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A Trip to the Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg: Like Estes Park on Steroids In mid-April, I had the opportunity to travel with my family to eastern Tennessee. We flew into Knoxville and then drove over to Gatlinburg and stayed in a VRBO right near the Great Smoky's. It was an incredible experience to...
The Story Behind Auntie Stone Street
Elizabeth Robbins Stone and Fort Collins’ Founding Mother Drive through Fort Collins long enough and you start to notice something: some street names feel personal. In this case, they are. Auntie Stone Street points back to Elizabeth Robbins Stone, one of the most...
House Hacking in Colorado
How to Buy a Home While Someone Else Helps Pay Your MortgageIf you’ve looked at home prices in Northern Colorado and thought, “How are people actually affording this?” You’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to ask! One strategy more buyers are using right now is...
St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Northern Colorado
Celebrate the Return of a Beloved Fort Collins Tradition St. Patrick’s Day is always a festive time across Northern Colorado, but 2026 brings an extra reason to celebrate. After several years away, the beloved Fort Collins St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially...
Giving Back in Northern Colorado
Why Supporting Local Charities Matters to Our Fort Collins Real Estate Team Today I want to talk about something that our team rarely mentions but is very proud of. Something that everyone on the team shares is a strong belief in helping others. While our jobs is...
Valentine’s Day Date Night Ideas in Northern Colorado
5 Northern Colorado Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean fighting for reservations or settling for the same dinner you’ve done every year. Northern Colorado makes it easy to plan a night that feels intentional, relaxed, and memorable....
What You Should Know About Winter in Fort Collins
What You Should Know About Winter in Fort Collins Before You Move Here Thinking about moving to Fort Collins? Winter is one of the most common things newcomers ask about, and for good reason. While Northern Colorado winters are generally milder than many expect, they...
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in Colorado?
How much is this going to cost me?One of the first questions we hear from homeowners thinking about selling is simple: “How much is this actually going to cost me?” In Colorado, most sellers spend about 6%–10% of the final sale price to sell their home. The exact...
Why Colorado Power Outages Are Becoming More Common and How to Prepare
When the Power Went Out I started this and then a power outage (Jan. 15), my assumption due to high winds as they are absolutely howling outside. It didn't take long for the power to come back out...maybe 45 minutes. During that time though it got me thinking about...
In Your Backyard
St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Northern Colorado
Celebrate the Return of a Beloved Fort Collins Tradition St. Patrick’s Day is always a festive time across Northern Colorado, but 2026 brings an extra reason to celebrate. After several years away, the beloved Fort Collins St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially...
Giving Back in Northern Colorado
Why Supporting Local Charities Matters to Our Fort Collins Real Estate Team Today I want to talk about something that our team rarely mentions but is very proud of. Something that everyone on the team shares is a strong belief in helping others. While our jobs is...
Valentine’s Day Date Night Ideas in Northern Colorado
5 Northern Colorado Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean fighting for reservations or settling for the same dinner you’ve done every year. Northern Colorado makes it easy to plan a night that feels intentional, relaxed, and memorable....
Why Colorado Power Outages Are Becoming More Common and How to Prepare
When the Power Went Out I started this and then a power outage (Jan. 15), my assumption due to high winds as they are absolutely howling outside. It didn't take long for the power to come back out...maybe 45 minutes. During that time though it got me thinking about...
Best Day Trips from Fort Collins for a Weekend Getaway
Top Day Trips from Fort Collins That Feel Like a Mini Vacation One of the best parts about living in Fort Collins isn’t just the vibrant community, great schools, or thriving local economy, it’s the unbeatable access to adventure. Within an hour or two of town, you...
Planning Your NoCo New Years Eve
NoCo New Year's EveAs the new year is fast approaching it’s a great time to think about how you might ring in 2026 and start the year off with a bang! Here are some tips for planning to ensure a good time for all: Tickets: Many of these events require tickets or...
Georgetown Loop Railroad
A Magical Holiday Experience I was born and raised in Colorado, and just a couple of weeks ago for the first time in my life did I go and ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad. I got to experience this with my family, and all of us absolutely loved it, and it left me...
Gratitude in Action: Volunteer in Northern Colorado
Neighbors Helping NeighborsAs we move into the season of gratitude and giving I’m thinking of ways to make a difference in our communities. Our team will be chipping in early November to help with an organization called A Little Help whose missions is to help seniors...
National First Responders Day
Courage, Compassion, and Community Earlier last week it was National First Responders Day. National First Responders Day is Observed on October 28th, and was first established by Congress in 2017. The day is designated to honor the brave individuals who respond to...