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High Plains Exert

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Year Built: 2002

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

Attached on: 1 Side

Garage Size: 2

School District: Thompson R2-J

Square Footage: 1752

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 559117

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Basement

Exterior Amenities

Fenced Yard

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VFLYER ID: 1503645

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VFLYER ID: 1503645

Carefree Cottage- 3 Minutes to I-25

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:59:36 -0600

Carefree Cottage in Centerra

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Almost maintenance free carefree cottage in High Plains Village at Centerra. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a an upgraded kitchen with tile countertops, smooth top cooktop, wood floors and pull out drawers. A full length finished attic is a great place for the kids room, and office or even a separate guest area.
Since the property is a carefree cottage, the landscaping in the front and side yards is part of the HOA.
High Plains Village is close to I-25, MCR, shopping, restaurants and offers a dog park, 2 lakes, dedicated open space and several miles of walking trails.

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Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $218,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

4137 Plum Creek DR
Loveland, CO 80538

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High Plains Cottage

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Year Built: 2005

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

Garage Size: 2

School District: Thompson R 2-J

Square Footage: 2369

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 547303

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Basement

Attic

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1296526

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VFLYER ID: 1296526

McStain Built Town Home in Centerra

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:58:09 -0600

Best Price in Centerra- Town Home

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Great opportunity to own in desireable High Plains Village. This home offers a spacious kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, 2 car attached garage, nice front yard, huge soaker tub, window seat (great for reading) and a great price in a great neighborhood. High Plains is close to I-25, shopping, restaurants, Med Ctr. The community offers miles of walking trails, 2 lakes, a dog park, dedicated open space and numerous community parks. Simply a great place to live with all the conveniences.

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Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $169,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

1949 Piney River Dr
Loveland, CO 80538

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HPV Townhome

Features

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 2002

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

Garage Size: 2

School District: Thompson R 2-J

Square Footage: 1040

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 546767

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Hardwood Floors

Vaulted Ceilings

Basement

Attic

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1296516

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VFLYER ID: 1296516

New Restaurant- Costa Vida (Promenade Shops at Centerra)

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:53:26 -0600

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 had heard it compared to a Wahoo's. I was beside myself with anticipation since that is a favorite of mine worth commuting to Longmont for. I have to say that there wasn't much similarity in my opinion. Although there is certainly a beach, surf ambiance, that is about where the likeness ended. The atmosphere is a bit more upscale, though still eclectic and beachie. Not the kind of place with random bumper stickers pasted on every wall like Wahoo's. There is a beautiful glass water feature that will grab your attention as soon as you walk in the door. And 2 hanging flat screen TV's - the day I was there one had basketball and the other had surfing. It is what I consider upscale fast food. I was impressed with a more diverse menu than some of the recent comparable Mexican restaurant additions we've had lately. If I had noticed they had Fish Tacos on the menu before I ordered, I'm sure I would have had that to further be able to compare to Wahoo's. But, instead I ordered the Sweet Pork Enchilada. Excellent! I also found their prices to be very reasonable. Since I knew I would be writing this review, I used the excuse to indulge in one of their specialty desserts as well, the Tres Leches. It's hard to believe something so decadent could be found at a fast food restaurant! So overall, although it would still place behind Wahoo's in my opinion, I do give an enthusiastic recommendation to Costa Vida. I'll go one step further and say when considering price, ambiance, and of course food selection I would even rank it above Qdoba and Chipotle. Check it out!

4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom W/ Finished Basement in Centerra

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:42:15 -0600

4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms with Finished Basement in Centerra

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Plenty of Room! This 4 bed, 4 bath home with a full finished basement is ready to show. On the main level is an open living room area, an office w/ double doors, a large dining area and kitchen with great cabinet and counter top space. The upstairs has 4 bedrooms, 3 with great mountain and lake views. The basement is nicely finished with a great room area and a hobby workshop area or add a bedroom. McStain built green home located in the heart on Centerra.

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Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $290,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

4074 Buffalo Mountain DR
Loveland, CO 80538

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Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Year Built: 2003

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

Garage Size: 2

School District: Thompson R2-J

Square Footage: 2700

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 558577

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Basement

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Grass Lawn

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1503709

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VFLYER ID: 1503709

Lots FOR SALE in Centerra

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:40:24 -0600

Lots For Sale in Centerra

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Here is a fantastic opportunity for a builder or multiple builders to purchase lots in Centerra. An individual may also purchase a lot or two and build in a dynamic community that's within 1.5 miles of I-25. Find a better deal this close to the Interstate and Highway 34, major shopping, employers and the Medical Center!

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Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $65,000.00

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High Plains Lots

Features

Zoning: Residential

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

School District: Thompson R2-J

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 551767

VFLYER ID: 1503717

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VFLYER ID: 1503717

Simple, Easy Living in this One Bedroom Condo- Centerra Location

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:38:44 -0600

Need Simple, Easy to Care For? Main Floor One Bedroom in Centerra!

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Just need a place to come and go? How about a place that offer great accessibility and convenience? With one bedroom and one bath, you won't have too much clean up or maintain. The laundry room, large walk-in closet and oversized one car garage offers plenty of storage, the kitchen cabinets are nicely upgraded and the island make it easy to prepare meals with tons of counter space.

High Plains Village offers all the conveniences of Centerra, miles of walking trails, a dog park, two lakes, dedicated open space and numerous community parks. Less than 1.5 miles to I-25.

Information

Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $122,000.00

Homeowner Dues: 169.00

Property Location

2131 Grays Peak DR # 103
Loveland, Co 80538

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Features

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Year Built: 2005

Subdivision: High Plains Village at Centerra

Located on Floor #: 1

Floors in Bldg: 2

School District: Thompson R2-J

Square Footage: 767

Agent Name: Doug Lindstrom

Broker: ReMax Alliance

MLS #: 559121

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen Island

Building Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Guest Parking

Exercise Room

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1503724

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VFLYER ID: 1503724

Paying Upfront- Where's the Incentive

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:58:32 -0600

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 the broker that suggested the highest sales price. As part of the listing agreement, the seller had to pre-pay the listing company for their services. The total came to $2,995.

The home was listed for over a year and the seller was paying on two mortgages. His new house in Utah and the listed house in Colorado. This story has several items that need to be addressed including:

1) The seller went with the highest suggested list price and the lowest commission. Who was the only party that benefitted? The listing company! Pre-paying for real estate services cannot be a motivating factor for a listing company. They already have their money and their performance is no longer relavent. Anyone that disagrees, consult your human nature handbook.
2) The listing company had only one goal, to get the up-front $. The success fee that full service agents receive is just that, a success fee. No sale, no $.
3) The seller moved to Utah, bought another house and watched his retirement savings dwindle. It is unknown if the listing company offered any substantiated service while the seller was in Utah. No accountability, no success but still paid (a discounted) commission.
4) Eventually the seller got fed up and decided to consult with another agent. One of the same agents that had interviewed for the job over a year earlier. The agent recommended a price that was $70,000 less than the limited service/discount broker. By the way, the price recommended by the 2nd agent was the same price that he had recommended a year earlier.
5) The 2nd agent ended up selling the home close to his recommended price and within 30 days. The seller could have saved himself a year's time, a year's worth of mortgage payments, $2,995 in unearned commission and a tremendous amount of grief.

I am by no means saying that only limited service/discount brokers are the only one's guilty of ethics voilations but the structure of this particular listing company lends itself to potential conflicts or questionable ethics voilations. No services rendered before commissions earned, clearly poor market analysis and any seller would hate to walk away from the $2,995 that they already invested into the sale of their home.

Re-print from one of my other websites 6/12/2007

Counter Offers- Often Mis-Understood

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:56:42 -0600

In my day to day real estate practice, I prefer to work with sellers. It seems to me that sellers have a better sense of what they want (motivation) and what they need (net proceeds). A buyer tends to be more flighty and even though we are in a great buyers market, most appear to be on an expedition to find out how motivated a seller is.

I'll get to counter offer in a moment .... Everyone wants value (and instant equity) but why does it seem to be getting more difficult for buyers agents to educate their buyers on "on a good deal". A good deal is already a good deal and no further discounting should be necessary. Are most buyers agents writing offers without knowing the comps? Are we really helping our buyers when we "offend" a seller?

In Colorado, we have a basic buy/sell contract that calls for one (1) counter. Amen! If a buyer was not satisfied with a counter offer but still wanted the house, they would have to start the process over again with a fresh offer. A contract is basically a "meeting of the minds" and oftentimes going back and forth is just a narrowing of both parties wishes.

The trend seems to be the following scenario: a buyer writes an offer (say $15,000 under asking price, $200,000), the seller counters the price and meets half way (taking off $7,500 of asking price). If the buyer accepts the counter, both parties will officially be under contract.

Clearly, most transactions are much more complex and buyers tend to have the upper hand during negotiations but as a listing agent, we should help our sellers weigh the activity on the property with their motivation to sell.

Rare Listing in Centerra

Doug Lindstrom (ReMax Alliance) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:54:14 -0600

Rare Opportunity in Centerra

Location: High Plains Village at Centerra

Rare opportunity in High Plains Village. Home backs up open space and wildlife area. 3 bedroom home has an open floor plan with separate office, large great room, a large kitchen with gas cooking and bamboo flooring on main level. Upstairs, the master bedroom has his & her closets, great views, plenty of sunlight and a look-out balcony. The upstairs hallway has an office and/or study area. The deck is great for entertaining, BBQ's and relaxation, the yard requires little water and even has a fenced area for kids and/or animals.

Built by McStain, this quality home is built green and extremely energy efficient.

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Contact Information

Doug Lindstrom

970-744-1075

Pricing

Asking Price: $315,000

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

1778 Monarch CIR
Loveland, CO 80538

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