Author Archives: The Craft Broker

  1. The Craft Broker Revolution

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    I'm always trying to be on the cutting edge, creating new ideas, challenging the norm and building a business that exemplifies the needs today's real estate consumer. Buyers and sellers are looking for intelligent, motivated, committed and mobile agents to not only help them buy or sell, but also to be a trusted advisor and advocate for all their real estate needs, now and in the future. My busine…Read More

  2. Video – January 2016 Market Update

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    In this month's market update, managing broker Jared Reimer breaks down price gains for 2015 and what we can expect in 2016 in the Northern Colorado Real Estate Market. Contact him to get started: www.TheCraftBroker.com About the Author:  Jared Reimer is a native Coloradoan and an Associate Broker at Elevations Real Estate in Old Town Fort Collins.  He's a community advocate, business champion, …Read More

  3. The Loss of a Legend – Dave Pettigrew

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    The Ascent family was dealt a massive blow in December with the passing of our partner and co-founder, Dave Pettigrew. Dave's health had been deteriorating for the better part of the past year while he bravely battled esophageal cancer. In mid-December an unanticipated stroke and the complications associated with it, took him from us. He was 73 years old. Dave was an industry giant, with a real es…Read More

  4. Video – November 2015 Market Update

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    This month, managing broker Jared Reimer breaks down median price trends and shares an interesting inventory breakdown as well. Are you interested in a winter purchase or sale? Contact him to get started: www.theCraftBroker.com About the Author:  Jared Reimer is a native Coloradoan and an Associate Broker at Elevations Real Estate in Old Town Fort Collins.  He's a community advocate, business ch…Read More

  5. The Incredible Disappearing House

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    Step right up! Come one, come all! You won't believe your eyes. Come witness the incredible disappearing house! Ok, it's not quite a sideshow act, but the incredible disappearing house is a real thing. We're not talking about houses vanishing into thin air, we're talking about houses that you may never see again. We're talking about the $300,000 home. A little research on the Fort Collins real est…Read More

  6. Video: Prepping for Your Fall or Winter Sale

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    Prices are holding steady with a slight uptick in of sales over 2014 figures. Managing broker Jared Reimer provides insight and guidance on prepping for your fall or winter sale. About the Author:  Jared Reimer is a native Coloradoan and an Associate Broker at Elevations Real Estate in Old Town Fort Collins.  He's a community advocate, business champion, blogger, leader, tireless volunteer, inno…Read More

  7. September 2015 Home Sales ‘Robust’

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    September 2015 home sales in the four-county region continue the robust pace with 1,816 closed sales representing an 13.0 percent increase from September last year and the median price was up 14.9 percent to $300,000. It is interesting to note that Weld County, the area with the lowest median selling price, also is the area with the highest increase in sales, while Larimer County, the area with th…Read More

  8. Real Estate and Back to School Time

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    It's that time of year. Some parents jump for joy, others shed a few tears - change is in the air.  After a long, hot, busy summer, parents and children alike are ready for a change of pace, getting back into the routine of homework and projects.  It's back to school time! Real estate and back to school might seem completely unrelated, but at this time of year, we are always reminding clients ab…Read More

  9. Buy a Home In Seven Days or Less

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    With all the information available to homebuyers these days through the web, apps, and other outlets, the entire process of purchasing a home should be much less complicated than ever before, right?  We've found that isn't always the case.  Buyers have information overload, inaccurate or misleading information abounds, and the struggle with analysis paralysis is ever present.  That's where prof…Read More

  10. Real Estate Sales Top $5 Billion in NoCo Counties

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    Local residential home sales in the Northern Colorado area held steady in August recording a 5% increase over last year with a total of 2,002 homes sold. This compares to sales of 2,157 in July. For the year to date, sales are up 6.6% to a total of 13,845 homes sold. The median selling price finally hit $300,000 for the year to date, the first time this figure has been recorded on a year to date b…Read More