By makenzie
“Aspen, a neighboring resort, is experiencing the same problems we are here in Eagle County. Seems like someone should do something about it! **ehem mtn hive ehem**” ~ mtn hive ~ Aspen living on Aspen wages: Ski towns across America are battling a workforce housing crisis The ski industry’s affordable workforce housing crisis showcases … Continued
By makenzie
“Last but not least, here are some properties available in Eagle County that could be purchase for $500,000 or less at the time this series was published. Inventories are at a 10 year low in Eagle County making available units limited. Many are forced to rent as they search for a place to buy. The … Continued
By makenzie
“Even for those who qualify for down payment assistance, or who can purchase a home without assistance, finding a place to purchase is a major challenge. A lack of inventory makes “affording” a home only one hurdle facing buyers. More rental inventory can help alleviate this problem and projects like the mtn hive are steps … Continued
By makenzie
“In light of historic workforce housing challenges in the Vail Valley and throughout Eagle County, some employers have taken matters into their own hands for years securing, through purchase or lease, units for current and future employees. This article highlights the benefits those employers see from taking matters into their own hands. Many small businesses … Continued
By makenzie
“Part 1 of the Vail Daily’s five part “Home Economics ” series on workforce housing in the Vail Valley. The Missing Middle is a serious problem as you consider the future of Eagle County. The mtn hive will provide a rental solution for many in the middle whose housing needs fall between wanting to live … Continued
By makenzie
“It’s true, it is so hard to find good employees in Eagle County because they can’t find good housing options. The mtn hive will not only add inventory to the housing market but a quality alternative between roommates and first-time-homebuyers.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Help Wanted? Good luck EAGLE COUNTY — If you’re hiring, this … Continued
By makenzie
“It’s out! We are beyond excited to share the news with everyone that we are submitting our application to Eagle County in the first two weeks of September. While we have a long road ahead of us, mtn hive is one step closer to becoming a reality.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Mtn Hive co-living project … Continued
By makenzie
“All great points about keeping, and keeping happy, employees. We believe the private sector can impact positive change in employee retention, too. Many attributes of the mtn hive will contribute to workforce retention, not the least of which is available employer master leasing.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Employee Retention Key to Success Richard Branson is … Continued
By makenzie
“Proposing a 70% resident occupancy deed restriction is part of the mtn hive’s pledge to serving those who serve the community.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Supply and Demand for Housing Way out of Whack As Stephen Covey famously said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’re failing at this … Continued
By makenzie
“An interesting take on the importance of more workforce housing inventory’s high value in resort towns. Inventory more valuable than cash? The mtn hive will add housing inventory to a sorely underserved market of people looking for studio options” ~mtn hive~ Aspen Times: Increasing Housing Inventory Works Better Than Increasing Employees’ Pay Aspen Skiing Co. … Continued