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Blog Friday Fun Facts – Building for Multi-Generational living The National Association of REALTORS® reports a significant increase in multi-generational home purchases, reaching 17% of all home purchases in the past year—the highest since 2013. This trend is driven by factors such as cost savings (36%), caring for aging parents (25%), adult children returning home (21%), and adult children who never left (20%). Married […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – Best Mountain Towns To Buy Property In The Next 5 Years Fort Collins keeps landing on “best places to live” lists, proving it’s a top-tier city for anyone looking for an awesome hometown.  So it’s no surprise that it was recently named one of the four best mountain towns to buy a home in the next five years by GoMortageRates.com. With an average home price of […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – What Remodeling Projects Are Best For Resale? Thinking about remodeling your home? In 2023, Americans spent approximately $363 billion upgrading and remodeling their homes.  Not all remodeling projects are created equal… so which investment gives the best return when it comes to resale value? It might not be a surprise that the best money to spend upgrading your home is in the […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – Thanksgiving Edition! Fun and Fascinating Thanksgiving Facts Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday in the United States, celebrated with family gatherings, festive meals, and a spirit of gratitude. While many know the basics of the tradition, there are some lesser-known facts about this cherished day that might surprise you.   1. The First Thanksgiving Wasn’t Just One Day […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – What Home Renovations Aren’t Worth the Price Tag If you’ve ever wondered how much it would cost to renovate your home and if it’s worth it… you are not alone. According to data from Forbes, the average home renovation costs $41,600, with projects ranging from $1,200 to $82,000, depending on the size of your home and the scope of the work involved. While […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – The Average American Moves 12 Times in Their Life According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American moves approximately 11.7 times throughout their lifetime. However, this number varies widely depending on factors such as age, income, and marital status. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 move much more frequently than older adults. Folks between 18 and 34 have an average […]
Blog New Listings – October 2024 1906 Spring Bloom Drive | Windsor Welcome to an unparalleled luxury retreat, nestled on a sprawling one-acre lot in the exclusive, Acadia at RainDance. This exquisite six-bedroom, five-bathroom estate redefines opulence with its meticulously crafted features and tailored finishes. Step into the magnificent great room, where a soaring 12-foot ceiling with beams creates an expansive […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – Have We Reached a Balanced Market? Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker analyzes the National Association of REALTORS’ September U.S. home sales report, what the findings say about the current housing market, and why mortgage rates have been rising in recent weeks.
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Blog Friday Fun Facts – 3-D Printed Homes Last week, over 300 people gathered in Greeley, Colorado, to witness the groundbreaking of the largest Habitat for Humanity project in the state, which will feature 3D-printed homes. Alquist 3D, a concrete printing company, showcased its technology, using a robotic arm to layer concrete for walls instead of traditional materials like lumber. Alquist, founded by […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – Best Places to Live U.S. News & World Report just released their ‘Best Places to Live’ rankings and two Colorado cities made the top 10 list. They rank the 150 most populated metropolitan areas on criteria such as employment, quality of life, and strength of the housing market. Here are the top 10: Naples, FL Boise, ID Colorado Springs, […]
Blog FRIDAY FUN FACTS – Transitioning into Fall As we transition from September to October, the real estate market is showing signs of stability and balance. Inventory levels are beginning to flatten out, providing buyers with more options to choose from. Sellers are becoming more flexible, willing to negotiate, make repairs, and offer concessions to close deals. Active Listings: The number of active […]
Blog New Listings September 2024 521 Cornell Avenue is located right in the center of Mid-Town Ft Collins in desirable South College Heights. You’ll appreciate the proximity to the neighborhood pool, schools, parks, shopping, dining, CSU and Downtown. Inside you’ll find immaculate hardwood flooring on the main level and upstairs bedrooms. The lower level includes a rec room and soundproofed […]
Blog FRIDAY FUN FACTS – Does the Federal Reserve affect Mortgage Rates? The federal funds rate and mortgage rates are both types of interest rates, but they operate differently. The Fed directly controls the federal funds rate, which primarily influences short-term interest rates, while mortgage rates are determined by lenders based on long-term bond yields and various economic factors like inflation and market demand. This means that […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – The 1651 Day Wait is Over It’s been 1651 days since the Federal Reserve last cut rates. During this era of rising rates, we’ve seen: Mortgage rates peak at nearly 8% in October 2023 Existing home sales plummet to 1995 levels Home affordability hit a 40-year low So when we got the news this week that the Fed was cutting interest […]
Blog Friday Fun Facts – All About the FED You may have heard that the Federal Reserve Board (FED) is meeting next week – so what does that mean? Think of the Fed lowering interest rates like a store putting items on sale. When prices drop, people are more likely to buy things. Similarly, when the Fed reduces interest rates, borrowing money becomes less […]
Blog Best Time to be a Buyer in 10 Years As we move into the fall, the real estate market is providing a rare opportunity for buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines for years. Inventory levels are higher than they’ve been in a decade, and sellers are increasingly open to negotiations, making repairs, offering concessions, and even accepting contingent offers to close deals. […]
Blog Reasons for Celebrating Labor Day We celebrate Labor Day, the federal holiday that occurs on the first Monday in September, to honor the contributions of American workers and the labor movement, which played a crucial role in securing fair working conditions, better wages, and reasonable hours for employees across various industries. The holiday recognizes the importance of the labor force […]
Blog The Last Decade                             Did you know home values in Larimer County have more than doubled in the last ten years? Larimer County average prices are up 125% compared to 2014.  Weld County’s are up 134% Here’s where it gets interesting… Many people would guess […]
Blog Leap Year The statistic that is leaping so far in 2024 is inventory. Northern Colorado is seeing a big uptick in number of homes for sale. However, it is not an alarming amount and is still a ‘Seller’s Market’ by definition. Larimer County inventory is up 39% and Weld County is up 48%. Months of inventory is […]
Blog Double, Half, Fifth Today’s inventory of residential properties along the Front Range is… Double what it was in 2021 (the all-time low) Half of the long-term average (going back to 1985) One-Fifth of what it was in 2006 (the all-time high)
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