They are usually older (in their 50s and 60s) who enjoy the opera, museums, art galleries, festivals etc. and many of them bring pets with them.

From an investment standpoint, the town of Telluride has put in a concerted effort to make it both a summer and winter destination with 2 world renowned film festivals in addition to bluegrass, jazz, blues and brews, wine and car lovers festivals filling up the summer calendar. 

He’s built and rebuilt the homes I grew up in, he installed doors and windows for Lowe’s for years, and he even wins first place ribbons at art festivals for his furniture builds.

PS - I am still planning on making it down for that huge music festival y'all have going on there one of these years (forgot the name).

A pool is a must-have and the closer you are to amenities or festivals, the better you’ll be.

Great skiing and home of Sundance Film Festival.  

The city's appeal is the continuous flood of new restaurants opening, the music scene, a festival or 5 every weekend, easy access to beautiful city parks and walking trails and paths, an easy airport to connect quickly, and that ole southern hospitality. 

Thought I would share our success so far and some before/after pictures.We purchased our house in an up and coming Clearwater, FL neighborhood that is very close to the Pinellas trail (a great biking/walking trail that runs the length of our county and is a huge feature in our parts) and just 2 miles from booming downtown Dunedin, FL with tons of great restaurants, breweries, shops, and festivals. 

However, when I was awakened at 2:35am, this had been building for over a year of being awakened so many times or having to wait for them to stop their festivities in the front yard and to quiet down - I snapped.

We just had an interesting opportunity arise-- we have a seasonal theater festival in town every summer, and the company is seeking housing for one it's directors.