"Early Trick or Treaters take a visit to the Downtown Colorado Group Realty Haunted House" If you, your family and friends are thinking of what to do this weekend don't miss out on the following Spooky Steamboat Events! Today, Friday October 29th - Tomorrow, Saturday October 30th - Halloween Day, Sunday October 31st   Fun & Spooky Halloween Events: The Haunted Forest will be located behind Safeway starting at 7:30 to 10:30pm, walk along a spooky path in the woods with visits from zombies and ghouls. The event is for teens and adults and costs $13 today, Saturday and Sunday. Colorado Mountain College presents its 12th annual Haunted House today, Saturday and Sunday called Screamboat Chamber of Horror starting at 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Tickets are $10. Children younger than 12 should be acco... 10/29/2010

Most everyone who has been to Steamboat Springs are familiar with our "Signature Champagne Powder", where Steamboat is home for this. We offer this incredibly light, fluffy and super-dry signature Champagne Powder snow. Steamboat has some of the best snow in the Rocky Mountains, the largest mid-mountain base of the major Colorado destination resorts, that should offer another great winter season. Steamboat has been a white weekend, as Mother Nature paid a visit to Ski Town, U.S.A. with the first major storm of the winter season. Sunday through Monday, 14 inches and possibly more of snow piled up, and snow continues to fall with forecasts calling for another foot or more possible through Wednesday morning. The weather channel is predicting another La Nina year here in Steamboat, which m... 10/26/2010

Steamboat Springs Yampa River - Fall 2010 Located in the Yampa River Valley, Steamboat is a great base for a family vacation with a number of activities available in the area for everyone. In addition to amazing flyfishing, you can enjoy the natural hot springs, hiking, biking, camping, museums, shopping, dining, exploring, trail running, water skiing, canoeing and river rafting. And so much more! The Yampa River offers a wide range of activities a local & visitor can enjoy. Reading or having a lunch down by this spectacular river is an experience like no other. Watching the flyfisherman put out their lines with the warm sunshine warming your skin with the sound of the Yampa River streaming down is very inspiring. The Yampa (bear in Native American language) originates high above the n... 10/21/2010

Flyfisherman in Downtown Steamboat on the Yampa River - Photo taken today Wednesday, October 19th, 2010 - "What a perfect fall afternoon!" Steamboat Springs features excellent fly fishing spots throughout the Yampa River Valley! Rivers and lakes abound, filled with rainbow, cutthroat and brown troat. Steamboat offers flyfishing guides and stores to help you along your way or with any of your needs, we recommend Bucking Rainbow Outfitters. They can accommodate beginners and experts! Choose from public water on the Yampa River, the tail waters of Stagecoach Reservoir, Sarvis Creek Wildlife Area, Steamboat Lake, Colorado River, unbelievalbe private tail water of Lake Catamount, or the scenic Buffalo Creek Ranch. They can provide you with all the gear you need. Contact Bucking Rainbow Outf... 10/20/2010

Steamboat's Market Update The month of August saw volumes continue to improve in Steamboat Springs. Sales Volume for Routt County grew almost $10 million over July, totaling $46,343,500 and is 40% more than August of 2009. The strong month in August keeps the overall sales volume for 2010 high, 69% YTD better than it was at the end of August of 2009 TYD. This is driven by a variety of things including buyers coming back as prices have adjusted downwards, continued interest in luxury properties, locals homes and short sales plus a return to activity in mid-range resort condos and even some land sales. I expect the YTD increases to moderate in the fall since that is when things began to pick up last year and volumes were similar to the last few months. The market differs by type of prope... 10/19/2010

Halloween in Steamboat Springs, CO  "Photo taken at 2009 Halloween Colorado Group Realty Downtown Haunted House" Steamboat Springs Downtown Halloween Stroll is one of the greatest events all year! A Halloween tradition takes place in downtown Steamboat, which is an annual event that has been taking place for over 30 years. All ages alike stroll up and down Lincoln Avenue Trick or Treating from 5:00 to 7:00pm, regardless of the weather. Downtown Colorado Group Realty is one of the many businesses that puts on a fun & exciting Haunted House, so come on by this year, should be one of the scariest! "A True Community Event!" 10/13/2010

Sisters in Steamboat Weekend is coming quick, located downtown in Steamboat Springs starting October 15th - 17th, 2010. This is a special event just for women that you can start planning for now. MainStreet Steamboat Springs puts this weekend on to offer enough activities to choose from if you're looking to shop or for something fun to do, but not so many things planned that you can't just spend time together enjoying all of what Steamboat has to offer. Registration includes the Opening Reception, yoga on Saturday and Sunday, continental breakfast Saturday morning, most enrichment sessions "many to choose from", and the Little Black Dress "Eat Dessert First" Saturday early evening party. Registration is $75/person. The American Heart Association is the main charity for this special week... 10/12/2010

"Photo taken Sunday afternoon when the clouds slowly parted to show the snowy peak of Mt. Werner with some Sunshine." The fall colors are in the midst of the white snowy peaks of Mt. Werner, it is official, Steamboat has received its first snow! Mother Nature indeed has reminded our Ski Town U.S.A that the start of a great winter season 2010/11 is just around the corner with a dusting of snow from this weekend. We will be starting our winter season off on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010. So wax your boards & ski's, make sure you have your Steamboat Ski Pass or your Steamboat Vacation planned and start getting excited because powder will be arriving before you know it. To view the latest Steamboat Springs web cams that feature our Steamboat Mountain & Downtown areas please feel free to c... 10/11/2010

"Double Rainbow Photo above Mt. Werner here in Steamboat Springs, Colorado" Another gorgeous light show from yesterday evening after and during a rain shower here in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. "What a sight!" Earlier in the week we had a stunning rainbow display and then again last night. Except last night it was a Double Rainbow & much more vibrant colors! Take a look yourself! Here are a few photos of the light show that I captured: "Double Full Rainbow Photo right by my Home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado" 10/08/2010

Here is a list of the following September 2010 solds that took place in the Steamboat Area. Jon has included a few comments on notable sales, if you would like more information on one specifically place give us a call. We will be posting weekly solds going forward. Week 9/1 - 9/8 9/1 319 Blackberry Lane (Single Family Home 3br/2.5ba 3,495sq ft 0.56 acres) - Located in the Fish Creek Area, Fox Hollow Subdivision. Sold for $750,000 9/1 245 Boulder Ridge Road (Residential/Acreage 0.50 acres) – Located in the Fish Creek Area, Boulder Ridge Subdivision. Sold for $349,000 - This is a big deal to see land in a vacant development sell.  Hopefully this portends that prices are reaching levels that make sense for people to lock in this place in Steamboat 9/2 435 Ore House Plaza Unit 106 (Condo 2b... 10/07/2010

Eagleridge in Steamboat Springs, Colorado 1494 Flattop Circle: Beautiful Furnishings and Views of the Ski Mountain make this a home that is hard to leave. A great location for vacations with family and friends in this highly upgraded and beautifully contemporary 4 Bedroom Eagle Ridge Luxury Townhome. Located right by the ski mountain, this townhome benefits from all of the amenities of Eagle Ridge and is a short walk from the base to ski area. Entering the home brings you into the foyer, which is a great area to get dressed before heading out to ski. If you continue walking straight you end up into the kitchen, dining room and great room. With vaulted celings, this expansive room easily fits a large group of family and friends. Upstairs is a great area to escape at the end of the day i... 10/06/2010

Steamboat Springs hasn't received to much rain in the past month, but yesterday evening there was a sure sight of a beautiful Rainbow that approached out of the sky. In Steamboat we've had spectacular rainbow sightings; this particular photo is from last nights light show when we received a few showers. I stopped and starred when the clouds parted and a Rainbow filled the sky above Mt. Werner. "What a Sight to See!" I've always been curious of "What a Rainbow actually is?" and "Where the sun actually goes when you spot a rainbow", so I researched - this is what I found. What is a rainbow? Author Donald Ahrens in his text Meteorology Today describes a rainbow as "one of the most spectacular light shows observed on earth". Indeed the traditional rainbow is sunlight spread out into its sp... 10/05/2010

Steamboat's colors abound during the Fall, the Yampa Valley changes from a lush green to radiant golds, oranges & even reds! The colors of Fall jump out amongst the evergreen forest, the colors started changing last month - around the middle of September and still are looking bright and vibrant. But, they are starting to fall due to snow approaching soon. There are so many reasons you will 'Fall in Love with Steamboat' with the entire family. This past weekend, taking a drive up through Rabbit Ears Pass, while finding the perfect spot to camp, was simple & beautiful. No matter where you're coming from, driving to Steamboat Springs is magical. Taking in the mountains, clean air, blue skies, and did I mention ecentric colors? Yes, Steamboat is one of the most beautiful areas to enjoy a r... 10/04/2010

Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rides Take a ride in a fun and exciting Hot Air Balloon here in Steamboat Springs, we offer beautiful flights that take you over the Steamboat Springs area, the Flattop Mountains, and an inactive Volcano to the North, called Hahn's Peak. These flights offer stunning views and majestic overlooks of all the fall colors that are changing around Steamboat. This is such a great time of year, we've had nothing but perfect weather in the last month and still more to come. Steamboat Springs always has something for everyone, this time of year is so beautiful with all the Aspen fall colors and the cool crisp mountain air, listening to the leaves starting to fall and race in the wind up and down the streets is such a lovely experience in the mountains. On the Wi... 10/01/2010

Steamboat Springs always has something for everyone, this time of year is so beautiful with all the Aspen fall colors and the cool crisp air, listening to the leaves starting to fall and race in the wind up and down the streets is such a lovely experience in the mountains. This weekend we have the Steamboat First Friday Artwalk, Friday October 1st starting at 5pm going to about 8pm in the evening. This is such a great time to enjoy downtown Steamboat with friends and family, while viewing great art created by local Steamboat artists. The vision of Steamboats First Friday Artwalk is to foster appreciation of the visual arts in Steamboat and support the growth of the local arts community. There are about twenty four galleries and alternative art venues that remain open for this self-guide... 09/29/2010

Bistro c.v. in downtown Steamboat Springs Bistro c.v. is a restaurant with an elegant, modern ambience, complemented by a friendly, yet refreshingly casual staff. The restaurant is very lovely inside and out, the architecture has a curved exterior framing the interior dining area, with large windows to see beautiful downtown Steamboat while enjoying time & delicious food with friends and family. The gourmet of cuisine is delicious here, it comes in smaller portions, but beautiful poised art on a plate. Their wine list is a reflection on their belief in highlighting regional produce, yet exceptional wineries. "Our food is a reflection of cooking simply, honestly and innovatively" says owners of Bistro c.v. I enjoyed Bistro c.v., they deliver a creative and appetizing menu with an excelle... 09/28/2010

With the Yampa Valley Regional Airport (Steamboat/Hayden HDN) located just 22 miles from town, Steamboat is the most conveniently accessed ski resort in Colorado. A newly transformed, ultra-spacious terminal facility will greet passengers upon their arrival. Steamboat offers year round all-jet air service with convenient connections nationwide. Another option, Denver International Airport is approximately 160 miles east of Steamboat Springs with most major airlines servicing DIA from both domestic and international locations throughout the world. Steamboat's Flight Schedule features nonstop flights from nine major airports across the country on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Steamboat's Inbound Air Fli... 09/27/2010

  It was great to get in some late season water-skiing this afternoon. We had a fantastic afternoon out at the lake as a family and it was clear why this is our favorite family summer activity.  Wendy grew up on Canandaigua Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in UpState NY and I grew up on The St. Joseph River, a 100 yard wide plus glassy river that flows into lake Michigan.  Our first date was water-skiing on a private lake just inside Boulder, CO's city limits that I was a member on for 12 plus years and little did I know that her dream was too get married on water-skiis. Here is a link to use celebrating our 10th Anniversary this summer in Steamboat Water-Skiing.  I married far above myself and this is most of the reason why.    This is a little late for most people because it is getting ... 09/26/2010

Steamboat Springs has such a variety of unique and delicious restaurants to choose from. This particular one is the home of L'Apogee Restaurant & Harwigs Grill in Steamboat, since 1979. History on Harwigs building is quite interesting, it was constructed in the early 1880s and was used as a saddlery store for many tenants over the years, then purchased in October of 1985. Harwigs Grill & L'Apogee Restaurant has a large wine cellar built under the restaurant as well as a temperature controlled room for white wines on the ground floor. In 1987, they have been rewarded "Best of Awards of Excellence", every year from the Wine Spectator magazine. While enjoying dinner here, you won't miss out on the many wine experts that will help make a selection to complement your dinner. Their goal is to... 09/24/2010

Steamboat Springs is a town with a unique history made up of wonderful people that help the community in every which way possible. Steamboat Springs Foundation (CARHOF) recently recognized Colorado Group Realty as the top 2010 local contributor, from the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors. In the real estate industry, CARHOF generates revenue from interest earned on earnest money deposits and donations from Realtors. This revenue is then used to assist housing efforts across the state, through non profit and public housing agencies. CARHOF has donated more than 7 million dollars statewide. Wow! The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors annually grants CARHOF funds to local non profit and public housing agencies, this year recipients include: Advocates Building Peaceful Communities, Horiz... 09/23/2010