steamboat springs: Winter Carnival in Steamboat-This Week! - 01/30/15 04:52 AM
Snow is in the forecast and we just received a great amount last night. This week marks the 102nd annual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival.  Get your cowboy hats, winter gear, cameras and attitude for fun! If you like parades, fireworks, kids being pulled by horses on skis, fiery hoops, then you need to get here! Enjoy seeing the entire community get into the celebration and activities. Where else do they close down a US Highway to put on a parade complete with 400+ tons of snow, horses, cowboys, skiers, marching band on skis and adults behaving like children? Come see why Steamboat … (1 comments)

steamboat springs: Downtown Steamboat Deals on Dining and Shopping - 05/16/10 10:43 AM
Construction can be a good thing and a bad thing depending on what you make of it.  Well, Mainstreet Steamboat, The Steamboat Chamber and downtown businesses are making the best of it by offering discounts to patrons. Participating businesses will offer 20% off discount coupons with purchase. Look for the "Dig Downtown" posters at participating businesses and take advantage from May 12-June 18th.
20% off entire dining purchase (excluding alcohol and gratuity) or 20% off on one item at a retail store per coupon.
Also, the week of May 24-31st is Downtown Restaurant Week where dinners are just $20.10. Stay tuned … (0 comments)

steamboat springs: Steamboat News - 05/10/10 02:53 AM
 
Here are a few stories from our local paper. Real estate has definitely been more active over the last few months. Prudential's Market Report for 2009 just arrived, so if you want a copy please send me an email at angela@yoursteamboathome.com. I can do snail mail or email.
Happy reading:
Federal loan program lands Steamboat woman in a house of her own http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/may/09/federal-loan-program-lands-steamboat-woman-house-h/
Real Estate transactions for April 30 to May 6, 2010 http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/may/09/real-estate-transactions-april-30-may-6-2010/
Routt, Grand counties split $7.1 million for mortgage credit program http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/may/02/routt-grand-counties-split-71-million-mortgage-cre/
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steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs - Winter Carnival Begins this week! - 01/31/10 05:58 AM

Kid on skis being pulled by horse down Mainstreet Steamboat!
 
Fireworks on Howelsen Hill Sat night. Special feature Lighted Man! Crazy Fun
This is by far one of the most fun weeks you can spend in Steamboat Springs.  The near century old Winter Carnival begins this week and even more meaningful as we have an Olympic Send-off on Friday! We are a town proud of our Olympians and for a very good reason...a lot of them train here and/or were born here.  Where else do you get to see a mainstreet shutdown with snow brought in, wild west horses, kids … (2 comments)

steamboat springs: Ultimate Ski-In Ski-Out Mountain Retreat in Steamboat - 11/30/09 08:35 AM
This morning I had the pleasure of touring one of the most fabulous ski-in ski-out custom homes on the mountain. This is over the top and is a perfect spot for a corporate retreat or family compound. Right on the slopes, this contemporary mountain home is over 9,000 sf and 7 bedrooms, 7+ baths, deck with hottub and fireplace, granite through-out, theatre room, indoor basketball court, family rooms, walnut floors, casual dining and formal dining space, dens and sitting rooms throughout, high-end kitchen equiped to a culinary's dream. The rental income potential is tremendous as this home rents for $6000/night and is furnished by . The exterior … (0 comments)

steamboat springs: Steamboat Opens Tomorrow! - 11/24/09 12:54 AM

With a coating of new snow, the mountain will open tomorrow for Scholarship Day which is considered the official opening day to ski area. Tickets cost $20 and proceeds go to Winter Sports Club.
Info from Explore Steamboat: 
"Last year's Scholarship Day drew about 1,000 skiers, Kasten said, and through the years, the event has raised more than $500,000 for the Winter Sports Club.
The event began in the 1991-92 season. Season ski passes are not accepted on Scholarship Day, and lift tickets costs $20. The mountain opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m."
For entire article click … (2 comments)

steamboat springs: Insulate Colorado is available in Steamboat/Routt County - 09/14/09 02:52 PM
For those of you in Routt County, you can still take advantage of Insulate Colorado which is a homeowner rebate program for those wishing to improve the insulation in existing homes. Read more about it in my article published in The Steamboat Local:
http://www.steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html
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steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs Real Estate Transactions - 09/06/09 08:08 AM
Once again the pending sales are over 100 which is a great sign for many Sellers.  The products range from a 2 bedroom Whistler town home listed at 230k to a $1.8M home in the Sanctuary. Some folks are seriously trying to take advantage of the first time home-buyer tax credit and others are paying cash for some really great properties.  All kinds of buyers have been swarming the market here.
Real Estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2009 - From Steamboat Pilot & Today
 http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/sep/06/real_estate_transactions_aug_28_sept_3_2009/
 
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steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs Labor Day News! - 09/05/09 09:38 AM
Hike in the Sanctuary
Here are a few articles from Steamboat Pilot & Today to catch you up on what's happening in and around Steamboat.
Improvements mostly on schedule at Steamboat Ski Area base 
http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/sep/05/improvements_mostly_schedule_steamboat_ski_area_ba/
 Labor Day weekend events through Monday
http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/sep/05/labor_day_weekend_events_through_monday/
 Public gondola going up 
http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/sep/03/public_gondola_going/
 
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steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs Real Estate Transactions Feb 12-18 2009 - 03/02/09 11:51 PM
It was a healthier week in sales.  Just over $4.8 million, and some real deals were made on a couple higher-end properties.
For details: Real estate transactions for Feb. 12 to 18, 2009
http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/feb/22/real_estate_transactions_feb_12_18_2009/
  
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steamboat springs: Stimulating! - 02/13/09 08:31 AM
Here is a nugget of some of the offerings of the stimulus package. So, if you're a first time homebuyer give me a call. The time is right to be a Buyer in Steamboat Springs. Get in while the gettin' is good! Rates are exceptional and we all know that won't last long. Call or email today, and we can start finding Your Steamboat Home. 970.819.4897 or angela@yoursteamboathome.com
Housing incentives
First-time homebuyers would get an $8,000 tax credit if they buy a house between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2009. If you sell your home within three years of purchase, you would … (0 comments)

steamboat springs: Green Building 101 - Green Acres by Angela Ashby - 01/30/09 01:01 AM
"What does green building really mean? In its simplest form, green building encompasses three components: Energy efficiency; resource conservation and good indoor environmental quality. "
For my complete article:  http://www.steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html
Have fun with GREEN. It is simply a smarter way to live and build...and your kids will thank you!
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steamboat springs: Thunderhead Revealed in Steamboat - 01/18/09 07:13 AM
Last week, I attended a presentation of the conceptual design of Thunderhead located slope side at Steamboat in Ski Time Square. The Atira Group is behind the wheel of this very large redevelopment site of the former Thunderhead Lodge and Condominiums.
They are proposing 2 buildings, 390,112 gross square feet, approximately 100 units (whole and fractional ownership) a mixed use including retail, restaurants and amenities. Of particular interest to me, they are proposing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver designation and have already taken measures during deconstruction to satisfy the reuse of materials component in LEED. Factoid: They crushed enough concrete on-site … (0 comments)

steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs & Routt County Adopt Green Building Program - 01/14/09 09:21 AM
The latest article from Green Acres, my column in The Steamboat Local. The Green Building Program for Routt Co and Steamboat Springs was adopted and will be launched this year. The first year will be voluntary basis. More details forthcoming as Bob Keenan and Routt Co building department prepare for the education and logistics. Also, look for ENERGY STAR workshops to enhance the education of this program. Stay tuned or subscribe to my blog, as I will have the latest information on this worthy program for our community.
http://www.steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html
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steamboat springs: Under the Radar -Steamboat - 12/04/08 12:08 PM

There is a great article in Forbes magazine this month. If you are on the fence about whether or not Steamboat is a good investment, please read the article.
Besides some of the great real estate deals right now, early season snowfall, this community is just downright an awesome place to own and live!
To learn more about Steamboat Properties, visit www.YourSteamboatHome.com
For the full Forbes article: Under the Radar: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Everett Potter http://www.forbes.com/fyi/2008/1208/060.html?partner=email
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steamboat springs: New Private Club at Slopeside in Steamboat! - 11/15/08 11:13 AM

 

 
Looking for luxury and pampering? St. Cloud introduces luxury brand with private club in Torian Plum Plaza
For $40,000 one can enjoy valet service at slopeside. In addition to valet parking and ski service, members will be served breakfast, lunch, cocktails and après ski meals. A similar service in Vail goes for $250,000!
This includes lifetime membership and only $3,000 in yearly dues makes this a sweet deal. Imagine, dropping your car off at Ski Time Square, popping down for a complimentary breakfast and cappuccino to warm your bones before you hit the slopes. Then, my favorite...getting to enjoy … (2 comments)

steamboat springs: Steamboat Sustainability - 02/21/08 01:37 PM
 
We've been really progressing with the formation of our Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. What difficult yet rewarding work its been. We now have working copies of bylaws, a business plan, and our mission statement. We've filed our articles with the state and are in discussions with other organizations in Steamboat and everyone is psyched! It will be the central place in the community for sustainability ~ education and resources. The team is bubbling over with ideas and plans. Already, we have opportunites and funds coming our way! It seems to be happening so fast now. We have a rotating group of … (1 comments)