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Real Estate Broker/Owner - New Paradigm Partners LLC - EB #1326335
General information about the Northern Colorado real estate market, as well as regularly updated market statistics and analysis for each Northern Colorado community.

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2012 

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Okay, I know - Quiche is so 80's. But wait - this one is totally redeemed, if only because bacon is a major ingredient. Plus it's quick, easy and very tasty - a great choice when you really don't feel like spending a lot of time cooking after a tough day. Ingredients: 1/2 pound good, thick-sliced...
03/31/2012
On almost any evening from early spring to late fall, Old Town Fort Collins CO is the place to be. It has pretty much the same ambiance as many European cities, and compares favorably with the Italian tradition of passaggiata, when the town comes out for a pleasant early evening stroll. With num...
03/31/2012
Planned growth at Colorado State University will most likely lead to increased multi-family development, increasing rents, and pressure on residential neighborhoods in Fort Collins CO over the next ten years, according to a recent story in the Northern Colorado Business Report. Last fall, CSU's e...
03/30/2012
 I bought this cool magnifying glass on a stand at an antique shop a while back - I thought it would look great on my grandfather's old desk in my den. I put it there during the winter and didn't think much more about it. One day, Mary came home fairly early and smelled a faint trace of smoke. W...
03/29/2012
Which of the following causes do you think caused the trees above to be denuded of their lower foliage? Rhizome Infestation Mutant Fir Beetle Confused Beaver Potassium Deprivation Dog with Itchy Butt If you answered #5, you're right. Moose, the World's Itchiest Dog, is the culprit, but it took u...
03/27/2012
The BFA Thesis Exhibition at Colorado State University's Clara Hatton Gallery provides a unique and exciting opportunity to view the work and appreciate the amazing talent of young new artists. This exhibition highlights the work of graduating seniors in CSU's Department of Art, who are earning ...
03/26/2012
With world-class galleries, public art projects, ongoing children's arts programs, and an active arts community, Downtown Fort Collins CO is always a very special place for art lovers. But on the first Friday evening of each month, it gets even more special. Sponsored by Downtown Fort Collins, t...
03/26/2012
Here's what's going on with the real estate market in Alford Meadows Loveland CO Realty in 2012:     Address: Style: Sq.Ft. Bedrooms: Price:               Active: 1190  Crabapple 2 Story 2590 3 $249,900   930  Longspur Ranch 3280 3 $317,700   4735  Mimosa Ranch 3238 3 $318,000   940  Crabapple R...
03/26/2012
We get to see a lot of strange and wonderful home features in our business. This is one of the best - a birthday present for a 9-year old that is ostensibly a wardrobe, with a secret door leading to a hidden playroom done in a Narnia theme. One of the commenters on Reddit, where this was original...
03/24/2012
If you are interested in affordable homes and new construction, here's a look at what's happening with the real estate market in Boise Village North Loveland CO Homes in 2012:     Address: Style: Sq.Ft. Bedrooms: Price:               Active: 1927  11th Ranch 2072 3 $177,800   1863  11th Tri-Level...
03/23/2012