Steamboat Springs, CO

Here are a few articles from this weekend's paper. There is definitely a different energy around the market. Frequency of floor calls, increase in showings and pending sales. The squeeze is in for first time home-buyers taking advantage of the tax credit. Must close by Dec 1, 2009. We shall see if they extend it for next year. I'm working with a fellow that is trying to get in on the action. Pretty cool to see worthy folks be able to purchase a home. www.YourSteamboatHome.com

Links to articles below:

Real estate transactions for Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2009

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/oct/18/real_estate_transactions_oct_9_oct_15_2009/

Fractionals, timeshares make sense in down economy

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/oct/18/fractionals_timeshares_make_sense_down_economy/

Partners seek OK for 14 starter townhomes

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/oct/18/partners_seek_ok_14_starter_townhomes/

Steamboat #1 in Ski Magazines for Families

Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat ranked #1 for the best Family Resort in the West by Ski Magazine, #1 for Best Trees and #2 for Best Snow in Skiing Magazine

Other Steamboat resort rankings in Ski Magazine are (click here for the full list) :

• Snow– #8
• Lodging — #9
• On Mountain Dining — #10
• Terrain Parks — #10

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The Yampa River Botanic Park is a must-see if you are in Steamboat during the spring, summer, or fall. It’s located between downtown Steamboat and the Steamboat Ski Area and can be accessed from the Core Trail or Pamela Lane (turn by Freshies and Mt. View Car Wash, then turn left on Pamela Lane).

The Botanic Park is the ever-changing display of perennials that always look good.

The Steamboat Springs growing season is short–56 days–because we live in a valley where cold air can settle. In fact, Leadville (at 10,430 feet) has a longer growing season than we do.

There is no better place to enjoy the ponds, birds, and fragrant flowers. During the summer, you’ll find Strings in the Mountains performers playing at noon on Thursdays. Hundreds of people gather on the grass overlooking the pond and eat their lunch while enjoying the free concerts.

If you are riding bikes on the Core Trail, stop for a quick trip through the Botanic Garden to see what’s blooming or to spot a hummingbird darting around in the honeysuckle blossoms. Town volunteers meet weekly to keep the gardens in top shape, and they post what plants are at their peak on a blackboard right inside the Core Trail entrance.

For those of you in Routt County, you can still take advantage of Insulate Colorado which is a homeowner rebate program for those wishing to improve the insulation in existing homes. Read more about it in my article published in The Steamboat Local:

http://www.steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html

Most of us that live or own here have a million reasons why we love Steamboat, but every once in a while it is nice to see it come from another source.

The Denver Post thinks so too!

10 things we love about Steamboat - By The Denver Post

If the only time you've spent in Ski Town, U.S.A., is to romp around in its delicious champagne powder to get at some of the best tree skiing in all the land, then now is the perfect time for a return visit. Steamboat Springs is friendly and laid-back View Full Story