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Thinking of Retiring in Steamboat Springs? Yampa Valley Medical Center is Here to Help.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Thinking of Retiring in Steamboat Springs? Yampa Valley Medical Center is Here to Help. 

When you are looking to relocate for your retirement, consider Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

 

For the active outdoor enthusiast, Steamboat Springs just can’t be beat. There are many factors to consider when you are buying either a part-time or full-time residence here in Steamboat Springs and the medical facilities should be one of them.

AARP lists 9 factors to consider when relocating for retirement: 

  1. -How does the cost of living compare?
  2. -What’s the income tax burden?
  3. -Are Pensions taxed?
  4. -How about other taxes?
  5. -Buy or Rent?
  6. -What’s Mother Nature like?
  7. -What about Doctors?
  8. -Can you get a decent part-time job?
  9. -How far will you be from your family? 

So, what about the doctors? 

Not only do we have skiing, biking, fishing, hiking, numerous water sports, and a variety of other outdoor activities but we also have a great medical community. 

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September is Realtor Safety Month

Sunday, September 23rd, 2012

September is Realtor Safety Month

The National Association of Realtors has designated September to be Realtor Safety Month.  And although according to preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released late last week, real estate workplace fatalities for 2011 are down 37% from their 2010 high,  assaults and other violent acts accounted for a rising share of last year’s fatalities.  On that note, take a look at these four tips compiled by Melissa Dittmann Tracey at RealtorMag in her article Relationship Management: Four Safety Essentials Every Agent Needs to Know which have been designed to help keep you safer:

1. Be prepared. Find out as much as you can about new clients prior to taking them on home tours with you.   Too often agents don’t take the time to properly screen their clients before taking them to showing appointments in vacant homes.

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Bringing Your Dog To The ‘Boat- Dog-Friendly Steamboat Springs

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

Dog friendly Steamboat Springs

Dog-Friendly Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs, Colorado has a reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly little towns in the nation.  That’s excellent news if you’re planning a visit with your four-legged best friend. When beginning a new adventure with your pooch, it’s usually best to take a look around beforehand to see what kinds of activities, lodging and emergency care is available.  Keep reading to make planning your K-9 adventure a breeze.

Dog-Friendly Activities in Steamboat Springs:  Being a town with such an adventurous spirit, you would expect that there would be loads of dog-friendly activities in and around town.  Well, you won’t be disappointed.  The City of Steamboat Springs has a really nice trail network located within its boundaries, however, please be aware that the City does enforce leash laws within the Steamboat Springs city limits.  If it’s an off-leash dog park you want, we’ve got those too.  And, If you’re looking for something a little more off the beaten path, contact the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association or the Steamboat Springs District of the Colorado Forest Service for more dog-friendly hiking trail information.

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Radon Level are High in Steamboat Springs: 55% of Routt County has HIGH Levels

Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Danger! Radon Gas

Danger! Radon Gas

Radon Level are High in Steamboat Springs: 55% of Routt County has HIGH Levels?

Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium that can be found in nearly all soil types. Great! But now that you know what radon is, why is it important to you?  Radon happens to be highly toxic and according to the Surgeon General, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation today.  That’s pretty scary stuff!  So, how do you know if radon might be a problem in your home and what can you do about it? Well, if you live in Steamboat Springs or Routt County, there’s a 55% chance your home exceeds the recommended levels.

Radon in Routt County

Radon in Routt County

Radon becomes a problem when it gets into the air you breathe. It does so by seeping in through cracks in walls and solid floors, construction joints, gaps around service pipes, cavities inside walls and the water supply.

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