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Higher End Properties Price Changes and New Listings

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

New Listings and Price Changes: Higher End Properties
Thursday August 5, 2010

Some of our higher end properties have seen some major price reductions, reducing most of these homes to below new construction replacement cost.  The homes included in this property blast are:

  • 267 Squaw Gulch
  • 873 Skyland Drive
  • 105 Bear Scratch
  • 325 Homestead Road

Significant Sale | 378 Phoenix Way

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

378 Phoenix Way - Crested Butte
378 Phoenix Way Exterior
378 Phoenix Way recently sold for $3,000,100.  The significance of the sale was that there had not been a single transaction of this magnitude in the Crested Butte area in over 2.5 years.  378 Phoenix Way was a REO (Real Estate Owned) property that was priced to move, strengthening the thought process that price is a key determining factor in recent sales from the lowest priced properties on the market all the way up to the highest priced properties on the market.  Buyers these days are looking for deals on all ends of the real estate market.
Description of 378 Phoenix Way:
Stunning new premier residence perched high in one of the most coveted locations in Crested Butte, Smith Hill Ranches. Truly some of the most incredible views in the area surround this property. This five bedroom, five full plus two and a half bath property designed by Dan Murphy is being sold “as is” and is close to completion. Most materials are on site. The open floor plan is inviting to share with your family and friends. Amenities include incredible great
room with rustic trusses, oak flooring, oak doors, douglas fir trim, chestnut kitchen cabinets, first floor master, three fireplaces and an outdoor BBQ kitchen. Just minutes from the ski area and town, the location of this 35 acre property is like no other.
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 5 Full and 3 Half
Finished Sq Ft: 7115
Property was co-listed with Cathy Benson and Kiley Flint of Benson Sotheby’s International Realty and sold by Charlie Farnan of Becky Hamlin Prudential.
378 Phoenix Way

View from Balcony

378 Phoenix Way

378 Phoneix Way Exterior

July Newsletter with Market Update

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

For anybody who hasn’t had the joy of reading our latest newsletter, the newsletter is now posted online.  One of the most useful tools in the July newsletter are the market updates through June 2010.  Also included is some good news about the market such as our market is up 28% in the first half of 2009 compared to 2010.  All of the same material you can expect from our newsletter is also included such as upcoming events, featured properties, related news articles and the electronic magazine rack with our summer real estate guide included.

Click Here to View Newsletter

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The Collection | Summer Brochure

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

If you haven’t seen the new summer edition of ‘The Collection’, it is definitely worth looking at.  This summer’s version has a new design and layout with more photos of the Crested Butte area, area headers and things to do in each area, and summer events.  If you are in the Crested Butte area pick one up at our office on 433 Sixth Street or in one of the many brochure racks around the Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and Gunnison businesses.  If you are unfortunate and cannot make it to town this summer make sure to view the online version

The Collection | Summer 2010

New Website Design and Added Pages

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

We are in the process of updating our website.  We feel the new design and added pages will benefit anybody using our site to find Crested Butte real estate or Gunnison real estate. 

Some of the changes are not quite complete but we should have every page fully functional by the end of May in time for summer.

Some of the improvement that should help your real estate search are:

  • More direct search pages such as search for homes, condos, land, ranches and commercial listings
  • Easy access to all of our featured listings
  • Area Maps
  • Subdivision locations and information
  • Directory of Crested Butte businesses
  • Agent Contact Info
  • Media Links – Links to all of our social networking sites along with our blog and monthly newsletters
  • Info on all Sotheby’s International Realty offices
  • Upcoming and Recently Sold information on Sotheby’s Auction House items

Thank you for visiting our updated site and being patient with us as these update are going on.

Reside Magazine | Spring 2010 Edition

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Sotheby’s International Realty magazine Reside has just been published in print and online editions.  If you would like a print copy stop by our office at 433 Sixth Street, Crested Butte as we should have copies by the middle of May or you can view the online version here.

From Sotheby’s International Realty member site:
“This issue welcomes readers with one of our most captivating covers yet. Our cover home is a sprawling Colorado estate, built around 40 mesquite doors reclaimed from Mexico, South America and Morocco. Our feature article takes readers through some of our network’s most spectacular equestrian estates, while providing insight on how to select the perfect property for horse enthusiasts. Also featured is Deepwater, a regal yet charming Mediterranean style home on the shores of Bermuda. With over 40 pages of International listings in the Property Gallery, this issue continues to demonstrate the power and global presence of the Sotheby’s International Realty Network.”

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The New Times Collaboration – Part II

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Connect

With the Connoisseurs of Life.

The New York Times offers the Sotheby’s International Realty brand another unique access point to speak with the target audience we like to define as Connoisseurs of Life by allowing Sotheby’s International Realty to seamlessly align with luxury content in the following categories:

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  • Fashion
  • Art
  • Travel
  • Design
  • Dining
  • Living
  • and most importantly…Real Estate 

Statistics of The New York Times reader:

  • 71% of New York Times Magazine readers have taken action in response to the ad’s they have seen in the magazine.*
  • 47% of NYTimes.com visitors have purchased a high-end luxury item online*

At Benson Sotheby’s International Realty we believe that  the collaboration with The New York Times, gives us and our clients a global reach to the connoisseurs of life who vacation in our valley.

*Source: 2006 Magazine Reader Survey

Huge Price Reduction on 12 Garland Drive!!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Price Reduced by $1,305,000!!  12 Garland Drive is now $2,995,000.  This is an amazing price for such a high quality custom home in Skyland overlooking Lake Grant.

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12 Garland Drive | Living Room

12 Garland Drive | $2,995,000

4 Bed | 4 Full & 1 Half Bath | 5,288 SqFt | Crested Butte

The WOW factor of this fabulous home grabs you the second you see it. Rock boulders frame the base of the home landscaped with colorful perennials’, Aspens and Evergreen trees. The paved driveway is heated under the apron of the three car garage making winters a breeze. In the summer turn on the waterfall and sleep in peace to its mesmerizing sounds.Open the front door and the WOW factor continues with exquisite tile work inlayed with metal tiles,wrought iron and wood stair case to the main great room. From the gourmet kitchen serve your guests on the covered deck, granite counter or by the builtin barbeque area. Three master suites with the main master spanning views of Whetstone and the opposite side to Grant Lake and surrounding mountain ranges. Reclaimed antique oak floors grace the main living area with many custom features including iron work over the fireplace. A masterful floor planbuilt with the finest workmanship and style. And, don’t forget to dip in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the golf village and town.

Click here to View 12 Garland Drive

Listed By:

Cathy Benson
970.209.5015
Cathy.Benson@SothebysRealty.com

Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction Award

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

We are proud to  announce that the Sotheby’s International Realty brand won Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award for the third year in a row.

 The Best in Category award measures franchisee satisfaction with their franchisors and is part of the 5th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards presented by Franchise Business Review.  Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC also was ranked third overall among all franchise categories with more than 200 locations.  This is the third year that the Sotheby’s International Realty brand was rated in the top 10 of all award categories.

 “We are so honored to receive this recognition for the third year in a row,” said Michael R. Good, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “It demonstrates we are continuing to provide our franchisees with the support, tools and resources they need to excel.  The fact that this award is based on direct feedback makes it very significant for us and a true testament to the value we provide our members.”

 Franchise Business Review surveyed franchisees from more than 500 leading systems, representing more than 100,000 franchisees, for the 5th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.  Franchises were evaluated in five areas: training and support, franchise system, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity and overall satisfaction.  Additionally, demographic and lifestyle questions gave a 360-degree view of the franchise ownership experience.  Franchise Business Review is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences.  For a complete list of this year’s award winners, go to www.FBR50.com.

 “We have surveyed thousands of franchisees, representing almost all of the leading brands in the real estate sector,” said Eric Stites, president, Franchise Business Review.  “The Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s owner satisfaction is exceptionally high and a direct reflection of the unique business opportunity created by their team and parent company, Realogy Corporation.”

Dumping Crested Butte

Friday, February 19th, 2010
Snowing in Crested Butte

Snowing in Crested Butte

It is dumping in Crested Butte, with more on the way.  We could easily end up with over 2 feet of snow by Sunday, so now is the BEST time to get out here to Crested Butte and get some skiing in.  This weekend on the mountain, it will be near impossible not to find powder stashes everywhere you turn. 

If you are thinking you could get used to this kind of lifestyle why not check out the premier ski in/ski out home in the valley, that is 105 Bear Scratch.  Not only is this home located on the slopes, but it also has an indoor swimming pool and an indoor putting green.  Check out more photos and details at 105BearScratch.com.

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105 Bear Scratch