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Big Sale at Marabou Ranch in Steamboat Springs, CO
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 1:41pm. 209 Views, 0 Comments.
Elk River Partners, the developers of Marabou Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado sold all of their remaining lots to the Stolz Group in a bulk sale. Marabou Ranch is a luxury shared ranch community composed of 62 lots, with about 1,300 acres of shared common sense. Marabou Ranch includes some amazing amenities including 2 miles of great fishing on the Elk River, extensive year round trails (hiking, biking, horseback and skate skiing), a stable of horses, 5 owner cabins, and amazing lodge, pool area and more.
Lots in Marabou originally sold for $2-5M and have recently sold for around $1M with one higher sale. They are pulling the listings for their lots, so there will be just two lots left on the market for now. They plan to hold them for a while…
Colorado Group Realty Adds New Owners: Kevin Dietrich & Nancy Westphale
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at 10:19am. 349 Views, 0 Comments.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO— Kevin Dietrich and Nancy Westphale are the newest broker/owners at Colorado Group Realty, Steamboat Springs’ largest independent real estate company.
Kevin grew up in Buffalo, NY, skiing on the slopes of Holiday Valley Ski Resort in the Alleghany Mountains. He moved to Steamboat Springs permanently, after spending several winter and summer vacations in Colorado, in 2002. An Elementary Education and English major, from St. Bonaventure University, he spent time post-graduation in Ireland and traveling Europe.
Prior to becoming a broker in 2007, Kevin worked with the Buffalo, NY school district before relocating to Steamboat. After 4 years as a senior manager with the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, he…
Eight ways to improve your home appraisal
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 11:33am. 1184 Views, 0 Comments.
With interest rates so low, many homeowners are refinancing their mortgages, securing low interest rates. In order to secure a refinance, which is essentially a new loan, an certified appraiser needs to prepare the appraisal report for your home. Appraisals are based on recent sales prices of comparable properties. Here are a few ways to secure the highest possible appraisal for your property:
1. MAKE SURE APPRAISER KNOWS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. You can request that your lender send a local appraiser; if that still doesn't happen, supply as much information as you can about the quality of your neighborhood.
2. PROVIDE YOUR OWN COMPARABLES. Provide your appraiser with at least three solid and well-priced comparable…
Scents that sell a home
Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 11:33am. 4302 Views, 0 Comments.
Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked cookies, but don't expect that aroma to sell your home, new research suggests.
Homeowners are often coached to create pleasing aromas when potential buyers pay a visit. But complex smells, like baked goods and potpourri, are likely to damp enthusiasm for a fast sale for top dollar, says Eric Spangenberg, dean of the college of business at Washington State University, whose study on the effects of aromas is scheduled to appear in the Journal of Retailing next month.
He and his co-authors studied 402 people in a home-décor store in Switzerland over 18 days in 2010 and found that shoppers spent 31.8% more, on average, when the store was scented with a simple orange scent over a complex blend…
A SEASON TO CELEBRATE!
Monday, February 4th, 2013 at 9:41am. 1310 Views, 0 Comments.
On January 12th, the Steamboat Ski Area celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Steamboat has come a long way since opening day in 1963, when they opened Storm Mountain with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming house! Fifty years later, Steamboat has 18 lifts serving almost 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, receiving many accolades as a world-class resort and consistently rated as one of the top ski resorts in North America. We are also proud to be home to more winter Olympian's than any other ski town in North America! It's no secret that Steamboat likes to cater to the multi-generations and the town is proud of its western heritage, lifestyle and hospitality. So, then it shall also not come as a surprise that Ski Magazine has name Steamboat the #1 Family…
Market Turning Up, Land Prices to Follow, by Nancy Jarchow, Broker Associate
Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 2:52pm. 1745 Views, 0 Comments.
Welcome to 2013 and our nice little January thaw. I'm not saying it's balmy, but it is beautiful with the winter white snow and clear blue skies. Once you get out on the slopes or quiet snow shoe trail you warm right up and the result is exhilarating. I think most people here would agree we are happy to have what we have to complain about. Like the January temperatures, real estate activity is following the same trend, slowly but surely turning back up. According to an article in last Sunday's Steamboat Pilot, "At the end of 2012, 54 new permits for single-family homes had been issued, with 21 of them within the city limits and 33 more outside the city, according to the Routt County Regional Building Department. It serves the city and county outside…
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Monday, December 17th, 2012 at 11:00am. 1758 Views, 0 Comments.
Well after a dry start to the season, Mother Nature is smiling a broad grin on Steamboat Springs. It all started with a strong winter storm system that came through northwest Colorado on the weekend of the 8th & 9th of December, allowing enough coverage to start opening runs that are not covered with manmade snow. Then after a few days of Colorado sunshine on Thursday last week it began to dump snow on Mt. Werner and it has not stopped! In the past 24 hours the Steamboat Ski Area has received 8” of new Champaign Powder; 13” over the last 48 hours; and the forecast is for another 8” to 15” today with another 1 to 2 feet on Tuesday. Winter is here and it is great.
With many direct flights to Steamboat from cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, Houston,…
3 Days to Register for the Trailhead Auction
Monday, December 10th, 2012 at 3:30pm. 958 Views, 0 Comments.
Starting bids are 75% off of original pre-construction pricing from 2007.
-Studio/1 bath minimum $95,000
-1 bed/1 bath $150,000
-1 bed+ den/1 bath $175,000
-2 bed/2 bath $250,000
2 bed+den/2.5 bath $295,000
Trailhead Lodge is located link is near Wildhorse market place for shopping, theatre, restaurants and more. Out the front door is a gondola that whisks you to the base of Steamboat Ski Area. These condominiums are elegantly decorated featuring hardwood flooring, granite counters, and large decks offering spectacular views of the Steamboat Ski Area and Yampa Valley.
Projected rental incomes, HOA information and estimated taxes for 2012 can all be found here.
See the views from select units slated for auction this December 15th,…
Improving Market Trends
Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 10:25am. 462 Views, 0 Comments.
More and more good news is building for the real estate industry. Recent lending rates went back down to the all time low point. We are seeing 30 year mortgages just above 3% and 15 year loans below 3%. Bank experts are forecasting that these rates will not move upward in the short term. Also, there seems to be a noticeable reaching out by banks to say they are looking for loans and getting back into the business again. We’ll see if that is really the case!
More metro areas are reporting upward growth in home prices. Along with that news we are seeing more demand for newly constructed homes. As reported this week on the world news – inventory of homes for sale is lower than it’s been for 15 years. Also, the value of homes nationwide is up 6.4% from…
Steamboat Ski Area 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 10:13am. 381 Views, 0 Comments.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Steamboat Ski Area. Fifty years ago Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family, spearheaded the development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response to the growing popularity of the sport. After a brief start, Storm Mountain officially reopened January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming house. The day’s total cash receipts were $13.75 and the temperature hovered at -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Last Tuesday Chris Diamond, CEO of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, visited the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors and presented all the great things going on in Ski Town, USA this upcoming anniversary ski season. Here are some highlights from his talk.
Steamboat’s 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration…
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