BUYER AND SELLER REPRESENTATION
Many consumers are unaware that in many instances, the real estate agent showing them property is not representing their best interests. In fact, quite the opposite is true; they are representing the sellers, and are legally obligated to pass ANY information along to the sellers which you might provide to them...information which could dramatically adversely impact your ability to negotiate a good deal. (more…)
Title Insurance: What is it and Why You (Probably) Need It
Title Insurance: What It Is and Why You (Probably) Need It Title insurance: It’s another one of those mysterious fees buried inside the pile of paperwork you’ll receive at your loan closing. Who knows what it’s all about? All you’ve figured out is that lenders require a policy for their protection, and either you or the seller will have to pay for it — and then you’ll be asked if you want an owner’s title policy, too. Here’s how title insurance works, how to decide whether you need your own policy, and how much you can expect to pay. What is title insurance? Title insurance protects the insured from a financial loss related to the ownership of a property. There are two policies in the mix at a home loan closing: the…
THE PERFECT RESORT TO CALL YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Trappeur’s Crossing in Steamboat The Perfect Resort to Call Your Home Away From Home Trappeur’s Crossing is consistently ranked among the nation’s best resorts, but when asking owners at Trappeur’s Crossing what they love most about the resort, there are so many answers that come up it’s hard to say for sure what is the best thing about the resort. One thing is for sure, owners and guests love all seasons here. Trappeur's is comprised of six lodges with four pools, multiple hot tubs, a clubhouse, fitness center and tennis courts all just a short walk to the Steamboat Ski Area. (more…)
STEAMBOAT WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE
STEAMBOAT WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE OFFERS SERVICE FROM 14 MAJOR AIRPORTS Getting to Steamboat is easier than ever, with direct flights from 14 major airports, and connections from more than 300 airports worldwide. Just a short 20 minute drive from the airport to the ski area, there is no Rocky Mountain resort that is more accessible from anywhere in the country than Steamboat Springs. With the addition of nonstop flights from Austin (AUS) and Kansas City (MCI) to the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) for Winter 2017/2018, Steamboat increases its air program to service 14 major airports on key U.S. carriers. In addition to the Austin and Kansas City nonstops, flights are offered from Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles (LAX), Newark, San Francisco, Washington/Dulles, San Diego, Seattle and Denver. So, no…
GOLD RUSH – CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF STEAMBOAT’S FALL FOLIAGE
Published on October 5, 2017 Author steamboatsir GOLD RUSH – CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF STEAMBOAT’S FALL FOLIAGE How to capture the beauty of fall foliage, through the lens of a pro. Fall in Steamboat is as beautiful as it is fleeting, which is why we want so desperately to be able to capture the moment with a photograph. How many times have you tried with your smart phone camera and felt like the image didn’t do it justice? We turned to Corey Kopischke, a professional photographer who has spent most of his life chasing light and seizing the moment one frame at a time for some tips. A former freestyle skier, he learned a lot about photography from working as an athlete in numerous photo shoots over the years. Kopischke was never…
SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE
Published on September 1, 2017 Author steamboatsir LESS IS MORE: CLEAR THE CLUTTER and CLEAR YOUR MIND Create space for the important things in life by eliminating the stuff you don’t need. Why do we have so much stuff? There are many factors that contribute to our lives, our minds and our spaces becoming cluttered, but did you know that hanging onto superfluous stuff can actually affect your well-being? It’s true. Studies have shown that in an organized space, people are more productive and they feel more accomplished, more in control of their life and more relaxed. Check out this interesting infographic on The OKA Blog with stats about how clutter affects you, your work, your personal life, and even how others perceive you. So, you want to simplify and get more organized. Where do…