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It’s Mud Season! – April 2022 Routt Recap
06
May

It’s Mud Season! – April 2022 Routt Recap

A quick look into life in Routt County, CO during April as documented by Hallie Myhre. April can be a great Month in Routt County. The ski season at Steamboat Resort wraps up mid-month. Great spring skiing conditions are always a favorite, made better by fun events and a decrease in tourists. April 1st was …

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  • Powder, Lambs, and Moab – March 2022 Routt Recap
    06
    Apr

    Powder, Lambs, and Moab – March 2022 Routt Recap

    March 2022 in Routt County, CO (& beyond) documented by Hallie Myhre. The month of March went by fast! A somewhat unexpected fact is historically, Steamboat received more snow in March compared to any other month. This season it was not the biggest snow month at Steamboat Resort. However, storms still dumped 58 inches of …

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  • Winter Carnival and the Olympics! – February 2022 Routt Recap
    09
    Mar

    Winter Carnival and the Olympics! – February 2022 Routt Recap

    Life in Routt County, CO during February 2022 as documented by Hallie Myhre. February is always a big month in Steamboat Springs! The beginning of the month starts with Winter Carnival, one of the most exciting weeks of the year. The tradition started in 1914 to create a little joy and excitement for locals during …

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  • New Year & New Life – January 2022 Routt Recap
    10
    Feb

    New Year & New Life – January 2022 Routt Recap

    Life in Routt County, CO during January, documented by Hallie Myhre. January was a great start to 2022! There were many days spent on Mount Werner at different events and skiing. The Music Fest at Steamboat is a Texas country music festival that takes place at the being of the year. Known as “Texas Week” …

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  • Top 6 Structures to Build on Ranch Properties – Guest Blog
    15
    Nov

    Top 6 Structures to Build on Ranch Properties – Guest Blog

    Ranching property is more than just a space for livestock or other large animals. So many land buyers recently realize that there’s so much more that they can do with their property, and they’re not wrong! These are the best structures anyone can build onto their ranching property to make the most of it! 1. …

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  • Property in CRP? An Overview
    09
    Feb

    Property in CRP? An Overview

    Every now and then a property placed into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) comes for sale on the market. Buyers and agents alike ask what exactly is CRP? In a nutshell, a landowner enters into an agreement with the government to implement practices that conserve the landowner’s land. Most often in northwest Colorado, the landowner …

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  • 2020 – A Memorable Year
    31
    Dec

    2020 – A Memorable Year

    2020 was a memorable year for ranch and resort real estate sales. Despite uncertainty fueled by a deadly pandemic and a tumultuous presidential election cycle, the market roared on.  Properties flew off of the shelves as buyers scrambled for a change in scenery.  COVID-19 prompted many to appreciate the freedom of the outdoors. There was no shortage …

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  • Colorado Adventure for an Educated Populace
    14
    Dec

    Colorado Adventure for an Educated Populace

    Colorado ranks among the top of the states in our nation for education and income. When it comes to elbow room and opportunities for adventure, Colorado is tough to top. With plenty of room to roam and recreate, it’s no wonder people are flocking to this scenic state! Here are some interesting Centennial-State stats: 37th …

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  • Surveys: A Seller Benefit
    24
    Nov

    Surveys: A Seller Benefit

    Surveys are a complex subject. Casually assumed as a buyer benefit, they are just as important to a seller. At the most basic level, a survey shows where a property is located on the planet. The level of detail shown on a survey can vary and it is often a negotiation between the parties. Surveys …

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  • A Pandemic-Driven Market?
    30
    Sep

    A Pandemic-Driven Market?

    The ranch and resort market delivered quite a surprise this summer.  The initial shutdown of everything real-estate-sales-related was ominous and fraught with uncertainty.  As the restrictions were lifted and as the pandemic spread, interest in scenic and lightly populated areas grew. When unrest in densely populated areas dominated the headlines, the interest grew into a …

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  • 10 Signs Telling Me it’s Calving Season:
    20
    Apr

    10 Signs Telling Me it’s Calving Season:

    The number of warm days outnumbers the cold days Powdered colostrum and milk, medicine and vaccines creep into my cabinets, fridge and freezer Very pregnant cows take on an uncomfortable stance as they vigorously switch their tails Our bulls fight hard and bellow long, low groans 2:00 in the morning is as familiar as 2:00 …

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  • Why are 35 and 40 acre lots Common in Colorado?
    11
    Apr

    Why are 35 and 40 acre lots Common in Colorado?

    If you’ve grown accustomed to social distancing and are searching for your cabin site in the woods, you may have noticed that country properties in Colorado are frequently offered in increments of 35 or 40 acres.  There are reasons behind this.  Explaining 40 acre lots goes back to the original government surveys, most of which …

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  • CRP Land – Benefits Landowners & Natural Resources
    01
    Apr

    CRP Land – Benefits Landowners & Natural Resources

    Although much less common in and around Steamboat Springs, much of the land in Moffat County to the west is enrolled in the program.  CRP is the USDA’s acronym for Conservation Reserve Program.  It was established in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat by establishing and …

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  • Top Selling horse – $225,000
    28
    Feb

    Top Selling horse – $225,000

    Wickenburg, Arizona was the epicenter for fancy horses this past weekend.  The Cowgirl Cadillacs horse auction (only in its 2nd year) was a success with the top horse fetching $225,000 (nope, not a typo)!  The auction dubbed “horses from ladies, for ladies” and is a tip of the hat to remarkable women who defied societal …

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  • Property Taxes in Colorado Simplified – Part 2
    19
    Jan

    Property Taxes in Colorado Simplified – Part 2

    As mentioned in part 1, Colorado has some of the lowest residential property taxes in the U.S., making home ownership attractive. Taxes on vacant land with the agriculture tax classification are also extremely low.  Following is a study on how property taxes are determined in Colorado. The assessor establishes the value of properties based on …

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  • Property Taxes in Colorado Simplified – Part 1
    13
    Jan

    Property Taxes in Colorado Simplified – Part 1

    I was recently asked about property taxes in Colorado. Property tax is calculated by multiplying the market value by the tax rate and the mill levy.  Mill levies are set by each authority providing tax supported services. For residential properties, Colorado’s taxes are among the lowest in the nation. Colorado has one of the more …

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  • Well, what about wells in Colorado?
    30
    Dec

    Well, what about wells in Colorado?

    One of the most important aspects of buying a rural residential property in Colorado is understanding the water supply. Most country homes not serviced by municipal water are supplied by a spring or a well. I’ll save springs for a future discussion and will focus on the two most common types of wells found in …

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  • Can a Mountain Ranch be Profitable?
    21
    Dec

    Can a Mountain Ranch be Profitable?

    I received two calls this month from real estate agents with the same request:  A buyer looking for a Colorado ranch that will make a decent return. Assuming these buyers prefer to be closer to a bustling community or a powder-packed ski resort, I can almost always draw a line along the Continental Divide and …

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  • Water Rights Aren’t Complicated Enough?
    28
    Oct

    Water Rights Aren’t Complicated Enough?

    Water rights in Colorado is a complicated enough subject on it’s own. Water rights that originate on public land add another layer of complexity to an already complex property right. Generally speaking, if a water right originates on or crosses over national forest land, permission of some kind is required. Some water rights pre-date the …

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  • 6 Reasons Spring Creek Farm is THE ideal Steamboat Horse Property
    18
    Sep

    6 Reasons Spring Creek Farm is THE ideal Steamboat Horse Property

    Ranch and Resort Realty’s newest listing, Spring Creek Farm, is a unique, beautiful and rare in-town horse property that strikes a perfect balance of ranch life privacy and proximity to mountain town amenities. Read on to learn the reasons it may just fit the location balance you have been looking for. 6 Reasons Spring Creek …

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