Back to school can be a busy time for parents. We all have a lot on our plate, but as much as our kids can have anxiety about having new teachers or meeting new friends, parents also can find themselves stressed out trying to get everything together. Try out these tips to streamline the back to school process and enjoy your autumn in Northern Colorado!

1. Try to do back to school shopping during non-peak hours and days. Everyone seems to do their back to school shopping at the same time. If possible, try shopping during the middle of the day or on a Tuesday or Wednesday. With many parents still working from home, this could be easier than ever to find time during the day.

We would like to pay our respects to Patrick Mangold-White, who was a fantastic person, father, and husband. Patrick was the owner of six restaurants in Denver and Fort Collins including Uno Mas Taqueria in Old Town. From all of us at Colorado Real Estate Pros, we send our deepest condolences to Patrick's family.

Uno Mas Taqueria uses ingredients from all local farmers and ranchers including fresh vegetables, savory herbs, eggs, and free-range chicken. The food at Uno Mas is all about freshness and quality, prepared with great pride and love by their chefs.

​Home Pro Plumbing & Heating is a local family-owned and operated plumbing and heating service in Loveland, and all we have to say is that there is a reason they have been around for so long. They serve all of Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Milliken, Longmont, and Berthoud.

When it comes to plumbing, it’s not just about fixing the problem, it’s about SOLVING it so it doesn’t come back – and that’s what the folks at Home Pro do. They work on home water heaters, boilers, water pipes, and general plumbing. In addition to residential plumbing, Home Pro services businesses in Northern Colorado.
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To contact Home Pro Plumbing and Heating, visit them online at homeproph.com  call (970) 308-2829.

Summer Strawberry Salad Recipe
Summer is perfect for selling houses. You know what else is perfect in summer? Strawberries and salad! Try this summer strawberry salad recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling:

• Start with 8 oz. of spinach or your favorite mixed greens.
• Add 1 cup sliced strawberries, ½ c. fresh blueberries, and ½ c. mandarin oranges.
• Top with ½ c. pecans, 3.5 oz. crumbled goat cheese, and 2 Tbsp. green onions.
• In a small jar with a lid, prepare dressing with ½ c. sparkling orange juice, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, ½ Tbsp. honey, ¼ tsp. salt, and ⅛ tsp. pepper. Shake well.
• Pour over salad, and toss to combine.

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New Listings
1053 County Rd. 72, Bailey, CO - $399K
One of Burland Ranchettes finest lots.  Views of the Kenosha range that will steel your breath.  2 bed 2 bath home recent updating and a new addition in 1999.  Huge oversized deck and plenty of room to roam.  Conveniently located near 285, easy commute and convenient recreation.  Optional fishing pond HOA.  Look through all media pics and videos to really understand how special this property is.  Check out this great home.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1053-County-Road-72-Bailey-CO-80421/13983671_zpid/

7001 Raleigh St. Wellington, CO - $399K
Beautiful property in the meadows cute 4 bed 2 bath home boasts open ranch floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and updates through out. Outside find a mature yard with plenty of room for all you outdoor needs. Conveniently located near parks and schools with easy access to the I-25.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7001-Raleigh-St_Wellington_CO_80549_M17160-08290

Coming Soon
2114 Genoa Ct. Loveland, CO - $399K
Charming 3000+ ranch style home, featuring beautifully remodeled bathrooms and an updated kitchen. This home sits in a quiet cul-de-sac with a convenient location. Nice fully fenced yard with a covered patio w/ stained concrete. Unfinished basement for storage or expansion.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2114-Genoa-Ct_Loveland_CO_80538_M22016-03117

525 W. 5th St. Loveland, CO - $850K
Large property with 7 bed and 3 bath and open space nearby. Detached garage and all school levels within 2 miles. Perfect for large families!
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/525-W-5th-St_Loveland_CO_80537_M14276-27460

10269 W. Saratoga Pl. Littleton, CO
This 1623 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/10269-W-Saratoga-Pl-Littleton-CO-80127/13811398_zpid/

6815 Autumn Ridge Dr. #2 - Fort Collins, CO
Beautiful, well-kept town home, conveniently located just off Lemay! This town home is NOT income restricted, nor rental restricted, so it's perfect for homeowners as well as investors! All appliances convey, even the washer and dryer. Open floor plan on main level and super cute patio off dining room allow for easy living, entertaining, and great afternoon grill-outs! Come see for yourself how wonderful it would be to live in this amazing space and friendly community!
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6815-Autumn-Ridge-Dr-Unit-2_Fort-Collins_CO_80525_M20147-36977

35 Winnebago, Red Feather Lakes, CO
Don’t pass up this great opportunity to own this beautiful home on a 10 acre parcel in crystal lakes. Acreage borders forest service ground. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room with wood stove, dining room, kitchen, laundry closet and sun room. Two car attached garage, zoned for 2 horses, tack room, hay storage and training ring.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/35-Winnebago-Ct_Red-Feather-Lakes_CO_80545_M18571-80055

Under Contract
1041 Birch, Fort Lupton, CO, $442K
This is truly a "WOW" Home! Beautifully updated home with spacious open floor plan & vaulted ceilings. laminate flooring throughout,  windows, doors, HVAC, and roof are less than 3 years old. Updated kitchen with high-end granite counter-tops, top-of-the-line black stainless appliances, Large master bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, and a true master bath. Newly remodeled Bathrooms feature matching with kitchen granite counters, premium cabinets, updating lighting and new fixtures.  Finished basement includes 4th bedroom.  Hot tub, Pool, covered deck, the Backyard is the pinnacle of relaxation. The two level shed has space for workshop/extra storage. Premium Washer and Dryer are included.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1041-Birch-Ave-Fort-Lupton-CO-80621/14087006_zpid/

1200 N, Emerson St. #104, Denver, CO - $217K
Welcome to your Capitol Hill Condo! You will enjoy the great location as well as having your own space to personalize to your taste! This condo features parquet wood flooring, slab granite counter tops, white kitchen cabinets in the kitchen pantry, double closets in the primary bedroom, an updated full bathroom and a spacious family room! Freshly painted & updated! Take a look and you will see this is the one for you. With interest rates this low, you can own for less than you can rent! What are you waiting for? Call or text for more information.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1200-N-Emerson-St-APT-104-Denver-CO-80218/13330020_zpid/

115 Jackson St., Denver, CO - $920K
Immaculately kept townhome located in Denver's premier neighborhood, Cherry Creek! Offering private surroundings and walking distance to world class restaurants and shopping. For outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, Gates tennis center, Pulaski park and the bike path are down the street. Gas fireplace, fenced patio, upgraded appliances and cabinets. Fenced patio, and home sound system. Basement boasts one of a kind masterpiece wood and glass wine cellar with custom lighting, built in wine coolers, wet bar with shelving, fridge & microwave. No HOA.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/115-S-Jackson-St-Denver-CO-80209/13350265_zpid/

1807 22nd Ave. Greeley, CO - $790K
Beautiful sprawling ranch +3/4 acre. Custom-built upgraded & remodeled throughout the years, custom interior finishes & quality workmanship. Main floor living room w/gas fireplace, great room w/vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace, formal dining room w/butlers pantry/beverage fridge. Enjoy cooking in gorgeous kitchen w/SS appliances, granite, abundance cabinets, breakfast nook. Large master suite w/full private bath w/marble jet tub. 3 spacious bedrooms,  1/2 bath,  3/4  full baths.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1807-22nd-Ave-Greeley-CO-80631/14073334_zpid/

4612 Hahns Peak Dr. #306, Loveland, CO - $356K
Single level ranch floor plans w/ elevator service, secured entry & high-end finishes, w/ added features like affordability, commuter friendly access, pedestrian conveniences & clubhouse w/ fitness. Residents enjoy close proximity to shopping, banking, dining, medical & other services, while also being able to quickly recharge in nature just outside the front door, w/ a 3.5 mile trail around two nearby lakes w/ tremendous mountain views. Once it's time to retire for the day, relax comfortably inside the controlled entry building, w/ high efficiency furnace & tankless water heater for low utility bills, & an eye-pleasing array of designer standard finishes like engineered hardwood, quartz counters, tile surrounds, under cabinet lighting, solid doors, stainless appliances & tile floors.
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/co/loveland/4612-hahns-peak-dr-306/pid_39794635/ (Under Construction)

5551 Longshaw #2, Windsor, CO - $345K
Welcome to Country Farms Village by Landmark Homes. Consisting of 3 distinctive product types: townhomes, paired patio homes & single family residences. Country Farms Village defines community. Centrally located w/ easy access to I-25 & close proximity to shopping, restaurants, school, golf course, medical & other services. The Towns at CFV offer thoughtfully designed townhome plans-ranch w/ fin bsmt, main floor master & double master suites-all w/ bsmt, 2 car garage & fenced front porches. 10' main level ceiling, engineered hardwood & tile flooring, quartz counters, maple cabinetry, decorative tile surrounds, under cabinet lighting, stainless appliances, solid doors, high efficiency furnace, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, ceiling fans in master & living room. Photos are of previously built Barrington floor plan.
https://www.redfin.com/CO/WINDSOR/5551-LONGSHAW-CT-80528/unit-2/home/167802468

3500 S. Corona $501, Englewood, CO - $417K
Welcome to Corona Street Lofts - Brand New Condominium in Englewood's Hospital District. Gorgeous home for sale! Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Bright and tailored high gloss white package with luxury plank flooring throughout. Thoughtful storage and finishes; GE Appliance package, cabinets w/soft close, 12" deep uppers & deep drawer and pantry storage, hard surface waterfall kitchen island with decorative glass pendant lights. All appliances and window coverings included!
https://www.redfin.com/CO/Englewood/3500-S-Corona-St-80113/unit-501/home/17510983

​Dogwood Forestry is a local tree care and forest management company located right here in Fort Collins, CO. They have been serving Northern Colorado for over 8 years with tree care services including tree removal, tree trimming, plant and tree health, and property consulting.

You can contact Michael and Dogwood Forestry by calling 970-222-0520 or visiting their website at dogwoodforestry.com

​1504 Fuqua Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80521 - $430k
This spacious home, with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, boasts of new carpet, paint and fixtures throughout.  The lower level brings the charm with a classic fireplace. The insulated oversized garage has an extra workshop area and a large fenced back yard round out this great property.

​924 Ponderosa Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521 - $400k
This open floor plan home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, boasts of new carpet, new hardwood floors, paint and fixtures throughout. The kitchen is ready to entertain with gorgeous cement epoxy countertops.  The small garage is perfect for storage or a workshop area and a large fenced back yard round out this great property.

​14077 Indianfield Ct, Hudson, CO 80642 - $730k
This beautiful 5 bedroom home sits on over 4 acres and is perfect for a family looking for space. Upon walking in you'll find yourself next to the formal dining room, with the living room straight ahead. Kitchen island, shared dining area, and the home's oversized 3-car garage. Master bedroom complete with private master bath, as well as a public full bath. Downstairs wet bar area and 2 more bedrooms. There is a 3 horse stall stable as well!

​Immaculately kept townhome located in Denver's premier neighborhood, Cherry Creek! Offering private surroundings and walking distance to world class restaurants and shopping. For outdoor and fitness enthusiasts, Gates tennis center, Pulaski park and the bike path are down the street. Gas fireplace, fenced patio, upgraded appliances and cabinets. Fenced patio, and home sound system. Basement boasts one of a kind masterpiece wood and glass wine cellar with custom lighting, built in wine coolers, wet bar with shelving, fridge & microwave. No HOA.

1612 Hahns Pk. Dr., Loveland, CO - $350K (New Construction - no details)
5551 Cromwell Ct. #2, Windsor, CO - $430K (No details available

3125 W Center Avenue Denver, CO 80219
Investors great Westwood Duplex. Property is zoned Apartment 2-8 units. 2- 4 bed 2 bath units. No HOA. Under rented currently. 3125 has a recently remodeled kitchen and a new deck being installed. 3127 is a very clean well-kept unit. Amazing owner occupant potential with consistent income. Centrally located near the stadium, downtown, and Sloan's Lake. Transportation and access to urban recreation trails nearby.

​525 W 5th St, Loveland, CO 80537
A single family home that contains 1,682 sq ft and was built in 1906. It contains 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

There’s nothing better than GREAT Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe. It’s right up there with good barbeque. Try out this fantastic recipe from Tasty for amazing jerk chicken!

1. Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and and flatten it down to spread the chicken out as much as possible.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice, onions, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

3. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.

4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

5. Remove the foil or plastic wrap and roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before carving and serving.
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Enjoy!

​The snow is (mostly) gone and spring showers are here, and in case you haven’t heard…the housing market is heating up much faster than the temperatures. For sale signs are going up and down faster than ever before, so it’s important to contact us immediately if you’re looking to buy or sell!

1832 36th Avenue Ct, Greeley, CO 80634
Prime location in Greeley! Has a secluded garage that is oversized – room for up to vehicles plus storage. The upgrades on this property simply cannot be matched. New SS appliances, new windows, solid wood doors, granite, tile, paint, carpet, wood flooring, wood fireplace, built-in grill and more. The house is already prepared for web bar or hot tub installation.
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896 Emerald Lakes St, Severance, CO 80550
This Everest floor plan ranch style home is 3159 total sqft with 5 bedrooms + 3 full baths and a huge, finished basement. Hardwood kitchen and great room with vaulted ceilings. Stainless steel kitchen appliances, kitchen island with granite. Vaulted master with 5pc bath. Recessed lighting in kitchen, lighted ceiling fans in great room & master. Ceramic tile baths & laundry, iron spindle rails. Open floor plan, spacious rec room, main level laundry.

532 Vicot Way Fort Collins, CO $568k
Discover approximately 2,577 spacious square feet of living space in the two-story Ashbrook home. This home features a large kitchen island with white cabinets & black granite, plus a pocket office off the open concept kitchen and great room. Four spacious bedrooms are located on the second floor with a laundry room. The master bedroom features a luxurious en suite with a large walk-in closet.

5551 Longshaw Ct. Windsor, CO $445k
This townhome is located in Country Farms Village with easy access to I-25 & close proximity to shopping, restaurants, school, golf course, medical & other services. Fenced porches and 2-car garage with 10' main level ceiling, engineered hardwood & tile flooring, quartz counters, maple cabinetry, decorative tile surrounds, under cabinet lighting, stainless appliances, solid doors, high efficiency furnace, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, ceiling fans in master & living room.
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1612 Hahn’s Peak Dr. Loveland, CO $350k

6815 Autumn Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
This amazing townhome is conveniently located in South Fort Collins with quick access to College Ave and Loveland. Quiet neighborhood with many nearby walking/running trails and natural areas, this is perfect for experiencing Colorado living!

1504 Fuqua Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80521
(Details coming soon)

We have had an unusually wet spring in the last couple of weeks, so grass is ready to grow and fill out. Preparing to have a beautiful lawn for your Colorado home can be much easier than you think. With just a little bit of care and time, you can have a thick, full lawn that is ready for the summer!
Follow these quick tips to make sure you have an amazing lawn:

1. Loosely rake your lawn in the spring to remove debris. If your lawn has branches, leaves, buds, or debris weighing it down. In addition, this debris can actually prevent water and nutrients from getting to the ground soil. Make a quick pass over your lawn to remove loose leaves, blades of grass, sticks, and more.
2. Aerate your lawn! Aeration is one of the simplest, most effective ways to prepare your lawn for growth. Not only do the holes allow water and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil, but it helps promote new, healthy growth of grass. If you don’t have an aeration machine, any local lawn care companies can help you complete the task fairly cheaply and quickly.
3. Fertilize and overseed thin areas in your lawn. One of the most frustrating parts about having a lawn is that it may grow uneven or not at all in certain spots. In these spots, be sure to overseed by scattering extra grass seeds, and after aeration use fertilizer to help the new seed take hold.
4. Weed obvious areas and along edges. You want to make sure that your grass has room to grow, and this means you can’t have soil space being taken up by dandelions and weeds. Make sure to pull out the roots as best you can, and remove any obvious weeds from edges where they tend to take hold. After this, you can optionally apply herbicides or weed-killers to keep weeds from coming back.
5. Turn on and blow out sprinklers when ready. We have had enough moisture in the last few weeks to keep grass growing, but during dry weeks, be sure to get your sprinklers running to keep the grass healthy. It’s probably a good idea to have your sprinklers inspected and ready to go by the end of May.

All Aboard Animal Rescue has a mission to improve the quality of life for both pets and people by pairing pets in need with families across Fort Collins. The ultimate goal is to provide adoptable pets with safe homes that they can stay in forever.

Not only does All Aboard help with the adoption process, but they interact with the community to increase awareness and education when it comes to animal adoption and the plight of animals in need. They try to educate families that are looking for animals and help match them with a breed that will fit their needs.
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To learn more about what All Aboard Animal Rescue does and how you can help, visit their website at https://aaanimalrescue.org/ or call (970)-286-9902.

“Hope everyone has been staying warm these last couple weeks even as the housing market has been heating up!|

​Most of us who live in Colorado are well aware of how to take care of our pets during the cold winters, but it can never hurt to take a little extra time out to consider your animals, especially when it is below 20 degrees like it has been in the last week. Follow these tips to make sure your animals are safe this winter.

Know your pets’ tolerance to cold
Animals have extremely different tolerance to cold, and this can vary from animal to animal, especially for different breeds of dogs. For example, a husky can tolerate much more out in the snow and cold than a chihuahua could. This may be obvious, but when pet owners come from warmer climates they may not always be aware of how much their pet can tolerate.

Stay inside and limit walk distances
Even outdoor dogs may need to come inside when the temperature drops. Even though we may think dogs and cats have higher tolerance to the cold because of fur, their paws, ears, and face are still susceptible to frostbite. Shorten walks when the temperature is exceptionally low and make sure to check their paws after walks and help them warm up!

Safer and warmer sleeping spots
Lastly, make sure that if your pets are outdoors in the winter, they have safe, warm spots to sleep or rest. This may be as simple as a doghouse, but in extreme cold, you may need to bring them inside or allow them a bed in your garage.

5551 Longshaw Ct #1, Windsor, CO 80528
This beautiful unit is in the Country Farms Village in Windsor, with close proximity to I-25 and plenty of shopping, restaurants, schools, golf courses and more. Engineered hardwood & tile flooring, quartz counters, maple cabinetry, decorative tile surrounds, under cabinet lighting, stainless appliances, solid doors, high efficiency furnace, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, ceiling fans in master & living room.

886 Emerald Lakes St, Windsor, CO 80550
This Everest floor plan ranch style home is 3159 total sqft with 5 bedrooms + 3 full baths and a huge, finished basement. Hardwood kitchen and great room with vaulted ceilings. Stainless steel kitchen appliances, kitchen island with granite. Vaulted master with 5pc bath. Recessed lighting in kitchen, lighted ceiling fans in great room & master. Ceramic tile baths & laundry, iron spindle rails. Open floor plan, spacious rec room, main level laundry.
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1832 36th Avenue Ct, Greeley, CO 80634
Prime location in Greeley! Has a secluded garage that is oversized – room for up to vehicles plus storage. The upgrades on this property simply cannot be matched. New SS appliances, new windows, solid wood doors, granite, tile, paint, carpet, wood flooring, wood fireplace, built-in grill and more. The house is already prepared for web bar or hot tub installation.

6815 Autumn Ridge Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
This amazing townhome is conveniently located in South Fort Collins with quick access to College Ave and Loveland. Quiet neighborhood with many nearby walking/running trails and natural areas, this is perfect for experiencing Colorado living!
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35 Winnebago Ct, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Beautiful home on a 10-acre plot of land up in Crystal Lakes. Plenty of trees and forest ground nearby. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a sunroom round out this beautiful mountain home. Additional amenities include two car attached garage, zoned for 2 horses, tack room, hay storage and training ring.