http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to check off those spring tasks that get your home ready for warmer weather. Here are our top tips to get your home in tip-top shape this spring! Examine your roof shingles. Winter can be hard on the roof. Make sure that your shingles are still intact after the harsh winter snow and cold. Clean out the gutters! Improper drainage can cause water to build up quickly. Make sure your gutters are clean and repair any that have become loose or have leaks. Check outside faucets and hoses. Pipes are notorious for freezing during the winter. Make sure your outside faucets are working and in top shape before you’re ready to rely on them. Also make sure that your garden hose hasn’t frozen or experienced any dry rot during its off season. Check the caulking around your windows and doors. Keep all that delicious cool air inside with windows and doors that are sealed properly. Not only will it keep you cool this summer, but it keeps heat in in the winter. Plus, it’s a great way to save money on those utility bills!Check outdoor power equipment. Before your grass is too long, be sure to make sure your mower is ready to go. Check the oil and sharpen the blades.   http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/10374/spring-maintenance-tips/ Mon, 02 May 2022 04:16:37 -0700 There is still time to hit the slopes, for free! Ski Free Sundays at the historic Howelsen Hill continues until April 3rd. Ski Free Sundays started 6 years ago when the Steamboat Springs City Council approved the practice. The day is in honor of the community’s Olympians and the tradition of skiing in the town. Since 1915, nearly 100 winter Olympians have come away from Howelsen Hill. This free day covers access to the lifts for downhill skiing. But that is not all! You can also access the Nordic trails for cross-country, fat bike, and snowshoeing. While this day is free, there may be closures depending on special events or competitions. In order to ski free all you need to do is stop by the booth and pick up your free ticket - no reservation required! For more information, visit https://steamboatsprings.net/619/Ski-Free-Sundays  http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/10334/ski-free-sundays!/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:39:50 -0700 Luxury Real Estate has been seeing an expansion over the years. The impact of COVID is still strong in the market as people decide to look for their dream house as well as expand into second and third homes. Movement in the market has caused luxury properties to be in high demand. New groups of influence are on the rise and the definition of luxury is changing. Real estate wealth is surging. This investment has seen a huge increase in dollar volume from 2019-2021. The wealthy have always considered real estate to be a significant asset and they are reaping the benefits.Wealth in the US and globally has increased significantly since 2019. In the US alone, there was over a 17% increase in wealth from 2019 to 2021 for individuals with a net worth of over $5 million. We have also seen new Power Players emerge onto the market. These are bringing four sub-groups in to drive the market: Second Homeowners, Baby Boomers, Urban Repatriates, and Golden Millennials. These Power Player markets are also thriving. Areas like Sarasota and Atlanta are seeing huge increases in investments and New York, along with other major cities, are coming back into play after 2020. The luxury market on a whole has been expanding. Many segments saw double and triple digit percentage gains and large numbers of properties sold. The sales volume of luxury homes has already surpassed 2020. This demand has depleted inventory and increased pressure on the market. View the full report here http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/10167/global-luxury:-a-look-at-wealth/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:37:03 -0700 West End Development Seeks to Provide Positive Solutions  The South and North Valley's of Routt County have long been growing, slowly and steadily, and so has the west end of town. But ever since the departure of the Curve Market grocery store in 2004, the West End of town has been patiently waiting for the moment of real growth and future potential. And finally, here in the third quarter of 2021, that moment is here. The brand new Sleeping Giant K-8 school opens this fall to the cheers of families and teachers alike. West End, Riverside, Steamboat II, Silver Spur, and Heritage Park neighborhoods continue to grow and are being developed. And with the breath of fresh air and hope for so many working families, couples and individuals, the Steamboat 700 possibility might finally offer a way for the Valley to grow and invest in the local population. The local populace makes us the best family mountain ranch town this side of the Mississippi. Join Robert and his team in raising a glass of gratitude to the Governor, the County, and the City of Steamboat as they work together to invest in our locals and their futures.YVHA   The Yampa Valley Housing Authority will own 536 acres of land to the west of Steamboat Springs by Aug. 11, creating hope that the ski town’s housing crisis may have a long-term solution. Recently, the housing authority’s board of directors unanimously agreed to enter into a contract to buy the land, and the deal has already been signed by Steamboat 700 LLC, the property’s current owner.  Initially, the offer for the property was $23 million, with the funding coming from an anonymous benefactor, and over the past two weeks, Steamboat 700 and the person making the donation to buy the land have been in negotiations.Source Article: Steamboat Pilot - Yampa Valley Housing Authority buys Steamboat 700 Property  In other affordable housing news, construction crews are hard at work after breaking ground on the 90-unit Sunlight Crossings, which is aimed at increasing workforce housing in Steamboat Springs. The complex is located near the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 129 on the west side of Steamboat Springs. Months after Steamboat Springs City Council formed an affordable housing committee to tackle the local housing crisis, a list of short- and long-term housing projects members say are doable has emerged.  Three tiers of projects have been developed, according to Deputy Steamboat City Manager Tom Leeson, who sits on the committee alongside council members Lisel Petis and Michael Buccino and Planning Director Rebecca Bessey. The committee has met three times since its creation.Source Article: Steamboat Pilot - Slowly but surely Steamboat Affordable Housing Committee digs in on short-long term solutionsSleeping Giant School  The glow of lights from construction crews working at the new Sleeping Giant School and the streaks of light created from cars passing along U.S. Highway 40 brighten the evening hours near the construction site of Steamboat School District's $52.5 million pre-K-8th school west of Steamboat Springs near the Steamboat II subdivision. Construction on the new school began in spring 2019 and the project is moving forward with an opening planned for the 2021-22 school year. The new Sleeping Giant School is taking shape to the west of downtown Steamboat Springs, with work progressing on track for the school to open on August 23rd, the first day of the new school year.  The new school, which will serve pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students, is the most significant of several projects the Steamboat Springs School District is working on, but each school had a project recently finished, one that is currently in progress or one that is planned to start soon.  Crews are almost finished closing in the exterior of Sleeping Giant School with sheathing currently being added to the outside of the building. Much of the interior framing is complete as well.“Pretty close, just got a few little areas to get buttoned up,” said Mark Preuss, general superintendent on the project for FCI Constructors, who is the general contractor for the project.Source Article: Steamboat Pilot - Sleeping Giant School takes shape west of Steamboat Springs http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/10088/august-2021-development-update-steamboat-springs/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:31:43 -0700 Buyer demand is at its peak and sellers are in a great position to maximize profit. Rather than selling your property yourself, work with an experienced broker. This comes with many benefits all aimed at making sure you leverage the market to your greatest advantage.Price for the Home. According to the National Association of Realtors, using a realtor,  generally gets more money from the sale of a home. Many FSBOs use websites, like Zillow, to determine property value. Which results in overpricing or underpricing their properties. The algorithms can’t keep up with a fast-paced seller’s market and are often inaccurate. Seasoned brokers at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties know the market inside out and have the experience and knowledge to price a property correctly. Marketing. Our realtors have access to the Montrose MLS (multi-listing service) where thousands of buyers can look at your home. Realtors can use a variety of tools including professional photography, drones, 3D virtual tours and videos. Whereas a FSBO typically uses smartphone photos and pays additional money to advertise. If a property doesn’t utilize all the high-end marketing features, it often is overlooked, has fewer offers, and has potential for a lower price point. Showings. Listing brokers will schedule showings making it easier on the seller. A FSBO may have to take time off work or travel to the property for showings, sometimes several times a day depending on the number of showings. These are small (but important!) steps that can be the difference between a successful showing and one where the property is eliminated due to less than favorable showing appeal. Transaction Management. In today’s market, where multiple offers can exist, an experienced realtor with CBDP can negotiate these tricky situations. Contracts need to be prepared and realtors know the legal ins and outs of a transaction. FSBO’s can set themselves up to be sued if they don’t know the legalities of the sale.Emotional vs Business Transaction. “Home is where the heart is!” Many memories have been made in your home, sometimes a lifetime of them. Once you decide to sell, your mindset switches from your own memories to the idea of having others create memories in your home. You have put your heart and soul into your home and selling it to buyers who have their own ideas about your home can be extremely stressful. An experienced CBDP broker can help navigate these situations and allow you to separate the sale of your home from the memories created in it.Net to Seller Fallacy. A common argument against listing with a broker is that a seller will net less money because of the commission they have to pay. A FSBO still typically pays the buyer broker commission, but using a real estate professional will, in many instances, produce sales 10-20% higher; increasing the net profit to the seller. Working with one of our experienced realtors at CBDP will not only take the stress and legalities off of you, it can also generate increased net profits from the higher price of sale.  http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/10076/realtor-vs-for-sale-by-owner:-what-to-do-in-today’s-market/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:35:17 -0700