Snaking its way through Steamboat Springs is the Yampa River, one of the last, primarily free-flowing rivers in the western United States.
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West Steamboat Neighborhood Approved
Recently, Steamboat voters cast their ballot on the annexation of an additional 191 acres. After months of heated debates from both sides, the annexation was approved with 60% in favor and 40% opposed.
The Ins and Outs of Building a Home in Steamboat
The construction industry is booming in Steamboat, with longer than usual lead times for sought after builders. General contractors in Colorado do not require a construction license, unless mandated by individual counties, of which Routt County is not one
How’s the Market? First Half of 2019
With another festive Fourth of July in the rear view mirror, it’s an ideal time to reflect on how the Steamboat Springs real estate market performed in the first half of 2019.
Steamboat’s First Fourth of July
The first Fourth of July celebration in Steamboat Springs took place in 1876, 100 years after America declared independence. Colorado was not yet a state and only a few permanent settlers lived in or near Steamboat Springs.
The Yampa River – 101
The Yampa River serves as the lifeblood for Northwest Colorado in many ways.
High Altitude Gardening
Gardening in the Yampa Valley takes three things: planning, patience and perseverence. With only two months of frostfree time to plant, pick and prune, organization is key. In order to maximize this summer’s bounty, we reached out to some of the valley’s
Commercial Real Estate Review – Q2 2019
Hefty visitor counts, stemming from a record winter of snowfall, led to city sales tax collections of $8.1M through March, up nearly 9% from last year. The increased traffic has many developers hinting at signs of impending market growth.
How’s the Market? Town is Buzzing
With the arrival of vibrant sunny days, the influx of Steamboat’s visitors has begun. Town is buzzing with activity as is the real estate market. May closed sales volume in Routt County was $59M, 2019’s largest month thus far and up 10% from the previous
Living with Wildlife
Spring has sprung and our wildest residents have emerged from hibernation. Colorado is well-known for its diverse range of wildlife and we have an obligation to respect all members of our community who call Steamboat Springs home. Over recent years, the b
Is the Real Estate Market in Decline?
In 2018, the Steamboat Springs real estate market saw its first annual decline in total transactions in a decade. Why, you ask? Global trade tensions, stock market volatility and a government shutdown are definitely contributing factors to the nationwide
West Steamboat Neighborhoods Goes To A Vote
Registered city voters will soon have their say on whether 191 acres should be annexed into the city of Steamboat Springs for the creation of West Steamboat Neighborhoods. The issue has been one of extreme contention after city council approved the annexa