Real Estate in the Rockies
REAL ESTATE IN THE ROCKIES
Real Deals. Real Expertise. Real Colorado.
The go-to podcast for Colorado mountain real estate, rural property buying and selling, and land use in the Rockies.
Whether you're buying a home in the Colorado mountains, investing in rural Colorado real estate, or trying to understand the forces shaping mountain town housing markets, Real Estate in the Rockies delivers the expert conversations you need to make smarter decisions.
Hosted by Ashley Kappel -managing attorney and mediator at Collegiate Peaks Law & Mediation LLC, and Jessica Chariton, team lead and realtor at Heart of the Rockies Homes, this podcast blends real estate law, local market expertise, and on-the-ground experience to help buyers, sellers, investors, and community members navigate one of the most complex real estate landscapes in the country.
Each bi-weekly episode features Colorado real estate professionals, developers, lenders, planners, and local experts discussing what's actually happening in Chaffee County real estate, the Arkansas River Valley, Salida, Buena Vista, and surrounding mountain communities, from the Front Range to the high country.
Together, they make Real Estate in the Rockies the most practical, locally grounded Colorado mountain real estate podcast available, rooted in real stories, real expertise, and real Colorado.
Episodes
8 episodes
Can Short-Term Rentals and Affordability in Mountain Towns Coexist? | Ep 7
Short-term rentals have become one of the most emotional and controversial conversations happening across Colorado mountain towns.But what happens when the conversation moves beyond politics and focuses on people, community, balance, and...
The Truth About Growth in Colorado Mountain Towns | Ep 6
Colorado mountain towns are changing rapidly, and the conversations around growth, housing, affordability, and community identity are becoming more complicated than ever.In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Je...
Disaster Preparedness in Colorado Mountain Towns: What Every Resident Needs to Know | Ep 5
Wildfire season in Colorado mountain towns is no longer a distant possibility, it is something communities must actively prepare for. In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Chaffee County...
What It Takes to Develop Property in Colorado Mountain Communities | Ep 4
What does it really take to develop property in a Colorado mountain town, and why do some projects succeed while others never get off the ground?In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton s...
Why Assisted Living and Memory Care Matter in Mountain Communities | Ep 3
What happens when a community does not have enough senior housing, assisted living, or memory care options?In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with local leaders Marilyn Bou...
The Real Cost of Affordable Housing in the Rockies | Ep 2
Can affordable housing actually work in a Colorado mountain town, or is it financially impossible without major tradeoffs?In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Paul Andre...
Colorado Mountain Real Estate Explained, What Locals Need to Know | Ep 1
What is really happening in Colorado mountain town real estate, and why does it matter even if you are not buying or selling?Welcome to Real Estate in the Rockies, a podcast focused on Colorado mountain communities like Salida, ...
Colorado Mountain Real Estate Explained: Land, Law, and Community | Podcast Trailer
What does it really take to buy, build, or own property in a Colorado mountain town?Welcome to Real Estate in the Rockies, a Colorado real estate podcast that explores the unique challenges and opportunities shaping mountain com...