HOME EFFICIENCY PROGRAMThis is the first of our three part series on various programs The City of Fort Collins sponsors. These programs are designed to help you save money and capitalize on programs your city offers! In this blog, we are going to focus on the Home Efficiency Program. Efficiency… read more →
Colorado 2% Withholding (DR 1083) In general, sales of Colorado real property valued at more than $100,000 and made by non-residents of Colorado are subject to a withholding tax in anticipation of any Colorado income tax that could be due on the gain of the sale. This law affects non-Colorado… read more →
Are you confused and overwhelmed by the technical jargon of real estate terms and words? Every person planning to buy or sell real estate can benefit by referencing our list of common (and maybe not-so-common) terms. The list we have culminated below comes from terms that are used daily in… read more →
Should you rent or buy? This is a question most of us will likely face in our lives. There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase a property or rent. Prior to the financial crisis in 2008, building equity was one of the main financial reasons prospective… read more →
Hello everyone! It is so hard to believe that it is August and school is starting in a mere couple of weeks. I must be getting older as time just seems to go quicker and quicker. We have had an extremely busy and fabulous summer with 47 sold since January… read more →
Many economists downgraded expectations for the U.S. economy this year after a first-quarter contraction of 2.9 percent that was the worst since the Great Recession. But in Colorado, strong gains in energy and tourism and a continued flow of people into the state are causing economists to up the ante.… read more →
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the 14 year old boy and his uncle that drowned in the Poudre River this past weekend. Very sad news. Heavy rains drenched us but the weather is supposed to improve this week and today is hopefully an indication of… read more →
Some quick April 2014 to April 2013 comparisons: Latest data as of May 7th, 2014 Single-Family Detached 2014 vs. 2013 Fort Collins Active Listings 832 vs. 848 Homes Sold -Month 275 vs. 265 Homes Sold Year-to-Date 852 vs. 852 Loveland-Berthoud Active Listings 485 vs. 613 Homes Sold -Month 164 vs.… read more →
1. Make a plan of attack –Do you have willing helpers to assist in the move, or will you need to hire some help? Figure out what moving needs are. Stock up on boxes, packing tape, permanent markers and packing peanuts/bubble wrap. 2. Prioritize your packing – As you start… read more →
Angie: Happy 2014 – I guess January is coming to a close so I can stop saying that but I am super excited for all of the possibilities that 2014 presents. The real estate market is very hot – we just need inventory but we are positive more and more… read more →