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The weather isn’t the only thing that warmed up early | Fort Collins Market Report March 2012

April 13, 2012
Market Statistics relating to Homes for Sale in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado

Written by: Rick Hausman, Supervising Broker, Benchmark Realty. The weather isn’t the only thing that warmed up early… So has Real Estate Activity. Residential Detached Market Analysis The number of homes sold (detached and attached), and the median sales price is up in March compared to March 2011. In my opinion in any market moreContinue Reading…

Homes for sale within 1 mile of a Fort Collins micro brewery

March 9, 2012
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Do you love micro brews?  If so, why not live closest enough to one to enjoy a tasty pint on a regular basis.  I imagine the map below will be more of a novelty than something that most people take seriously.  However, if you really are looking for a home for sale within 1 mileContinue Reading…

14 Days of Local Restaurant Deals: Great Plates 2012

March 1, 2012
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Once again it’s my favorite time of year to eat out in Old Town Fort Collins!  Annually our local downtown business association helps organize and sponsor a dining event called Great Plates that provides the community with great deals at over 30 local restaurants.  Each deal comes to a total of $25.00 and runs theContinue Reading…

Looking for a job? Don’t forget to look north to Cheyenne

November 14, 2011
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Did you know that Cheyenne, WY is only a 40 mile, traffic-free commute from Fort Collins and has lots of good job potential? Although we’d all love to live and work in the same town, it’s pretty common for people living in Fort Collins to look for a job in other cities on the frontContinue Reading…

Fort Collins city planning history for home buyers

November 11, 2011
Building development by decade in Fort collins

I sat in on a great presentation recently by local Realtor, Linda Hopkins regarding the history of Fort Collins and was reminded of some valuable pieces of insight that could be very helpful to home buyers in Fort Collins.  One of the most important things she pointed out today in her presentation on the historyContinue Reading…

Loft Style Living in Old Town – New Listing Sneak Peak

October 18, 2011
The number of condos sold in Oct. 2011 increased by 27% over 2010

I’m very excited about this new listing that I will be presenting as soon as next week.  I included a few pictures for anyone interested in Old Town Fort Collins loft style living.  There’s so much I love about this place.  Plenty of natural light, hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings, a unique loft style officeContinue Reading…

Fort Collins “Kiddie Condo” Loan for CSU students

October 13, 2011
Is Your College Kid Ready to Own a Condo

The FHA “Kiddie Condo” Loan The FHA “Kiddie Condo” loan is an FHA mortagage between blood relatives (ex: parent and their child attending CSU).  Both borrowers take title to the property, but only one borrower is required to live in the property to meet the FHA’s owner occupant requirement.  The term “kiddie condo” is onlyContinue Reading…

Fort Collins Condos and Homes for Sale in Sidehill

February 3, 2011

The Sidehill neighborhood is one of Fort Collins newest developments with both single story condos starting around $125,000 as well as single-family homes for sale in the $300′s. This is a popular location due to its location with convenient access to lots of popular locations in Fort Collins. This neighborhoods is located on the northeastContinue Reading…

Fort Collins Homes and Condos For Sale in Rigden Farms

February 3, 2011

Rigden Farms is a popular neighborhood in Fort Collins, CO located on the southeast corner of Drake and Timberline. Buyers can find both Condos and Single-Family Homes for sale in this neighborhood. One of the things that makes Rigden Farms so popular is its great location. From Rigden Farms residents have access to both theContinue Reading…

Sherwood Shores East Condos For Sale

September 21, 2010
A few Condos are right on Lake Sherwood

Condos and Townhouses For Sale in Sherwood Shores East are located on Regatta Ln, Marina Ln, and Anchor Way. Not to be confused with Sherwood Shores Townhomes which are adjacently located but governed by a separate Home Owner’s Association. Location – Condos and Townhouses in Sherwood Shores East are centrally located in Fort Collins southwestContinue Reading…

Collindale Condos & Townhouses For Sale

September 19, 2010
Collindale Condominiums For Sale

Collindale Condos & Townhouses are located at 3500 Rolling Green Drive near the intersection of Lemay and Horsetooth in Fort Collins, CO. Location – This neighborhood is south centrally located to Fort Collins, just northeast of the Horsetooth/Lemay intersection. Access to many amenities can be found within 1 – 2 miles in all directions. SunflowerContinue Reading…

Old Town Fort Collins Homes for Sale

August 22, 2010

To be notified as soon as a new home is for sale in Old Town Fort Collins simply click the “Alerts” button to the right of the map. Searching for a home in Old Town Fort Collins?! Read on to learn more about Old Town or use the FREE search above with access to hundredsContinue Reading…