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Real Estate in the Rockies
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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.

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English
United States
16 episodes
since April 8, 2026
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Estate Planning for Colorado Homeowners: Wills, Trusts and Probate Explained | Ep 15

Estate Planning for Colorado Homeowners: Wills, Trusts and Probate Explained | Ep 15

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Owning property is one thing. Making sure it goes where you intend, without leaving a legal mess for your family, is another. In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Salida estate planning attorney Charlotte Selix to unpack what Colorado prope…
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Who Gets to Live in Salida? Housing, Growth and the Future of a Mountain Town

Who Gets to Live in Salida? Housing, Growth and the Future of a Mountain Town

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Who gets to build a life in a Colorado mountain town when housing costs keep rising?  In this episode, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Wayles Martin, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Salida, general manager of a local restaurant and a Chaffee Housing Trust homeowner. Wayles shares how …
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How Cost Segregation Can Unlock Tax Savings for Real Estate Investors | Ep 13

How Cost Segregation Can Unlock Tax Savings for Real Estate Investors | Ep 13

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Cost segregation can sound like an advanced accounting concept, but the basic idea is straightforward: certain parts of an investment property may depreciate faster than the building as a whole. When those components are properly identified through a detailed engineering study, real estate investor…
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What Colorado Mountain Towns Can Learn From Vail’s Growth | Ep 12

What Colorado Mountain Towns Can Learn From Vail’s Growth | Ep 12

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What can today’s Colorado mountain towns learn from a resort community that has already spent decades navigating tourism, second-home ownership, housing pressure, and reinvention? In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Mark Gordon, Broker/Own…
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Can Colorado Mountain Towns Keep Growing Without Losing What Makes Them Special? | Ep 11

Can Colorado Mountain Towns Keep Growing Without Losing What Makes Them Special? | Ep 11

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What does sustainable growth really look like in Colorado's mountain communities? In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Joe Smith, Mountain Regional President of Collegiate Peaks Bank and Vice Chair of the Chaffee County Economic Develo…
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Can You Still Insure a Home in Colorado's Mountain Towns? | Ep 10

Can You Still Insure a Home in Colorado's Mountain Towns? | Ep 10

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Buying a home in Colorado's mountain communities is about more than finding the perfect property. Increasingly, it's also about whether you can insure it. In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with local State Farm agent Kate Woolman to…
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What's Really in Your Water? Wells, Mining, and Colorado Mountain Living | Ep 9

What's Really in Your Water? Wells, Mining, and Colorado Mountain Living | Ep 9

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If you own property in a Colorado mountain community, there's a good chance your water comes from a private well. But how much do you really know about what's in that water, where it comes from, or how future development could impact it? In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashl…
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Big Changes Coming: 2026 Legislation & Mountain Communities Explained | Ep 8

Big Changes Coming: 2026 Legislation & Mountain Communities Explained | Ep 8

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What really happens at the Colorado Capitol, and how do legislative decisions impact homeowners, renters, Realtors, and Colorado mountain communities? In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with Brian Tanner, Vice President of Public Policy for th…
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Can Short-Term Rentals and Affordability in Mountain Towns Coexist? | Ep 7

Can Short-Term Rentals and Affordability in Mountain Towns Coexist? | Ep 7

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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 long-term planning? In this episode of Real Estate in the Ro…
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The Truth About Growth in Colorado Mountain Towns | Ep 6

The Truth About Growth in Colorado Mountain Towns | Ep 6

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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 Jessica Chariton sit down with top Colorado Realtor and busines…
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