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| "Your clients describe your services as a
unique, special oasis in their lives and are universally
satisfied with your services. They describe
you in terms that are not used anywhere
in business today. You are selfless, honest,
hard working and you know your stuff. They
feel under supported in most ventures, however
the striking experience of someone working for
them is powerful."
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118 8th St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone: (970) 870-8885
Toll Free: (877) 970-8885
Fax: (970) 870-8886
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* Summary of client responses to the 2008 Brand Research Market
Study for Buyer’s Resource Real Estate of Steamboat, by Benya
Consulting.
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July 3, 2009
By Ulrich,
Happy Independence Day weekend! I often think back to that small band of men who wanted independence for this new land. Do you think they had any concept as to what would evolve over the next 233 years? Could any of them ever have imagined the trials and tribulations this country would have to endure in the name of freedom? Yet there must have been tremendous foresight to craft such a document as our Declaration of Independence. The challenges that this young Country faced must have, at times, seemed insurmountable. These challenges, however, could not deter the passion and drive to craft governance dedicated to freedom for all of its people.
Challenges are again at the forefront as we tackle tough global economic times. It seems like every time we hear some positive economic news it is closely followed by some negative impact. Yet in every challenge there is opportunity. We wonder how some of our wealthiest entrepreneurs achieved their level of success. Primarily it was by analyzing available information and acting on this data. Was it risky? You bet! There were many failures along the way but the successes far outweighed those setbacks. I think of the Walt Disney’s or Ray Kroc’s (McDonalds) of the world and see high school graduates who had a dream or concept and acted to achieve. This truly is the American spirit.
In a local sense we also have our economic challenges. Both the City of Steamboat Springs as well as Routt County are furloughing employees after losses in revenues. Our Real Estate Market shows a lot of inventory without a lot of successful sales. The question is when to take these challenges and turn them into opportunities. My sense is that we are slowly but steadily climbing out of our economic woes. Factory orders are on the upswing and housing starts have seen two months of gains. The Stock Market seems to have stabilized and the automotive industry is seeing signs of improvement. We have faced tough economic times before and have always rebounded stronger and with more resolve. I see opportunity in the current market. Interest rates are low, inventory is great, prices are coming down and sellers are motivated. This brew is ripe for someone to turn a challenge into an opportunity.
I hope all have a safe and wonderful weekend enjoying friends and family. As you watch the fireworks displays on the fourth think about the spirit it took to build this great nation and about all the challenges that were turned into opportunities. You could be next.
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