Seems like no matter where you turn these days, all we hear about is bad news
on the economy, politics, and the general disintegration of life itself.
This is just a note to remind you that the sun is still coming up every morning
over one of the most charming small mountain towns in North
America. It's the height of fall colors, the lake is sparkling and
clear, the fireplace is warm and cozy, snowflakes will soon be falling, and
Alpine Village is most assuredly taking shape.
And just about when school is getting out late next spring, our new residence
owners will be moving in - to enjoy a summer of hiking, biking, water sports,
fishing, dining, relaxing and wildflower picking. Most important - they'll be
creating lifelong memories with family and friends.
Warren Buffet once said, "only buy something that you'd be perfectly happy
to hold onto if the stock market shut down for 10 years." This is how we -
and those who appreciate what we are creating - see condominium ownership at
Alpine Village. Here, it's all about investing in personal satisfaction and
quality of life.
This is not to say that economic factors should be ignored when it comes to a
second home investment. Many people have expressed their concerns about the
timing of their purchase - will prices drop in the future? Can I get financing?
Will the developer stay in business?
We are confident that McCall will continue to prosper and grow as a great
destination resort and are committed to the successful completion of Alpine
Village - backed by the financial strength to deliver, regardless of current
economic conditions. Further evidence of this commitment to McCall and strength
is our recent partnership and purchase of the acclaimed Whitetail Club &
Resort, including the historic Shore Lodge and marina, golf course and adjacent
real estate.
Alpine Village is not in the same category of some real estate that has
experienced devaluation in pricing. "Fire sales" and discounting do
occur in McCall and elsewhere when properties have been ill-conceived,
improperly funded or both.
But smart buyers understand the maxim that "price is what you pay; value
is what you get." Like other high quality real estate investments the
record shows the value will increase over time. If you have an affinity for the
McCall lifestyle, like what you see at Alpine Village and want to be part of
it, the "timing" issue is really about securing the opportunity now,
on your terms. In other words, when do you want to start enjoying your home in
McCall?
Alpine Village is trend-setting because of its design and scale - making
downtown McCall truly feel and look like the next great Western resort it
aspires to become. More important, its very nature distinguishes it from any
other second home purchase alternative: a destination community; a core
downtown location with proximity to the lake; a diverse mix of floor plans,
finishes and upgrades; an attractive package of owner amenities; at a price
that is both locally competitive and highly favorable compared to similar real
estate in other, more mature resort destinations such as Vail, Telluride,
Aspen, Whistler, Steamboat, Park City, and Sun Valley.
Thank you for your continued interest in Alpine Village. Our Information and Design Center is on site and open daily. We look forward to assisting you in finding your place in McCall at Alpine Village.
Best regards,
Michael Hormaechea
President
Alpine Village Company
