Steamboat Springs, CO

I have been contacted by Res.net to list a property. On the Listing addendum there are several things that I am personally liable for and have been asked to put the utilities in my name and the commission is set at 5% - all red flags to me. Do these seem reasonable requests? Any thoughts on my red flags?

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From the column I write in The Local:

"Last column, I wrote about some of the local organizations that are doing good works in the field of green building and sustainability. As promised, here are more details should you find yourself sitting idle, eating bonbons and wondering what you can do to save the planet! "

For complete article: http://steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html

Here is a nugget of some of the offerings of the stimulus package. So, if you're a first time homebuyer give me a call. The time is right to be a Buyer in Steamboat Springs. Get in while the gettin' is good! Rates are exceptional and we all know that won't last long. Call or email today, and we can start finding Your Steamboat Home. 970.819.4897 or angela@yoursteamboathome.com

Housing incentives

First-time homebuyers would get an $8,000 tax credit if they buy a house between Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, 2009. If you sell your home within three years of purchase, you would lose the credit. An individual who earns less than $75,000 annually and a couple that earns less than $150,000 annually qualify for this tax credit. Homebuyers would see the savings when they file their 2009 income tax return next year.

Car buyers

If you buy a new car in 2009, the sales tax is deductible. The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates that this could save $300 to $600 for those who qualify for the deduction. The deduction would be claimed on your 2009 tax return.

Going green

Buying a new energy-efficient furnace, energy-saving windows and doors, or adding insulation to homes could net tax credits. The stimulus bill would expand and extend existing tax credits for such energy-efficient investments through 2010.

The new program allows consumers to recoup 30 percent of their total investment up to $1,500. You apply the tax credit when you file your 2009 or 2010 income tax return. Congress also has set aside $5 billion to weatherize more than 1 million homes for "modest-income" families, who are expected to save, on average, $350 a year on heating and air conditioning.

Bear Lodge, the newest and most luxurious building at Trappeurs Crossing, is completed and ready for ski season occupancy. Last month, 8 units closed for an average price of $1,162,075. Several are still available for purchase.

Bear Lodge and Emerald Lodge (which was completed about a year ago) may represent some of the best values for new construction in Steamboat. Bear Lodge has several patio units which open onto a private patio with a hot tub, gas fireplace, and grill. Rental income for patio units is substantially more than non-patio units. The pool and community hot tub is centrally located.

Bear and Emerald Lodges are part of the Trappeurs Crossing complex that also includes the original Trappeurs, Timber, Champagne, and Aspen lodges. It is a well-managed complex with several pools, tennis, underground parking, and a location on Village Drive that’s a block from the ski slopes. Because there are six buildings with owners who share all the amenities, HOA’s are relatively reasonable.

If you are looking for new construction and considering projects like Trailhead Lodge, give us a call at (970) 819-6372 or contact us to discuss all the new Steamboat Springs projects including Bear Lodge.

Please visit SteamboatHomeSales.com to search ALL Steamboat listings and for the latest Steamboat Real Estate news.

"What does green building really mean? In its simplest form, green building encompasses three components: Energy efficiency; resource conservation and good indoor environmental quality. "

For my complete article: http://www.steamboatlocal.org/greenacres.html

Have fun with GREEN. It is simply a smarter way to live and build...and your kids will thank you!