Archive for August, 2011
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
June Case-Shiller Report: Mixed Bag is Better than an Empty Bag
Yes, the second quarter 2011 Home Price Indices was down 5.9% over second quarter 2010, but second quarter 2011 was up 3.6% over first quarter 2011, and here’s some other good news to offset the fact that the real estate market is still struggling for true traction:
- In 19 of 20 metropolitan areas home prices were up in June 2011 vs May 2011 and Portland was flat – so no declines and an overall increase of 1.1%.
- 12 of the 20 metropolitan areas have increased for three consecutive months, a sign that there’s still strength in the seasonal housing market.
- No cities had new lows in June 2011.
- Only Detroit and Las Vegas have average home prices below January 2000 levels. Cleveland has shown enough improvement to rise above January 2000 levels with the June data in.
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Tags: bouncing along the bottom, Case Shiller index, charlie dresen, home prices, interest rates, steamboat springs, steamboat springs real estate
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
No TV’s, Remotes or Locker Rooms – This is Manic Training
Sure you’ve seen training facilities in warehouses before, and this one is no different – except it’s in Steamboat Springs where every 5th person seems to be a current or former Olympian or USA (You Fill in the Team Name) Team member. It’s also the place where senior citizens are more fit and active than most 30 year olds in other parts of the country. So when you see the name “Manic Training” you know it’s not going to be a hop on the treadmill with your magazine and iPod kind of place. Nah…it’s pretty Spartan and that’s part of the allure!
Manic Training Workout
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Tags: Fitness, Graham Muir, Gym, Manic training, Olympians, steamboat springs, Warehouse, Working Out
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
Is the “Why” Gone when Steve Leaves Apple?
I recently read a great book titled Start With Why by Simon Sinek, and it clearly outlined the importance of Steve Jobs’ leadership in establishing not only Apple’s dominance in product innovation that has almost single-handedly pushed every needle possible in technology since the 1980’s, but also in establishing a purpose, a stated vision for Apple, their “Why”, that created brand loyalty among millions who can’t even at times explain “why” they had to have a Mac or “why” they’ll stick with an iPhone no matter what else is available.
Steve Jobs
I know “why” I use an iMac for my real estate business here in Steamboat Springs, CO – because it allows creativity to be taken to a whole new level at my personal computer. Editing on Final Cut Pro for all of these videos and also editing the photographs for all my listings.
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Tags: Apple, iMac, iPad, iPhone, iTunes, real estate, Simon Sinek, Start With Why, steamboat springs, Steve Jobs, Technology
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Friday, August 26th, 2011
Today, August 26th the USA Pro Cycling Challenge rolls into town. All last night the convoy of support vehicles rolled into Steamboat Springs to prepare. And prepare they are. Early this morning walking down main street, or Lincoln Avenue here in Steamboat, there’s a real buzz going about. This town is being transformed from Ski Town USA to Bike Town USA over night. There are expected to be upwards of 30,000 people in town. Wow – that a lot of people for Steamboat Springs.
Downtown Steamboat Springs Finish Line
Versus rolls into Steamboat Springs
Setting up for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
If you’re here in Steamboat here’s some good ideas on where to watch the race.
And here’s some more info on the bike race.
Tags: Bike Town USA, steamboat springs, USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Peddle 130 miles, Two 12,000+ Foot Mountain Passes Anyone?
While Steamboat Springs’ residents anxiously await the arrival of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge tomorrow, the cyclists had some anxiety of their own yesterday. First they had to ride over 130 miles, and cross two 12,000+ foot passes – Cottonwood and Independence. You’d think getting to the top of the second pass, Independence Pass, would be reason to celebrate, but it was raining and cold, and 15 miles of nerve-racking descent down steep terrain peppered with plenty of curves stood in the way of the thrill of conquering the uphill climb.
Cyclists on Independence Pass
Even Colorado natives drive down Independence Pass cautiously in the rain – must’ve been a real treat on a bike. Some people will do anything to get to Aspen. George Hincapie of the BMC Racing team won this stage 2 race and stands second overall. Tejay Van Garderen finished second, but jumped into the overall lead and wears the yellow jersey today. Van Garderen, at just 23, is one of the top American hopefuls, and he trains in both Aspen and Lucca, Italy…something tells me he knew exactly how to handle Independence Pass rain or no rain.
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Tags: Bicycle, Events, George Hincapie, Independence Pass, International Media, real estate, Spectators, steamboat springs, USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Aerial Videos: A Whole New Rocky Mountain High
I just read a short article about a unique property video technique being used in LA – the latest trends always seem to start on the east and west coasts don’t they? This video technique uses footage from mini helicopter flights operated by an aerial video company, HeliMalibu. Honestly, this first sounded like a Hollywood special effects company to me. Then the article went on to say that “the cost to create the aerial video isn’t cheap, prices start at $500.” In many instances real estate Agents pay well over $500 for a photographer to take property photos & videos, so I was wondering how in fact it could be so inexpensive to have a manned helicopter fly over a property and take an aerial video. Videos are featured on SteamboatsMyHom.com, and I’d love to add some variety with aerial videos as well.
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Tags: Aerial Video, HeliMalibu, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Property Videos, real estate, steamboat springs, UAV
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Come for Steamboat’s Winter, Stay for Summer
The mountain living lifestyle conjures up images of champagne powder, snow-capped trees and skiing 100+ days a season. But one of the best kept secrets of Northwest Colorado is its appreciation of its culture—and the way it is celebrated. Anyone who has been to Steamboat Springs, CO in the summertime knows that while skiing may bring you here the first time, the summer activities and gorgeous weather will convince you to stay year-round.
Known as a world-class ski resort, our western heritage may be a little lost under 400+ inches of snow we get in the winter, but rest assured, traditional working ranches, world class rodeos and a State Fair that emphasizes our agricultural and ranching heritage are in full swing in the summertime.
Routt County State Fair
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Tags: Biking, Buyers, fly fishing, Hiking, Lincoln Avenue, Northwest Colorado, Ranches Ghost Ranch Saloon, real estate, Routt County Fair, Sellers, steamboat springs, Summer Destination, Western Culture, Winter Ski Resort
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Andy Schleck in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Friday August 26, 2011
12:15 p.m. Stage 4 begins in Avon
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Moots Cycles factory tour
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kent Eriksen Cycles factory tour
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lifestyle Expo and Sierra Nevada Beer Garden on Lincoln Avenue. Expo will feature food, official race merchandise, a Kids Zone and more.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live music at the Lifestyle Expo
12:15 p.m. U.S. Paracycling Challenge start at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue
1 to 3 p.m. Live music at the Lifestyle Expo with Steamboat’s Loose Change
2 p.m. Live race feed begins on the big screens on Lincoln Avenue
2 p.m. U.S. Paracycling Challenge finish and awards ceremony
3:30 p.m. Approximate finish of Stage 4 of the Pro Cycling Challenge
3:45 p.m. Approximate start of Stage 4 award ceremonies downtown
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Steamboat Springs, Colorado Real Estate Market Report
With summer weather finally warming up the Yampa Valley, real estate buyers seemingly were more intent on having fun on the hiking and biking trails, the golf courses or lounging around poolside than on buying real estate. But don’t let these low numbers for July scare you. Although closing in real estate were down, pending sales jump significantly in July.
One group from Texas is feeling lucky though…and so is the local real estate market since their purchase of just under 3,400 acres of land in the Oak Creek/Yampa area for just over $7.1 million was the shining star in an otherwise slow month. Why might they be feeling lucky?
Gas Drilling in NW Colorado
Well, for starters, they purchased it sight unseen. I guess technically they did see it from a distance - Google Earth gave them an aerial view from above and that was enough for this group of investors banking on the prospect of the land yielding future gas and oil riches.
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Tags: Foreclosed homes, m, Market Report, marketing real estate, pending, pending sales, real estate, steamboat real estate, steamboat springs real estate
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Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Tour de France Champions in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Tour de France Champions come to Steamboat Springs. In one week, the top 3 finishes of the 2011 Tour de France will be competing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 128 races will be competing in the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
The world’s top professional cyclists, including the Tour de France 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall winners, will compete in the 7-day, 518-mile long race. The event will be aired on Versus and NBC and will bring international exposure to Steamboat Springs. Come to Steamboat to see Calel Evans, Andy Schleck and Frank Schleck.
Andy Schleck was here all week training in our crisp clean air. I hear he was catching some nice rainbows out at Marabou as well. Now I hear he might want to buy a home here. Lance Armstrong’s in Aspen. What the heck, Andy Schleck buy’s home in Steamboat Springs from US Telemark Ski Teamer and Realtor Charlie Dresen? Sounds good to me.
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Tags: Andy Schleck, Cadel Evans, Colorado real estate, steamboat springs, USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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