These unusual winter cleaning tips will save you money, too. Many of us start feeling that urge to deep clean our homes once spring rolls around. In fact, the “Spring Cleaning” ritual is practically hard-wired into most homeowners’ minds. But think about this…why spend so much time cleaning right when… read more →
Expected increase for conforming mortgage limits. The federal government is increasing the limit for conforming mortgages from $417,000 to $424,100 in most regions of the United States starting Jan. 1, 2017, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Wednesday—the first such increase since 2006. The approximately 1.7 percent bump in the… read more →
(Source: Jeff Ostrowski, realtytimes.com) When you’re ready to get a mortgage, you face a dizzying array of choices: Fixed rate or variable? Points or no points? Mortgage broker or mortgage lender? That last decision – mortgage broker or mortgage lender – involves a simple but easily misunderstood distinction. Simply put,… read more →
(Source: anica.realtytimes.com) When you are buying a home, the cost includes not only the purchase price, but also the amount of money you will pay in interest over the life of your mortgage. Getting a good interest rate can save you thousands of dollars and can make your home ownership… read more →
Looking for some family fun for this fall? There are plenty of corn mazes, festivals, and events all around the NOCO area! Here are just a few fun, fall family festivals and activities we found! CORN MAZES! Anderson Farms (9/21-10/31) – Erie, CO. www.andersonfarms.com Bartels Farm (9/17-10/31) – Fort Collins,… read more →
( Source: www.thedenverchannel ) New Designated Entertainment Districts Will Provide Areas to Have Open Containers It’s no secret the nightlife in old town Fort Collins is thriving. But one developer and a pair of downtown Fort Collins bar owners are hoping to add to the downtown’s social appeal. The group is… read more →
September Secret Supper September’s Secret Supper is kind of special (and not really a secret). That’s because for this month, Eat + Drink is partnering with the Lincoln Center to bring you dinner and a show at the iconic Fort Collins venue. September’s supper, sponsored by Hartford Homes, will feature Steven Nalls… read more →
FORT COLLINS EVENTS Here are a few Fall focused upcoming events that will be happening here in Fort Collins in the next few weeks! Brewery Bike Ride Thu, Sep 22, 2016 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Recycled Cycles 4031 S Mason St Fort Collins Colorado 80525 The 1933 Brewers and… read more →
Easy Fall Prep for a Warm and Cozy Home (source: www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas) Fall means cozy sweaters, beautiful change in foliage, and a refreshing, crisp, cool air rolling in. But, with fall coming means winter isn’t far away. Here are a few projects for your home that can help your home brace for… read more →
(Source: www.coloradoan.com) The founders of Fort Collins’ first CSA farm are hanging up their pitchforks for good at the end of this growing season. Happy Heart Farm’s Dennis and Bailey Stenson plan to retire and subdivide their west Fort Collins farm later this year. But the couple’s 26-year-old CSA and passion for urban… read more →