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demand, these factors reinforce the long-term appeal of
owning property in exceptional mountain destinations.
Jenifer says that today’s buyers are looking for different
things than they were ten years ago. “Buyers want spaces
that bring the outdoors in, generous areas for entertaining,
wellness amenities, home offices, and flexible accommodations for multiple generations.” Jenifer goes on to
say, “the expectation has shifted from a winter retreat to a
home that can be enjoyed in every season.”
For Engel & Völkers, ski communities represent more than
As demand continues to grow, mountain communities are
remarkable real estate. They embody a lifestyle built
thoughtfully adapting to their future. Investments in
around adventure, connection, and enduring memories.
infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, expanded public
spaces, and year-round programming are helping pre-
With shops located in many of the world's most cele-
serve the character that made these destinations so
brated mountain destinations, our network offers local
desirable while accommodating a growing population of
expertise grounded in firsthand experience. Many of our
full-time residents.
advisors are not simply market experts; they are active
members of the communities they serve, sharing the same
Scarcity, however, remains one of their defining char-
passion for mountain living as the clients they represent.
acteristics. Surrounded by protected landscapes and
limited opportunities for new development, many of the
The mountains may first capture your attention in winter,
world's premier ski markets continue to experience
but it is the rhythm of life throughout every season that
constrained inventory. Combined with enduring global
ultimately inspires people to stay.
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