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Waiting for a 5% Mortgage Rate?
The number buyers cannot seem to forget Ask a room full of potential buyers what a good mortgage rate looks like and many will give you an answer that begins with a four. A surprising number will say three. A 2026 survey from Clever Real Estate and Best Interest...
Why Today’s Real Estate Market May Be Better for Buyers Than It Looks
The Market Is Changing, and Buyers Are Feeling It There is so much financial news being reported on and happening right now. We are seeing sizable macro and micro economic changes across the nation. Increasing fuel prices have helped inflation stay elevated and...
Is Your Home Helping You Live The Life You Want?
The Book That Got Me ThinkingEvery once in a while, a book comes along that makes you look at something familiar in a completely different way. A dear friend recently recommended Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly, and I’ll be honest, it hit home. The...
The Day Japan Bombed Northern Colorado
An Explosion Near Fort Collins On March 19, 1945, eight-year-old Jack Swets was outside on his family's farm near Timnath when he heard an odd buzzing sound. Then came the fire. A ball of flame struck a nearby field, throwing sparks into the air and leaving a narrow...
What Should You Do When Wildfire Smoke Reaches Northern Colorado?
Wildfire smoke has become one of those summer and early fall realities in Northern Colorado that nobody really looks forward to, but everybody needs to know how to handle. Some years, the smoke comes from nearby fires. Other times, it drifts in from hundreds of miles...
The Growing Music Options for Northern Colorado
CSU Brings Big Country Energy to Canvas Stadium The music options and venues for Northern Colorado are growing. In July, Colorado State University hosted the Bulls and Beats event, which consisted of a rodeo one day and Professional bull riding (PBR) the other two. On...
Why More Northern Colorado Buyers Are Taking a Fresh Look at Cheyenne
More House for Your Money?If you've been shopping for a home in Northern Colorado lately, you've probably noticed one thing: your budget doesn't stretch as far as it used to. Many buyers are finding themselves making difficult choices; giving up square footage,...
The Man Who Helped Create Rocky Mountain National Park
The Magic Of Rocky Every year, millions of people visit Rocky Mountain National Park. They drive Trail Ridge Road, watch elk wander through mountain meadows, hike toward alpine lakes, and take photos of Longs Peak like it is the first mountain anyone has ever seen....
4th of July Events in Northern Colorado (2026)
Your Complete Guide to Independence Day Celebrations If there's one thing Northern Colorado knows how to do well, it's celebrate the Fourth of July. From hometown parades and family festivals to food trucks, live music, and spectacular fireworks displays, there's no...
In Your Backyard
The Day Japan Bombed Northern Colorado
An Explosion Near Fort Collins On March 19, 1945, eight-year-old Jack Swets was outside on his family's farm near Timnath when he heard an odd buzzing sound. Then came the fire. A ball of flame struck a nearby field, throwing sparks into the air and leaving a narrow...
What Should You Do When Wildfire Smoke Reaches Northern Colorado?
Wildfire smoke has become one of those summer and early fall realities in Northern Colorado that nobody really looks forward to, but everybody needs to know how to handle. Some years, the smoke comes from nearby fires. Other times, it drifts in from hundreds of miles...
The Growing Music Options for Northern Colorado
CSU Brings Big Country Energy to Canvas Stadium The music options and venues for Northern Colorado are growing. In July, Colorado State University hosted the Bulls and Beats event, which consisted of a rodeo one day and Professional bull riding (PBR) the other two. On...
4th of July Events in Northern Colorado (2026)
Your Complete Guide to Independence Day Celebrations If there's one thing Northern Colorado knows how to do well, it's celebrate the Fourth of July. From hometown parades and family festivals to food trucks, live music, and spectacular fireworks displays, there's no...
Celebrating Community at Our Annual Summer BBQ
Brisket, Sunshine, and Great Company As many of you know, we just recently hosted our annual Summer BBQ at Twin Silos park, and it was a great success. This year, we had Serious Texas BBQ catered in with spreads of meat consisting of brisket, pulled pork, turkey and...
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...