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Sellers: Making the Most of your First Impressions

March 7, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author  As the old saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression. If you’re selling your home, it’s true, except that there are several impressions to be made, and each one might have its own effect on the unique tastes of a prospective buyer. I’ve worked with scores […]

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Weatherizing your home: protecting your investment through the harsh winter months

March 6, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author  It seems the winter is settling in early through much of the West Coast this year, with October frost and early winter warnings. Last week The Seattle Times reported, “This year will bring the most intense La Niña conditions since 1955 … Meteorologists say more rain, colder temperatures and bigger snowstorms are likely.” […]

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The First Decade

March 5, 2019 in , , , , , , /by

The other day I was searching for my daughter’s cell phone number – which I haven’t memorized because I simply speed-dial it – and I realized it’s been years since I memorized anyone’s phone number. And this was just after I’d booked a flight online and selected my seat, and downloaded some new music into my iPod. […]

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Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Earlier or Investing Your Money?

March 4, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Guest Author  Photo Credit: Rawpixel via Unsplash Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments. For many people, their mortgage is […]

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Vegas Baby!

March 1, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , /by

  The results are in from FHFA.gov’s latest ranking of the top performing markets in the U.S. Each quarter they track 245 cities across the country and rank their real estate markets by home price appreciation.         What’s the highest performing city the the U.S. Vegas!  Their prices have gone up 17.63% in […]

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Open Your Home With the Right Tone and a Welcome Mat

February 27, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Living by John Trupin  Right before the guests ring the doorbell or give the front door an old-fashioned knock, they step on your welcome mat. This mat serves two purposes: catching debris and adding style. Here are some ideas for how to give this entry detail a refresh.   Welcome Mat 1: Caela McKeever, original photo on […]

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Home Staging tips

February 26, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

DIY Home Staging Tips: With a little time, effort and imagination, you can stage your home to showcase its best features, sell it faster and get top dollar. Clean up, pare down, and toss out: By simply getting rid of excess furniture and clutter, you can make any room look larger and more inviting. Make it […]

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More Than a Yard: Finding the Right Home for Your Pooch

February 25, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Buying and Living by Guest Author  For many house hunters, a dream home isn’t complete without being a good fit for the family dog. Some might see the fenced in yard, and consider the box checked. However, if you are looking for your next home, you may want to look a little deeper to be sure the fit […]

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4 in 40

February 22, 2019 in , , , , , , , /by

Did you know, according to FHFA, proces in Larimer County have dropped more than 1% only4 times in the last 40 years? FHFA stands for the Federal Housing Finance Authority. We are one of 261 markets that they track. Since 1978 they have been measuring home price appreciation here. If you look at the appreciation […]

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Beautiful Inside & Out – Timber Interiors for a Timber Frame Home

February 22, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Posted in Living by Guest Author  Photo Credit: Hamill Creek   A home that exudes beauty from the inside and the outside is also a true reflection of its owner. Today, homes are not just mere living spaces that are filled up with furniture – every home has a character, design theme, and personality of its own, characterized […]

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