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Understanding Colorado Property Taxes at the Closing Table

January 28, 2012
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Sitting at the closing table trying to figure out how property taxes are calculated at the sale of a property can be quite confusing, especially since most of us aren’t in the habit of buying and selling our homes on a frequent basis. I ran across the following article from Guardian Title in Fort CollinsContinue Reading…

So How’s the Market? Fort Collins Market Report Nov 2011

December 10, 2011
Market Statistics relating to Homes for Sale in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado

November 2001 Fort Collins Real Estate Market Report Here in Fort Collins we continue to see a decline in the housing inventory available to home buyers.  Especially in relation to available condos.  In November 2011 compared to last year, the number of available single-family homes was down by 18% and the number of condos wasContinue 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…

5 ways to winterize your home in Northern Colorado

November 2, 2011
Picture of bike with snow on it in Fort Collins

It looks like we’ve got another 6 to 8 inches of snow on the ground this morning.  Unless you’ve been living in complete isolation, you’re probably well aware that winter is quickly approaching us in Northern Colorado.   Especially after last week’s snowpocalypse that brought down tree limbs across Fort Collins .  All this meansContinue Reading…

Dealing with radon when buying or selling a home in Northern Colorado

October 17, 2011
Information about Radon for Home Buyer's in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor

Required Reading: City of Fort Collins Radon Brochure If you’re a home buyer in Fort Collins, you are required to be given a copy of this brochure.  You can download it here.  You can also read frequently asked questions about radon on the City of Fort Collins Website: http://www.fcgov.com/airquality/radon-faq.php. Radon Tips for Northern Colorado Home BuyersContinue 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…

Is Now a Good Time to Refinance?

November 3, 2010
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Many homeowners are currently taking advantage of extremely low interest rates right now. Below are a few guidelines to help you consider if refinancing is a good idea for you. Reasons you may want to refinance Lower your interest rate Typically if rates are 2% lower than your current rate you may want to considerContinue Reading…

Good or Bad Debt?

May 6, 2010

It’s often ok to borrow money for something if it’s going to increase in value, productivity, or profit. In the end you have more than you started with. Buying a home is usually a good example of this.

It’s often not wise to borrow for things that decline in value.