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Steamboat Springs, CO Real Estate News

By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
  Steamboat’s version of an urban setting offers a unique set of amenities beyond shopping, dining and entertainment.  Activities like Mountain Biking, Hiking, Running, Fly-fishing, tubing the Yampa River in the summer and skiing, skate-skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter are all just a short walk from your front door when living in downtown Steamboat.  Your children can walk to school or a friend’s house with ease, making this an ideal place to live.      Downtown living can either be in homes just a few blocks from Lincoln Ave, up a hill with magnificent views, or in maintenance free condos, perfect for those that want the most convenient location to live the Steamboat lifestyle. Living in downtown Steamboat Springs offers a different lifestyle than homes on the mountain.  Having th...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Eagleridge in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Eagleridge is a fantastic complex located only steps or a quick shuttle ride to the Gondola at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. Eagle ridge provides excellent services to owners and guests plus they work hard to maintain the value of your investment in Steamboat. Click Here for Featured Eagle Ridge Listings on an Steamboat's Easy MLS Search. Eagle Ridge is one of the most desirable locations on the mountain. You’ll have the convenience of front desk check in, a seasonal shuttle, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness facilities, a day spa, and concierge. Eagleridge Lodge is comprised of mostly 2 br & br plus den condos along with 3 br condos, studios, and 4 br condos. Most units have great views. All units have fireplaces, decks and are c...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Welcome to The Sanctuary in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! A development located less than a mile from the Gondola, the Sanctuary is aptly named, giving you a safe haven among the crowds to relax in at the end of the day.     With sites ranging from .44 to over 2 acres there is plenty of variance in lot size and layout. With homes built in styles from contemporary to comfortable-mountain, each house tailors to the owner's desires. But even with the differences between homes, the development is unified through its unprecedented location and beautiful layout.      The development wraps around the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Championship Golf Course, giving homes easy access to a game of golf and fantastic views. The golf course is beautifully maintained and, in the winter, transforms into a re...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado Living in Steamboat Springs is waking up every morning taking in the stunning views, beauty, culture, fresh mountain air and of course the many exhilarating activities and events that go on daily in Steamboat’s lifestyle. Living here for many of us, is a choice of lifestyle. For each person it is different, but there are many common reasons. The ‘Steamboat lifestyle’ is based on the abundant options we have for recreation, ranging special places like Rabbit Ears Pass, Emerald Mountain, Buff Pass, the Steamboat Ski Area and the local trails that connect us to them. Most of us are excited to get up with the rise of the sun in effort to not let a ray pass that we are not enjoying; Steamboat gives us this opportunity. There are not many places in the w...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
2010 Steamboat Springs Triathlon Sunday, August 29th, 2010 @ 8:00am The annual Steamboat Springs Triathlon is this coming Sunday, August 29th starts at 8:00am! Individual and team relays will complete a 3/4 swim, 22.5 mile bike and 4 mile run at Lake Catamount. This year's race will have all the great amenities that athletes enjoy -excellent course, great goodie bags, fantastic, friendly volunteers and outstanding sponsors, and the course length will change just slightly with a bit longer bike course - 22.5 miles instead of the 20 miles. The international distance race challenges racers at 6,795 feet with a 3/4 mile swim, 22.5 mile bike and a manageable 4 mile run. Race Day Schedule: 6:00am Transition Area Opens 6:30 - 7:30am Athlete check-in, body marking, rack your bike 7:50am Transit...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Steamboat's Pro Rodeo Series Summer 2010 - photo by Anne Lauinger The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series is a wonderful & successful weekly rodeo in the country. This event takes place over the summers in Steamboat of two months from mid-June to mid-August. The Pro Rodeo Series is a wonderful fun-filled event for the entire family and friends. Steamboats Rodeo has been a huge part for many many years. It has a whole culture of history behind the Pro Rodeo taken place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. For more than 100 years ago, this event has been apart of Steamboat's town. The tradition has stayed alive into the 21st century! This rodeo competition tradition has always been part of the culture of this beautiful town. Location: Brent's Romick Arena - downtown off of 5th Street at base o...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
The "Steamboat Wine Festival" is a fun-filled annual event that starts this weekend. This is Steamboat's 7th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival, which usually attracts annually over 3,000 people and is viewed in world-known magazines that it is a can't-miss event of the season. We have nearly 500 wines, spirits, beers and the region's finest restaurants showcasing their talents, mark this wonderful event on your calendar today! Please visit the Steamboat Wine Festival Event Schedule for more information on days and times. The "Parade of Homes" is signatured and fundraised by Colorado Group Realty, which is for local Steamboat charities and is a really great event to attend. Check out the following information below, for tickets and more information on the Parade of Homes event this weekend....
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Biking in Steamboat is very exhilarating, refreshing, challenging, exciting and most definitely fun! This explains mountain biking in Steamboat. With a world class, well-maintained trail system, Steamboat Springs is an excellent place to go for a bike ride. ...continue reading The surrounding area Steamboat Springs is filled with great mountain biking trails. If you are from out of town, however, the best place to start might be Mt. Werner. Located right in town, the trails on this local ski hill are easy to find and really fun! If you would like instruction, be sure to sign up for a mountain biking clinic with a local pro. Rent a bike and all of your gear from any of the shops in town or at the base of the mountain and they will probably give you some pointers about where to go. There...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
...continue reading Hiking opportunities of all intensity abound in and around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. ...continue reading With numerous hiking in the millions of acres of remote public lands surrounding Steamboat, The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is a good place to start. Just south of Steamboat, Flat Top is exceptionally wild and scenic and is a great place to get a feel for Steamboat Springs natural landscape. Routt National Forest expands over 1,127,000-acres of forest and high grasslands that virtually surround Steamboat Springs. Routt's Mount Zirkel Wilderness boasts a location straddling the Park Range of the Continental Divide northeast of Steamboat and proves another ideal spot for moderate hikes. One of the first wilderness areas created in Colorado, Mount Zirkel houses nume...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Tubing the Beautiful Yampa River in Steamboat If you happen to be passing through Steamboat on a particularly warm summer day, do not miss an opportunity to dip into the Yampa River for a tubing session. Flowing South to North, the Yampa River parallels US Hwy 40 and Yampa Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs. The river eventually joins the Green River just a few miles East of the Utah boarder and is the only major tributary of the Colorado that is still flowing freely and unhindered by dams. Various outfitters both in and around Steamboat can set you up for a day of high adventure and a little relaxation on the Yampa. Their services include tube rentals, extensive and thorough information that is vital to your float as well as a shuttle service. Tubing the Yampa is a fun way to burn a...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Fly-Fishing in Steamboat on the Beautiful Yampa River In Steamboat Springs there are tons of activities for families to enjoy, from challenging river rafting to water skiing, kayaking, and canoeing. The people here are very friendly and casual. Temperatures are warm in the summer and cool enough in the winter for some of the world's best powder snow to blanket the region. The amazing views coupled with the natural beauty of the area make this one of the most stunning places in the world to visit. Flyfishing here is wonderful as well. Whether you are an experienced veteran or a beginner, going on a trip with one of Steamboat's fly fishing guides is one of the best ways to learn the different rivers and lakes around town. To learn a bit about the people in Steamboat who live to fish the ...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Steamboat is a town with a rich history, made possible by great people. Something about Steamboat has always drawn great down to earth people with an adventurous soul. Many mountain towns do that on some level but Steamboat has a special charm that brings people who care about keeping Steamboat special. Perhaps it is because it takes a little more effort to be here so you care more or that Steamboat was a real town first known for its hospitality, character and down to earth values before becoming a resort town. It's likely both plus a lot more. If you are looking into Steamboat Real Estate we hope that you will become part of our community in more ways than just owning property. When thinking about moving to Steamboat, understanding your family structure, goals, favorite activities and...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
  Frontier has a new daily jet service that flys into Steamboat/Hayden for the 2010/11 Winter Season. I was curious about the service and how good the fares would be so I looked into it.  The flight's feature the stylish 99 passenger Embraer 190 jet aircraft with comfortable leather seating in a two-by-two configuration. Their new scheduled will start December 16th and runs through April 10th, so take advantage! Steamboat's winters are funfilled and exciting, this is a great time to come to Steamboat especially with this new airline schedule. If you haven't planned your Christmas vacation or have never visited Steamboat Springs and looking for a wonderful memory filled vacation, check out Steamboat as your option, you won't be disappointed. If your wondering what activites and events a...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
Strawberry Park in Steamboat is located only a 5-10 minute drive to town, allowing you to easily get to Steamboat while living in the gorgeous rural setting of Routt National Forest. With easy access to the open land and trail systems, some of the most enjoyable areas in town to are right out your front door. You also have easy access to the top of Buffalo Pass and are close to the top of the Spring Creek and Soda Mountain hiking and biking trails. Continuing up Buff Pass a bit further are even more hiking trails in the summer and some of the best out-of-bounds skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Your home is also located near the Strawberry Park Hot Springs, a natural hot-springs just minutes from your home, it is a great and easy way to relax at the end of the day. With beautifull...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
  One Steamboat Place is a beautiful new ski in ski out development next to the gondola at the Steamboat Ski area.  It is made of of luxury condos ranging in size from three bedroon plus dens to 5 bedroom penthouses.  This is a true luxury property with service levels to match.  Most people really like One Steamboat Place so the question becomes what are they worth.  You can check One Steamboat Place Pricing on a dedicated page that links just to One Steamboat Place listings.    That is a start but to really look into I recommend a conversation where I can give you some background and insights going forward.  If you have futher interest at the point I can either monitor the market and any changes for you or help position you to get the best possible terms with my relationships and mark...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
The national economy has affected the amount of current bank owned and short sale properties in Steamboat and across the country. To accommodate this shift we have added a new feature to our web-site allowing you to search for both types of distressed properties. Check out our page for the only place in Steamboat to easily search the bank owned and short sale properties that are currently available in the MLS. One of the most useful parts of this search feature is that you can narrow your search down to specific locations and search Bank Owned properties in Steamboat by a Map. If you are interested in learning more information about distressed property in Steamboat, feel free to call me at 970.879.0879 or email me at JonW@TheSteamboatGroup.com. While many of these properties can look li...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
How fun and thought provoking it would be to have discussions on public policy with experts and former policy makers!  Well, here in Steamboat, you can.  The Seminars in Steamboat series begins Thursday, July 8th, at the Strings Music Pavillion at 5:00PM.  David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, will open the series with "Obama after 18 Months:  The World and Challenges He Confronts." I know, most of us have an opinion already, but how refreshing to listen to others and provoke analysis outside our realm of current thinking.  Don't miss the first of these dialogues on public policy! For the schedule of all four seminars, www.seminarsatsteamboat.com will fill you in.  Admission is free and donations are welcome.  Stay informed, expand your thinking, and get i...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
"Beautiful summer day in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!" No matter when you plan to visit in the summertime, Steamboat always has the most beautiful summer weather. While taking a quick walk outside snapping a picture of the Yampa Valley River towards Mt. Werner, taking in every moment of the fresh warm mountain air and blue skys with sunshine; it really can't get any better. While checking the weather in Steamboat it is a perfect 75 degree forecast with dry crisp air; I figured I would check around the country and showing the East part of the U.S. it is about 100 degree forecast with humidity. I remember why I really love Steamboat's summers and why I live here today. With literally perfect weather; low humidity and mild temperatures, Steamboat comes alive in the summer months with gorg...
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By Anne Mayberry, Living the Steamboat dream since 1978!
(Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty)
Steamboat is full of activities this Holiday Weekend.  We hope you enjoy the warm sun, the beautiful scenery and the friendly people that will be all around town.  Stop by the Victoria any day this weekend during one of the open houses or call us for a personalized tour of Steamboat's nicest downtown living opportunity.  Here is a schedule of events... THURSDAY, JULY 1 12:15 - 1:00PM Music on the Green~ Meridian Quartet at Yampa River Botanic Park, Strings Music Festival (free admission) 8:00 PM  - Jesse Cook at Strings Music Pavilion, Strings Music Festival FRIDAY JULY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM Art on the Mountain in Gondola Square 12:00 - 1:00PM Brown Bag Lecture Series, Tread of Pioneers Museum 1:00 - 4:30PM Cow Town Ranch Tour, Community Agriculture Alliance 5:00 - 8:00PM First Friday Artw...
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By Jon Wade, Steamboat CO Real Estate
(The Steamboat Group)
  The Steamboat Springs New Truffle Pig restaurant has officially opened today! If you like trying new places to eat and you, your family and friends are in town come up to the base of the mountain and try the newly opened delectable dining at the Truffle Pig at One Steamboat Place. They are very excited to announce that this restaurant is now open. The Truffle Pig offers this great dining for the Steamboat community as well as for One Steamboat's Place Owners. A great place to relax and unwind right at the base of the mountain whether you are a guest, owner or just part of the community. The newest, most creative establishment of a restaurant "The Truffle Pig" features daily lunch and dinner menus with ingredients sourced from the weekly local Steamboat Farmer's Market. A range of mic...
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