buying real estate: Is Now the Time to Buy a Home in Steamboat Springs? - 04/11/13 07:41 AM
Is Now the Time to Buy a Home? Real Estate Affordability  
Yes. Yes. Yes. Buy a home NOW. Today just might the best time to invest in real estate in a long time. Prices of Steamboat Springs real estate is down. Interest rates are at a new lows. And consumer confidence is rising. If you think about a roller coaster, we are just about to climb up in real estate values.  In fact, we're already seeing prices rise. So get in while rates are still low.
When interest rates rise, people will not be able to afford as much as they … (1 comments)

buying real estate: Great New Listing with Ski Area Views in Steamboat Springs - 06/27/12 08:32 AM

$439,000. Three plus bedroom, 2.5 baths, 1,976 square feet.   This Steamboat Springs custom townhome has great ski area views and wonderful finishes. The details in this home are fantastic. From the rich wide-planked oak flooring to the granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, this home is spectacular. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the mountain views. There’s a large mahogany deck off the dining area opens up to the lush landscaped yard with a private hot tub. The master bedroom boasts great views, an abundance of natural light, a large walk-in closet and … (4 comments)

buying real estate: Cute Video on Buying Real Estate in a Small Town: Steamboat Springs - 05/18/12 06:37 AM
Buying Real Estate in a Small Towns Like Steamboat Spring, Colorado. Beware, the choices are limited.
In larger cities, people have hundreds of choices when shopping for real estate. In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the number of homes for sale is much smaller. So once you set your criteria: price, location, style and condition, you don't have many homes to choose from. 
When working with out of town buyers, one comment I hear a lot is, "that's not a lot to choose from."
If your looking for a home in Steamboat Springs today, you will have a criteria.
Priced range Location Style … (6 comments)

buying real estate: Home Buying Heads-Up: The Game is Heating Up - 04/11/12 09:36 AM
Real Estate is picking up. But this blog is not about that. It's about the cost to heat your home.
The cost to heating a home can be very costly. Especially in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where the temperatures can drop to negative figures for days on end during the winter. So if you're looking to buy real estate in Steamboat Springs, pay special attention to how the home is heated. This issue is often overlooked, but you can afford more home if it's heated with natural gas.  Given the glut of natural gas these days, it's matters even more.  If the home … (1 comments)

buying real estate: Buying Real Estate: Top 10 Important Steps - 01/29/12 10:13 AM
Buying Real Estate: Top 10 Important Steps
 
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?  Top 10 Steps to prepare for buying real estate.
 
1. Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
Why are you looking to buy – relocation for job, lifestyle change, family size change, neighborhood amenities currently missing, etc.? What are you looking for in terms of real estate that you don’t have now? Time-frame for making your move? Priority criteria – schools, commuting time, type of neighborhood, etc. 2. Select a Real Estate Agent
It’s best to interview a few real estate agents to get … (3 comments)

buying real estate: Buy Monthly Payments, Not Real Estate Prices - 09/10/11 05:38 PM
 
Buy Monthly Payments, Not Real Estate Prices.
 
It’s often said that, “now is a great time to buy real estate.” Home prices are down, interests rates are great, sellers are motivated, on and on. There might be more reasons to buy real estate than ever before. But just because these motivating facts about the aspects of real estate are true, this doesn’t mean that buying real estate is right for everyone.
If you are thinking about buying a home and you’re crunching numbers to see if it makes sense this graph below might help. All too often buyers … (3 comments)

 
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