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It used to be that families gathered at Grandma’s house to celebrate the holidays.  I remember being crammed into a bedroom with all my cousins on Christmas Eve, and my grandfather threatening us that if we went downstairs before it was light outside, we could forget about opening our presents.  Besides eating meals and watching football and going to the mall on the 26^th for the after Christmas sales, there was very little to do in suburbia.

Hosting the extended family one too many times might be why multi-generational real estate has become so popular in Steamboat Springs. “Generational” real estate is where one unit of the family-usually mom and dad– buys a place large enough to entertain all the kids and grandkids.  Families can also buy places together as tenants in common.

Buying a second home in the mountains is a wonderful way to reconnect with family and friends.  If you have a place that has skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, fly-fishing and fine dining, you’ll see them more often than your home in, say, the Midwest.

Buying a mountain home creates a legacy for future generations.  Your family will have a place to meet and spend time together, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Most families are overscheduled and want to use their vacation time judiciously.  Steamboat Springs offers activities for everyone.  Some can ski, others snowshoe on Rabbit Ears, and others can visit our museums and art galleries.  In the evening, you can share adventures around the fire with a glass of wine.  It’s the perfect way to create memories and bond with your extended family.

Some developments to consider when buying a place for the entire family are 4 and 5 bedroom townhomes and single family homes.  Eagle Ridge townhomes, Stonewood townhomes, Dakota Ridge single family homes, and the Burgess Creek area all have excellent properties.

Click here to see what Steamboat Luxury Condominiums and Townhomes are currently for sale.

If you would rather keep your budget in the $400,000-$650,000, The Porches and Chadwick’s Estates have fractional units large and luxurious enough for a crowd.

Amenities you might want to consider if you are looking for a multi-generational second home in Steamboat include:

• a master suite on the main level,
• bedrooms with a small kitchenette and living area on the lower level
• multiple laundry areas.

Call us at (970) 819-6372 or contact us for more information on available Steamboat properties for your extended family.