New Listings Week of November 14th

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2576 Trio Falls Drive, Loveland, CO 80538

Listing Agent: Kelly Swift

MLS 955106

You can be in by Christmas! This move-in ready 2 bed/2 bath ranch style home features an open, bright floor plan. Enjoy the fully upgraded kitchen w/granite, SS appliances, 42″ cabinets, soft close drawers & pull outs throughout. Fantastic cork floors, newer lighter fixtures, custom shades and upgraded baths (primary w/heated floor!). Wonderful community with a pool, modern clubhouse, park, lakes for fishing and kayaking and a 4- mile trail! Easy access to I-25, HWY 34, hospital, restaurants, schools, & shopping. With main level living, and a 2 car attached garage this home was built for both comfort and entertainment. The HOA covers all exterior maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, paint, roof and lawn maintenance. Beautiful and bright home w/loads of natural light that would fit well as a primary home, vacation home or investment property! Call (970) 310-4876 to schedule your private showing or click here for more information.

 

7011 W 11th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80634

Listing Agent: Rondi duPont

MLS 955102

Looking for a home with some elbow room? This 2 story home is situated on a half an acre with NO HOA in West Greeley. The 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home boasts an inviting living area with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, a separate dining room and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The walkout basement is finished to give additional space to spread out in the home. But wait, there is more! The property has a 35×24 HEATED Workshop and 8ft garage door. Bring your RV and Camper! The entire property is fenced with a beautiful wood privacy fence. There is a romantic gazebo to enjoy the large back yard and an additional shed and chicken coop. This home has so much to offer. Don’t miss seeing it! Call (970) 401-0123 to schedule your private tour or click here for more information.

 

880 E State Highway 56, Berthoud

Listing Agent: Katie Robinson

MLS 955058

Spectacular, completely fenced horse property sitting on almost 5 acres. Wonderful views of Longs Peak and Front Range in a quiet location close to downtown Berthoud & I-25. For all those horse lovers: 3-stall Cleary Barn & working horse arena w/ 2 acre grazing pasture. This freshly painted home features hardwood floors, rich wood trim, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, Corian countertops, glass cooktop, wall oven, double sink, SS refrigerator, & large island that opens to comfortable family room with gas fireplace. West side of the home is designed to take in the views from all rooms. Living room & primary bedroom have large bay windows with seating areas. Large veranda to enjoy sunsets & warm evenings. Fully finished basement w/ large game room, wet bar, media room & a guest suite. Great for entertaining indoors or out! Greenhouse & beautiful outdoor living space with brand new pergola to the east. Ditch rights included to lease water with potential of 250 bales of hay per year. Call (970) 430-9630 to schedule a private tour or click here for more information.

 

881 Village Drive, Milliken, CO 80534

Listing agent: Alexis Foster

MLS 955393

Come see this stunning, better than new, 2-story home. 881 Village Drive, Milliken has so much to offer including its amazing location across the street from the neighborhood school and open space. Recent updates include; water heater, all new interior paint throughout the home, mudroom remodel, additional electrical outlets in the garage including 220-volt wiring for a future garage heater/ac unit, garage insulation, and drywall, new light fixtures throughout the home, main floor bath remodel and new Stainless Fridge and Dishwasher in the kitchen just to name a few. Fully landscaped and fenced yard with a huge patio, perfect for summer BBQs. Full unfinished basement with bathroom roughed-in provides room to expand. This home is conveniently located for commuters, just minutes from I-25, Hwy 257 and Hwy 85. Additional amenities include a community pool, park, and recreational center. Call (970) 310-6999 to schedule a showing for this pristine home or click here for more information.

 

2708 Stonehaven Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Listing Agent: Jon Holsten

MLS 955451

Fantastic four-bedroom home in the coveted English Ranch neighborhood! Boasting a wide-open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and tons of natural light, your new home also features a large kitchen with lots of counter space and plenty of storage along with a separate dining area and living room with gas fireplace. Sprawling main level primary suite with 5 pc bath and large walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find a loft, two additional bedrooms and a bath. Enjoy more elbow room in the finished basement with an oversized fourth bedroom, large rec area, bath and ample storage. Relax or entertain on the large outside deck overlooking the low-maintenance back yard. Three-car garage. Excellent location with paved walking trail to nearby schools, shopping and restaurants. Quick access to I-25. An incredible home and terrific value! Call (970) 237-2752 to schedule your private tour or click here for more information.

 

700 Frontier Court, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Listing Agent: Jon Holsten

MLS 955457

Beautiful four-bedroom ranch-style home at the end of a cul-de-sac in central Fort Collins! Your new home sits on a huge lot and boasts updates throughout. From the great kitchen with plenty of counter space and storage — to the family room with fireplace, separate living room and remodeled main bath — this home is move-in ready! Large primary suite with full bath and two additional bedrooms on the main level. In the finished basement, you’ll find a large rec area, additional bedroom with private bath, and an office/non-conforming fifth bedroom. New exterior paint — and new interior paint through most of the home. Relax or entertain on the front deck or in the incredible back yard with mature landscaping and large trees. Tire swing included! Close to schools, shopping, restaurants and everything this great community has to offer. An excellent home and incredible value! NO HOA! Call (970) 237-2752 to schedule your private tour or click here for more information.

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How to Improve Your Curb Appeal

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When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. The following projects are simple and inexpensive ways to enhance both your home’s first impression and its value.

Landscaping

  • Lawn: A healthy, well-tended lawn goes a long way towards improving your curb appeal. Clean up all weeds, leaves and debris, and consistently water your lawn to give it that fresh green look. If you live in an arid climate, consider grass alternatives like artificial turf for the best lawn aesthetic.
  • Plant colorfully: Adding color variety to your front yard will grab buyers’ attention. Align smaller plants, like groundcover and flowers, neatly within your flower beds, aiming for symmetry when possible. Use larger plants and trees to frame in your entryway or walkup. If your front yard doesn’t have flower beds, try adding hanging planters or window boxes.
  • Lighting: Landscaping lighting boosts your curb appeal during nighttime, accentuates your shrubbery, and adds a welcoming touch for visitors as potential buyers, lighting the way to your door.

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Porch

Front porches set the stage for all your home has to offer. Improvements here will play a significant role in how comfortable potential buyers feel about the property and how inspired they are to explore the inside of the house.

  • Door: Your front door is an opportunity to make a tasteful statement. Look at bold color choices that are within or slightly stretch your home’s exterior color palette. Take time to prepare the surface for a fresh coat of paint to make the color pop as much as possible. Try stylish doorknob options that accentuate the aesthetic to give your door some added flair.
  • House numbers: New and stylish house numbers are an easy, eye-catching touch to the look of your porch. Look for styles that match with your exterior color palette and any exterior lighting fixtures.
  • Go for comfort: Incorporating classic front porch elements like a porch swing, sitting bench, and other outdoor furniture gives a welcoming aura to the front of your home and creates a sense of comfort for prospective buyers.
  • Shutters: Windows are the gateway to the inside of your home. Shutters of delicate fabric will bring elegance to your front porch, while wooden shutters deliver a solid, cozy vibe.

Other

These miscellaneous projects will add the finishing touches to your home’s curb appeal and get it in prime selling condition.

  • Quick maintenance: Small chores and minor fixes like cleaning gutters, repairing chipped paint, and cleaning windows are important for buyers with a detailed eye.
  • Staining: Instead of replacing fences or garage doors, look into applying a fresh stain. This brings a refreshed look and is much cheaper than a full renovation or replacement.
  • Power wash: Power washing your walkways and driveways makes a significant difference in curb appeal. If buying a power washer is outside your budget, explore rental options from the big-name hardware stores.

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Housing Math

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It’s interesting to look at what population growth means for housing.

 

On average, along the Front Range, 2.5 people live in each housing unit.

 

What that means is 4 housing units are needed for every 10 people who live here.

 

So, for every 1000 new people moving to our area, 400 new housing units are required.

 

The population of Metro Denver is just under 3,000,000 and the population of Northern Colorado is just over 650,000.

 

Assuming the Front Range grows in population at 2% per year, that means 60,000 new people in Metro Denver and 13,000 new people in Northern Colorado each year.

 

To house those people, 24,000 new housing units need to be built per year in Metro Denver and 5,200 in Northern Colorado.

At Windermere Real Estate we are taking Safer at Home and Social Distancing very seriously.  Our people are following our Safe Showings protocol, staying connected to their clients, and providing help wherever needed

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Economist’s Perspective

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Our Chief Economist made a video for all of our clients where he shares his perspective on COVID-19’s impact on housing.  You can watch it by clicking the image below:

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Economist’s Perspective

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Our Chief Economist made a video for all of our clients where he shares his perspective on COVID-19’s impact on housing.  You can watch it by clicking the image below:

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Our Forecast

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This past Wednesday and Thursday evenings we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Market Forecast events in Denver and Fort Collins.

Thank you to the 700 people who attended. We appreciate your support!

In case you missed the events, here are some highlights including our forecast for price appreciation in 2019:
• In 2018 Prices went up:
o 8% in Fort Collins
o 8% in Loveland
o 8.5% in Greeley
o 8% in Metro Denver

• Inventory is (finally) showing signs of increasing:
o Up 25% in Northern Colorado
o Up 45% in Metro Denver

• There are distinct differences in months of inventory across different price ranges = opportunity for the move up buyer.

• There are several reasons why we don’t see a housing bubble forming:
o New home starts along the Front Range are roughly 60% of pre-bubble highs 14 years ago.
o Americans have more equity in their homes than ever, $6 Trillion!
o The average FICO score of home buyers is significantly higher than the long-term average.
o The home ownership rate is back to the long-term average.

• Our 2019 Price Appreciation Forecast:
o 6% in Fort Collins
o 6% in Loveland
o 7% in Greeley
o 6% in Metro Denver

If you would like a copy of the presentation, go ahead and reach out to us. We would be happy to put it in your hands!

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