Blog December 19, 2016

1532 E 57th Street, Loveland, CO

Beautiful 3 bed 3 bath home with oversized 3 car attached garage on 2.27 acres. This home boasts an open floor plan w/new kitchen appliances. Large master retreat w/ 5 piece bath & spectacular views of the mountains. You’ll also find a large sunroom w/nice views of the country side and a 25×10 deck in back. Bring your animals, this property has a two stall barn with tack room and two fenced paddocks. A 20′ X 36′ shop will be built next to the barn w/16′ tall drive in door. Room for your toys!  For more information on this great property, please contact Chris Guillan 970.310.9357.

 

BlogFort Collins Real Estate December 19, 2016

621 Sundown Court, Berthoud, CO

 

Beautiful 3 bed 3 bath home with oversized 3 car attached garage on 2.27 acres. This home boasts an open floor plan w/new kitchen appliances. Large master retreat w/ 5 piece bath & spectacular views of the mountains. You’ll also find a large sunroom w/nice views of the country side and a 25×10 deck in back. Bring your animals, this property has a two stall barn with tack room and two fenced paddocks. A 20′ X 36′ shop will be built next to the barn w/16′ tall drive in door. Room for your toys!  If you would like more information regarding this home, please call Rich Johnson at 970.310.7223.

 

BlogColorado Real EstateFun Facts December 12, 2016

Multi-Wow

apartment-406901_1920Check out what’s happening in the multi-family market in Fort Collins.

The number of condos and townhomes for sale is way down compared to last year. 35% fewer new listings hit the market in November 2016 versus November 2015.

Of course that means prices are up, 15% to be exact. The average price for multi-family in Fort Collins is now at $282,000.

Who would have thought that one day the average price for a condominium or townhome in Fort Collins would be $300,000? Well, that’s close to being a reality.

BlogColorado Real Estate December 8, 2016

10 Reasons to Sell Your House This Holiday

Waiting for spring to think about selling your house?

You might want to think twice… Check out this video to discover 10 reasons to sell your house this holiday season!

BlogColorado Real EstatePress Release December 8, 2016

Windermere Metro Denver Expands to Aurora

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Windermere Metro Denver expands to Aurora
Windermere opens fourth office in Colorado

Denver, COLO. (December 8, 2016) – Windermere Real Estate has just opened a new office in one of the fastest growing communities in Metro Denver.  The new Aurora location, which is located in the Southlands shopping center, joins Windermere locations in Fort Collins, Centennial, and Denver. Windermere opened its first office in Colorado just two years ago and has plans to continue growing across the state over the next few years.

“We are very excited about our recent expansion into Southeast Aurora; the city is growing by leaps and bounds and we are happy to be part of this exciting growth,” said Vincent Grandi, co-owner and managing broker of the Windermere Aurora office. “One industry that has lacked a presence in the area is real estate, forcing many home buyers and sellers to search outside the area for a real estate agent. We are proud to now provide a local neighborhood office with experienced and knowledgeable agents who live and work in Aurora and have extensive knowledge of all that the city has to offer,” said Grandi who co-owns the Windermere Metro Denver and Aurora locations along with (insert all the owner’s names).

Grandi added that one of the best advantages of living and working in the city of Aurora is the vast diversity of its residents, “Aurora is a melting pot of many immigrants that have chosen to come from all over the globe to live and work.  We’re proud to be part of this community and look forward to providing the best real estate experience to the residents of Aurora,” he said.

The office features a hip, fresh atmosphere, effective spaces for agent training and client meetings, and a rooftop deck.

“This location fits our strategy to serve home buyers and sellers all across the Front Range,” said Eric Thompson President of Windermere Real Estate in Colorado.  “We are thrilled with the team at Windermere Metro Denver and their ability to offer an exceptional experience to both their agents and their customers.  I’m excited to watch Windermere grow in Aurora.”

About Windermere Colorado:

Since its inception in 1972, Windermere Real Estate has grown to be a network of 300 offices with more than 6,000 agents by focusing on three basic principles: hire the best people, give them the best tools and create thriving communities. Windermere’s growth has allowed them to expand into the Colorado market led by Eric Thompson, President of Windermere Colorado. For more information, visit www.windermerecolorado.com.

 About Windermere Real Estate

Windermere Real Estate is ranked the largest regional real estate company in the Western U.S. with over 300 offices and 6,000 agents serving communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Mexico. Last year, Windermere closed over 86,000 home sales for more than $31.7 billion in dollar volume. The Windermere family has a proud heritage of serving our neighbors via the Windermere Foundation, which funds services for low-income and homeless families. Since 1989, the Windermere Foundation has contributed more than 32 million dollars towards improving lives in the communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.windermere.com.

BlogVirtual Tours December 7, 2016

Beautiful and Quiet Neighborhood that shows Pride of Ownership!

Snow removal, lawn care, exterior maintenance and trash service is all taken care of so you can enjoy life and know it’s taken care of while you are gone! A shaded deck and a walkout basement backed to open space means beautiful sunrises and relaxing shaded evenings. Enjoy the pool and tennis and clubhouse, or take a quick drive dining, shopping and entertainment! Easy living at its finest! Contact The Brown Team for more information 970.310.5516.

https://www.coloproperty.com/listing/details/1108635

 

BlogFun Facts December 2, 2016

100K

The City Manager for Fort Collins, Darin Atteberry, recently visited our weekly sales meeting. He had several interesting and valuable facts to share, including this…

lego-1044891_640Based on the City’s research, Fort Collins will grow by 100,000 people over the next 25 to 32 years. That will bring the population to approximately 255,000 people. It means Fort Collins will essentially add the equivalent of Boulder’s population over the next two and a half decades.

100,000 people will require 40,000 housing units. That equates to 1,600 new homes/apartments/condominiums/etc. per year for the next 25 years.

Wow!

If you are curious where all of these people with live and how Fort Collins will accommodate them, join us at our Third Annual Market Forecast event on January 19th! Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, is flying here all the way from Seattle to present to us along with Eric Thompson, president of Windermere Colorado. Just visit www.WindermereForecast.com to reserve your seat.

Virtual Tours December 2, 2016

Fantastic Home in Downtown Windsor

 

Great home on large, beautifully landscaped, expertly irrigated lot in a quiet neighborhood! Open floor plan for entertaining with easy access to shaded back patio for summer fun. Low-E windows by Andersen with 2 well placed skylights in living room! Professional garden irrigation system set up on timer so it’s never been easier to grow your own food! Heated garage with work are for your hobby! Finished room behind garage for office or man-cave! Brick gas fireplace for a cozy winter!

For more information, please click on the link or contact The Brown Team at 970.310.5516.  https://www.coloproperty.com/listing/details/1108434
Foundation November 23, 2016

Can We GIVE More on ThanksGIVING?

During this week of the year, most are focused on being grateful. Grateful for their homes, health, family, jobs, and everything amazing in their lives. But what of those who have no home? They’ve lost their family, jobs or their health?

Windermere Real Estate is dedicated to helping those in need. We accomplish this through the Windermere Foundation, which has successfully raised over 30 million dollars for organizations that benefit low income and homeless children and families.

In the spirit of being grateful and giving, please consider helping us #TackleHomelessness this season by donating to a local organization through our foundation. All donations are fully tax deductible. Just click the link here: https://store.windermere.com/content/colorado-tacklehomelessness-donation

Happy ThanksGIVING!

Five orange pumpkins sit in a row in front of a distressed, wooden background.

BlogFun FactsMortgage November 18, 2016

The Trump Tantrum

interest-rates-gameSince the election interest rates have jumped from 3.77% to 3.95% according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

“This week’s increase in mortgage rates, being dubbed the ‘Trump Tantrum,’ is the biggest one week increase since the ‘Taper Tantrum‘ in June 2013,” said Bankrate’s chief financial analyst Greg McBride.

Economists say the anticipation of Trump’s pledged spending plans and tax cuts have investors anticipating some inflation and a dose of adrenaline to the economy which have caused a great deal of volatility in the market.

A little perspective is in order- rates today are still lower than the 3.97% recorded last year at this time. And, rates today are still essentially half of their long-term average.

Using a $400,000 home as an example with a 20% down payment, this interest rate increase translates to an additional $34 per month.

Many economists believe that we are now seeing the beginning of a long-term rise in interest rates.

source: Inman News