Built in the Boat | A Sit Down with Eric Anthony Builders

The latest episode of Steamboat Real Estate & Investing is live — and if you’re considering a remodel or new build in Steamboat Springs, this one’s packed with real-world insight you won’t find anywhere else.🎙 I sit down with Eric Niggas, President of Eric Anthony Builders, to unpack what it’s really like to build or renovate in the ‘Boat. We cover:✅ Real-time costs to remodel and build in Steamboat✅ What the build process actually looks like✅ How long you should expect a remodel or new build to take✅ The key differences between building in the City vs. Routt County✅ The nuances of mountain construction and climate considerations✅ Big-ticket cost drivers — from excavation to finishes✅ Popular finish trends and material choices in 2025✅ The emotional roller coaster of construction — and how to stay grounded✅ And what happens when a project goes south — and how to avoid it We also dig into some important numbers:🔨 Remodels starting around $150/sq ft🏗️ New builds ranging from $550–$700/sq ft📊 Over $120.5M in construction already permitted in Routt County this year🎧 Whether you're in planning mode or just curious about what it takes to build in the mountains, this episode delivers honest, practical insight you can use.Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/k2Bk9jBOk1M?si=ZqOKM5nJRXzqOQfJRyan Cox Steamboat Sotheby's:  https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-3336-85053358/[email protected] Anthony Builders Contact Info:https://www.instagram.com/ericanthonybuilders?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&[email protected] County Building Permit Information-https://www.co.routt.co.us/607/Permit-Reports-and-NewslettersRyan Cox is a top‑performing luxury real estate broker at Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty, with eight years of Steamboat brokerage experience, multiple record-setting sales, and a proven history of delivering development projects in Steamboat Springs and beyond. A University of Colorado Leeds School of Business marketing graduate, he honed his business acumen over nine years at Smartwool (VF Corp) before co‑founding and scaling SmartPads—a luxury prefab home building company that delivered over 50 residential and commercial projects to mountain towns across the Western U.S., culminating in a successful sale & exit. He also led an international luxury residential development in Costa Rica. Drawing on that global perspective and Sotheby’s international network, Ryan delivers sophisticated market intelligence and an insider’s view of what it takes to satisfy discerning luxury buyers and sellers at every price point.Recognized with Sotheby’s Global Summit Awards (2017–2023) and named among RealTrends America’s Best (Top 1.5% in 2023), Ryan combines hands‑on construction and brand‑building expertise with sharp negotiation skills, compelling storytelling, and a highly tailored, boutique approach. He’s set multiple sales records as listing agent in premier neighborhoods like the Sunlight Subdivision, Steamboat Pines, and The Sanctuary. As a dedicated buyer’s advocate, he educates clients thoroughly—arming them with the market insights and strategic guida...