02Nov 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
RAISING THE BAR: FIVE TIPS ON HOW TO STYLE YOUR OWN HOME BAR FOR THE SEASON

RAISING THE BAR: FIVE TIPS ON HOW TO STYLE YOUR OWN HOME BAR FOR THE SEASON

Design Trends, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
by steamboatsir | Nov 2, 2022 They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but when it comes to a house in the mountains, the bar could take a close second. If your home isn’t blessed with a beautiful built-in bar, not to worry. There are a multitude of ways to create one, even in a small space. And with the holiday season coming in hot, now is a great time to make sure your bar is stocked, loaded, and ready to entertain. In the end, it’s all about the spirits. No bar? No problem.If you don’t already have a bar, don’t fret. There are so many creative ways to dedicate a space for making and serving drinks. Many furniture pieces, such as armoires, desks, buffets, sideboards or even television consoles…
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02Nov 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
DEFINING YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE: PLUS TIPS ON HOW TO BRING IT TO LIFE IN YOUR HOME

DEFINING YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE: PLUS TIPS ON HOW TO BRING IT TO LIFE IN YOUR HOME

Design Trends
by steamboatsir | Nov 2, 2022 Have you ever seen a photo of an Instagram-worthy home that you fall in love with the look of, and would love to recreate the same style in your own home, but just don’t know exactly where to start? Or maybe you know what you like when you see it, but you aren’t sure how to define your interior design style. We’ve rounded up the most popular interior design styles and trends to give definition to your favorites, and provided some pointers on how you can bring that to life in your own home. Contemporary You might accidentally use this interchangeably with the term “modern,” but they are, in fact, not the same. Contemporary features clean lines, lots of solid colors (mostly neutrals with pops of bright…
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31Oct 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BREAKING THE ICE, STEAMBOAT STYLE – INTRODUCING SKEETER’S ICE RINK

BREAKING THE ICE, STEAMBOAT STYLE – INTRODUCING SKEETER’S ICE RINK

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
by steamboatsir | Oct 31, 2022 Steamboat has always been known as a winter wonderland, famous for its powder, tree skiing and stacked roster of winter Olympians. That vibe will be front and center this season with the debut of Skeeter’s Ice Rink in the heart of the newly renovated Steamboat Square, the centerpiece of the new après ski plaza that is part of the $200 million Full Steam Ahead on-mountain improvement project. On opening day, November 23, 15 local figure skaters will glide onto the brand new ice to perform and help celebrate the ski season opener and the new rink. “The resort asked us to come perform because they dedicated the new rink to women of the Yampa Valley and to celebrate Steamboat’s western heritage, so we will be doing a…
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21Oct 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS SURPASS $105,000

STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS SURPASS $105,000

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
by steamboatsir | Oct 21, 2022 The Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty Community Fund recently completed its Fall 2022 grant cycle, awarding $9,000 to Routt County nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2017, the SSIR Community Fund has contributed more than $105,000 to 97 different programs and organizations. Established in collaboration with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, the fund was created as a way for Steamboat Sotheby’s Realty brokers and staff to collectively contribute and make a meaningful impact in Steamboat Springs and Routt County. The programs funded include health & human services, senior services, youth programs, arts and the environment. Fall 2022 grant funding was awarded to: Lift Up of Routt CountyNorthwest Colorado Center for IndependenceNorthwest Colorado Community Health PartnershipReaching Everyone Preventing Suicide (REPS)Routt County Search & RescueCommunity Utility Support Program (CUSP)Steamboat Skating…
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01Sep 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
STEAMBOAT RESORT ANNOUNCES WINTER 2022-2023 DIRECT FLIGHTS INCLUDING NEW DESTINATION

STEAMBOAT RESORT ANNOUNCES WINTER 2022-2023 DIRECT FLIGHTS INCLUDING NEW DESTINATION

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
by steamboatsir | Sep 6, 2022 This winter, Steamboat offers nonstop flights from 16 airports nationwide served by six major airlines. New this winter Southwest adds nonstop flights from Nashville. With connecting flights from hundreds of locations worldwide, it makes getting to Steamboat easier than ever. To learn more and keep up with flights for this winter season, visit Steamboat.com.
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01Sep 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BATHROOM BOOST: TOP DESIGN TRENDS FOR ADDED VALUE

BATHROOM BOOST: TOP DESIGN TRENDS FOR ADDED VALUE

Design Trends
by steamboatsir | Sep 1, 2022 Photography: David Patterson There’s a lot more to bathroom design than choosing tile patterns and faucets. “Amenities like free-standing tubs and glass wall showers might increase value, but it’s those beautiful, smaller details that enhance the overall experience,” says Steamboat-based architect and interior designer Sarah Tiedeken, Partner, Vertical Arts. What ultimately boosts value, at least in terms of everyday use, is the way someone feels when they enter a space. “Our design is driven by the space first—how you want it to perform and feel—and then to find those materials and other features that enhance it.” That’s why current trends in bathroom design are geared toward more of a spa-like experience with purposeful lighting, clean, modern lines, and intelligent design that conceals clutter. Here are four reasons…
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31Aug 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
COMMUNITY FUND ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS

COMMUNITY FUND ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
by steamboatsir | Aug 31, 2022 Steamboat Sotheby’s Community Fund is Accepting Applications for its Fall 2022 Grant Cycle Steamboat Sotheby’s is accepting applications for the Fall 2022 grant cycle through October 1st with grants awarded by November 30th. SSIR Brokers, owners, and staff collectively participate in the fund, which has awarded over $100,000 to 97 non-profit organizations in Routt County since its inception in 2017. The Steamboat Sotheby’s Community Fund was established to support local non-profit organizations through a collective funding and semi-annual granting process. Collaborating with Resort Group’s VIP Reservation Program with Mountain Resorts, Pioneer Ridge, and Simply Steamboat, a portion of reservation fees are also donated to SSIR the community fund, which to date has generated additional funding for our local non-profits. “We appreciate the opportunity to host Sotheby’s clients…
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29Aug 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
COURSE CORRECTION: A LITTLE BIT OF NORMALCY RETURNING TO TODAY’S MARKET

COURSE CORRECTION: A LITTLE BIT OF NORMALCY RETURNING TO TODAY’S MARKET

BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE, Helpful Advice, SOTHEBY'S NEWS
by steamboatsir | Aug 29, 2022 A conversation with Managing Broker, Jill Limberg There’s no sugar-coating the fact that the real estate market has experienced a few waves of uncertainty in recent months as financial indicators have brought a dose of reality to the post-pandemic boom. The good news is that the market here in Steamboat is as robust as ever; it’s just not as gangbusters as it was a few months ago. “In the peak of the craziness of the market, multiple offers were the norm. In some cases, I heard of 20 offers at the same property at the same time,” says Jill Limberg, Managing Broker, Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty. “We’re still seeing multiple offers on some properties in certain sectors of the market, but more like 3 instead of 20.”…
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01Aug 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU: GOLFING IN STEAMBOAT

MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU: GOLFING IN STEAMBOAT

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
by steamboatsir | Aug 1, 2022 While Steamboat is best known for tree skiing and champagne powder in the winter and outdoor adventures in summer, it also happens to have some of the most scenic golf courses in the Rockies. Better yet, golf balls go farther at higher elevations where the air is thinner, so it might even improve your game. Cruising the course for a day on the green and soaking in the views are (almost) as good as a hole-in-one. Grab your clubs and head to one of Steamboat’s fine area courses. Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course Voted “Best Mountain Resort Course” by Colorado AvidGolfer and voted one of the top 100 best golf courses in the country by Fairways magazine, Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort is a must for any serious…
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27Jul 2022 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
ON TWO WHEELS: HOW ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS MAKES CYCLING GREAT IN STEAMBOAT

ON TWO WHEELS: HOW ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS MAKES CYCLING GREAT IN STEAMBOAT

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
by steamboatsir | Jul 27, 2022 If you’ve ever been on a mountain bike ride in Steamboat and wondered who maintains the endless miles of heavenly single-track, the answer is the hundreds of volunteers who support Routt County Riders. The Steamboat-based non-profit organization works year-round to protect the trails and thoroughfares we enjoy on two wheels and to advocate for cyclists. That sounds a lot simpler than it is. “An organization that advocates for cyclists in Northwest Colorado becomes more political than you might imagine. Trail use is not just about the municipality, but how it relates to other land agencies like the BLM and the Forest Service. Everything is interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent,” says Laraine Martin, RCR Executive Director. “One of the coolest roles I can play is being a silver thread…
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