Fort Collins Real Estate News December 2022

Colorado Real Estate Pros wants to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays! As we prepare to head into 2023, there is quite a bit of uncertainty in residential real estate. As we monitor mortgage rates, it’s important to know how the national factors have an effect on Northern Colorado real estate.

Give me a call today if you want to discuss your strategy for buying or selling a home in the coming year!

-Brad

New Listings for Sale

3523 Pierson St. Wheat Ridge CO 80033 - $599K
A hidden gem in Brookside. Come see this 3 bed 3 bath home located in the heart of Wheat Ridge. This home is ready for its next chapter, so bring your vision!

​This ranch floor plan has 3 beds 2 baths upstairs and another bathroom and extra living space in the basement. This home has mature landscaping and at nearly a quarter acre you have room to enjoy your home with a bit of privacy. New flooring in the basement and a new water heater is a great start to whatever is next for this quaint home. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and schools this home offers so much.

2920 Fractus St. Timnath, CO 80547
Gorgeous WildWing Superhome is available now! What makes this home super, besides the chic finishes of this 6 bed 5 bath house, another 1 bed 1 bath attached unit/Mother-in law suite.  This home is better than new with over 5500 finished square feet and professionally landscaped back yard.
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Convenience abounds in your connected smart home, with the beautiful finishes throughout, you'll find this home has it all.  Recently finished basement with gym, soaking tub, and wet bar give you an additional 1500 finished sqft to spread out. Located in the heart of northern Colorado, you'll find transportation, shopping, and entertainment at  every turn.

35 Winnebago, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Come and stay at this Crystal Lakes 10 acre estate lot.  This 3 bed 2 bath home has so much to offer and beautiful views in every direction.  Bring your toys and horses and enjoy the space however you want.  Outside a pen and outbuildings give you space for you animals or additional storage.  The wrap around porch and fire pit make for a great place to entertain or just unwind and leave your stress behind.
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Home is well loved and cared for, with the primary bathroom recently receiving a complete update and newer carpet. Cozy up by the fireplace in the bonus room or the wood stove in the living room. Conveniently located near the school, just moments from the town center, you'll find the trip to Laramie or Fort Collins quick and quiet.  Professionally cared for roads allow for year round access, so you can enjoy whenever you want.

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Coming Soon

2025-2027 Abilene Ct. Fort Collins CO 80525

​1118 City Park #130 Fort Collins CO

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For those interested, we have a property that is not listed currently. If you're interested in a Hobby Farm on the south end of Fort Collins that's going for $1.99million, please send us a private message

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Check out our Arizona rental, conveniently located in Old Town Scottsdale. 8401 Virginia Dale Dr. Available for your vacation rental! If you are interested in staying in our fantastic house in the heart of Scottsdale, please shoot me a message. We will have a website and Facebook page up live soon for this property

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Holiday Donations

For those looking to donate this holiday season, Colorado Real Estate Pros encourages you to think about your local charities that you love to support. We will be having a holiday event where we will be collecting jackets, hats, and socks, and donating to the community.
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Please contact us for details about how you can donate!

Green Chile Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Whether you need to warm up or recover from an illness, try out this classic chicken noodle soup recipe from mjskitchen.com with a twist

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise, sliced
• 2 heads of roasted garlic*, peeled
• 8 – 9 cups chicken stock/water*, set aside 2 cups
• 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• ½ tsp. coarse ground black pepper
• salt to taste
• 3 – 4 cups chopped or torn chicken*, cooked or uncooked
• 1 cup mild to medium roasted green chile*, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 8 ounces noodles

Directions

• In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Sauté onion, celery and carrots for 4 minutes.
• Add 6 cups of chicken stock and/or water, oregano, pepper, chicken, and chile to the pot.
• In a blender, add 2 cups stock and the roasted garlic cloves. Blend. Or, using an immersion blender, add to a bowl or pitcher and blend. Add to the soup.
• Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
• Stir in the cilantro. Cook 3 minutes. Taste for salt. Add salt if needed.
• If you have time, let the soup rest for at least an hour or overnight in the refrigerator to give the flavors time to meld. Reheat while you cook the noodles.  If serving immediately, cook the noodles while the soup is cooking.
• ​Cook the noodles. DO NOT add them to the soup pot! To serve, place about ½ cup noodles to a soup bowl and top with soup. Garnish with more cilantro or green scallions tops, if desired.