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The new SIR.com has arrived

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, sir.com, which was built to showcase its network’s listings in an immersive and visual way that is unique to the industry.

“The new sir.com was created to tell the story of a home in a more editorial way, not the commoditized approach that can often be found in our industry,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC.  “We believe the art of marketing a home is based on showcasing its soul, so every aspect of the new site works toward this goal.”

The design changes include an increased focus on full-screen, high-definition video throughout the site, from the homepage to property detail pages, to allow for a more immersive consumer experience.  High-resolution photography also plays a more prominent role.  The property detail pages feature: slideshows that tell a home’s story via the captions, custom video, location overviews that provide insight into the local area via video and text, and a seller or expert quote that offers a personal view of the property.

Consumers still can search for a home based on lifestyle and amenity but now have the ability to sort their results by various home features including pools, kitchens and views, and compare visual images of that feature among their search results.

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These three luxury homes have just come on the market in Steamboat Springs!

All three are near golf, skiing, hiking trails and more.  They are offer additional privacy weather they are built on 2 lots, secluded in the trees, or on the edge of the neighborhood.  Take a look at these gorgeous offerings and call today for a tour or more information!

Extraordinary fusion of nature and luxury showcasing the ultimate indoor and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy privacy and space in this large 7 bdrm family home perfect for entertaining family and friends. Set on the edge of the Catamount Golf course with wildlife and nature all around. Gorgeous finishes and offered furnished. $5,100,000 | #140207

More details at www.TheCatamountEstate.com

Timeless log home in the Sanctuary offering room for everyone. Designed by Architect Joe Robbins and built by Snake River Construction, this home is well thought out and masterfully built with quality features and exceptional design elements. The massive rock fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room, framed with floor to ceiling windows drawing the alpine setting indoors. The kitchen, great room, 3 car garage and master suite are all on the main level. There are 3 bedrooms suites upstairs plus a loft and office. Downstairs offers a family room and wine cellar. Outside is a large deck and a hot tub. This home has been extremely well maintained and shows like new.  $2,995,000 | #140397

More info at www.SteamboatSpringsLuxuryHome.com

Nestled in a beautiful alpine setting sits a luxurious 4 bedroom home offering secluded privacy and easy access to the ski area less than a mile away. The grand entrance steps up to the main level which offers a spectacular great room with a commanding rock fireplace, hewed wood floors and soaring ceilings. Large windows with picturesque views toward Sleeping Giant and a spacious patio adjoin the living room. The kitchen is spacious and includes hand distressed cabinets, a large pantry, granite counters with a carved backsplash in a charming mountain motif. A private office shares the main level along with a luxurious master suite with large walk-in closet with personal laundry, and a decadent bath. The upper level offers 2 bedroom suites, one with a private deck, and a loft with custom benches and laundry chute. The lower level offers a large family room and additional bedroom suite, large laundry room, and a great mudroom with built-in storage right off the garage. There is great storage in and adjacent to the 3 car garage and even a kennel and dog wash station with bath. The property is adjacent to open space on 2 sides and has easy access to the public trail in the Sanctuary to enjoy snowshoeing, hiking, and biking right out your door. This home is the perfect mountain retreat in a beautiful alpine setting.  $2,195,000 | #140316

More info at www.PrivateLuxuryRetreat.com

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Wouldn’t it be interesting to see what you could do with a $1,000,000 remodel budget? Here is an article from Porch.com where they did just that.

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This got us thinking about some of the houses that we have listed and the possibilities that you could do with a good remodel budget. 

Stagecoach Log Home – This spacious 3+ bdrm home sits on 4.5 acres near the reservoir. With great views, a large deck, nice layout and main level master, this home could be remodeled into a classic luxury home. Offered at only $598,000, with even a small budget, this home could become your dream home. But even without a budge, it’s move in ready!  #140427

This large acreage parcel is within 15 minutes of the Ski area and even closer to downtown with beautiful views in all directions. The property has a barn and ponds along with several nice building sites. There is an older cabin on property currently being rented. With a decent budget, this 111 acre property could become a luxury ranch style home with space to roam and endless activities. Offered at $795,000. #140310

Experience the perfect alpine setting in this contemporary home with the sounds of Fish Creek outside your door. This 4,400 sq ft  home near the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course has beautiful landscaping and great outdoor spaces. Solidly built with fine finishes plus an open floor plan, huge picture windows, beautiful stone fireplace, custom kitchen and media room. There is potential for a caretaker apartment. Offered at only $1,295,000 (the most affordable home in the desirable Sanctuary Neighborhood), this is the perfect example of a home that could be remodeled into a masterpiece.  Surrounded by more expensive homes in a prestigious area, the possibilities are endless. #137292

This spacious home in Big Valley Ranch has the ultimate in privacy and views. This home is grand from the moment you walk through the front door and open through the living room to a wall of picture windows. The huge master suite offers a fireplace and sitting area along with a spacious bath and closet. The home also boasts a private office/den, large bedrooms, elegant living room, cozy hearth room off the kitchen and breakfast area with a wet bar. This is a very private 44 acres with 2 additional adjacent 35 acres parcels also for sale. With a medium sized remodel budget, this already-luxury home could be transformed into one of the nicest homes in the area.  Offered at only $2,795,000, this could could be a larger project with amazing payoff.     #139462

Just listed, this property which already is quite luxurious, could be bought and remodeled to the best house in the neighborhood. Nestled in a beautiful alpine setting sits this  luxurious 4 bedroom home offering secluded privacy and easy access to the ski area less than a mile away.  Large windows with picturesque views look toward Sleeping Giant and a spacious patio adjoins the living room.  A private office shares the main level along with a nice master suite. The upper level offers 2 bedroom suites, one with a private deck. The lower level offers a large family room and an additional bedroom suite.  There is great storage in and adjacent to the 3 car garage and even a kennel and dog wash station with bath. The property is adjacent to open space on 2 sides and has easy access to the public trail in the Sanctuary to enjoy snowshoeing, hiking, and biking right out your door. This home is the perfect mountain retreat in a beautiful alpine setting. Offered at $2,195,000.  #140316

Give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information on any of these properties.  Enjoy the spring!

Sincerely,

Pam Vanatta and the Vanatta Group

The leaders in Steamboat Springs Real Estate

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Own a piece of the most beautiful land in northwestern Colorado! Each of the four remaining platted lots available at Seed House Ranch features stunning views, mature aspen groves and pine trees with access to a 1/2 mile of the Elk River. Phone and electric are to the lot line and the county road has been paved to the property. Ten acres of open space has been preserved for your recreational enjoyment with a trail easement to National Forest. The lots are currently enjoying Agricultural Status with a grazing easement in place. Please check out www.SeedHouseRanch.com for more information.

Property characteristics

• Exquisite views
• 5 plus acre lots
• 10 acres of Common Space including 2.78 acres along the Elk River
• Hiking, biking and horseback trails to & in the Routt Nat’l Forest
• Electric, telephone to lot line
• Year round access on paved County maintained roads

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We are proud to be associated with such a prestigious company.  We feel that Sotheby’s is the perfect way to  list distinctive properties and showcase the global reach and power of our broad network.  Click here for the Significant Sales featuring properties from a diverse range of locations including New York, the Bahamas, Colorado, California, Florida, Australia and Arizona.  The Best of 2014 features a $58 million sale in Hong Kong as the top property for the year.  A $56 million home in New York and $42 million property in the Bahamas round out the top three.

In Steamboat our top 10 sales for the Vanatta group were:

And the biggest sale of 2015 so far:

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The Highmark at Night

Luxury 4 bedroom unit with a loft

The 6th floor penthouse

Amazing amenities!

The ultimate in luxury is now available at the Highmark, a boutique condominium building with five-star service. This 6th floor 2,285 sq. ft. penthouse is located across the street from the ski area and offers exquisite finishes and beautiful furnishings. Each Highmark unit has been meticulously created to take advantage of the impressive mountain and valley views, and this property has the best of them. Every room benefits from the abundance of light with its clean, crisp and timeless design. While living in such luxury, the owner is graced with hardwood and stone tile floors, granite counters in the kitchen & baths, custom cabinetry and trim, and high quality stainless steel appliances. The first-rate amenities include a fitness center, guest lounge with game tables and HD TV, pool and hot tub, concierge service, underground parking, and shuttle which only add to the exquisiteness. Find yourself in complete comfort at the Highmark while living your mountain dreams.

• 6th floor penthouse
• Exquisite finishes
• Beautiful furnishings
• Hardwood and stone tile floors
• Granite counters
• Custom cabinetry and trim
• Stainless high quality appliances
• Excellent amenities
• Fitness center
• Guest lounge with game tables
• Pool and hot tub
• Concierge
• Underground parking
• Easy access to shopping
• Across the street from the ski area base

More information at www.TheHighmarkSteamboat.com

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Featured real estate property of the day

This lovely custom home sits on 3 acres in Stagecoach, in Lynx Basin Estates, a small subdivision of newer custom homes located on a private drive. This home offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on the main level with an open “Great Room” style floor plan. It is beautifully finished with wood floors in the kitchen/dining area, granite counters, vaulted ceilings throughout and a wood burning fireplace in the living room with rock surround. The walk-out basement level is over 2000 sq. ft. and rough framed for 3 more bedrooms, 2 bath and large family room for a total of almost 4500 sq. ft. if you need more room. The front entry is beautifully landscaped with easy perennials and a charming covered front porch with log accents. The partially covered back deck faces east with spectacular views of Wood Chuck, perfect for coffee in the morning sun or away from the heat during the evening. Stagecoach is a great community with great amenities like Stagecoach State Park and Lake which offers great fishing and boating, Sarvis Creek Wilderness area and National Forest close by for hiking, biking, snow shoeing and so much more offered right out your back door.

An open kitchen, living, and dining room anchored by a wood burning fireplace

Mountain views from the large deck

• 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 2 car garage
• Open kitchen, living, and dining room
• Wood burning fireplace in living room
• Beautiful views of Woodchuck
• 2000 Sq. Ft. walk-out ready for finish
• Simple and easy landscaping

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Mark was born and raised in the mountains of Colorado. He spent the first few years of life in Leadville and moved to Steamboat Springs at the age of three. Growing up in Steamboat, he has been witness to all the changes that our beautiful town has gone through over the years. After graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in Business Administration, Mark took off to travel the world. He spent the better part of a decade living and working in foreign countries doing everything from waiting tables in Australia to bartending in South Africa and teaching English in Argentina. Mark truly enjoys using technology and his knowledge of the area to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals. In his free time you will find Mark out in the community probably playing one sport or another. He is an avid skier but absolutely loves the summers in Steamboat and the sports that are associated with that time of the year. With the combination of extraordinary customer service, local knowledge and an understanding of the most current innovative technologies, Mark can be an asset to any client looking to buy or sell real estate in the Yampa Valley.

Mark Dudley
Broker Associate, Marketing Manager
The Vanatta Group
970-819-4538  |  mark.dudley@steamboatsir.com

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Heidi Flint is a Broker Associate who has worked exclusively with Broker/Owner Pam Vanatta since 1994. Licensed since 1995, her many years of experience are an invaluable asset to the Vanatta Group and there truly is no teacher like experience. Heidi’s main focus is overseeing the countless details of the Vanatta Group’s numerous transactions, and making sure the process of Buying or Selling is satiny-smooth for each client… from listing to contract to closing. Above all, Heidi is passionate about helping clients succeed whether they are seasoned professional sellers or first time buyers, and ensuring that they feel that they have “landed” in the lap of woodsy luxury that is Steamboat. In addition to enjoying the many aspects of working beside one of Colorado’s top Brokers, Heidi loves spending time in the Yampa Valley outdoors with family and friends. She loves to garden, cook, and sing around the campfire. She and her husband Wayne built a home in the fabulous Stagecoach area, and thoroughly enjoy living in that pristine mountain community with their four legged friends.

Heidi Flint
Broker Associate, Contract Expert
The Vanatta Group
970-846-5330 | heidi.flint@steamboatsir.com

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Just Listed in Steamboat Springs

A new study released by Wealth-X and the Sotheby’s International Realty^® brand show that nearly US$3 trillion of the world’s private wealth is held in owner-occupied residential properties, a value greater than the GDP of India.

There are 211,275 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals – defined as those with US$30 million and above in net assets – in the world and 79% of them own two or more residences.

Some of the main hubs for luxury residential real estate are New York City, London and Hong Kong, but niche locations and destination vacation homes are gaining in popularity.

Here are some key findings from the inaugural report:

• The value of UHNW-owned residential real estate assets increased by 8% globally in 2014.
• On average, UHNW individuals own 2.7 owner-occupied residences.
• As of 2014, over 7% of the world’s UHNW population made their wealth through real estate, up from 5% in 2013.
• Ultra affluent women value real estate assets more than their male counterparts, holding 16% of the net worth in such assets, on average, compared to less than 10% for men.
• Luxury residential real estate is an asset class typically favored by UHNW individuals with inherited wealth: these individuals hold 17% of their net worth in such assets, compared to just under 9% for self-made UHNW individuals.
• UHNW individuals with net worth between US$30 million and US$50 million typically keep their primary residences for over 15 years and their secondary residences for over 10 years.
• Billionaires change one of their four properties, on average, once every three years.
• Secondary residences are typically 45% more valuable than primary residences; twice the square footage and have 10 acres of land.
• At 83%, Monaco has the highest density of foreign-owned UHNW residences.
• Over 6% of the world’s UHNW population have relocated their primary residence to a different country from which they were born – these individuals often keep a secondary residence in their home countries, and India is the leading country in this respect.

Ski-in/ski out properties for sale, including development land.

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Sincerely,
Pam Vanatta and The Vanatta Group
Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty
The leaders in luxury real estate in Steamboat Springs

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