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Steamboat Real Estate Market Report for Feb 15-28, 2010

Posted on08. Mar, 2010 by Eliese Pivarnik.

Steamboat real estate activity at the end of February saw 18 Steamboat homes go under contract and 10 Steamboat properties close.  The average sold price was $658,320, and the average price for a property that went into escrow was $572,469.  Bank-owned properties and short sales were the ones buyers chose, with 4 Sunray Meadows Short [...]

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Steamboat Springs Medal Count: 6 Silver, 1 Gold

Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Robin.

The 2010 Vancouver Olympics will be remembered as one of the most successful ever for Steamboat Springs. Nordic Combined skiers Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick,  Billy Demong and Brett Camerota claimed Silver in the team event and a Gold (Demong) and two Silvers (Spillane) in individual events.

Not only was this the single most successful Olympics for Steamboat Springs Olympians, the Nordic Combined team made history for the United States!  Team USA has never climbed upon the Olympic podium in the sport of Nordic Combined. In Vancouver, they claimed silver in all three events and gold for the final individual event.  Billy Demong was honored for these historical achievements by being selected as the US flag bearer at the Closing Ceremonies.

Just as Steamboat showed their support for their 17 athletes at the Olympian Send-off on on February 5, thousands will gather again on April 2 to welcome them home.  The “Hometown Heroes Celebration” is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2nd in downtown Steamboat Springs and will include a parade as well as other festivities.

The success of these athletes continues to build on Steamboat’s legacy as Ski Town, USA.

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Steamboat Life: Invoking the Powder Clause

Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Robin.

Steamboat locals are mountain weather gurus, combining data from NORAD, NASA, The Weather Channel and conversations overheard in slopeside bars to come up with their own unique interpretation of why they might not report for work until after 11:00am on any given day.  One thing is for sure, an epic powder day can change the way you see the world and with this comes a whole new set of rules in the game of life.

“Invoking the powder clause” is a sacred ritual that defines some of the many reasons to live in the mountains.  For some, lucky enough to have an employer who builds in a written or unwritten rule that if it snows 6 inches or more, it’s okay to show up to work late.  This means pure unbridled guilt-free pleasure on an epic powder morning.  You return to work with a smile that will last all week and your employer achieves venerable status (for a few hours at least).  For others, who may not have such a flexible work arrangement, it could mean looking for another job when you get back from the mountain.  That’s a big decision in in the current economic climate - depending on just how deep the snow was that day.

For visitors to Steamboat “invoking the powder clause” means other things, such as late night negotiations with your spouse over who is taking the kids to ski school in the morning so that one of you can experience a champagne powder day.  (”At least once in your lifetime” is the recommended verbiage : delivered from the kneeling position).  Other social graces, such as waiting for your overweight brother-in-law at the end of each glee-filled powder run, are abandoned as the “no friends on a powder day” rule also comes into play, exempting you from being crossed off the Christmas Card list for the next five years.

Whatever your reason to be in Steamboat, if the stars are in alignment and you happen to hit a powder day it is likely to be memorable on all counts.  If you are a true die-hard early-bird you can experience “pressing glass” at the Gondola (pressing your face against the glass doors at the entrance to the Gondola building).  Conversations about where to go first, overheard your first few chairlifts of the day will be your best clue as to where the primo powder-stashes are to be found.  If you don’t get lucky I am here to tell you that on a big powder day there are few mistakes to be made about where to go first.  The biggest mistake would be to not be there.

Epic powder.  It’s a game changer for sure.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Steamboat is the Ultimate Summer Family Reunion Destination

Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Robin.

What is the #1 family ski resort like in the summer? We have a saying, if you haven’t been to Steamboat in the summertime, then you have missed the ‘Boat! As the days grow longer and warmer thoughts turn to the approaching summer. With kids out of school families are realizing what an ideal location Steamboat is for a gathering or reunion.

Top 5 Reasons Steamboat is the ultimate summer family reunion destination:

1. Something for everyone: There is no shortage of things to do with many miles of biking and hiking trails, white water rafting, fishing and horseback riding and more all on your doorstep. A variety of festivals, music and sporting events from Grammy-winning performers at the Strings Music Festival to professional bronco-busting cowboys at the PRCA Pro-Rodeo Series. Summer in Steamboat Springs offers activities and events for every age in your family on any given day.

2. Family-friendly: Steamboat Springs is a real town, real community. Ranching families have lived in the Yampa Valley for generations, and young families have moved to town for the quality of life. So naturally families on vacation fit right in with the rest of the community.  Your family will feel at home and at ease from a cheerful breakfast at one of our restaurants to mingling with the locals at a casual free concert in the evening. Steamboat’s friendliness is both world-renowned and addictive.

3. Accessible activities: It is amazing how many activities and events you can fill into one day. It’s a simple result of the fact we have so much to do in our area.  Where else can you take an epic mountain bike ride in the morning, relax in natural hot springs in the afternoon and catch and release a 24-inch trout in the evening?

4. Affordable amenities: You can stay in a luxury vacation home for less than the cost per night of staying at a cookie cutter standard hotel. Many of the things you can do in Steamboat are priced with families in mind. Our restaurants cover all tastes and budgets. And with a fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor grill, home-cooked meals in a mountain paradise have a taste all of their own.

5. Variety of lodging: Private homes are ideal for families and family reunions because they offer privacy, flexibility and room for everyone. We have homes for all sizes from our Mountain High Chalet, a perfect retreat for a family of 8 or less, or the Bear Chalets which comfortably accommodates a multi-generation reunion up to 24 in eight bedrooms.

There are many more reasons that bring families back to Steamboat Springs year after year.  Come and find yours.

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Experience The Spa at One Steamboat Place

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by Robin.

After skiing or riding do your muscles scream, “serenity now!”? You can relax and recover during your Steamboat ski vacation at our newest luxury amenity: The Spa at One Steamboat Place.

Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area, The Spa at One Steamboat Place offers a custom menu of treatments and packages inspired by the natural environment found in the Yampa Valley.

As a guest at One Steamboat Place you can take your ski vacation to a deeper level with one of the specialty massages at The Spa. Your legs get a workout on the slopes so rejuvenate with the “Kick Off Your Boots” massage. It begins with a soothing soak in an aromatic blend of Mountain Pine, Lavender and Rosemary. Next your feet and legs are exfoliated and then enveloped in an invigorating mask, capped off with a full leg and foot massage.

Or start off your day with the “Rise & Shine,” an exhilarating mix of Thai herbal poultices and lengthening stretches to warm up your muscles, and includes the application of mineral rich, antioxidant toner and organic sunscreen.

For those who prefer to indulge in a whole body experience, The Spa’s menu of gourmet treatments will make you salivate.  From the “Alpine Hay Body Wrap with Arnica and Birch Liniment Massage” to the “Toasty Spice Body Peel with Rich Carrot Wrap.”

The Spa also offers several varieties of facials to bring your skin back to life after the sun and wind burn you received on the mountain. Make a date with that special someone and choose from one of three couples’ treatments. Or, take a spa day and spend 3-4 hours treating your body to the pleasure of one the Spa Packages.

Whatever your pleasure, you can enjoy every moment of pampering from the plush robe and slippers, during your treatment, or unwinding in the steam room. Go ahead, sign up, you deserve it!

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Steamboat Springs Real Estate Update

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by Eco-1.

The real estate trend in Steamboat appears to be on the uptick. If you are interested in getting into the Steamboat real estate market, get in touch today and we can begin the search. angela@yoursteamboathome.com

From Bruce Carta at Land Title, here are some numbers:

Summary for the month for January: 

• The Sales Volume of $49,807,800 was 209% of the January 2009 amount of $23,760,000!
• The total units sold for this month was 62% of the previous January 2009.
• 109 units sold for January was down from the 156 sold in December of 2009.
• 69 of the units sold were from Fractional/Timeshares.
• 157 loans were reported closed for the month of January.  This includes refinances, seconds and any loan associated with a sales transaction.

 Notable sales for the month of December over $2M: 

• 1/12/2010 $2,564,000 Edgemont Condo Unit 2701 – Listed in the Steamboat Mountain Area.
• 1/7/2010 $2,629,000 Edgemont Condo Unit 2604 – Listed in the Steamboat Mountain Area.
• 1/4/2010 $2,700,000 OSP Condo at Apres Ski Way Unit 413 – Listed in the Steamboat Mountain Area.
• 1/6/2010 $3,524,000 Edgemont Condo Unit 2801 – Listed in the Steamboat Mountain Area.
• 1/25/2010 $6,579,000 Village @ Steamboat Condo Project Transfer for multiple interests totaling: 18,000,000 interests in their terms. Sale shown in Sales by Area & Interval/Fractional Portion – not used for Average Unit Price or Median Unit Price.

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Steamboat Olympic High

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by Eco-1.

I have been lost in the Olympic fog for the past two weeks. As our boys and girls  from home impressed the world, we all got a little caught up in just how cool it was for the nordic combined team and others to have such deep Steamboat roots. Have to say, after having watched the olympic trials here in December for nordic combined, moguls and aerials it was pretty amazing to see these folks again going for the medals.  Looks like a welcome is planned for first week in April, so make plans and get to Steamboat for the celebration!

If you haven’t had enough, here are more articles about the Olympics and the Steamboat connection: 

Group planning an Olympic-sized welcome for athletes 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/mar/02/group-planning-olympic-sized-welcome-athletes/

 

Nordic combined sport never has been hotter 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/feb/28/nordic-combined-heats/

 Luke Graham: Demong, de-man, de-myth, de-legend 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/feb/28/luke-graham-demong-de-man-de-myth-de-legend/

 Demong wins gold, Spillane takes another silver 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/feb/25/spillane-demong-and-lodwick-medal-contention/

 Steamboat crowd shares tears of joy 

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/feb/26/steamboat-crowd-shares-tears-joy/

  

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The Highmark of Steamboat auctions off luxury condominiums

Posted on02. Mar, 2010 by Prudential Steamboat Realty Blog.

The Highmark at Steamboat Springs recently announced a plan to auction off the remaining 15 condominiums on March 12, 2010. Located at the base of the Steamboat ski resort, this ...

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