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Should You Sell Your Home By Owner? Here’s What the Numbers Say

Trying to Save the Commission?I recently had a conversation with a client who was considering selling her home herself which led me to do a deep dive into the statistics around For Sale by Owner transactions. What I found was that the latest data from the National...

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...
When Markets Get Tough, Deceptive Practices Rise

When Markets Get Tough, Deceptive Practices Rise

How Smart Homeowners Protect Themselves From Deceptive Practices  When Selling a Home There’s an old saying in business: pressure doesn’t create character, it reveals it.Real estate markets are no different. When inventory rises, buyer demand softens, and transactions...

Georgetown Loop Railroad

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...

The Benefits of Buying a Home in the Fall & Winter

The Benefits of Buying a Home in the Fall & Winter

Fall & Winter Opportunities for Buyers When most people think about buying a home, they picture spring open houses and summer moving trucks. But in Northern Colorado, where the real estate market moves fast year-round, the fall and winter seasons can actually...

Gratitude in Action: Volunteer in Northern Colorado

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

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...

In Your Backyard

Zombie Rabbits of Fort Collins

Zombie Rabbits of Fort Collins

The Weird Truth Behind the Viral Wildlife Story Across Northern Colorado, residents have spotted rabbits with horn-like growths, leading to viral posts and startled headlines. Don’t worry, these aren’t undead critters from a horror film. They’re actually infected with...

Falling Into Family Traditions, Sports, and Pumpkin Fun

Falling Into Family Traditions, Sports, and Pumpkin Fun

Autumn’s in the Air Can you believe that we are already in the second week of October? The cooler weather is certainly a reminder that fall is here, and that winter is on its way. Fall is one of the most enjoyable times of the year for so many people. A few things in...

September in Colorado: The Best of Both Seasons

September in Colorado: The Best of Both Seasons

Why September Shines in Northern Colorado September is quickly approaching, and it’s one of the best times of the year in Colorado. Between the cooler temps, the aroma of roasted green hatch chilies, and the lineup of local events, this month is the perfect bridge...

The Summer BBQ

The Summer BBQ

The Summer BBQ Just recently we hosted our annual client appreciation summer BBQ in Twin Silo's Park. The thing that I love about this team is our shared philosophy of the client experience. Our core fundamental values all surround the client and their needs. We...

Baseball Life in CO

Baseball Life in CO

Getting in the Game When our kids reached that age to throw a ball, we were throwing. It’s just what some parents do. I was a baseball player my wife was a basketball player and if our 4 kids showed any interest in something, we always encouraged them to try a season...

Growing Up in Fort Collins

Growing Up in Fort Collins

When Streetlights Were Our Curfew and the World Felt Safer I was born in 1971 at Poudre Valley Hospital, back when Fort Collins was a quieter town nestled against the Rockies. Growing up, my world revolved around the simple joys of childhood: riding my bike to Rolland...