After a long, cold and snowy winter, spring’s bright sun and warm winds are such a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year’s flower beds. Dwight Barnett, a certified master inspector with the American… read more →
An article written by Kathy Orton highlights how much interest rates have dropped in late March. A 30 year fixed rate mortgage by Freddie Mac now averages 4.06% while a 15 year fixed rate settled at an average of 3.57%. With this drop in the cost to borrow money loan… read more →
Remodeling.net compiled data from remodeling projects in Fort Collins and tracked their resale value. Below are the projects and what the resale values were. The top three projects with the best returns are: 1.Manufactured Stone Veneer 2.Grand Entrance 3.Garage Door Replacement. These three projects were more than 108% of their… read more →
It looks like professionals are still trusted for most household projects, but DIY projects are catching up. Of all household projects completed in 2018 53% of homeowners decided to hire a professional while 47% chose to get out the toolbox and do it themselves. The main reason homeowners chose to… read more →
Hello and Happy Fall! The real estate market is cooling a bit and things are slowing as they do this time of year. I anticipate we will see things continue to slow down a bit further as we progress into 2019. There is still a demand to live in Northern… read more →
Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Most of the tasks listed below are well within the average person’s ability. But even if you choose to have a professional handle them, it’s worth the… read more →
The chances are good that you’ve seen “reality shows” featuring BEFORE/AFTER home renovation projects. While these popular home improvement shows have made buyers more interested in fixer-upper properties, they also have the potential to create unrealistic expectations. Consider these five common myths about “fixer-upper” properties. Myth #1 — It’s Easy… read more →
Market Update June 2018 vs. June 2017 FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND-WINDSOR-WELLINGTON SINGLE FAMILY HOMES What’s going on with the current real estate market? It’s so interesting this time of year to see the real estate market ebb and flow. June was no exception with a slow start to the month, a pick… read more →
You may avoid walking under ladders, have never crossed paths with a black cat and have a lucky pair of socks, but have your superstitions affected your real estate decisions? In honor of Friday the 13, the most popular superstition in the world, we’re taking a look at some of the irrational… read more →
Mid-Century Modern has been the darling of the design world for some time now, but wood grain and tapered legs aren’t the only game in retro town—especially in the kitchen, where well-placed throwbacks from any decade are often right at home. Plenty of homeowners are infusing their cooking and dining… read more →