Entries by Fort Collins

Still Behind

Single family new housing starts in 2022 will show an increase versus last year, will be the most since 2007, and will still be well behind the peak of 2006. This year, experts predict that a total of 1.1 million single family homes will be started. In 2021 there were 970 thousand new home starts. The […]

The post Still Behind appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

What the Numbers Say

During a time of varying opinions and heavy speculation about the Front Range real estate market, let’s see what the actual numbers are telling us: Inventory is up significantly year over year: Larimer County = +48% Weld County = +52% Metro Denver = +74% However, supply is still low as measured by months of inventory: […]

The post What the Numbers Say appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

What the Numbers Say

During a time of varying opinions and heavy speculation about the Front Range real estate market, let’s see what the actual numbers are telling us: Inventory is up significantly year over year: Larimer County = +48% Weld County = +52% Metro Denver = +74% However, supply is still low as measured by months of inventory: […]

The post What the Numbers Say appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

The Best News

The best news in a long time has finally arrived for buyers. Inventory is up, frenzy is down. Buyers who were frustrated, confused and disappointed by the market a few months ago are now coming back to find a much more reasonable environment. Demand is still high for sure.  However, the intense, frenzied competition has […]

The post The Best News appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

Timber!

A positive outcome of the cooling housing market is lower lumber prices. Lumber is now priced at $605 per thousand board feet.  This is a new low for 2022. Prices for lumber are now down 47% for the year and are well below the 2021 peak of $1,733 per thousand board feet. What’s causing this?  […]

The post Timber! appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

New Listings May 2022

2714 Sage Creek Road is a fabulous 5-bedroom home on a large corner lot in coveted Sage Creek! Featuring an open floor plan, your new home boasts a recently updated kitchen with wood floors, granite, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, and tons of cabinet space. Large family room with gas fireplace. Grand living room with […]

The post New Listings May 2022 appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

What We Notice

Here is what we notice about the market right now: Listings are receiving fewer offers compared to 60 days ago – instead of 10 offers, a listing might have 2. There are now several instances of a listing only having one offer. Sellers who were overly-aggressive with their list price have to quickly reduce in […]

The post What We Notice appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

What We Notice

Here is what we notice about the market right now: Listings are receiving fewer offers compared to 60 days ago – instead of 10 offers, a listing might have 2. There are now several instances of a listing only having one offer. Sellers who were overly-aggressive with their list price have to quickly reduce in […]

The post What We Notice appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

Inventory Bottom

In Front Range markets, the number of homes for sale has just hit bottom or is about to hit bottom. This is terrific news for home buyers who have been waiting for more homes to choose from. The market is shifting, there is no doubt about that. Prices are still increasing and we expect them […]

The post Inventory Bottom appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.

Before You Sell: Affordable Curb Appeal Tips

You know that saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” Unfortunately for home sellers, most home buyers are quick to judge a house by its exterior. It’s can be one of the quickest ways to weed out homes that are less desirable in the sea of for-sale signs. We don’t want your home to […]

The post Before You Sell: Affordable Curb Appeal Tips appeared first on Fort Collins Real Estate | Fort Collins Homes for Sale & Property Search.