Community Guide

Home buying guide

Buyer's agents offer additional resources for homebuyers

For homebuyers interested in exploring a broad range of resources when purchasing a new home, buyer's agents offer an alternative to services offered by traditional real estate agents. Full story.

How much can you afford?

Before you shop for a new home, one of the first things you need to determine is which homes are in your price range. Full story.

Deciding whether to build or buy

People ready to own a home in Steamboat Springs are always faced with a tough decision - whether to buy an existing home or find the right piece of land and build a home. Full story.

Choosing a home builder

If you're in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Full story.

Comparing Steamboat with other resorts

After comparing a handful resort towns and deciding which features of resort living are most important, buyers should know enough to make an informed decision that keeps them happy for years to come. Full story.

Current conditions in the Steamboat real estate market

The statistics are taken from all transactions in the multiple listing service and could include some properties outside of Routt County. Full story.

Land Preservation Subdivisions

Routt County introduced the land preservation subdivision (LPS) in 1995 as a way to encourage developers to better utilize property and protect open space from future development. Full story.

Steamboat offers variety of luxury homes

Like many ski resorts, Steamboat Springs has its share of luxury developments. Full story.

Negotiating the purchase of a home

Knowing how to negotiate the best deal possible not only makes this purchase less stressful, it also makes it easier for buyers to find the properties that fit their needs and fall into their budgets. Full story.

Choosing the right neighborhood

A few helpful hints can make the decision easier, and can help potential homebuyers quickly find the neighborhood that's best for them, making it more likely that they'll be happy with the home they choose. Full story.

Maintaining a second home

Owning a home away from home can pose unique challenges. Full story.