CNN Money just did a 3 part series on “smart strategies for buyers, sellers and owners” in today’s new real estate market. After 6 years of a housing collapse, we are seeing a significant improvement. Maybe we are at the bottom? Maybe we saw the bottom pass several months ago? If we had a crystal ball, you wouldn’t be reading this and I wouldn’t be writing it.
Currently in the Steamboat Springs real estate market, the inventory of homes under $1.5 million is really low. The absorption rate in the Fish Creek Area of Steamboat Springs is just over 2 months – if all things stay the same, that means in two months, all the houses we have to sell in that category should be sold! Because prices of real estate are based on supply and demand, if inventories remain this low, prices will rise . . . and fast.
This is a preview of Today’s New Housing Market, Part 1 of 3: Selling. Read the full story.
Wouldn’t it be nice to make $75,000 on your vacation home here in Steamboat Springs, Ski Town USA? I’ve written a lot on 2660 Alpenglow Way and there’s a reason for that! It is a hidden gem that is in its own little world:
-It’s a town home but feels and acts like a single family home.
-It comes with high-end luxury furnishing…….but it’s just not over the top.
-It has a 900 lb. dining room table that seats 16 but it’s not ostentatious-hard to believe.
-It’s comfortable, welcoming and family friendly and….it has a great rental history.
-Alepenglow Way home is situated on the mountain so the views look over the rooftops down the valley. You feel like you are out of town but you are “on The Mountain”.
-Because if its location, you have privacy but you are a block away from a free bus stop.
This is a preview of Make $75,000 on Your Vacation Home in Steamboat. Read the full story.
Amazing Ranch For Sale in Steamboat Springs Colorado.
It’s not that often that a piece of real estate hits the market this special. Located in the heart of Strawberry Park, this home combines the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat ski area while still retaining the blissfulness and privacy of a western ranch. The home measures 5,981 square feet. The superbly finished, heated and plumbed garage / shop measures 4,629 square feet. Total of this incredible home and shop is 10,610 square feet.
Ranch for sale in Steamboat
Ranch for sale in Steamboat Springs
The home is nestled amongst 11 acres of attractive hay meadows and provides breathtaking views of Mt. Werner, Emerald Mountain and the surrounding valleys. Beautifully landscaped, the property also features a mature pond, which could be stocked for excellent fishing. With senior water rights from Soda Creek, the property has been well-prepared for irrigation, providing both the breath of life and the soothing sounds that only water can bring. Soaring ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a wall of windows in the main living area provide an inspirational space to relax and take it all in.
This is a preview of Amazing Ranch For Sale in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Read the full story.
“Flash Mob USA” Replaces “Ski Town USA” in Steamboat Springs
The Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is an Amazing Tradition. In Steamboat Springs Colorado, one of the best events to take place every year is the Winter Carnival. It’s 4 days of winter celebrations. The events are for all ages but to just watch is great too. It’s one of the reason to live in Steamboat. But not only was this the 100th year anniversary, but Steamboat Springs was blessed with some awesome FLASH MOBS. I love this place. Charlie
This is a great video by Cedar Beauregard of SteamboatAerials.com. Thanks Cedar for allowing us all to see Steamboat Springs with new eyes. Steamboat Springs is often sunny and skiing in these conditions is amazing. Cedar captured Steamboat in spectacular light brings it to all.
WellcomeMat.com recently highlighted the Top 20 Real Estate Videos for 2012. WellcomeMat.com is one of the leading websites for publishing real estate videos.
Top 20 Real Estate Videos
As many of you know, I’ve been using video to help sell real estate in Steamboat Springs for 7 years now. So it’s not a surprise to me that the using video in real estate today is almost expected.
What might surprise you is that this selection of videos are not just videos of houses. The use of video in real estate has evolved into so much more.
Many of these videos are “lifestyle” videos where they portray what it’s like to live in a specific community. The 1st place video is on what it means to be in a community.
This is a preview of Top 20 Real Estate Videos for 2012. Read the full story.
“Omigosh, Alpenglow Way is great!” That’s the response I just get when people tour this home.
2660 Alpenglow Way is truly a home; it’s not just a vacation home. The designer of Alpenglow had functionality and beauty in mind. I like homes that you can live in with a gaggle of people. Alpenglow Way has 5,277 square feet and 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. But the special part, that I think a lot of people can appreciate, is all the functional bonus rooms.
2660 Alpenglow Way Income
Of course, the kitchen is stellar with granite counter tops and professional grade appliances. There are numerous fireplaces and flat screen tv’s, a 900 lb dining room table that really is a work of art, a hot tub, decks, and all that. Besides all these the luxurious basics, this home features a game room, a reading room, and a “Wii Room”.
900 lb. Custom Dining Room Table
This is a preview of Steamboat Ski Home with Functional Luxury & $85K Income. Read the full story.
Steamboat Springs Real Estate Market Continues to Improve
Absorption rate is a key barometer to determine the health of a Real Estate Market.
Absorption rate is defined as: how many months it would take to sell all the homes for sale in my area at the current rate they are selling.
In a healthy real estate market, a normal absorption rate is around 5-7 months of inventory. So if there were 70 homes for sale and on the average, 10 homes sold per month, the absorption rate would be 7.
In Steamboat Springs, the absorption rate for Single Family homes priced under a million continues to improve.
Steamboat Springs has three main areas within the city limits and these are the areas showing signs of improvement. Here’s the absorption rate for each key area within Steamboat Springs:
- Downtown or Old Town area = 3.5 months – Fish Creek Falls area = 3 months – The Mountain area = 5.4 months
This is a preview of Steamboat Springs Real Estate Market Continues to Improve. Read the full story.
I found these 2 real estate videos fascinating and entertaining for 3 reasons:
1. They show fabulous LA properties
2. The price range is high, but negotiations are still tough and a process
3. The real estate business is the same. Whether it’s a 10 million dollar Bel Air home, or a single family home in Old Town priced at $365,000, it’s personalities, desires, motivation and money.
I hope you were as entertained by these video as I was. It might be that I also love looking at the beach for we see a lot of snow right now. If you have any interest in real estate in Steamboat Spring, please give me call. Steamboat is my home and I’d love to make Steamboat Springs your home too.
Incredible Steamboat Springs Vacation Property For Sale
What makes for a “perfect vacation?” Better yet, what are the makings of great ski vacation, a fantastic long-term investment, and incredible monthly income when your not in Steamboat? Well, 2660 Aplenglow Way, at the Steamboat ski area is the answer. Imagine a vacation home in Steamboat Springs that can accommodate the entire family or large groups and make you a great income when you not here on vacation.
2660 Alpenglow Way
2660 Alpenglow Way has it all. It’s 5,277 square feet with five bedrooms, game rooms, fire places, endless views, heated floors, vaulted ceilings, spaces to gather and spaces to get away. And did I mention it’s easy? Yep, with a heated driveway, smart wiring, incredibly energy efficient, and virtually new – it is the perfect vacation property – for any season.
The perfect ski vacation home in Steamboat
Great Steamboat rental
This is a preview of Incredible Steamboat Springs Vacation Property For Sale. Read the full story.
"Steve and I recommend Charlie with the utmost enthusiasm. He made the seemingly impossible act of selling our custom home for a decent price in a down market a reality. And he did it with honesty, confidence, professionalism and those incredible photographs!"
