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What to Do When Bears Come to Town in Northern Colorado

Be Bear AwareIf it feels like there have been a lot more bear sightings around Fort Collins, Loveland and Northern Colorado lately, you’re not imagining things. As fall approaches, Colorado black bears become extremely focused on one thing: food!  And I for one...

Fort Collins in 1876

What Life Was Like When Colorado Became a State On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as the 38th state. That is how Colorado became the Centennial State, joining the Union in the nation’s centennial year of the signing...
Why You Need Community More Than You Know

Why You Need Community More Than You Know

“You were never meant to do life alone.” That’s not just a feel-good phrase—it’s a survival truth. Holding a strong community of in-person friends, neighbors, and family isn’t just “nice.” It’s essential for your mental health, physical wellness, and even your...

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...

What Is a Straw Bale House?

What Is a Straw Bale House?

What Is a Straw Bale House — And Why Would You Want to Live in One?As today’s homebuyers increasingly prioritize sustainability, energy efficiency, and healthy living, alternative building styles are gaining attention—and one of the most intriguing among them is the...

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...

Navigating Todays Economic Uncertainty

Navigating Todays Economic Uncertainty

Navigating Today's Economic Uncertainty Currently there are a lot of economic situations happening globally right now. As of the writing of this blog, all three major stock market indexes are coming off of a week in the red and are on pace for their worst month since...

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