The first day of school is next week, several free summer music festivals have already played their last tunes, and Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest has come and gone.  Now, to be honest, fall is my favorite. I love the pumpkin patches, eating everything pumpkin, apple or cinnamon, and wearing flannel… read more →

Housing inventory is ready for a boost based on positive outlook from homeowners. Homeowners’ confidence is selling their homes is increasing according to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors in June. 46% of sellers in the second quarter are now “strongly” optimistic that now is a good… read more →

The year has been a promising on for would-be home buyers as home prices started to level off and mortgage rates dipped to unexpected lows. While first time buyers can expect less competition than last year, it’s still very much a seller’s market in most places. But overall, it’s a… read more →

A FICO score is the combination of certain factors that are weighted and together combine to make the total score. Payment history makes up the largest percentage at 35%. This includes payments made on time and late payments as well as any collections, bankruptcies, and tax liens in your past.… read more →

This is a rating that is given to you from lending agencies. This number generally ranges from 300 to 850. Based on your number, lending agencies decide how likely you are to pay back your loan with the higher the score meaning you are more likely to pay them back.… read more →

The Cottonland Castle now has two new proud owners, Chip and Joanna Gaines. This 4,700 square foot castle is a historic landmark in Waco, Texas. The couple plans to fix up the castle but we do not know their end goal. With a list price of $425,000 and an estimated… read more →

Two local comedians have seen the demand for a comedy club and have decided to capitalize on the need. They are going to open up their own club called The Comedy Fort. This will be the first comedy club opened in Fort Collins since 1991. Together David Rodriguez and Patrick… read more →

Spring cleaning is upon us and with all the beauty sprouting up all around us your house should not be left behind. This check list by Martha Stewart helps ensure your house is ready for spring company. The process of fully removing the effects of winter will not be a… read more →

What is a Metro District? A Metro District is an area that provides public services and amenities to the people within and near to the district. Metro Districts were created through Title 32 of the Colorado state statutes. They can provide sanitary sewers, roads, irrigation water, public transportation, and parks.… read more →

A well staged home will attract more potential buyers and sell at a higher price than a non-staged home. The goal of staging is to bring out the best in your home and highlight its personality for others to see. You want to declutter and depersonalize your home to make… read more →