What Are the Best States for Millennials?

What Are the Best States for Millennials? The Answer May Surprise You
When you think about the ideal state for millennials to live in, you likely imagine them traipsing around California or New York. But a recent MoneyRates.com study shows the best state for young folks these days is actually... wait for it... North Dakota?


The study looked at eight different aspects to determine the best states for millennials. These criteria are:

  • Job market for young adults (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Young adult proportion of population (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • College tuition affordability (Four-year in-state cost data from the College Board)
  • Residential rental availability (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Residential rental affordability (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Access to high-speed broadband internet (Federal government's National Broadband Map)
  • Concentration of bars relative to the young adult population (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Concentration of fitness facilities relative to the young adult population (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association)

With these in mind, MoneyRates.com ranked the following 10 states as the best fit for the millennial generation.

1. North Dakota
North Dakota has the second-highest population of people aged 20 to 24, trailing only Utah. One reason why young people are drawn to the state? The job market. Across most of the nation, unemployment for young adults has remained persistently troublesome, but North Dakota's unemployment rate for people aged 20 to 24 is just 5.3 percent, compared with 8.1 percent for the typical state.

2. South Dakota
It probably comes as no surprise that South Dakota would share some characteristics with its neighbor to the north. Of particular interest to millennials looking for work, these similarities include a strong job market for young adults. South Dakota also ranks No. 1 nationally in the affordability of residential rentals, leaving millennials more money to put into their savings accounts.

3. Nebraska
This is another state that might not automatically be thought of as a mecca for young adults, but proportionately, its population of 20- to 24-year-olds is in the top 10 nationally. Nebraska also scored top 10 rankings for young adult employment and residential rental affordability.

4. Louisiana
Being home to New Orleans makes it easy to think of Louisiana as a party state, but actually it scored only a little better than average in terms of the availability of night life. However, it scored very well for broadband access, rental availability and proportion of
young adults in its population.

5. Wyoming
With student loan debt an increasingly troubling issue for millennials, Wyoming offers a very strong attraction: At an average of $5,055 per year, the cost of a four-year public college degree for in-state residents is the lowest in the nation.

6. Iowa
The two greatest strengths for Iowa in this study were that it ranked among the 10 best states in both rental affordability and concentration of bars.

7. Kansas (Tie)
Scores for Kansas were more consistently decent than featuring spectacular ups and downs, though the state did rank particularly well for the availability of high-speed broadband and access to residential rentals.

7. Wisconsin (Tie)
Wisconsin stands out as a particularly good place to work and play - it has the fourth-lowest rate of young adult unemployment in the nation.

9. Montana
Montana has the third-lowest in-state tuition for four-year public college degrees. In addition, the state was in the top 10 for concentration of fitness facilities.

10. Indiana
The top ranks for Indiana would fall into the general category of ease-of-living for young adults. Indiana was in the top 10 for both affordability and availability of residential rental properties, and it also scored well for access to high-speed broadband. 

Colorado was not mentioned but after living in Steamboat Springs for years, I recommend it to any age!  It's beautiful, lots to do, great neighbors, and just a great place to call home.

If you would like to find a home in Steamboat Springs, give me a call 970.846.8619.

I am Joan Connelly, the only local Keller Williams Realtor in Steamboat Springs.

joanconnelly.kw.com

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574 Tamarack Drive | Steamboat Springs, Colorado

3 bed | 2 full + 1 half bath | 1843 sqft | Duplex

If you want a great home with spectacular views, this is the one for you. This duplex feels like a single family home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an office space, and a small separate area with a play room for the kids, or a tv area, and/or a work out room. An open kitchen, dining, and living room make this a wonderful home for entertaining. The kitchen has newly painted cabinets done in an antique white to accentuate the new Sensa maintenance free granite counter tops just installed with a 15 year warranty. The third floor boasts an office, a master bedroom with his and her walk in closets, and a master bath with double sinks. Enjoy barbeques on the deck while watching fireworks on the mountain and Howelsen Hill. Fenced in back yard with a stamped porch below the deck where you can enjoy the free standing hot tub. This is a private street off of Tamarack with only two duplexes and two single family homes on it. The small HOA fee is for insurance on the road but more importantly snowplowing of the street and your driveway. You can't beat that and you also can't beat the heated two car attached garage. New Roof October of 2014. This home has a lot of charm and character. It really is a must see!



Click here for more information on this great home or on how to contact Joan Connelly 

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Buying a home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado


Are you looking for a home to buy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

Here's some great steps to get you started:

1.  Know your Credit Report Score.

2.  Decide on how much you are willing to spend on your new home.

3.  Find the right Real Estate Agent.
 
      If you are in Steamboat Springs, I hope you will call Joan Connelly at 970.846.8619.  Joan is the only local Keller Williams Real Estate Agent in Steamboat.  She knows all about the Steamboat Real Estate Market and would love to help you find your new home.


4.  Let your real estate agent know what you are looking for in a home so that she can find you just the right place.


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4 Tips for Organizing Your Home Maintenance Routine

Staying on top of all you need to do to keep your home well maintained can seem like a challenge sometimes. But the good news is that it doesn't have to be a monumental chore. Here are four tips on how you can keep yourself on track.

Learn What Needs Maintaining
The first step to keeping your house in good repair is to learn what kinds of things need doing. Find a good online list of home maintenance tasks, and figure out which ones apply to your particular home. From there, you can start to get an idea of the costs and materials associated with keeping things up.

Make a Calendar
Once you have a solid list of maintenance tasks for your new home, you'll need to arrange the items in a way that will help you track how often you will need to perform each task. Put it up in a common area, and make sure to mark all of the dates for maintenance clearly.

Use Your Electronics
Of course, modern electronics offer multiple ways to help you organize your life. You can use calendar and reminder apps for your smart devices to replace or supplement your physical calendar if you want. Having a monthly reminder pop up telling you what kind of cleaning and maintenance duties are due at your home is helpful as far as reminding you, though it can be a bit too easy to simply flick the remainder away when it goes off.

Put Money Aside
Maintenance isn't free, unfortunately, and one common cause of putting off what needs to be done is a lack of money when it needs doing. It's all too easy to tell yourself you'll just wait a week for some cash to free itself up. To prevent this, set aside a fund for home repair and maintenance tasks, and avoid using it for anything other than a true emergency.

Home maintenance is not always fun, but it prevents bigger problems down the line. Spending some time now on keeping things up will pay off in the future.

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And if you are ready to buy or sell in Steamboat Springs, give me a call at 970.846.8619

I am Joan Connelly.  Your Southern-Style Steamboat Realtor at Keller Williams Integrity in Steamboat Springs.

Joan's Websites:

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 www.steamboatbroker.com

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Realtor in Steamboat Springs

I'd like to suggest some key words that Realtors in Steamboat Springs, Co. should add to their blogs to get their site found quicker by browsers.  Remember to change your city and state if not from Steamboat.

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Keller Williams Steamboat Springs

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Homes for sale Steamboat Springs

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This is just a short list.  Feel free to add to it.

Joan Connelly - Your Southern Style Steamboat Springs Broker at Keller Williams Integrity

Joan Connelly
Keller Williams Integrity in Steamboat Springs
732 Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487
office:  970.870.8696
cell:     970.846.8619
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Realtor Email Signature

As a Realtor at Keller Williams Integrity in Steamboat Springs, I think it is important to use a signature on my emails.  I like for my signature to include my name, a head shot picture, my office address, my phone numbers, my email account quick link, and links to my websites.

My email is run by outlook and it can be a little tricky to do a signature on if you want to add anything other than text.  So I thought I would write a blog on how to do this for anyone that might be interested.

1.  Log into your outlook email account.


2.  Look to the top right.  You will see a picture of what looks like a tiny gear.  Click on this icon.

3.  Scroll down until you see "options".  Click on it.

4.  Scroll down until you see "email signature".  It should be under "layout".  Click on "email signature".

5.  Now a box will open up that allows you to create your email signature.

6.  I like to put my picture first.  To add your picture, click on the "image icon".  It is the first one at the top of the box.  It looks like a tiny box with a blue mountain in it.  It is similar to the one to the right.

7.  After you click the icon, you can choose an image from your computer.  You may have to edit your image in a photo program to make it the correct size.

8.  Next, type your information below it.  I also like to add links to my websites.
To do this, type the name of your website and then swipe it.  Click "more" and go to the icon that looks like a chain.  It's the hyperlink icon.


It will open a box for you to put the link in.  Just type in the link.  Be sure to send yourself an email afterwards and test your links.  They aren't helpful if they are sending your clients to the wrong website.

9.  Make sure you check the 2 boxes that put your signature on all outgoing emails and replies.

Here's my signature:

1472829902221_Joan's
Joan Connelly
Keller Williams Integrity in Steamboat Springs
732 Lincoln Avenue
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487
www.steamboatbroker.com 
http://steamboatbroker.yourkwagent.com/
email: joanconnelly@kw.com
office:  970.870.8696
cell:     970.846.8619

Notice that it includes both my phone numbers, my address, my other email account, and links to my website.  You can add other things but these are "must haves" to me.

I hope this helps anyone that has been wanting to add a professional signature to their emails.

And if you are looking for a Realtor in Steamboat Springs, I hope you will give me a call!
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Real Estate Blogging Ideas

Although I have been a Realtor for years, I am fairly new at blogging.  I use blogging so that potential clients can get to know a little about me.  I feel like this makes them more comfortable.

I have blogged about many things:  my daughter, Steamboat Springs, Real Estate News, decorating ideas, etc.  And I do feel like blogging has helped me as a real estate broker.

So if you are a Realtor in need of some blogging ideas, here are a few:

1.  Your town.  As a Realtor, you should know it better than anyone.  Share what makes it special to you.

2.  Housing styles.

3.  Market statistics - Keller Williams makes this easy because of their monthly video with marketing news about real estate.

4.  Share pictures of your town.  That's one of my favorite blogging ideas.  Of course, Steamboat Springs is beautiful.

5.  Ideas on staging a home.

6.  Family activities....especially in your town.  I also like to blog about events going on in Steamboat.

7.  Real Estate News:  interest rates, mortgage news, first-time home buyer programs

8.  Foreclosures - how to buy and sell

9.  What to look for on your final walk through

10.  Commercial Properties in your area.

Of course this list is far from complete.  But I hope it helps you if you are considering blogging as a Realtor.

And if you need a Realtor in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, I hope you will give me a call at 970-846-8619.  I will glad to assist you with all your real estate needs.

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I know....winning isn't everything, BUT it's fun!  I love living in Steamboat Springs!  Where else can you ski and "cow-girl" all in one place?  
Steamboat is a great place to raise your family.  There is so much to do and so many opportunities for young people to be involved in.  Believe me!  Because we've tried MOST of them!

Are you thinking about buying a home in Steamboat Springs? 
Why not use a Realtor that knows the area and can help you find your perfect home?  I'm that Realtor!  I would love to help you buy your next home.

Give me a call!  Joan Connelly 970-846-8619

Keller Williams Integrity in Steamboat Springs
Your "Southern-Style" Steamboat Broker


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