Fort Collins Real Estate • Virtual Tour • September 30, 2019

Two Story Home in Waterglen in Fort Collins!

by Windermere Windsor

Must see this quality built home by Richmond at 1126 Lochmore Place in Fort Collins with tile roof, featuring an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floor through out the home, washer and dryer hook ups on the second floor, along with the bedrooms. Home backs to common green space. This home comes with a 1 year First American Home Warranty. Contact Stephanie Woodard at (970) 215-2676 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.

https://windermerewindsor.com/listing/100724057

Blog • Fun Facts • July 19, 2019

Compound Effect

by Windermere Windsor

If you have driven on I-25 lately you may have noticed that the Front Range is a popular place.

The projections show that it will only get more popular in the future.

Today, 4.8 million people live along the Front Range from Fort Collins down to Pueblo.

In 2030, just 11 short years from now, 5.7 million people will live here.

Yes, that’s almost 1 million more than today.

This is all according to the Colorado State Demographers Office.

While this seems like a big increase, keep in mind that this assumes that population growth occurs at a fairly modest 1.7% per year.

It seems that our state will continue to grow and there will continue to be a demand for housing.

Blog • Fun Facts • July 12, 2019

Sign Surprise

by Windermere Windsor

Given how active our market is today and has been over the last few years, many people assume that virtually every home with a “For Sale” sign in the front yard is already under contract.

They are surprised to learn that, in most cases, the “For Sale” sign does indeed represent a home that is actively for sale.

For example, today in Fort Collins there are 655 single-family homes on the market. 290 of these are under contract and will be closing soon. 365 of these are still active. So, 56% of the signs in Fort Collins are in front of homes that are still available.

Here are the specific numbers for each of our Northern Colorado markets:
• Fort Collins = 56%
• Loveland = 57%
• Windsor = 58%
• Greeley = 41%

Blog • Fun Facts • June 28, 2019

Over List

by Windermere Windsor

A statistic we keep our eye on is the percentage of homes which sell for at least list price.

In a robust, healthy, market with lower inventory, we will frequently see homes selling for their asking price or even higher.

Here are the number of sales that occur for list price or higher in each of our major markets:

• Fort Collins = 60%
• Loveland = 60%
• Greeley = 71%
• Windsor = 56%

There are a couple of things we notice about these numbers. First, well over half of all sales are for at least list price. This means that a buyer needs to be prepared to make a full price offer (or higher) in most cases. This also means that if a seller is priced right and marketed effectively, they should achieve their asking price.

We also notice that these percentages are lower than one year ago. In 2018 these numbers were 5% to 10% higher in each market. This is good news for buyers of course because the bidding wars are not as intense as last year.

Fort Collins Real Estate • Virtual Tour • June 10, 2019

Wonderfully Maintained Attached Home in Fort Collins!

by Windermere Windsor

Great end unit at 6615 Desert Willow Way unit A3 with trees surrounding it, a lot of natural light inside. This unit has been well maintained and updated, new flooring on main floor and updated kitchen. Tankless hybrid hot water heater. Close to a City Park, Water Way Park. With 2 bedrooms upstairs and a bedroom and family/play area lower level, you have room to spread out. Contact Stephanie Woodard at (970) 215-2676 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.

https://windermerewindsor.com/listing/96242676

Blog • Fun Facts • January 18, 2019

Our Forecast

by Windermere Windsor

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!

Blog • For Buyers • Fun Facts • Housing Trends • December 21, 2018

Still Up

by Windermere Windsor

All the talk of the market cooling off might make someone think that prices must be going down.

The truth is prices are still going up.

Here are the latest year-over-year appreciation numbers from the Federal Housing Finance Authority (they track 243 markets all across the Country):

Colorado Springs 11.44%

Greeley 10.53%

Denver 9.97%

Boulder 9.89%

Fort Collins/Loveland 8.64%

Fort Collins Real Estate • Virtual Tour • October 26, 2018

Wonderfully Maintained Condo!

by Windermere Windsor

Come see this well maintained condo at 1602 Edora Road! This condo is close to schools, shopping, and I-25. It offers new carpet, new windows, a newly refinished bathroom, and fresh paint throughout the entire home, even the garage! Has a fenced back yard. This condo sits on a crawl space shared with the two other units. Call the listing agent for a tour! Contact Stephanie Woodard for more information or click below to view the photos and details, including price.

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/87912879