Ski Time Square in Steamboat Springs, CO, will be demolished this spring to make room for a new base village.  Here is an artist's rendering from Cafritz, the company who acquired the land from Ski Time Square Enterprises.Ski Time Square will have hotel, retail and residential space in the form of luxury whole ownership and fractional ownership condos.  There will be six major buildings that are 3-9 stories high with a total of 1,035,904 square feet of space. 70% will be residential, 5% will be restaurants and retail, and 25% will be parking and convention space. The new base village in Steamboat Springs will cover approximately seven acres.  They plan to start building in 2009, and hopefully they'll be done in 2-3 years.There are big changes in the works for Steamboat Springs.  Most pe... 03/13/2008

Steamboat Springs real estate is different this February as compared to February a year ago.  Last year, Intrawest had just announced they were buying our ski mountain.  Real estate was selling so fast that investors would buy property before they saw it just to get something.  Financing was as easy, and the economy looked bright. This February is a bit slower, but prices haven't come down.  Steamboat still has a rosy future.  Our base village will be demo'ed in the spring and a new one will be built.  People want to live here. They want to raise their children in Steamboat where schools are good and streets are safe. Here's the difference a year makes: Prices for Steamboat Springs real estate are going up. Median Sold prices rose from $351,000 to $413,000 Number of properties sold has ... 03/06/2008

Highlights of the Edgemont Slopeside Residences: Located above the Mountain Village between the Gondola and Christie Peak Express chairlifts. (Former Bear Claw III Site) Unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes of SteamboatSweeping views of the entire Yampa Valley from the Flat Tops to Sleeping Giant. Spacious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom whole-ownership residences ranging from the $800,000’s to over $2. 5 million. Edgemont has full approval by the Steamboat Springs City Council and ground breaking is scheduled for this spring/summer.The first 44 residences were released for sale this season.The Atira Group, who is developing Edgemont, anticipates having the first 44 residences available for move in as early as the 2009/2010 ski season.The Edgemont Sales Preview Center, located in the ... 02/26/2008

Here is a list of all the available and pending two or more bedroom Steamboat Springs ski-in, ski-out full ownership condos and townhomes for sale in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. If you would like more information about Steamboat Springs real estate or these ski-in, ski-out places, please call Eliese Pivarnik at (970) 819-6372. Also, please visit SteamboatHomeSales.com for more Steamboat Springs real estate information.If you are coming to Steamboat and want to set up a time to see these places, please call me at (970) 819-6372 or email me at eliese@steamboathomesales.com.  I look forward to helping you answer your Steamboat real estate questions.    Develop-ment Asking Price   Days on Market Status Bed-rooms Baths Storm Meadows Condos   $437,500 27 ACTIVE Two Two Scandinavian Lodge   $... 02/24/2008

Development Asking Price Days On Market Status Full and 3 Tot Sq Ft Year Built (Use 4 digit) HOA Fee HOA Per   Hunters Glen $650,000 138 Three Two 2040 1994 0 Yearly Other $650,000 150 Three Three 1521 2007 551.36 Quarterly Sundance North $665,000 10 Three Three 1563 2009 361.21 Monthly Ridgecrest Condo $669,000 44 Four Four 1680 1974 647.03 Monthly Columbine Landing Townhome $684,000 192 Three Plus Three 2122 1982 1200 Quarterly Bronze Tree Condos $697,500 33 Three Two 1114 1982 2155.00 Quarterly EagleRidge Lodge $719,000 129 Three Two 1110 2001 2010 Quarterly Cascades @ Eagleridge Townhomes $725,000 10 Three Plus Three 2134 1996 2054 Quarterly Waterford Townhome $725,000 33 Three Four 2636 1982 1827 Quarterly Phoenix @ Steamboat Springs $735,000 85 Four Four 2022 1981 981.00 Monthly ... 02/24/2008

Back when Steamboat Springs, Colorado was a ranching community with more cows than people, this little schoolhouse was where all the readin', 'ritin and 'rithmetic went on. Steamboat Springs is still a small community with a great reputation for educating its students, but times have changed and the school population is growing. To keep up with the high standard of excellence, Steamboat Springs is adding on to Strawberry Park Elementary and completely re-building Soda Creek Elementary School. Strawberry Park Elementary School is one of two elementary schools in Steamboat Springs. Strawberry Park Elementary is for students grades K-5 and is one of a few schools in Colorado rated "excellent". Click here for information on Steamboat Schools. Here are photos of the new "pod" which will hous... 02/22/2008

 We've been really progressing with the formation of our Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. What difficult yet rewarding work its been. We now have working copies of bylaws, a business plan, and our mission statement. We've filed our articles with the state and are in discussions with other organizations in Steamboat and everyone is psyched! It will be the central place in the community for sustainability ~ education and resources. The team is bubbling over with ideas and plans. Already, we have opportunites and funds coming our way! It seems to be happening so fast now. We have a rotating group of around 100 members from a diverse background. We run the gamut... accountants, consultants, builders, elected officials, city employees, service industry workers, writers, thinkers -- all l... 02/21/2008

With the framing nearing completion, potential buyers are now able to imagine the type of living that Steamboat Springs developer Paul Franklin envisioned when designing The Olympian."For a buyer to be able to get their eyes around something tangible is very important for them," Franklin said. "Seeing the floor plans and renderings for the building is enough for some people who are considering a purchase. Others want to walk around, check out the amazing views and really take it in before making a decision."The Olympian is being built on the northwest corner of Fifth and Yampa streets directly across from the Yampa River, the Core Trail path and historic Howelsen Hill.  Howelsen is the longest continually running ski area west of the Mississippi River. The skiers who train their served... 02/21/2008

Some people who buy Steamboat Springs real estate want a ski-in, ski-out location.  Others want a home on a golf course.  Steamboat Springs has both types of real estate, although there are only three luxury homes available on golf courses in Steamboat Springs. Steamboat Springs is a great place to purchase luxury golf homes because we're located at 7000 feet--thousands of feet lower than most Colorado resorts.  What that means to Steamboat Springs real estate buyers is the snow melts earlier in the spring and comes later in the fall so you can spend more time on the fairways. Steamboat Springs has 3 public golf courses and one private course. Steamboat's public courses are Haymaker, Steamboat Golf Club, and Starwood (formerly the Sheraton Golf Club).  Haymaker is a beautiful course lo... 02/15/2008

One thing Steamboat Springs, Colorado lacks is ski-in, ski-out property.  Edgemont, or Bear Claw III as it was formerly known, is a new development coming to the slopes of Steamboat Ski Area to fill the need for luxury ski-in, ski-out properties.It's a big project.  It will have 110 condos and 14 duplexes (euphemistically called "paired ski homes" in the Edgemont literature), and they'll be releasing 44 units this season.Here's the lowdown on Edgemont:Edgemont will be high-end, luxury ski-in, ski-out properties with killer views Edgemont will have 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom floorplansEdgemont will be priced from $800,000-$2,500,000+ Edgemont will have plenty of amenities--a pool, hot tub,fitness area, game room and media room Edgemont will have underground parking Reservation agreements are n... 02/14/2008

Condotels are a form of ownership invented as a way for resorts to provide enough beds for visiting guests without owning a lot of real estate. Basically, a condotel is a condominium where they allow nightly rentals. There is usually a front desk person to hand out keys and provide a personal contact for visitors. The owners can use their units as much as they'd like, and are encouraged to put them in the rental pool for visitors when they are not in town. The rental income is then split between the managment company and owner, usually around 50/50. Because Condotels cater to resort visitors, they have plenty of amenities to make guests comfortable. There are usually fitness rooms and spas, pools, hot tubs, shuttle service, and housekeeping. Often, owners can use the facilities even whe... 02/04/2008

Across the Rocky Mountain region, resort real estate has not been affected by the nationwide housing slowdown.  In fact, 2007 was a record year for real estate sales in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.Steamboat Springs real estate dollar volume increased 48% in 2007 to $1.3 billion--an all time record real estate year.Steamboat Springs real estate transactions increased 10%.  (It would have been more, but Steamboat's inventory of available housing for sale was low.)Here is the breakdown for different types of Steamboat Springs real estate: The median price of a Steamboat Springs Single Family home rose 29% to $850,000.The median price of a Steamboat Springs Condominium increased 23% to $349,000. The median price of Steamboat Springs vacant land was $556,000.  The number of transactions cont... 01/29/2008

 You wouldn't know it if you read the paper, but Steamboat Springs real estate--and ALL resort mountain communities in Colorado--smashed records for total sales in 2007.  Total sales reached $1.39 billion dollars in Routt County alone.In fact, according to the Summit Daily News, "Five Colorado mountain resort counties will set a combined record of $8.56 billion in real estate sales this year even with a recent cool-down in the market."Average home sales around the region are:$1.41 million in Eagle County (Vail, Beaver Creek) $928,776 in Routt County (Steamboat Springs, Stagecoach) $794,391 in Summit County (Breckenridge, Copper, Frisco, Keystone)People moving to resort communities aren't the only factor for the Colorado real estate boom.  The natural gas industry has impacted the wester... 01/26/2008

The 95th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is coming the second week in February. Lincoln Avenue, the main street in Steamboat Springs, gets covered in snow for marching bands on skis, kids being pulled behind horses on skis and snowboards, fireworks, ski jumping, shovel races, and all kinds of other snow events totally unique to Steamboat Springs. Here is the full schedule: Wednesday, February 6 5:30 pm--Opening Ceremonies at Howelsen Hill Thursday, February 7 4:30 pm--Cross-Country Obstacle Race7:00-8:00pm--20,30,and 50 Meter Jumping7:00-8:00pm--Snowboarding Jam Session at Howelson Hill Friday, February 8 9:00-noon--Alpine Ski Flying Training10:00--Soda Pop Slalom1:30pm--Bumps, Jumps, and K18 Ski Jumping3:00-6:00--Amateur Alpine Ski Flying Training4:30-7:30pm--Tubing Party at Howelson... 01/21/2008

There are currently only 16 Steamboat Springs, Colorado ski-in, ski-out properties available in Steamboat Springs.    LIST PRICE: SOLD PRICE: DOM: HIGH LOW AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL PRICE LISTING COUNT $3,995,000 $342,000 $992,268 $742,000 $15,876,300 16 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 311 2 109 52    At the low end of the Steamboat Springs ski-in, ski-out market are Ski Inn Condos, Storm Meadow Condos, and Ski Trail Condos. These units have one bedroom and range from $342,000-$399,900.  The developments were all built in Steamboat during the 1970's.  Some of the units have been renovated, but they all offer great ski-in, ski-out locations at reasonable prices.  Of course, if you need more than one bedroom, you are out of luck.Also available are two units at Steamboat Village Inn, otherwise known as the priv... 01/20/2008

During the December lull, I finished my certification for a Resort and Second Home Property Specialist.  To earn the designation, candidates must complete at two-day Resort and Second Home Markets Course and a two-day Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course.  Two additional electives can be selected from among nine courses including residential property management, small business property management, international real estate, real estate investments, commercial real estate investments, and a resort symposium.Only 3 Realtors (out of over 400) in Steamboat Springs, CO have earned the RSPS designation. There has been substantial growth in the second-home market. In fact, investment property and vacation homes make up more than one-third of residential transactions. For information on buying s... 01/09/2008

Despite a slow end to 2007, Steamboat Springs, CO again recorded a record year in real estate sales.  Routt County will reach $1.5 billion by the time all transactions are recorded.November trends:Less inventory meant less sales volume.  Sales were off 35% from November, 2006.Fewer entry level homes were sold (defined as less than $500,000). November, 2006 had 109. November 2007 had only 53. As sales have stabilized, listing prices should stabilize as well.  Last year, as prices increased 5% a month, Sellers asked for--and got--eye-popping increases over the last units sold in their condo development.For more details on property in Steamboat Springs, CO, Stagecoach, Hayden and North Routt, visit SteamboatHomeSales.com or call Eliese Pivarnik at (970) 819-6372. 01/09/2008

Fractional sales have been growing in Steamboat Springs, CO as an alternative for people who still desire luxury accomodations but don't want to invest in an entire condominium they'll only use a few weeks a year.Through November, there have been 92 transactions at the Steamboat Grand.  The average price is $110,772, for over $10,000,000 in sales.   The Steamboat Grand was recently ranked in the Top 50 Ski Hotels by Conde Nast magazine.  It has a full-service spa, a great year-round outdoor pool and spas, several restaurants and conference rooms, concierge, ski rental, and shops. At the Christie Club, a ski-in, ski-out property, 22 fractional transactions have closed this year.  The average price is $222,564.  The Christie Club offers three and four bedroom units without a "hotel" feel.... 01/09/2008

Looking for a Steamboat Springs, CO ski condo?  Better act fast--there are only 156 available between $189,000 and $5,800,000.   Here's how they break down: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski Condos from $189,000  - $300,000 (14 available) There are only 14 Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski Condos that are showing as active below $300,000.  They range from a 295 square foot studio in Mt Werner Meadows to a two-bedroom--the only two bedroom in this price range--at Meadowlark.  There are several one bedroom units in Walton Village, the Rockies, and Shadow Run.  Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski Condos from $301,000  - $400,000 (16 available) There are only 16 Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski Condos that are showing as active between $301,000-$400,000. These are mainly one and two bedroom condos i... 01/02/2008

Steamboat Springs Real Estate Information - December, 2007As of December 28, 2007, there are 304 listings (not including fractionals and time shares) in Steamboat Springs, CO.  The average price is $1,265,201 and the median price is $968,000.  (The median is the better representation, because the high list price is $15,000,000 and the low is $189,000.  Listings include single family homes, condos, and townhouses.   LIST PRICE:SOLD PRICE: DAYS ON MARKET:     AVERAGE PRICE MEDIAN PRICE   # OF LISTINGS     $1,265,201 $968,000   304     0 0       126 95   In December, 2007, 29 properties sold in Steamboat for a total price of almost $18 million. LIST PRICE: SOLD PRICE: DOM:     AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL PRICE LISTING COUNT     $619,455 $485,000 $17,964,197 29     $600,430 $485,000 $17,412,497   ... 12/30/2007