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  1. Home Prices Relax, Sales Still Down in Noco

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    Now that we're past October and nearing the home stretch in 2018, Northern Colorado real estate is really a tale of two markets.  Furthermore, these markets are not necessarily easy to interpret.  The two separate markets are the "affordably priced" and the "not-so-affordably priced" homes.  Greeley/Evans is still affordable, whereas Fort Collins and the Loveland/Berthoud markets are still on t…Read More

  2. September Prices Reverse Course

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    While the headline "prices reverse course" can seem ominous, we need to put it in the right perspective.  First, as indicated below, all median values are up nearly between 9.6% and 12.11% as compared to 2017 values.  10%+ value increases are nothing to sneeze at - it is generally a $40,000+ appreciation in a median home in just one year.  Your house has a reasonable full time job!  Additional…Read More

  3. August Home Prices Shoot Up as Sales Drop

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    The chill is finally in the morning air as we head towards fall.  Where we're seeing no chill is with the Northern Colorado real estate market where we're seeing August home prices shoot up as sales drop across the region.  I know it may seem like a broken record, but the reality of the situation is that with demand remaining strong throughout the year, and inventory remaining low, we're really …Read More

  4. Home Prices Are Heating Up

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    We're past the halfway point of the year and with the weather, home prices are heating up.  Granted, home prices have been heating up in the middle of the winter too, however, we've reached some really astounding milestones in all three markets. Northern Colorado Home Sales Northern Colorado Median Home Values Related Articles There's Never a Bad Time to Sell Your Home  |  Selling a Luxury Hom…Read More

  5. Did You Know? High Vs. Low

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    Real estate in Northern Colorado is a very hot topic - at dinner parties, kids sporting events, and neighborhood gatherings, everybody talks about what's on the market.  They share anecdotal remarks about price per square footage, multiple offers, Realtors and crazy facts.  I wanted to bring a few of these interesting facts to light in my newest series: Did You Know? We have all heard that North…Read More

  6. Home Values Are Soaring in Northern Colorado

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    We are in the heat of the summer and the Northern Colorado real estate market is on fire, but whether that is good or bad depends on which side of the deal you're on.  Both sides can agree that home values are soaring in Northern Colorado.  Take a look below to see what's happening in your sub-market: Northern Colorado Home Sales Northern Colorado Median Home Values Fort Collins The amount of ho…Read More

  7. Parkwood Spotlight is Up

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    #ICYMI - Give my Parkwood neighborhood spotlight a little love! Take a peek at what makes this neighborhood so special and unique. Check out my video to learn more or read the blog post! Contact me at 970.222.1049 or email me at Jared@theCraftBroker.com.  As always, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Youtube! About the Author:  Jared Reimer is a native Coloradoan and an Associate Broke…Read More

  8. The Craft Broker Difference – Digital Real Estate Agents

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    I understand that we operate in a competitive and crowded marketplace.  Every agent is a little different, every brokerage and real estate office is different - that's what makes our industry strong: diversity!  If you're seeking out an agent or a company to do business with, it can be hard to compare and it can be difficult to really find what makes a company unique.  In our "The Craft Broker"…Read More

  9. The Craft Broker Difference: No Gimmicks

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    I understand that we operate in a competitive and crowded marketplace.  Every agent is a little different, every brokerage and real estate office is different - that's what makes our industry strong: diversity!  If you're seeking out an agent or a company to do business with, it can be hard to compare and it can be difficult to really find what makes a company unique.  In my "The Craft Broker D…Read More

  10. House Hacks for a Happy Retirement

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    After the financial crisis in the earlier part of this decade, tons of savings and retirement accounts were hit hard.  Baby boomers considering retirement likely put those plans on hold, whether they wanted to or not, until the market returned and their nest egg was healthy and stable again.  Since I've been in the business, I've started seeing how savvy retirees are utilizing the new sharing ec…Read More