One Steamboat Place luxury ski in, ski out condos It’s been an interesting year for high-end home sales (over $1,000,000) in Steamboat because the luxury market isn’t as robust as its been in past years. Typically, 10-15% of pending sales are for homes priced over $1M, but this year luxury homes only represent 6-7% of pending sales.   I have a few theories why our high-end market is soft, but you’ll have to call to find out what they are.  While some market segments are red-hot with multiple offers (like the under $350,000 entry level market), Steamboat luxury buyers are still able to negotiate prices and terms.In the first half of 2015, 29 homes sold for over $1,000,000.  Interestingly, 10 of the sales were ski in-ski out condos at One Steamboat Place.  OSP is closing out their develo... 07/07/2015

The Rockies Condos in Steamboat Steamboat Springs condo buyers continue to focus on the Out of 43 sold condos in June, 90% sold for less than $500,000 and 67% sold for less than $350,000.  This feeding frenzy at the lower end is frustrating buyers because places are going under contract within a week or two, often with multiple offers.  If you are considering a condo purchase under $350,000, have your financing ready to go and be ready to look at places as soon as they come on the market to increase your chances of having your offer accepted.  We can guide you so you submit a strong offer that will appeal to the seller.See all the condos for sale under $500,000 here, or scroll down to see specific details for June sales.  If you’d like to know more about our market, please call us at 9... 07/05/2015

Summer is here! Summer has arrived in Steamboat Springs.  There is so much to do...don't forget to slow down and smell the roses...or wildflowers!!!Last Sunday's Steamboat Springs real estate sales report is the Steamboat Pilot showed 28 sales with a dollar volume of $19,588,032.  10 were single family homes that closed, 9 were condo/townhomes, 5 were lot/land sales and 4 were commercial/industrial.Also last Sunday, June 21, the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS reported 181 Steamboat Springs area pending real estate sales.  The list price dollar volume of pending sales was $91,098,710 with the average pending list price of $503,307 and the median, $352,000.                                                                                                                 8% of the p... 06/25/2015

Steamboat Springs, CO Real Estate Market Report                                   For questions about Steamboat's real estate market and the Steamboat lifestyle, please ask me. I am passionate about my community and real estate. Search all Steamboat homes, townhomes and condos by clicking this link.  Routt County Real Estate Analysis  April was a decent month for Routt County real estate transactions with $38.9M in gross sales and 112 transactions. Compared to April 2014, this was up 1.7% in total gross volume and down 13% in transactions.> 32% of April transaction volume was under $500,000 (74% in March)> 19% of April transaction volume was between $500,001 - $1,000,000 (16% in March)> 50% of April transaction volume was over $1M - $3M (10% in March)>  0% of April transaction volume wa... 06/19/2015

Steamboat Springs Summer Concert Guide                One of the coolest things about summer in Steamboat Springs, CO is the abundance of free live music. From Howelsen Hill's Keepin' It Free Steamboat Summer Concert Series, to Music on the Mountain at Gondola Square, to Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park and countless places in between, there is no shortage of music in this town. In fact, it is these cultural opportunities that got Steamboat confirmed as one of America's 20 Best Small Towns according to Smithsonian.com.Here is a quick guide to some of the national, international and local acts who will be jammin' in Steamboat this summer:Steamboat Free Summer Concert SeriesWhen:  Different dates June - AugustWhere:  Howelsen Hill AmphitheaterTime:  Gates open at 5pm; Main a... 06/17/2015

Tough Tee Shot As if the Steamboat Springs Marathon didn't have traffic bottled up enough this morning, our bike ride was delayed by another traffic jam......6 very young elk calves crossing River Road near Treehaus Drive.  Oh the trials and tribulations of living in Ski and Bike Town USA....aka Steamboat Springs, CO!!The Steamboat Pilot reported 28 Steamboat Springs real estate sales this past week with a dollar volume of $14,479,888.92.  9 Steamboat Springs area real estate sales were single family, 14 were condo/townhomes, 3 were lot/land, and 2 were commercial/industrial sales.Reported Steamboat Springs real estate pending transactions by the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS were 171 with a list price dollar volume of $83,130,960.  The average pending list price is $486,145 ... 06/07/2015

  Live large and walk everywhere! Steamboat Springs Realtors are seeing a flurry of listing and sales activity, as am I.  This unique large home located two blocks from the heart of Lincoln Avenue has 4 bedrooms, 3.35 baths, an oversized two car garage with over 550 sq ft of living space over it.   Call or email if you are looking for a downtown home. MLS# 141048     $929,000             Anne Mayberry     970-846-1425The Steamboat Pilot reported 18 Steamboat Springs real estate transactions this past week with a dollar volume of $8,489,150.  9 of those Steamboat area real estate sales were single family homes, 7 were condo/townhomes, 2 were lot/land, and there were no closed commercial/industrial sales.Concurrently, the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors MLS reported 169 pending Steamb... 06/01/2015

It's Time to Catch the DriftWater. Water is vital to the existence of our people and planet.The Yampa Valley is blessed with copious amounts of good, clean, cold water that comes from snow melt. It feeds our rivers and reservoirs providing miles and miles of recreational use, habitat for fish and animals, and drinking water for our neighbors downstream. In honor of this great resource, and to raise awareness and educate the public, Leadership Steamboat and the Friends of the Yampa have put together Water Week - a week of educational offerings, film screenings, and gatherings revolving around water and Yampa River stewardship.                                                        Thursday, May 28th marks the launch of the Catch the Drift campaign by Leadership Steamboat. The goal is to ... 05/28/2015

2015 Steamboat Springs, CO Bike Guide Now AvailableThere is no shortage of trails, paths and parks to bike here in Steamboat Springs, so whether you are a downhill-thrill-seeker or a paved-path-cruiser, we have the perfect place for you to ride.  I've put together a list of links, including the latest Bike Town USA Bike Guide to help you navigate the best routes for your riding ability. 2015 Steamboat Springs Bike Town USA Bike GuideThis year's Bike Guide features a handy pull-out ride guide with trails, distance, elevation and ratings. Stop by any Steamboat Springs bike shop or our Steamboat Sotheby's office (610 Marketplace Plaza) and pick one up. Peruse a digital copy below:  SteamboatBikeTown.comThis redesigned website, operated by Bike Town USA, is a great online resource for every... 05/13/2015

Steamboat Springs To Host 2015 USA Pro Cycling ChallengeFor the 3rd time in 5 years, the USA Pro Challenge will make an appearance in Steamboat Springs. This time Steamboat will kick off the weeklong cycling event with a new circuit through some scenic backroads followed by the start of Stage 2 where the cyclists will head over Rabbit Ears Pass and end the day at Arapahoe Basin.This is such a great event and our community holds nothing back when celebrating and cheering on the professional cyclists. Here is a video I shot of the race its first year through Steamboat Springs in 2011.  Here are all the details of the upcoming professional cycling race from the USA Pro Challenge website:DENVER (April 28, 2015) - The 2015 USA Pro Challenge swings into action in its fifth year with a new cir... 05/05/2015

hiking in Cabo Pulmo, BCS Live from Cabo Pulmo...and thrilled to be here!  Steamboat Springs real estate sales were almost as quiet as Steamboat Springs on spring break for the week of April 16-23.  There were 12 closed Steamboat real estate transactions for a dollar volume of $4,686,350.  Of those closed Steamboat real estate sales, 6 were single family, 4 were condo/townhome, 1 was lot/land and 1 was commercial industrial.There were 149 pending Steamboat real estate sales on April 27 for a pending list price dollar volume of $87,300,450.  The average list price for Steamboat Springs pending sales was $585,909 and the median was $380,000.  12% of pending sales were listed for over $1 million, 7% were between $999,000 and $800k, 9% were between $799k and $600,000, 18% were between $599... 05/03/2015

A Real Estate Slow Down - But It's Going to be OkayThe absorption rate is a strong indicator of the health of the real estate market. It's measured in month of inventory and how long it takes for real estate to sell. A healthy real estate market has 5-7 months worth of inventory.  Because Steamboat Springs, CO has such diverse properties I broke it down by price-points and property type - Single Family | Townhome | Condo.  Yes, we're seeing a bit of a slow down. But it's also mud season and a slow time for real estate - so don't read too much into this.      March was a good month for Routt County real estate transactions with $41.8M in gross sales and 109 transactions. Compared to March 2014, this was up 4.8% in total gross volume and up 17% in transactions.> 74% of March transaction v... 04/30/2015

Our pet moose? Of course it snows in Steamboat once the Steamboat Ski Resort is closed!  However, intertwined with those blustery days are glorious days of bluebird skies and warm temperatures with bicyclists abundant throughout the Yampa Valley.Steamboat Springs is somewhat of a ghost town this week with spring break for the schools sending most families in search of sandy beaches and tan lines.  Consequently, Steamboat Springs real estate closed transactions were and will be a little quiet.  There were 15 closed Steamboat area real estate sales last week for a dollar volume of $5,198,000.  Add to that $1,358,195 in fractional/time share sales.  7 sales were single family homes, 5 condo/townhomes, 4 lot/land sales and no commercial/industrial transactions.Of the current pending Steamb... 04/22/2015

Mud Season, a Great Time to Visit Steamboat Springs, CO Steamboat Springs locals and visitors enjoyed a fun closing weekend at Steamboat Resort as legendary reggae band, Steel Pulse, ​ brought our ski season to a close with their incredible music. It was awesome! Sidenote: are you following me here on ActiveRain? It's easy to do, just click the "Follow" button there on the right. I will return the follow.  Steel Pulse on stage for Steamboat Resort's closing day  Now that the mountain is closed for skiing, our town enjoys a little "mud season" before the Resort opens again for mountain biking and festivities and our summer fun begins. Mud season, our unofficial 5th season, is when many of our businesses take a little time off before the busyness of the next tourist season. Locals enjoy t... 04/16/2015

Not much snow for the last week at the Steamboat Ski Resort! As is frequently the case, the Steamboat Ski Resort is receiving snow as I type because the area closes this weekend. No complaints....moisture is good.  My visions of golf course openings in Steamboat may have to wait a week, however.The Sunday Steamboat Pilot newspaper reported 27 real estate transactions last week with a dollar volume of $13,178,899.  Of those sales, 11 were single family homes, 10 were condo/townhomes, 5 were lot/land sales and 1 was commercial/industrial.Of the 131 pending sales in the Steamboat Springs BOR MLS Sunday, the total pending list price dollar volume was $77,056,545 with the average pending list price $588,217 and the median $369,000.  13% of those pending sales are listed for over $1 million,... 04/08/2015

Bashor Bowl area 2015 is proving to be a transitional year in real estate here in Steamboat Springs and around the country.  (The stories out of Denver and the Front Range show their markets are even crazier than ours with 50 showings the first day and 20 offers on the same property. Whew.)  Our low inventory has frustrated buyers who either aren’t finding what they are looking for or are finding prices higher than recent comps with sellers willing to wait for the next buyer rather than settling for a lower price.The February stats really illustrate what is going on.  Land Title emailed the final numbers showing February was quite a bit slower than last year with only $16.2 in Steamboat real estate Gross Sales Volume (down 58% from last year) and 49 Steamboat real estate transactions (... 04/08/2015

Moose in Elkins Meadow Time does indeed fly when one is having fun! I've been to Charleston, SC, Atlanta and Gainesville, GA, and had my UGA college roommate visiting in Steamboat Springs. And now I see that I missed my weekly Steamboat Springs real estate update the past 3 weeks! Here's the recap. March 6-12 showed 17 sales reported by the Steamboat Pilot newspaper for total sales of $8,054,008 plus $1,087,000 of fractional/time share sales. Of those 17 whole ownership sales, 2 were single family, 9 were condo/townhome, 5 were lot/land, and 1 was commercial/industrial. March 13-19 showed reported 16 closed Steamboat Springs real estate transactions for $4,985,400. 4 were single family, 8 were condo/townhome, 3 were lot/land, and 1 was commercial/industrial. Last week, March 19-25, the... 04/02/2015

Steamboat Springs, CO Real Estate Market Report   Steamboat Springs real estate is often compared with other resort communities. Have you ever wondered how Steamboat's prices compare to other resort towns? Wonder no more. Here is a break down of resorts and their median price sold for homes, condos and land. In the grand scheme of things, Steamboat Springs is quite affordable.   Search for your new-to-you homes, townhomes and condos in Steamboat Springs.     Steamboat Springs, CO compared to other resort markets   Local Steamboat Springs Market   It's been feeling a little slow for snow and real estate this winter and the numbers reflect this.  February was a slow month for Routt County real estate transactions with $16.2M in gross sales and 49 transactions.  This was down - 58.2% in to... 04/01/2015

Living room of The Highmark 3D Welcome to the Highmark in Steamboat Springs! The Highmark was recently reviewed by Yahoo Travel's Senior Writer Sara Bliss as the place to stay for the perfect, relaxing, full-service ‪#‎Steamboat‬ experience!Phone or email me if you want to discuss owning one of these spectacular Highmark condos!          Anne Mayberry     970-846-1425 03/27/2015

Summer Camp & Activity Guide - Steamboat Springs, CO   Blading the Yampa River Core Trail in Steamboat Springs It's getting to be that time of year again, the time when parents turn their attention to planning the family's summer. If you have school aged children, this may entail planning the kids' summer camps and activities. To help in the time-consuming task of searching for and sorting through various camps, I have compiled a list of day camps, sport and other activity camps offered here in Steamboat Springs, CO. I hope these ideas ease the stress of planning activities to combat the dreaded words, "I'm bored". If you are planning to put your Steamboat home on the market or are looking for homes for sale in Steamboat Springs or  I am here to help. Summer Day Camps Kids' Adventure Cl... 03/19/2015