Town Sustainability
The numbers are stark. The National Low Income Housing Coalition puts the U.S. affordable-housing shortfall at seven million homes, while Fannie Mae pegs the workforce-housing gap at 2.2 million units. Vacancy in income-restricted rentals hovers near 2.7 percent—less than half the vacancy in Class A apartments. Nowhere is that crunch more acute than in ski…
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Ski Town Housing Crisis: A Real Estate Developer’s Perspective & Why Skiers Should Be Concerned
By Daniel Kaufman, Real Estate Developer & Investor – www.danielkaufman.info The housing crisis in ski towns is no longer just a problem for seasonal workers—it’s a looming issue that threatens the very sustainability of the ski industry itself. As real estate investors and developers, we need to recognize the deep impact of this crisis—not just…
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The Future of Ski Resort Real Estate: Why Developers & Investors Should Pay Attention
Ski resorts across the U.S. are seeing massive mixed-use development projects, signaling unprecedented investment opportunities in resort real estate. From Killington in Vermont to Palisades Tahoe in California, owners and developers are expanding ski villages, integrating year-round attractions, and addressing the ongoing housing crisis for resort workers. As demand for skiing and snowboarding continues to…
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Vail Resorts Goes Viral: How a Strike Shut Down Slopes and Sparked a National Debate
Ski season is supposed to be about carving fresh powder and après-ski toasts—not viral strikes and social media firestorms. But that’s exactly what happened at Park City Mountain, one of Utah’s premier resorts, after more than 200 ski patrollers walked off the job. The result? Holiday chaos, long lift lines, and a bigger conversation about…
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America’s Most Luxurious Ski Towns: The Winter Wonderlands Where Ultrawealthy Skiers Flock
There’s something magical about ski towns in the winter—fresh powder, luxurious lodges, and cozy evenings by the fire. Shows like The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City have only added to the allure, showcasing breathtaking mansions with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking snow-capped peaks. But for the ultrawealthy, ski season is more than just a vacation—it’s a…
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America’s Most Affordable Ski Towns: Finding Your Winter Wonderland on a Budget
Since we’re hitting the slopes this week, I couldn’t think of a better time to explore a question I often get asked: “Where can I own a home near great skiing without breaking the bank?” If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to snow-capped peaks, skiing fresh powder, and owning a piece of that alpine…
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