Top Things to Know Before Buying a Steamboat Condo When you purchase a Steamboat Springs condo, you aren’t just purchasing your specific unit.  You are purchasing part of the entire development.  It’s important to look not only at the condo itself, but how the entire complex is run and whether or not it is properly funded. (*As you read these, remember:  I am not an attorney.  Getting an attorney to review the documents before you purchase Steamboat real estate is really smart.) Here are important things to find out before buying a condo in Steamboat: 1.      What are the HOA fees and what do they cover? The monthly condo fees can range quite a bit from one development to another.  For example, the number of amenities a property offers will affect dues.  A Steamboat resort condo develop... 06/23/2010

Old Fashion Family Fun....4th of July is About Freedom, Cowboys, Parades and Fireworks in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! The 4th of July Cowboy Roundup Days is a classic Steamboat Springs community celebration that you do not want to miss! For over 100 years the town celebrates the Yampa Valley Western Heritage with events for the entire family. The Steamboat Springs 4th of July Parade is the epitome of down home, small town parades with plenty of horses, fire trucks, kids on bikes, pets, vintage tractors, candy and humerous parade floats! And experience a real cattle drive down main street (Lincoln Avenue), just like the old days...   1. Watching the 4th of July Fireworks display with family and friends after the rodeo at Romick Arena! 2. Celebrating 4th of July with a Yampa Valley tradi... 06/17/2010

     If you are looking into buying or selling Commercial Real Estate in Steamboat, we have an easy Search of a button that is designed to help you find what you are looking for and learn more about Steamboat. Commercial Real Estate in Steamboat gives you the opportunity to become involved in a previously established business or begin one of your own. With a wide variety of types of commercial real estate and locations available in Steamboat, many business ventures can find a home in this small town in northwest Colorado.      Lincoln Avenue, downtown, provides you with the opportunity to begin or acquire a small business in the middle of the bustle of downtown. With over 50 restaurants and 8 blocks of retail stores, this is a great place to begin your commercial venture in the middle o... 06/14/2010

More than 500 Mustang owners from Rocky Mountain Mustang clubs will convene in Steamboat Springs over Father's Day Weekend. Activities will include a scenic mountain tour, auto cross, Friday night social, Show n’ Shine Car Show and awards breakfast. Spectators are welcome at the Meadows parking lot located at the corner of Mt. Werner Road and Pine Grove Road for Friday’s Autocross. Over 180 Ford Mustangs compete in this timed event. Saturday’s Show n’ Shine is a car lovers dream. Over 450 Ford Mustangs are on display up and down Lincoln Avenue for your viewing pleasure. Both events are free and open to the public.  Scenic Mountain Tour, Thursday, June 17th (1:00pm - 4:00 pm) The Meadows parking lotThe Roundup kicks off with a challenging tour of the beautiful countryside surrounding Ste... 06/11/2010

For those of you who like FREE, start making plans for the Steamboat Free Concert Series that takes place all summer. The first concert is June 26th and if you really want to add something meaningful to that weekend, join hundreds of other people for ReTree Colorado and plant thousands of trees to help mitigate the effects of beetle kill. Then, chill out that evening for some free tunes at Howelsen Hill.  Here's the lineup: June 26: Big Kenny July 23: Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Keller Williams July 30: Easy Star All-Stars Aug. 13: JJ Grey and MOFRO Aug. 20: The Emmitt-Nershi Band Steamboat's Free Summer Concert Series lineup set  http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/jun/11/steamboats-free-summer-concert-series-lineup-set/ 06/11/2010

  Recently, there were significant price reductions on some lots in Steamboat.  The Steamboat Barn Village is where the famous poster shot was taken of cowboys on horses with their skis against the backdrop of the historic More Barn. This is a great piece of land that has a walking trail on the perimeter, Fish Creek bordering the north side and views of the ski mountain, valley and Emerald Mountain that are incredible. The central location makes this a great investment for building now while construction prices are lower or hold for the future. Prices begin at $224,950 and there are some sweet lots by the creek. Barn Village at Steamboat prices sliced in half  http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/may/30/barn-village-steamboat-prices-sliced-half/ 06/11/2010

Steamboat Springs’ Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series was a success at Marabou to many riders this year. Racing the Marabou trails is a unique treat for local riders. The private trail system is only made available to the public for a few weeks in the spring, and that window closed with Wednesday’s race. Although most of the Town Challenge series throws daunting climbs up Emerald Mountain or Mount Werner at competitors, Wednesday’s race was a true cross-country course. It featured gradual inclines, fun drops and miles of not-so-technical riding. "The massive field — up from last year’s first-race enrollment, Sehler said — drank up the delicious singletrack." “It was my first time, and I loved it,” Sherri Sweers said. “It was beautiful. I wanted to tell the group I was with to stop... 06/10/2010

Living the Life in Edgemont - Steamboat Springs Edgemont is Steamboat's premier ski-in ski-out location only a few feet away, with luxurious units, stunning 360 degree views of mountains and beyond. You will have direct access to the slopes and be first in line at the Gondola. Spacious platinum rated condos with 1 to 5 bedrooms will be your perfect vacation home away from home or a full time residency stay in breathtaking Steamboat. Edgemont also focuses on the benefits of the overall design of their facility. Keeping in mind the enjoyment gained from a simple gathering of the family on the porch, watching the picturesque sunrise or sunset, Edgemont was built to facilitate these views. The rooms offer views of either the snowcapped mountain you have skied all day, or the scenic Yampa v... 06/09/2010

If you have been captivated by the Steamboat lifestyle – being able to jump out of bed in the morning and be out mountain biking or skiing in minutes – and are looking for a place to call home, an in-depth search is a great place to start. Search the Steamboat MLS via Map, Area, Subdivision, Street, or by MLS number. The multiple search options allow you to easily narrow down the type of property you are looking for, located where you want. After you have narrowed down your search, finding someone familiar with the town, current events, market conditions is a great next step for finding the best place for you in Steamboat Springs. For a helpful Steamboat Springs Realtor check out our information and background on The Steamboat Group’s webpage. We would love the opportunity to discuss yo... 06/09/2010

Yampa River Water Fractal I was watching the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs Colorado rush over a rock a few days ago and I was captivated by the patterns of the ripples. There was an unusual coloration of the rock and the combination of the changing ripples and the light seemed to have a fractal effect. The simple things in nature are sometimes the most beautiful to behold.     Boulder Green Built Homes For Sale Contact Me Today For More Information Or Call Me At 720-771-5594 Click Here to Search More Denver and Boulder County Homes For Sale   If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home in Boulder County or anywhere in Denver Metro please call me. I can help you learn more about the area, and I can assist with all types of real estate transactions. I am also a... 06/08/2010

High Temps in the High Country Causes Flooding My wife and I spent the weekend in Steamboat Springs Colorado. We got a nice little cabin right on the Yampa River at Steamboat Springs Campground. On the first day the temperature shot up over 90 degrees. The rapid snow melt caused so much run-off on the first night there the water rose about 6 inches causing flooding all around our cabin. All across the state the rivers and creeks are unseasonably high. The water in Steamboat Springs Campground rose even higher on the second night but we were never in any danger. Actually, it was kind of romantic to have our own private cabin island. The outdoor fireplace was completely flooded and the water reached above the first step to the cabin.The staff even built us a bridge so we could get to the ... 06/08/2010

Steamboat Home with Views of Mountains and Beyond                 Breathtaking views and privacy with access to trails right out your back door. Take a closer look at this home, it is a gem for those that live the Steamboat lifestyle and it is priced right. Great location just above town, a spacious floorplan that allows your family to spread out, privacy and big views towards Strawberry Park. High quality home with a nice feel and mature landscaping set back from the street that gives you good privacy. It is very close to schools and has a short path down to the spring creek trail so it iseasy to fit in a bike ride or hike during your day and it is also a shortcut that your kids can ride their bikes to school on. Four bedrooms, a nice main floor office and a large great room on both le... 06/08/2010

Steamboat’s version of an urban setting offers a unique set of amenities beyond shopping, dining and entertainment.  Activities like Mountain Biking, Hiking, Running, Fly-fishing and tubing the Yampa River in the summer with skiing, skate-skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter.  Something completely different than you can find in most "urban enviroments all just a short walk from your front door when living in downtown Steamboat.  Your children can walk to school or a friend’s house with ease. Downtown living can either be in homes just a few blocks from Lincoln Ave, up a hill with magnificent views, or in maintenance free condos, perfect for those that want the most convenient location to live the Steamboat lifestyle while having virtually no maintence to think of where you are here. Yo... 06/01/2010

This article appeared in the Sunday Steamboat Pilot.  The Barn Village has adjusted prices on all of the lots in the subdivision.  With the new pricing, excellent location, and amenities building in place, interest and activity should accelerate.  Be sure to check out the article and give me a call! Anne Mayberry  970-846-1425 05/31/2010

The Denver Post recently reported that resort real estate is selling again, and Bruce Carta from Land Title just confirmed it:  Steamboat real estate is selling again. Bruce Carta reports, “April turns out to be the best month for Routt County so far this year with $53.6M in…sales.” Total Steamboat real estate Sales Volume for the month of April 2010 is 195 % over the volume from  April  2009. # of Steamboat real estate Units Sold are up  176 % for  April  2010 compared to  April  2009. YTD real estate Volume is up  215 % compared to the same period in 2009. Steamboat Fractional/Interval Sales for the month of  April  2010 consisted of  40 of the 104 transactions. As for Steamboat  Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties, There were 7 Bank Sales in April 2010, totalling $4,158,500 in Gro... 05/28/2010

Looking for a weekend getaway close to home in the Rocky Mountains? Plan your perfect staycation this Memorial Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs. Steamboat may be best known for its epic skiing conditions, but over Memorial Day Weekend, our epic snow becomes epic whitewater! There is so much to experience during the summertime in our charming Western mountain town, from hiking, golfing, mountain biking...to just lazing by pools! The Top Memorial Weekend Activities & Events in Steamboat: Yampa River Festival The weekend is packed with river events for spectators and participants. The Yampa River Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday and includes a freestyle rodeo and a tube rodeo (that's right, tricks in a tube) at Charlie's Hole in downtown Steamboat Springs, a Slalom at Rich Weis... 05/25/2010

"The mountain real estate market plunged so far last year that it seemed there was practically no place for it to go but up this year." says the Denver Post. It seems like its becoming true, it turns out. Compared to a year ago, the first quarter of this year, many resort areas have seen numbers of homes sold, which is going in the right direction. The improving first quarter sales have given many mountain real estate professionals a reason to be optimistic. Steamboat has been improving the mountain base area and have more plans this summer in action. We always seem to be improving for residents and visitors to Steamboat, which makes us a true real-mountain town. "Routt County statistics reveal a similar trend, with the number of transactions during the first quarter rising almost 113%,... 05/24/2010

Storm Mountain was renamed Mount Werner in honor of Buddy Werner, who perished in an avalanche in 1964.     Dubbed "Ski Town USA," Steamboat Springs has produced more Olympic athletes than any other town in North America. Even before Jim Temple first planted chair lifts on Storm Mountain in the 1960s and founded what is now the world-class Steamboat ski resort, skiing was a way of life. As a resort community, Steamboat Springs receives more than a half-million visitors annually, but tourism hasn't supplanted Steamboat's "real town" character. The historic downtown remains the hub where locals converge not just for shopping, but fo civis festivals: On Halloween, Lincoln Avenue is closed to vehicles so costumed families can go trick-or-treating from store to store, and during Winter Carni... 05/21/2010

For those of you interested in learning more about sustainable building, there is a great workshop coming here on Thursday, June 3rd at the Steamboat Grand. From 8:30-4:30 Justin Wilson of Building Performance Solutions will educate you about the fundamentals of building science and the principals of green building. A snapshot of the program includes: Introduction to Green Building Elements and why it matters Building science principals and why 3rd party verification and testing is essential Water management and building durability Energy efficiency and thermal envelope Indoor environmental quality Material and resource use COST: HBA Member: $15  Non-Member: $25 Chamber of Commerce Member: $21  Advance registration required. Make your reservation or cancel by 12:00 pm (noon) Monday, May... 05/21/2010

                        New Listing!! Know anyone in Steamboat that is looking for a great deal or to receive great information on what it's like to live here? Stunning views of ski mountain, luxury furnishings, custom finishes, hardwood floors in an old world feel... Who says your clients can't have it all? Huge views, fantastic finishes, and a great deal! Listed at 30% off of purchase price. The Chadwick Place town home lives like a hom, but is very low maintenance day to day. This is a gorgeous town home that blends mountain architecture with wood, stone, stucco and metal detailing. This 3,095 square foot home has two large common living areas to relax. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the ski mountain and beyond. Walking distance to the Steamboat Ski Area, this 4 plus bedroom home... 05/20/2010