northern colorado: NAR- Stop Being a Cheerleader & Start Telling the Truth. - 04/07/08 11:06 PM
In order for me to be a Realtor, I must be a member of NAR. Much like a teacher, they willingly or unwillingly pay to be a part of the industry that is suppposed to represent their best interest. Question? What if I don't agree with those that I pay to … (8 comments)
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northern colorado: Let The Markets Work It Out!!!! - 03/20/08 10:43 PM
If you didn't catch our Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speech the other day, you should really take a look. As a casual Fed watcher, it has become apparent to me that we have a completely inept chairman at the helm.
Chairman Bernanke said the following:
But the current housing difficulties differ from … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: New Restaurant- Costa Vida (Promenade Shops at Centerra) - 02/18/08 10:53 PM
I am fortunate to again review a new restaurant in our beautiful Loveland area. This time the location is the Promenade shops at Centerra. Since there is no traditional food court at our fair mall, I think the addition of the new Costa Vida will be a raging success. Before arriving, I … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: A Must For Sellers - 01/19/08 06:20 PM
With our recent snow storms, it is easy to separate your home from the competition. How? Make your home accessible by removing the snow leading up to your property, include at least one floor mat and perhaps the little light blue booty socks upon entry. I can't tell you how … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: Colorado- Priming the Pump for a Housing Turnaround - 01/18/08 03:33 PM
I hate to brag but I've been saying this for months (see links below). the market is not as bad as everyone thinks it is. Now, while it is true that the National Association of Realtors usually paints a pretty picture for all things real estate this article is right on. … (2 comments)
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northern colorado: Thompson Crossing 2007 Market Summary- As Seen on nocoHUB.com - 01/15/08 11:29 PM
These stats are somewhat unfair.... Thompson Crossing is a very new sub-division making the inventory too new for a good sampling. Hopefully speculation will slow and sold units will catch up to the current inventory.
All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from IRES MLS. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Boyd Lake Shores 2007 Market Summary- As Seen on nocoHUB.com - 01/15/08 11:26 PM
The higher price ranges in Boyd Lake Shores have been slow movers and the 500-700K price ranges have almost been non-existent.
All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from IRES MLS. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. Does not include lots for sale or for sale by owner listings. Information … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Boyd Lake North 2007 Market Stats- As Seen on nocoHUB.com - 01/15/08 11:19 PM
As you can see, all price ranges are struggling but Boyd Lake North does not have a lot of inventory either.
All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from IRES MLS. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. Does not include lots for sale or for sale by owner listings. Information as … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Northern Colorado Real Estate- As Seen on TV - 01/15/08 11:16 PM
Over a month ago, I was invited to attend what I thought was going to be a real estate video seminar. Well, I was wrong but I'm not complaining about it. CBS News Channel 4 (http://www.cbs4denver.com/) invited a select few real estate agents to participate in what amounts to 15 second … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: Access to The Promenade Shops at Centerra Just Got Easier - 10/20/07 09:15 PM
The connection between the Promenade Shops at Centerra and Crossroads Blvd is now officially open. This connection will officially link the Promenade Shops, 2534 and the future Grand Station with county road 5. The new road will link Loveland, Fort Collins & Windsor with this one road. To any that live … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: A Home- Life's Biggest Common Denominator - 10/18/07 11:28 PM
As I was having a conversation with a fellow agent this morning, I was thinking about my girls (wife, daughter, daughter and daughter on the way). This fellow agent and I were discussing the local market and when we think things will turn around. Overall, we both thought about how the … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Chagunga Sculpture Park- Now Open - 10/03/07 09:24 PM
Chapunga Sculpture Gallery is now available for public viewing. The Walking Gallery is within the boundaries of the Promenade Shops.
For months, workers have been getting this place (Chagunga Sculpture Park) ready for the public. The Sculpture Park was originally scheduled to open sometime during the summer but I think the wait will be … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Northern Colorado- If You Have A Need For Speed - 09/02/07 09:01 PM
This Labor Day weekend is packed with bikers, boater and onlookers that love to go fast. This weekend tradition of seeing Harley Davidsons and just about every kind of motorcycle known to man is a fun site to see. From Thursday through Monday, the amount of motorcycles on the road is … (2 comments)
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northern colorado: Very Cool Listing- Under Contract - 08/09/07 12:35 PM
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northern colorado: Centerra Has A New Retailer - 07/26/07 01:48 AM
The Marketplace at Centerra will soon be home to Maurice's Fashions. Maurice's neighbor to the west, Pay Less Shoes opened earlier this month. The official grand opening for Maurice's is set for Friday, July 27th. The Marketplace at Centerra is home to many great retailers and restaurants including Target, Old Navy, Bed, … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: NoCoHub Will Soon Connect Crossroads, Centerra & 2534. - 07/25/07 01:22 AM
The nocoHUB is growing and the ability to get from here to there will soon be a lot less challenging. The long wait will soon be over as 2534 & Centerra will be connecting to Crossroads Blvd. Shoppers will soon have easier access to the Promenade Shops & 2534 (not to … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: Finding A Good Local Restaurant - 07/21/07 11:10 AM
I grew up in Southern California and was a spoiled rotten brat when it came to having great restaurants. We had seafood restaurants, steak restaurants, Asian restaurants and just about every different ethnic food known to man. When my family and I moved to Northern Colorado, one of the only things we … (11 comments)
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northern colorado: Loveland-Berthoud Board of Realtors Annual Golf Tournament - 07/19/07 03:10 PM
When you play golf like I do, you are actually humbled when other people actually invite you to play on their team. I had the distinct honor to play with a great group of guys today at the LBAR Anuual Golf Tournament. I always have a good time playing golf but … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: Highland Meadows- Year to Date Market Activity - 07/14/07 12:13 PM
ACTIVE
Total Number of Residential-Detached Listings: 48 Total Listings Reported (All Types): 49
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northern colorado: Code of Ethics! What Code of Ethics? - 06/12/07 04:47 PM
This morning in my companies sales meeting, an agent brought up a story about a limited service/discount broker and the affect on the seller. The story goes..... A seller decides to list his home so that he can retire in Utah. The seller interviews several agents and decides to go with … (4 comments)
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northern colorado: High Plains Village- Year to Date Market Summary - 06/11/07 01:50 PM
Listings included in this report are selling at an average of 98% of listing price.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. MLS content and images Copyright 1995-2007, IRES LLC. All rights reserved. … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Stop the Whining!!!! The Glass is Half Full!!!! - 06/06/07 03:19 PM
Do most homeowners purchase their home because they need a place to live or because they feel that a home is a good investment? I'm not talking about an investment property but their primary residence. I think most of us are kidding ourselves when we buy a home primarily as an … (7 comments)
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northern colorado: The Beauty of Knowing the Community - 06/05/07 02:31 PM
I live in a pretty cool subdivision called High Plains Village, Loveland, Colorado. Within walking distance we have just about everything one would need to live a full, eventful life. For example, we have a new mall (the Promenade Shops at Centerra), we have a growing town center shopping area, we have … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Great Price in High Plains Village at Centerra - 05/24/07 03:42 PM
Centerra Townhome in High Plains VillageLocation: High Plains Village @ CenterraClose to it all! High Plains Village is within walking distance of MCR, shopping, coffee shops and very close to I-25. The community boasts 2 lakes, miles of walking trails, open space and a dog park. This McStain built townhome is … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Townhome- High Plains Village at Centerra - 05/24/07 03:39 PM
Centerra Beauty- Townhome in High Plains VillageLocation: High Plains Village @ CenterraImmaculate Townhome in High Plains Village at Centerra. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath+loft with att. 2 car garage, overlooks the canal leading to the community lakes. See wildlife right outside your front door. This home is very private! Enjoy the … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Under Contract Just Before A Showing?! - 05/24/07 03:34 PM
So I called on Monday to set up a showing for Wednesday @ 5PM. I find out about an hour before my showing is to occur that the seller received an offer earlier in the day and decided to accept the offer about an hour before my showing. My buyer still wanted … (7 comments)
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northern colorado: Eagles Win, Eagles Win!!! - 05/24/07 09:45 AM
What a game! The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League won the Ray Miron trophy last night at the Bud Events Center. It was great to be there to not only catch an exciting game but to also see the players raise the cup. The support of this hockey club … (2 comments)
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northern colorado: Retire in Style (to Loveland) - 05/23/07 03:39 PM
As many folks may already know, Loveland has been names several times in the last fews years as one of the best places to retire or re-invent yourself by numerous national magazine and publications. With our aging (baby boomer) population, it seems that housing specifically geared for this generation is popping … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Housing Market Predicted to Rebound - 05/22/07 05:49 PM
According to Alan Garner, an econimist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the slow housing market in Colorado is expected to rebound. This rebound is expected to outpace the national markets in 2008. The amount of foreclosures and sub-prime lender problems has certainly had an affect but according to … (2 comments)
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northern colorado: Baseball Coming to Northern Colorado? - 05/17/07 02:46 PM
As a huge baseball fan, I am excited to hear that we may be getting a minor league baseball franchise here in Northern Colorado. The plans are in the works to determine if we have a market that can support a team, where the money money would come from to build … (1 comments)
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northern colorado: Don't Believe Everything You See & Hear - 01/14/07 09:06 PM
We might as well just buy our graves sight's now. If you are a property owner or plan on being one in the not too distant future, you may be seeing all the negative headlines and saying to yourself, "I'll just wait and see how things shake out". The negativity, in … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: Pro vs College Football? - 01/07/07 08:34 PM
As I was watching the pro teams go at it this weekend, I couldn't help but think about tomorrow's College National Championship Game. The pro games just confirmed to me that every team that won this weekend will lose next weekend (including New England). The pro game is too predictable and … (7 comments)
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northern colorado: Today, On My Butt Shall I Sit! - 01/01/07 01:18 PM
Today is one of my favorite days of the year. Being from Orange County, California I could care less about the Rose Parade. New Year's Day is about football baby! I remember the days when all the major bowl games were played on this day (i.e. Rose, Fiesta, Sugar, etc). Today, … (7 comments)
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northern colorado: More Jobs Coming..... - 12/02/06 12:42 PM
Since most of the media likes to distribute or broadcast the "negative". I thought I would mention a positive:Woodward Governor is relocating their corporate headquarters to northern colorado. On a future post, you will see a summary of all the good news that is coming to northern colorado. I would encourage you … (0 comments)
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northern colorado: What's Your Motivation? - 11/28/06 12:45 AM
I have been in the real estate sales business long enough to know when a property is overpriced (no one will buy), underpriced (everyone wants to buy) and value (many will want to buy). The key element for a seller when deciding on the category he/she would like to be in … (2 comments)
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