http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/archive_201802/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ 1.  SnowshoeingThere are so many amazing trails in Steamboat for hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter!  It is a fun and inexpensive way to explore the beautiful outdoors.  Check out the Guided Moonlit Snowshoe Tour for an incredible experience!2. Photography ToursCapture the wintery forest through your lens!  They have classes for beginners up through advanced and you can choose whether you want to snowshoe or take a driving tour. Both tours last about two hours and are guided by a professional photographer. 3. Old Town SpringsLocated right in the heart of Steamboat Springs is this public multi-use facility that has eight spring fed pools and water slides for the kids!4. Helicopter tourAmazing views of snow capped peaks? Yes PLEASE! Zephyr Helicopter Tour will take you on an adventure above the Yampa Valley that will leave you in absolute awe. 5. Hot Air Balloon RideYes, you can do this even in the winter! You will have to get up early and reserve your spot, but then you can enjoy breakfast, champagne and incredible views of the Yampa Valley and the Steamboat Ski Resort. 6. Strawberry Park Hot SpringsStrawberry Park is a short drive outside of town and is a less crowded hot springs worth visiting.7. Dog SleddingT-Grizzle Dog & Sled Works provides a fun time for you and your kids as you get pulled in a sleigh by a team of amazingly athletic dogs.8. TubingSaddleback Ranch has GREAT tubing hills that are groomed and have a high-quality lift system making it easy and fun!  There are 3 different slopes for whatever level and ride you want!9. Bumper Cars on IceHead over to Howelsen Arena for a one of a kind experience that everyone will enjoy! They also have ice skating and you can rent skates there.10. Horseback RidingHorseback riding isn’t just a summer activity!  Many ranches offer this and kids as young as 8 can go.  http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/5511/top-10-things-to-do-in-steamboat-springs-besides-skiing-in-the-winter/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0700 Stage Your HomeA survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp. found that staged homes spent half the time on the market than non-staged homes and sold for more than 6% above asking price. Staging allows a seller to make a great first impression and helps the home to stand out against all the others that buyers may be viewing. Usually you like to spice up your shelving or add decorative pieces to your mantel. Forget all that when you’re staging your house. Leave a few nice pieces out or check out faux plants and keep it as simple as possible, but still looking polished.Shovel the Sidewalk & DrivewayThis is especially important in the winter time as it helps the home look well-maintained and makes it easy for prospective buyers to get inside.  If the home is vacant, make sure to hire a service to keep this up. Keep it Warm & LightWhen it's cold outside, keep the house warm and inviting inside!  This helps the buyer to feel cozy and if you have a fireplace make sure it is going during a showing.  If people are walking around shivering, they'll want to leave quickly!  Lighting is also important during dark winter months. When it’s time to show your house, ensure all light bulbs are functioning and at their brightest. Also, be sure your blinds are clean so when they’re open there are no visible dust layers.Paint it!Although you may love the deep red color in your kitchen, a more natural color will help your home sell faster.  Even though it is an easy fix for buyers, a lot of buyers struggle with picturing themselves in a home that is a certain color. Show Conveniences If your home is on a street that gets plowed often or if the sidewalks are maintained through your HOA, make sure to let the buyers know.  Pointing out why your home is easy to deal with during inconvenient weather can be a selling point.Remodel the KitchenThis has been an investment that many people do before selling their home. If your goal is to sell your home fast, this is a great way to do it as it is one of the first things potential buyers notice. Empty your closets!When buyers look for their future home, storage is a huge deal breaker. Removing some items from your closet and organizing what’s left in there will give the buyers a better idea of the space they’ll be getting.Take the home out of your house.This is so important! As a seller, you need to ensure the buyers can visualize their items in the house. Whether it’s photos on the wall or figurines you collect, it’s best to box up those items now and allow buyers to walk in and feel like they can make that house their home.Do Inexpensive upgradesIf doing a kitchen remodel isn’t in your price range, do paint touch-ups, replace the door handles with more modern ones, and change the hardware on your cabinets.  This will give your home a bit of “newness” that will appeal to the buyer. Make your house sparkle!If you’re not ready to get down and dirty, it wouldn’t hurt to look into hiring someone to do the job for you. Wash your windows, inside and out, replace worn rugs, re-caulk the showers and sinks, and do some polishing of your faucets. These are just a few of many things you can do.  http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/5484/10-tips-to-get-your-home-sold-fast/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0700 BONGPYEONG, South Korea — It takes courage to go big on a snowboard in the halfpipe, a willingness to commit to the point it can scare even those who've spent their lives riding the pipe."It's about having that confidence to really know I can trust myself to go bigger and be able to land regardless of the speed I'm taking," Arielle Gold said two days before the women's halfpipe event at the 2018 Winter Olympics.Click here to read the full article  http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/5467/steamboat’s-arielle-gold-goes-big-to-score-olympic-medal-in-women’s-halfpipe/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0700 Steamboat Springs reputation spreads far beyond America’s borders. Wintersports athletes from around the world have heard about our city’s record number of Olympic alumni, whether they are born and raised here or whether they move here to train on the heralded slopes of Howelsen Hill and the Steamboat Ski Area.Meet the stars of Ski Town USA2018 STEAMBOAT WINTER OLYMPIANS:Bryan Fletcher, Nordic CombinedJaelin Kauf, Freestyle MogulsArielle Gold, Snowboard HalfpipeMike Trapp, Alpine SnowboardAaron "AJ" Muss, Alpine SnowboardVic Wild, Alpine SnowboardEster Ledecka, Alpine Ski Slalom/ Alpine SnowboardMick Dierdorff, Snowboard CrossRosie Mancari, Snowboard CrossJarryd Hughes, Snowboard CrossBelle Brockhoff, Snowboard CrossNita Englund,  Special JumpingTaylor Fletcher, Nordic CombinedJasper Good, Nordic CombinedBen Berend, Nordic CombinedClick here the Olympian Viewing Guide--the Opening Ceremonies are on February 8 http://coldwellbankersteamboat.com/blog/5444/meet-the-stars-of-ski-town-usa/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0700