Routt County Housing Market Softening But Not Cooling

Approximately 10,000 black bears call Colorado home.

Earlier this week, the affordable housing crisis in Routt County came a step closer to a long-term solution.

Lack of housing, escalating housing costs, and the impacts of short-term rentals were among the greatest concerns identified by residents from the biggest Colorado mountain communities in a recent study.

The trials and tribulations of gardening in Routt County is a well-known topic for those of us who strive to achieve green finger status.

Last Saturday marked the first Farmer’s Market of the summer, attracting over 4,500 visitors to shop and soak up the atmosphere.

The crashing sound of demolition may not be a welcome noise to some but for employees at Steamboat Resort, it signals new and exciting times ahead.

In spite of lower inventory, there have been 64% more closings than this time last year.

Once the ski resort closes, locals tend to do one of two things: head out of town for a change of scenery or savor a staycation without the crowds.

Nationwide inventory has shrunk to only 2.4 months of supply and the national median home price has reached a record high of $311K.