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Angela Ashby,Prudential Steamboat Realty , Broker Associate, EcoBroker

Steamboat Week in Real Estate

Current pending sales are around 110 and over the last 9 days there were 19 closings so things are definitely holding steady as Buyers get that there are incredible opportunities across the board in our resort community. I'm around this fall if you want to come for a visit and check out the offerings. angela@yoursteamboathome.com The weather is phenomenal and there is plenty to do!

Some recent articles in the Steamboat Pilot & Today:

Routt County real estate transactions for Oct. 1 to 7, 2010

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/oct/10/routt-county-real-estate-transactions-oct-1-7-2010/

On the Market: 23 county units bought for less than $500,000

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/oct/10/market-23-county-units-bought-less-500000/

3 Stonewood sales close in rapid succession in Steamboat

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/oct/10/3-stonewood-sales-close-rapid-succession-steamboat/

Real Estate transactions for Sept. 24 to 30

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/oct/03/real-estate-transactions-sept-24-30/

2 condo projects in Steamboat land 1st contracts of season

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/oct/03/2-condo-projects-steamboat-land-1st-contracts-seas/

Water Savings at Home

This, taken from my EcoBroker newsletter I thought was worth repeating because sometimes we forget and take for granted our precious resource.

Easy Ways to Save Water at Home

Managing water is a growing concern in the United States. Communities across the country are starting to face challenges regarding water supply and water infrastructure. Launched in 2006, WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored partnership program that seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices..

Save water at home with a few easy fixes:

1. Replace your toilets. If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably have an inefficient model that uses at least 3.5 gallons per flush. New and improved WaterSense labeled models use less than 1.28 gallons per flush-that generally 60 percent less than their older, less efficient counterparts saving you money each year.

2. Fix a Leaky Faucet. Leaky faucets that drip at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water each year

3. Make it a Full Load. The average washing machine uses about 41 gallons of water per load. High-efficiency washing machines use less than 28 gallons of water per load. To achieve even greater savings, wash only full loads of laundry or use the appropriate load size selection on the washing machine.

4. Take a Shower. A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons. If you take a bath, stopper the drain immediately and adjust the temperature as you fill the tub.

5. Water Your Yard Wisely. The typical single-family suburban household uses at least 30 percent of their water outdoors for irrigation. Some experts estimate that more than 50 percent of landscape water use goes to waste due to evaporation or runoff caused by overwatering.
Install drip irrigation systems which will use between 20 to 50 percent less water than conventional in-ground sprinkler systems. They are also much more efficient than conventional sprinklers because no water is lost to wind, runoff, and evaporation.

For more helpful sustainable tips, visit my website.

Plan Your Weekend in Steamboat for Octoberwest!

As fall descends on the valley with the vibrant colors, there is still plenty to do if you're thinking of heading up to the high country. Octoberwest in Steamboat this weekend if you're looking for some good food, beer and entertainment.

The event will kickoff Friday night with a cruiser bike parade in Steamboat's historic downtown leading patrons to restaurants for the Suds & Grub event with beer tastings and food specials. Saturday is packed with entertainment for everyone in the family in a beautiful location, the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. Admission to the event is FREE. Events include:roping a keg barrel, artisan vendors, sample tasty food, refreshing beer and enjoy a great fall day in Steamboat Springs. 2 for 1 activities special in the Coca-Cola Adventure, one Gondola ticket and it's good both Saturday and Sunday. There is also a Rabbit Run Ultra Marathon race finish after completing a challenging 50-mile run along the Continental Divide trail. Wind of the day with some rockin' entertainment with headliner The Drew Emmitt Band and opening act 3 Wire band (free).

If you make it up here, connect with me and I can show you some real estate. There are some incredible opportunities up here...don't miss the 'boat!

Steamboat Springs Free Concert Line-Up

For those of you who like FREE, start making plans for the Steamboat Free Concert Series that takes place all summer. The first concert is June 26th and if you really want to add something meaningful to that weekend, join hundreds of other people for ReTree Colorado and plant thousands of trees to help mitigate the effects of beetle kill. Then, chill out that evening for some free tunes at Howelsen Hill.

Here's the lineup:

June 26: Big Kenny

July 23: Rhythm Devils featuring Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Keller Williams

July 30: Easy Star All-Stars

Aug. 13: JJ Grey and MOFRO

Aug. 20: The Emmitt-Nershi Band

Steamboat's Free Summer Concert Series lineup set http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/jun/11/steamboats-free-summer-concert-series-lineup-set/

Steamboat Barn Village Lots Cut in Half!

Recently, there were significant price reductions on some lots in Steamboat. The Steamboat Barn Village is where the famous poster shot was taken of cowboys on horses with their skis against the backdrop of the historic More Barn. This is a great piece of land that has a walking trail on the perimeter, Fish Creek bordering the north side and views of the ski mountain, valley and Emerald Mountain that are incredible. The central location makes this a great investment for building now while construction prices are lower or hold for the future. Prices begin at $224,950 and there are some sweet lots by the creek.

Barn Village at Steamboat prices sliced in half

http://www2.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/may/30/barn-village-steamboat-prices-sliced-half/