steamboat springs: Fractional Ownership at the Steamboat Grand Resort
- 02/17/10 11:03 AM
What is fractional real estate you ask? Well, it's basically partial ownership of property with an established number of owners sharing in use, costs and ownership responsibilities. Often, people confuse fractional ownership with timeshares, however, fractional ownership & timeshare is not the same. With timeshare, you purchase time to spend at a property but you do not own any portion of the property. With fractional ownership, you own part of the title. It's real estate. Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers four (4) staple fractional real estate properties with differences in the categories of rental possibilities, price, location, and overall environment. However, when … (1 comments)
steamboat springs: The Olympian in downtown Steamboat achieves gold medal status as Walkers’ Paradise...helps property values!
- 01/19/10 07:46 AM
A new study conducted by CEOs for Cities, a group of urban redevelopment advocates, has shown a direct correlation between above-average walkability and home values. Neighborhoods located in more walkable neighborhoods, those with a mix of daily shopping, parks, schools and social destinations, command a price premium over similar homes found in less walkable areas. Using the online walkability rating engine (www.walkscore.com), the Olympian earns a scores of 91 out of 100 - designated as a "Walker's Paradise." The criteria that are used to define walkability seem to be drawn from downtown Steamboat natural attributes: A center: Steamboat has an easily … (1 comments)
steamboat springs: Live large for less - Steamboat luxury properties undergo serious price reductions
- 01/18/10 04:53 AM
Through economic undulations the opportunity to "get more bang for the buck" is a clear message in the Steamboat Springs luxury real estate market. Properties that once averaged close to $800 per square foot are now below $499 per square - all finished with the finest in detail throughout. Several of these homes are actually below replacement costs. The costs associated with creating these elegant masterpieces far exceeds certain opportunities floating around the high-end market. In the past few years, homes located in the highly coveted Steamboat Sanctuary were very hard to come by. Today, buyers have their pick of the … (1 comments)
steamboat springs: Michelle & Clay Garner join the team at Prudential Steamboat Realty
- 08/28/09 04:47 AM
Michelle and Clay Garner have joined Prudential Steamboat Realty and their network of Steamboat’s leading broker associates. The announcement was made by Cam Boyd, co-owner of Prudential last week. “These agents share Prudential Steamboat Realty’s commitment to client satisfaction and a competitive drive in the real estate market. They are exactly the type of associates we are seeking, as we continue to grow and develop as a company.” Michelle and Clay come to Prudential with from Intrawest owned, Steamboat Ski & Resort Realty. Clay has lived in the Yampa Valley for over 20 years now, while Michelle fell victim to the … (1 comments)
steamboat springs: Steamboat Colorado Real Estate Market Trends Monthly Update
- 07/29/09 10:32 AM
The recent positive economic news continues to bolster the Steamboat Springs real estate market and we are seeing an increase in Buyer inquiries. In general, June is typically a slower month; however, property showings are steady (consistent with June 2008) and interest rates continue to create great opportunities for buyers in all price ranges. The number of sales for the month was 37, well below normal, and the closings were 1/3 of the sales from last year at this time. We are seeing sales occur at all price ranges in all areas, but all sales consisted of properties that were priced … (0 comments)
steamboat springs: All Real Estate is Local
- 05/05/08 04:35 AM
Whatever the national trends are with regard to real estate - what really matters is the market conditions in your region, town, or neighborhood, writes David Lereah, former Chief Economist and Senior VP of NAR. While Steamboat real estate continues to increase in value, so does other Rocky Mountain resorts. Those we compare to seem to grow at the same rate, which makes us still one of the most affordable markets for miles around. 2008 sales started out a bit slower than the previous years and the current housing market has caused Seller’s and Buyers to ask the question “Should we … (1 comments)
steamboat springs: Steamboat Colorado Snowfall Breaks All the Records!
- 04/02/08 10:24 AM
With more than 40 feet (482") of Champagne Powder® snow this winter, the Steamboat Ski area will finish the 2007/2008 season in record fashion, breaking its previous season snow record of 447.75 inches set in 1996/1997."Despite early forecasts calling for a warmer and drier winter, big snows, often the norm in Steamboat, were a common occurrence and provided a season full of epic powder days," said Chris Diamond, president & chief operating officer for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. "Powderhounds will have plenty of powder tales to tell for years or at the very least until the cycle begins again with … (0 comments)
steamboat springs: Navigating the Condominium Market in a Ski Town
- 03/13/08 05:55 AM
Steamboat Springs, Colorado continues to offer some of the lowest priced condominiums compared to other popular resort areas. Buyers will pay more than 50% less for a Steamboat Springs condominium than they would in resorts like Park City, Vail, or Telluride according to the Rocky Mountain Resort Alliance 2007 end of year statistics. With Steamboat Springs pouring millions of dollars into its ski and base area infrastructure over the next few years, amenities offered in these other destination resorts will soon be found on Steamboat’s home turf. When looking to purchase a condominium, Buyers should analyze several aspects of condominium ownership.
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steamboat springs: American Cowboy Magazine Announces Steamboat Springs, CO in the Top 20 Places to Live!
- 02/27/08 06:39 AM
American Cowboy, America's most widely read Western lifestyle magazine, today unveiled its first annual list of the top twenty places to live the Western dream. Steamboat Springs, Colorado ranked 4th in the list! The selections were based on criteria for what makes a Western community - well - Western: authentic cowboy culture and charm, a healthy respect for history and heritage, abundant recreational, leisure, and outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community coupled with a free-spirited, rugged independence. "The places we chose embody the magic and spirit that is the great American West, and we're thrilled to recognize each … (0 comments)
steamboat springs: 10 Tips to an Eco-New Year for your Home & Office
- 02/13/08 09:01 AM
Sustainability "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" While we are all setting our personal goals for the New Year, a refreshing idea is to look at how we can live healthier and more sustainably. It can be overwhelming to learn how to green our lives, so here are some simple tips to make quick changes in your homes and/or offices. A little change can go a long way and you will even save some money in the process! Green Your Home: 1. Insulate your hot water heater or replace with an … (0 comments)
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What is fractional real estate you ask? Well, it's basically partial ownership of property with an established number of owners sharing in use, costs and ownership responsibilities. Often, people confuse fractional ownership with timeshares, however, fractional ownership & timeshare is not the same. With timeshare, you purchase time to spend at a property but you do not own any portion of the property. With fractional ownership, you own part of the title. It's real estate.;)
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