24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SMART HOME

THE EVOLUTION OF THE SMART HOME

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
Published on August 1, 2017 Author steamboatsir IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK … A LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION OF SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY The evolution of smart home technology takes the term “remote control” to a new level. It wasn’t that long ago that home entertainment systems required loading DVDs into huge drives, storing 2-foot-deep televisions into large entertainment media consoles, managing a stock pile of remote controls, and mounting speakers to walls. Well, those days are over. Smart home technology has evolved to allow homeowners to control everything from thermostats, lighting, and door locks, to monitoring media and security remotely. Even the term “touch of a button” is obsolete when homes are being controlled with customized apps that are loaded onto smart phones and tablets—so it’s really the “touch of a touch…
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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BARN VILLAGE IS SOLD OUT

BARN VILLAGE IS SOLD OUT

NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
  Published on September 22, 2017 Author steamboatsir BARN VILLAGE AT STEAMBOAT IS SOLD OUT Located behind Steamboat’s iconic barn, the 62-lot subdivision sells out in the summer of 2017. Represented by Chris Wittemyer of Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty since 2007, the sell-out marks a significant landmark for vacant land sales within Steamboat Springs. Barn Village subdivision reached another milestone in its development this summer with the sale of Lot 5 to Steamboat builder Stein Halsnes. The sale to Halsnes marked the 62nd and final conveyance of lots from the original developers and their successors to the general public.  Situated behind the famous More Barn on Pine Grove Road, the residential subdivision of single family and duplex properties was conceived by developers Bob Comes, Eric McAfee, and Jim Kelley in 2004.  One of…
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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
MARABOU RANCH IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

MARABOU RANCH IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Published on August 11, 2017 Author steamboatsir MARABOU RANCH – A LEGACY PROPERTY FOR GENERATIONS What legacy do you want to leave for your family?  It’s a question I have asked myself a lot recently. My parents used to bring us to the beach every summer for a gathering of our family and friends. I didn’t realize at the time what a special time that was. We would return to a home my parents owned every year and swim in the surf, play cards, and try new adventures.  I remember those vacations with such fondness, we have continued the tradition with my brothers and their children, all gathering once or twice a year along with my parents to just enjoy each other’s company. In Colorado, Marabou Ranch is more than just a…
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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
IT’S OFFICIAL – SALE OF STEAMBOAT SKI AREA IS FINALIZED

IT’S OFFICIAL – SALE OF STEAMBOAT SKI AREA IS FINALIZED

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
Published on July 31, 2017 Author steamboatsir IT’S OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL – STEAMBOAT SKI AREA SALE IS FINALIZED It’s officially official. The sale of the Steamboat Ski Area, as part of Intrawest Resort Holdings, is now final, according to a story released Monday by the Steamboat Today. The new joint venture of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company (HCC) will combine Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, KSL, Intrawest and Mammoth Resorts into one company with a total of 12 mountain resorts. The new entity’s resorts include ski areas in Colorado (Steamboat Ski Area and Winter Park), California (Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain and June Mountain), Canada (Blue Mountain in Ontario and Mont Tremblant in Quebec), Vermont (Stratton Mountain Resort) and West Virginia (Snowshow Mountain Resort). In a news…
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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
A FRESH LOOK AT CONSERVATION

A FRESH LOOK AT CONSERVATION

ENVIRONMENT
  Published on July 3, 2017 Author steamboatsir A FRESH LOOK AT CONSERVATION – 4 THINGS ANYONE CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Protecting the environment starts at home, and can be a good investment as well. At a time when the political climate seems to be seeing as much change as the actual climate, it’s important to remember the efforts we all make as individuals can make a difference regardless of what’s happening in Washington D.C. No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, there are plenty of reasons to conserve energy, and that effort can begin with your home. Whatever your motives, there’s also a financial incentive to energy conservation, especially when it comes to your real estate investment. “It’s just as much about saving money and making…
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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
GETTING YOUR LEGS READY FOR SKI SEASON

GETTING YOUR LEGS READY FOR SKI SEASON

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
GETTING YOUR SKI LEGS BACK – THE IMPORTANCE OF WINTER SKI CONDITIONING  A good time to think about ski conditioning is … right now. Skiing and snowboarding are not only fun, exhilarating ways to get some fresh air, and to spend some time with friends and family in our beautiful Rocky Mountains. They are also physically demanding activities. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive, not reactive, and to prepare for the upcoming season with a good ski conditioning regimen, says Emily Harris, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Steamboat Spine & Sports Physical Therapy. No one knows how much strain skiing and snowboarding can put on our bodies like physical therapists. They’re the ones who deal with all the injuries that can result from imbalances and weaknesses in the body.  “Even if…
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