The National Association of Realtors released a report for the year of 2015 stating, “smaller replacement projects, particularly those that enhance curb appeal, remain the most cost effective way for sellers to improve value.” Cleaning and staging a home are great ways to help sell your home for what it… read more →
Elvis Presley’s former Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs is for sale for $6.93 million. The 5,000 square foot home is defined by its geometric shapes. Many of the rooms are exposed with floor to ceiling windows, but the privacy curtains keep out at lingering eyes from the exterior. Features to… read more →
Purchasing a condo is almost like a right of passage. Many young people, primarily millennials, know the power in purchasing a home and a condo provides a great starting point. It provides them an opportunity to enter the market at a price that is doable for them. The construction defects… read more →
State of the Industry Update I attended a State of the Industry update on Tuesday presented by the Fort Collins Board of Realtors with two impressive speakers including the National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. Interestingly enough, half of our population thinks we are… read more →
“The investment of staging in your home is far less than a price reduction on your home” – Barb Schwarz , creator of Home Staging Leylasroom.com came up with 20 home staging mistakes that every home seller should avoid. Home staging is an integral part of selling real estate and… read more →
We have had several transactions this year with clients who are part of an estate, or are going through the probate process. We have compiled a list of recommendations for going through the process and have included a few financial planners and attorney’s who can assist with preparing the necessary… read more →
There are many things you should be aware of when buying historic homes in Old Town Fort Collins. Not all buyers are Old Town buyers and willing to accept the nuances of the historic home. It is important to understand the beginnings of our community. It was a military outpost… read more →
ZERO INTEREST AIR QUALITY CONTROL LOANThis is the second of our three part series on various programs The City of Fort Collins sponsors. These various 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… read more →
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 →