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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 Coming to Steamboat Springs this time of year is fabulous.  The weather was in the mid-70's to 80 degrees, less visitors and less traffic, especially during the week.  There were still tourists, just not as many as they saw over the Holiday weekend. I like to walk the shops downtown and see all the unique things - and this was one of them.   It was at a gallery, which I thought was fitting. The gondolas were not running today, nor were many shops open in the Village at the base of the ski resort.  I went into the Steamboat Grand Hotel just to walk around, and Liv Sotheby's had an office, and a rack of properties in the hotel available.   The highest was $829,000 for full ownership of a 3 bedroom/4 bathroom unit with 2673 sf.   That really wasn't that bad, thinking of how much our condo...
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By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
 I love making last minute plans and go somewhere, OK anywhere.   Especially this year, when vacation plans were canceled.    The other day I noticed 4 days free (well, had to move one thing), so I had been thinking of going to Steamboat Springs to get away.    Had not been for years, and just far enough away, but not so far.   The only hazard was - there is a wildfire just to the north of the town, causing some air quality issues, and a bit smoky.  BUT, so was Denver. This was Fish Creek Falls about 5 minutes out of town.   Gorgeous day, and a beautiful waterfall.   
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
We all love a good book. But giving clients an entertaining video blog updating them about the Steamboat Springs real estate market and additional information is just plain more entertaining. Let me know what you think?Thanks - Charlie 
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
From 9,863 Feet Above Sea Level - A Video Market Report from Colorado. High above the town of Steamboat Springs, here's a real estate video market report from the Steamboat gondola. 
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
I've used video for years now to market my listings and market myself.  I can emphatically say video works. Not only does video have the capacity to elicit more emotions in a buyer than a photo but you can really tell the story and get buyers emotionally attracted to your listings. Time and time again my properties draw more attention than a listing with some bad photos and a sign. Get with it gang – it’s worth every dollar spent.  Plus, it's content for marketing in SOCIAL MEDIA.  
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
Since the first sale reported by the Steamboat Pilot this past week is a Townhome at Walton Pond, I'll update you on overall sales at that project. Five of the townhomes have closed and one additional is under contract. Activity remains brisk, and this new project is coming into its own with Spring finally arriving. The ponds are open, the leaves are budding, as is the grass, and over 40 more plants are in the process of being planted at the Townhomes at Walton Pond.Call me for a showing or more details.  Anne Mayberry   970.846.1425Steamboat Springs real estate sales were brisk this past week with 33 reported closed sales by the Steamboat Pilot for a dollar volume of $17,497,195. Of the Steamboat closed real estate sales, 13 were single family, 16 were condo/townhome sales, 4 were lot/...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
When you think of flooding, images of rivers breaking levees and cars submerged in water come to mind. But what many people don’t realize is that everyone is at risk of snow melt spring flooding, even if you don’t live near a body of water.Yampa River Flooding in Steamboat Springs, ColoradoWe have a lot of snow in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Spring in the mountains is unpredictable – warmer sunny weather mixed with snow, sleet and rain; a perfect cocktail for flooding in Steamboat Springs. The frozen ground is slowly thawing but the rapidly melting snow and rain cannot be absorbed so creates runoff. Storm drains are often backed up, water levels are rising and streams are flowing fast. It only takes a few inches of water to cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. And in addition to...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Steamboat's Fun Things to do with KidsIt's Facebook Friday! Check out SteamboatsMyHome on Facebook and while you're at it, follow me on Active Rain too! I will return the favor. Now, on to fun things to do in our winter wonderland..... So, you plan on visiting Steamboat Springs, CO with the family this winter and are looking for things to do with kids? Or you live here and are not sure how you are going to keep your children entertained while out of school for the holidays? Here are a few suggestions for kid-friendly activities and events: The Steamboat Mascot StampedeWhen:  December 11 - 13Where:  Gondola Square at the Steamboat ResortWhat:  College mascots from around the country come to Steamboat for a weekend of friendly competition and rivalry. They are basically giant stuffed anim...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
 What Makes a Great KitchenThe hub of any home is undoubtedly the kitchen. Used for far more than just meal preparation, today's kitchen serves as a gathering space, a work space, a relaxation space, the place where multiple cooks and helpers work together and a hospitality hub. Because of its multiple uses, good design is critical in order for this, the heart of the home, to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.  4 things that make this a great kitchen:                      1.  Open and brightA great kitchen offers open space, not only for more than one person to be able to work together in the same room, but for guests to be able to gather around. Likewise, it is nice for the kitchen to open up to other rooms in the home so that the cook is not separated from others every tim...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Halloween Fun in Steamboat Springs, COHalloween is one of our favorite holidays here in Steamboat Springs, CO. We never know if it will be unseasonably warm or freezing temperatures and pounding snow, but the latter does not stop this community from gathering in the streets of downtown for our annual Halloween Stroll.This time-honored trick-or-treating tradition is fun for the entire family. In fact, you don't need to have kids to enjoy this one. Dress up, or don't, head downtown and stand in awe at the costumes, displays and shenanigans. Last year, Phoenix, Routt County's fire-breathing dragon made an appearance, along with a brigade of green Army soldiers and two Planet of the Apes characters on horseback no less. Steamboat's Halloween Stroll is fun for all.              Other spooky,...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
 Market Report for Steamboat Springs, CO  Yampa Valley Fall Colors  I hope you were able to see the beautiful fall colors here in the Yampa Valley over the past few weeks. At this point, most of the leaves have fallen and the mountains are looking ready for snow. Routt County Real Estate AnalysisAugust continued the trend of strong real estate numbers and transactions for Routt County. Gross sales for the month was $62.4M, up +24+% compared to August 2014 and up +11.79% year-to-date.  150 transactions were closed in August. That's the most transactions August has seen in 5 years.  Residential Transaction Price Point Analysis   Price Point # of transactions % of transactions Previous month % of transactions % of volume Previous month % of volume Under $500K 57 59% 63% 32% 37% $500,001 - ...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
 Another glorious fall day is half over in Steamboat Springs, CO.....I continue to pinch myself....for 38 years, to be exact, that I live in the beautiful Yampa Valley!Steamboat Springs real estate sales continue to rock, with 35 sales totaling $27,438,432 this past week as reported by the Steamboat Pilot. Of note, a North Routt home on the Elk River closed for $7 million. Steamboat real estate transactions for the past week included 12 single family closed sales, 12 condo/townhomes, 6 lot/land, and 5 commercial/industrial.The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS reports 165 pending Steamboat Springs area transactions as of today for a total list value of $99,400,350. The average list price of pending sales is $602,426 and the median is $395,000. 13% of all Steamboat Springs pending ...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Home Winterization ChecklistAutumn has been beautiful here in Steamboat Springs, CO - sunny, blue sky days with temperatures in the mid-upper 70s and cool nights with clear skies. The aspens are golden and vibrant.  Fall colors on Rabbit Ears Pass While it is easy to get lulled into the false sense that these days could last forever, anyone who has lived in Steamboat Springs, or anywhere in Colorado for that matter, know that these warm days are numbered. Any moment now, the cold and snow will blow in. That means Steamboat residents are hustling during these gorgeous fall days to get our homes and yards ready for winter.I put together a checklist and a short video with tips to help prepare your home for Old Man Winter. Checklist to Winterize Your Steamboat Springs Home       Lawn, Garde...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
                                                                 North of Clark, ColoradoSummer business has been extraordinary, and with the addition of necessary play time, the Real Estate Steamboat Blog took a hit. After a brief sabbatical, I'm back! Our leaf peeping tour through North Routt County including Clark, Hahn's Peak, Columbine, Colorado and parts beyond was well worth the road trip!Here's what I missed sharing with you: The first 12 days of August were blank....I believe the Steamboat Pilot real estate reporter was on vacation! Starting August 12, 2015, Steamboat Springs real estate sales reported from August 12-25,2015. There were 54 closed transactions with a dollar volume of $23,981,121. There were 19 single family sales, 20 condo/townhome transactions, 11 lot/land sale...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Fly Non-stop to Steamboat Springs This Winter The winter 2015/16 flight schedule for flights into the Steamboat Springs airport (HDN) has been announced and there are several direct flights from hubs around the country.NEW this winter Steamboat is offering expanded nonstop air service from Los Angeles, Seattle, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul directly into Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) on carriers such as Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines, with convenient connections from more than 300 airports nationwide and worldwide. Direct flights to Steamboat/Hayden (HDN) Winter 2015/16 So, waste no time in booking your Steamboat vacation, family ski trip, holiday getaway, mountain retreat and/or friends trip to the Colorado mountains today.                      N...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Market Report for Steamboat Springs, CO  Hay field in Steamboat Springs, CO I love the ever-changing scenery of Steamboat's agricultural country this time of year. All the moisture we got in the spring made for beautiful green fields which are now many bales of hay. Search all Steamboat homes, townhomes and condos by clicking this link. Routt County Real Estate Analysis June was a great month for Routt County real estate with gross sales of $61.7M. That is up +67.5% compared to June 2014 and up +3.75% year-to-date.  144 transactions were closed in June which is the most transactions closed in 1 month in nearly 5 years, up +28.6% compared to the previous year's month of June.  Residential Transaction Price Point Analysis   Price Point # of transactions % of transactions Previous month % ...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
Morning after Blue Moon! The next Blue Moon will be in January 2018....how did we create all of this imagery around our definitions of time?For the real deal, try this one.....31 Steamboat Springs real estate transactions last week with a dollar volume of $19,891,580 as reported in the Steamboat Pilot on Sunday!  11 sales were single family homes, 14 were condo/townhomes, 4 were lot/land, and 2 were commercial/industrial Steamboat Springs real estate sales.The Steamboat Springs Multiple Listing Service reported 167 Steamboat Springs area pending real estate transactions on Sunday with a list price dollar volume of $94,570,234, average pending list price of $566,288 and the median, $389,000. Of those 167 pending Steamboat Springs real estate transactions, 10% are pending with a list pri...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
The Yampa Valley....ahhh We love when the Yampa Valley stays green all summer, but the rain subsides just in time for the ranchers to get their haying done!The Steamboat Pilot reported over $12 million total Steamboat Springs real estate sales this past week with $11,846,000 of those Steamboat Springs area sales as whole ownership transactions.  The 23 Steamboat real estate sales break down to 12 single family, 9 condo/townhome, 2 lot/land, and no commercials sales were recorded this past week.165 pending Steamboat Springs real estate transactions were reported by the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS on Sunday, with a pending dollar volume of $92,913,089, an average pending list price of $563,109 and median $394,900.   10% of the Steamboat Springs pending sales have a list price...
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By Charlie Dresen, Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro
(The Group, Inc)
Steamboat Springs, CO Market Report  Colorado summers are meant to be spent outdoors. Summer in The 'Boat is pretty special. I hope you have been out and about this summer soaking up the sun, reeling in the fish, floating in the river and lounging on the deck.For questions about the Steamboat lifestyle and our real estate, please ask me. I am passionate about my community and real estate. Search all Steamboat homes, townhomes and condos by clicking this link. Routt County Real Estate Analysis While May was the best month for gross sales of Routt County real estate thus far in 2015 at $47.6M, that is down -15.67% compared to May 2014.  103 transactions were closed in May down -15.57% compared to the previous year's month of May.  Price Point % of transactions Previous month % of transact...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
Moose and babies playing in the pond! 23 Steamboat Springs real estate sales this past week were reported today in the Steamboat Pilot with a dollar volume of $7,972,770.  Of those reported Steamboat area real estate transactions, 10 were closed single family home sales, 8 condo/townhome sales, 5 lot/land and no commercial Steamboat real estate sales closed.However, it is noteworthy that of the 14 pending Steamboat Springs real estate transactions listed for over $1 million, as reported by the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS, 36% of those are commercial/industrial sales.  9% of the total 160 pending Steamboat Springs area real estate sales are listed for over $1 million, 6% are pending between $999,999 and $800k, 12% are pending between $799,999 and $600,000, 21% are between $5...
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