 Choosing the top 10 reasons to live anywhere in Northern Colorado is not an easy task. Since we have had the good fortune to live here for almost 20 years, we think we have a good idea about the best reasons why Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and the surrounding areas is so greatly appreciated. This is our best crack, and we welcome any comments or topics of discussion.
1. Fort Collins is home to some of the best microbreweries not only in the US, but in the world. Not only is New Belgium located in Fort Collins, but you can find Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins Brewery, and many other fantastic small craft breweries located in the city limits. For more info visit this brewery tour site. 2. The people .If you haven't visited Northern Colorado lately, one of the best parts of our region is the people. When you walk down the street in Loveland, you will be greeted with a smile from people who realize how great it is to live in Colorado. We are lucky to live in a state where people are genuinely happy. 3. The outdoors. We don't want to so broadly categorize this, but there's enough hiking to the west of Fort Collins and Loveland to keep you in the mountains for a while, bike trails that go for days, and a few lakes and reservoirs to enjoy boating on. 4. The grub. Fort Collins has more restaurants per capita than anywhere in the United States. Yeah, we have mentioned this before, but we feel it's worth saying again. From Old Town to south Fort Collins all the way to Loveland and Greeley, you can find some of the best food west of the Mississippi. 5. The foliage. Fort Collins has been previously called 'Tree City USA' by the Arbor Day Foundation. There's just a few trees lining such streets as Mountain Avenue, which brings us to the topic below. 6. Mountain Avenue. If you have never driven from Old town all the way west on Mountain Avenue, you're missing out on a spectacular drive. The tree lined street boasts spectacular homes, some built before 1900. If you're lucky enough, you can even ride the trolley from City Park to Old Town for some Walrus Ice Cream! 7. Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins. For all the former Rams (like me) who love CSU, you know how fantastic the university here is, and for those who have never been here, you might want to think about visiting! 8. The city of Loveland has been named one of the top 10 best cities to live in throughout the United States (Westword, 2015). Long known for it's proximity to Fort Collins, Loveland is becoming a destination for many to move to. 9. Breathtaking scenery. If you hike to the top of Horsetooth rock, you can see for miles in all directions, and looking over Fort Collins and down into Loveland never ceases to amaze us. 10. The climate. Visitors sometimes think of Colorado as a cold weather state because of the mountains, and the elevation. Truth be told, there are 4 distinct seasons, and although it might snow one day, you still might be able to run outside the very next day. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Northern Colorado is one of the best places to live because of the weather. Now that we've rattled off our top ten reasons for living in CO, what are yours? Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter See our Pinterest Page Find us on Google+
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Living in Colorado is very desirable. We have known this for a very long time, and as the population explodes throughout our state, many more people are also realizing the same. Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, and Greeley are experiencing a significant incline in home prices as a result. As demand for anything grows, so does the price of housing. As of the first quarter of 2016, and according to IRES, the median home price in Larimer, Weld, Broomfield and Boulder Counties combined was $334,250. This figure is up almost a full 8% since the first quarter of 2015. See the link here from BizWest. Clearly we are seeing a huge uptick in home values throughout Colorado, and this has been expected by realtors all over Northern Colorado including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor.  We are also seeing cash offers nearly quadruple since the start of 2015. As investors are realizing the time is ripe to buy property in Northern Colorado, many more homes are going up for rent as a result.
That said, families are still able to get into homes in Northern Colorado for under $350,000. Whether you are looking for a single family home, condo, townhome or apartment, there are still many options out there for you. Just this week, we had two condos go under contract for under $180,000, and have some listings coming up for just over $350,000. When we work with buyers, we want to make sure to inform them of all their options in the low inventory market that we are currently in. Where you find your perfect home depends on your search parameters. Are you looking for a specific area like Old Town or Parkwood? If that’s the case, you might have to be a little more patient. If you are flexible, and you’re just looking for a great home in a great location, then you’re in luck. Northern Colorado, whether it’s Fort Collins, Windsor, or Loveland, has some of the best neighborhoods throughout the United States, and finding a home in a desirable location, despite the low inventory, is still very achievable. If you are considering buying or selling a home in Northern Colorado, we would love to be the realtor that you consult throughout the process. Give Brad a call today at 970-342-3568 or visit www.coloradorepros.com to learn more about us. Thanks! Brad Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Find us on LinkedIn See our Google+ Page Find us on Pinterest  Over the next two weeks, we will have 5 listings going on the market in Loveland, CO. While we're based in Fort Collins, we have sold more homes in Loveland than anywhere else in the last 2 years. Maybe it's because of the inventory that Loveland can offer, or the fact that Loveland is becoming more of a destination for families in Colorado. We think it's becoming an alternative to Fort Collins when people and families grow tired of the bidding wars that come with looking for property in Choice City.
Some great reasons to live in Loveland: 1. The proximity to Fort Collins, Windsor, Berthoud, and the rest of Northern Colorado. In Loveland, you're simply closer to Denver, you have access to more lakes than Fort Collins (Boyd, Horseshoe, Boedecker, etc.), and can still get to the Poudre Canyon in about 30-40 minutes. 2. The shopping. While Fort Collins has just opened up the newly redesigned and fantastic The Plaza at Foothills Mall, Loveland has Centerra, which gives you anything from shopping to restaurants to a movie theater, and plenty of attractions for the kiddos. Don't forget about the Outlet shops at Loveland as well. 3. Loveland has landed on Westword's list for Ten Best Cities to live in for Colorado Families (courtesy Westword, 2015). We've known this for a while, but Loveland is growing at a rapid rate, and has offered young families a small community feel with an abundance of amenities. 4. Loveland has actually been named as one of the best places to live in the entire country by Money Magazine. 5. The low unemployment rate, combined with a greater number of jobs being offered by employers gives Loveland the growth stability for years to come. Some more things that we love about Loveland? The golf courses - Mariana Butte is our favorite, but the Olde Course at Loveland is also a must play, and is centrally located in Loveland. The lakes - we mentioned above Horseshoe Lake, Boedecker Reservoir, and Boyd Lake. There is also Lake Loveland which has a nice swim beach, Carter Lake, and many smaller lakes that you can canoe and kayak around at will. To learn more about why you should consider moving to Loveland, CO, give me a call at 970-342-3568 today, or visit this page here: http://www.coloradorepros.com/loveland.html Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter See our Pinterest Page Follow us on Google+ See our LinkedIn Page |
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