BlogFort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tour July 27, 2021

Lovely Two Bedroom Home

4503 Espirit Drive is a wonderful home with permanent foundation in the Sunflower active adult community. This 2-bedroom home with den/study features lot of natural light and a spacious patio with pergola. Pride of ownership abounds with newer paint, flooring, carpeting and water heater. The large kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a newer countertop and a breakfast bar with seating. An open floorplan has room for both living and a dining area. The master bathroom features a double sink vanity and his/her closets. An additional bedroom provides space for guests and a conveniently placed study/den gives you that extra room you need for a home office. Enjoy the insulated, over-sized garage for your winter projects or extra storage. This gated community has a clubhouse, hot tub, pickleball courts, putting green & more. Enjoy the active lifestyle with weekly community activities! Play cards, game night, dance lessons, art classes and an exercise room with hot tub. Contact Aaron Pearson at (970) 646-3035 to schedule your private tour or click here for more information. 

 

BlogVirtual TourWindsor Real Estate June 25, 2021

River West Jewel

Welcome home! 637 Trappers Place, Windsor is located in the coveted River West subdivision, this spacious home truly doesn’t disappoint. With 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, a study, and a large bonus room, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out. Soak in the CO evenings from your spacious back yard featuring gorgeous, mature vegetation. The best part? This home backs to open space! The basement has its own sink, microwave, refrigerator, and can be accessed through the garage/mudroom without entering the main floor of the home. It’s the perfect opportunity for a roommate, or to provide your guests some extra privacy. The tall ceilings and large windows allow natural light to flow throughout, and the easy access to the back deck through the kitchen is perfect for grilling and entertaining. A new roof/exterior paint were completed in 2014, a new water heater installed in 2016, and a new furnace in 2019. Carpet was cleaned on 6/15. Opportunities to live in this subdivision don’t come around very often, see it while you can! Contact Kelsey Vandemark at (970) 573-2620 to schedule a private tour or click the link below for more details. 

https://windermerewindsor.com/listing/134827423

BlogVirtual TourWindsor Real Estate August 4, 2020

Amazing House in the Heart of Windsor!

Welcome home to this wonderful tri-level house in the heart of Windsor! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on a large lot with NO HOA, no metro district, and is within walking distance of Windsor Lake, schools, local restaurants, parks, the library and so much more. Enjoy the open floor plan highlighted by the natural light, vaulted ceilings, and a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace! Brand new stainless steel dishwasher just installed in July 2020. A two-car garage, additional space on the side of the driveway with fresh gravel, an expansive backyard with endless opportunity and a large deck, can guarantee you will have plenty of space! Providing charming curb appeal, a welcoming front porch, and easy access to major highways. Contact Meaghan Nicholl at (970) 497-9045 for your private showing.

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BlogFort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tour July 13, 2020

Fantastic Ranch Style Home in Fort Collins!

Wonderful home with a permanent foundation in the Sunflower active adult community at 4385 Espirit Drive in Fort Collins. This 2-bedroom home with den/study features a lot of natural light and a built-in gas fireplace. Pride of ownership abounds with newer paint, flooring, water heater and furnace with central air. The dining area flows into a spacious kitchen floor plan w/ breakfast bar & double ovens. Large master suite w/ sliding door to 2nd patio, double sink vanity & his/her closets. Beautiful, pet-friendly, fenced-in yard with 2 patios & a lovely gazebo.  Enjoy the insulated, over-sized garage for your winter projects. Conveniently located right across from off-street guest parking. Sunflower has a clubhouse, hot tub, pickleball courts, putting green & more. Enjoy the active lifestyle with weekly community activities! Play cards, game night, dance lessons, art classes, and an exercise room. RV parking may be available, subject to availability. Contact Aaron Pearson at (970) 646-3035 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.

https://windermerewindsor.com/listing/111476651

BlogLiving April 7, 2020

5 Small Things You Can Do to Improve Your Home Office

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of us now find ourselves working from home. While it’s hard to complain about the commute, working from home can be an adjustment. For example, you may find yourself doing tasks around the house and suddenly you’ve missed several important emails. If you feel like you need some help being more productive while working from home, here are five tips to improve your workflow.

 

Add Light

The best kind of light is natural light. Try setting up your workspace by a window. If that’s not possible, add a desk lamp or floor lamp to brighten your space. Not only will it help with visibility; it brightens your mood, which helps you to be more productive.

 

Declutter

Remove distracting clutter. Take everything off your desk that you don’t need. Store it elsewhere or use shelves on your wall to display it.

If you find yourself cleaning throughout the day, set aside time specifically for these tasks. If you’re still waking up at the same time you did when working at the office—which studies show is a great strategy when working from home—using your would-be commute time to tidy up helps avoid those periodic distractions.

 

Bring the Outdoors In

Bringing plants into your home is beneficial for productivity and health alike. Greenery is a natural mood booster and gives life to a room. Plants naturally purify the air, helping you breathe easy as you make your way through the workday. Try arranging both hanging and potted plants to improve the mood around your workspace.

 

Change Your Chair 

A chair that’s too tall, too short, or not comfortable is a fast track to back and shoulder problems that inhibit your workday and linger afterwards. Being in a stationary position for hours at a time requires the right kind of support to stay productive. Features to look for in a quality office chair include proper lumbar support, sturdy wheels, and an adjustable base that allows your shoulders to relax and your feet to rest flat on the floor.

 

Add Decor

It’s important to keep your home office professional and dedicated to your work. However, adding personal touches to the space will help you feel at ease. Position your work computer and phone front and center with any related work tools close by and handy. Adding pictures of loved ones, artwork, and inspirational quotes will help inspire you to generate ideas while working productively.

Home Owner February 25, 2020

Designing Your Home Office

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Working from home is an aspiration for many of us, but to do so effectively takes effort. A disorganized space at home can be just as troublesome as a hectic office. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and organization in order to be successful.

Having a designated workspace is one of the most important elements to your success when you make the switch to telecommuting. Even if you live in a small space, you need to find a balance between home and office. People who work from home often have a difficult time separating their work hours from their non-work hours because it’s so easy to keep at it late into the night. But maintaining a balance and shutting down the computer is important for overall wellbeing. What are some other must-haves for a successful home office? Here are the top five:

 

  1. Natural Light – Study upon study tells us that natural light is needed to boost productivity and mood. Make sure to set your desk up as close to a window as you can. If being near a window isn’t an option, a natural light lamp is the next best thing. It helps balance your body clock and leaves you feeling rested and refreshed.
  2. To-Do List or Planner – Start each day off by making a to-do list outlining what you need to get done before the end of the workday. Make sure to set a realistic time frame in which all of that should be completed, so you can check each one off the list and feel immense accomplishment once you’ve completed them all.
  3. Storage – If you have a big enough space, put in a large bookshelf where you can organize everything (think storage boxes). It reduces clutter and looks stylish. Using your walls and cabinetry is the most efficient use of space.
  4. Calendar – Many people tend to rely on digital calendars these days because of their convenience. When all of your devices sync together and pop up with reminders, you never have to worry about missing an appointment. However, many people find that it helps to keep a paper calendar handy too so you can easily view your whole month at a glance. Choose which options works best for you by playing with both options, or something in between and see which one lets you be more productive with the least amount of stress.
  5. Space for Inspiration – It doesn’t matter what field you work in, having a source of inspiration in your workspace is essential. Whether it’s a photo of your family, your dream car, or that vacation you’ve been dying to take, having that inspiration right in front of you provides a constant reminder of why you do what you do.
Fort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tour June 10, 2019

Wonderfully Maintained Attached Home in Fort Collins!

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

Home OwnersHousing TrendsWindermere Real Estate June 19, 2018

The Office Away From the Office – Prioritizing a Home Work Space

Most people dream of working from home but ask anyone who does it on a regular basis, and they’ll tell you how hard it can be to stay productive when you work where you live. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and organization to rise and grind and get into work mode.

Having a designated workspace is quite possibly the most important piece to the work-from-home pie. Even if you live in a small space, you need to find a balance between home and office. People who work from home often have a difficult time separating work hours from their non-work hours because it’s so easy to keep at it late into the night. But maintaining a balance and shutting down the computer is important for overall wellbeing. What are some other must-haves for a successful home office? Here are the top five:

  1. Natural Light – Study upon study tells us that natural light is needed to boost productivity and mood. Make sure to set your desk up as close to a window as you can. If being near a window isn’t an option, a natural light lamp is the next best thing. It helps balance your body clock and leaves you feeling rested and refreshed.
  2. To-Do List or Planner – Start each day off by making a to-do list outlining what you need to get done before the end of the workday. Make sure to set a realistic time frame in which all of that should be completed, so you can check each one off the list and feel immense accomplishment once you’ve completed them all.
  3. Storage – If you have a big enough space, put in a large bookshelf where you can organize everything (think storage boxes). It reduces clutter and looks stylish. Using your walls and cabinetry is the most efficient use of space.
  4. Calendar – Many people tend to rely on digital calendars these days because of their convenience. When all of your devices sync together and pop up with reminders, you never have to worry about missing an appointment. However, many people find that it helps to keep a paper calendar handy too so you can easily view your whole month at a glance.
  5. Space for Inspiration – It doesn’t matter what field you work in, having a source of inspiration in your workspace is essential. Whether it’s a photo of your family, your dream car, or that vacation you’ve been dying to take, having that inspiration right in front of you provides a constant reminder of why you do what you do.
For Buyers & SellersFort Collins Real EstateHome OwnersHousing TrendsNorthern Colorado Real EstateWindermere Real Estate June 2, 2018

Understanding the Modern Home

Sleek design, open floor plans, and great natural lighting are all appealing characteristics of modern architecture. Over the years, modern design concepts in home building have become more popular, as is the resurgence of interest in modern real estate. More companies, like 360 modern, are specializing in modern properties. Modern homes vary greatly in style; however, they have some unifying qualities that distinguish them from other properties built over the last 60 years. Here are some characteristics often found in modern homes:

Clean geometric lines: The core of modernist values is the simplification of form. Modernist homes have a very ‘linear’ feel with straight lines and exposed building materials. Furnishings and adornment reflect this value, incorporating vibrant, geometric and abstract designs.

Modern materials: Large windows are abundant in modern architecture, allowing light to fill and expand the interior space, bringing the natural world indoors. Generally, all exposed building materials are kept close to their natural state, including exposed wood beams, poured concrete floors or countertops, stone walls and stainless steel.

Modern homes are well suited for technological and green upgrades, as well including eco-friendly building materials and energy efficient practices. Flat roofs accommodate solar power. Energy efficient appliances work with the aesthetics of modern homes. Modernist landscaping need not require water-thirsty lawns but instead can reflect local flora.

Post-and-beam structure: One classic element in modern architecture is the exposed wood posts and ceiling beams. This style of building has been around for thousands of years; however, modern homes really emphasize the structure, rather than hiding the bones behind drywall.  In new modern homes, the post-and-beam structure can be made out of concrete, iron or other materials. The highly visible horizontal and vertical beams reinforce the clean geometric lines of the space.

Low-pitched gable or shed roof: One of the most differential characteristics of modern homes than more traditional home design is the shape of the roof. Classic modern homes on the west coast generally have a flat or low-pitched roof, highly influenced by architect Joseph Eichler. New urban homes also leverage rooftops for outdoor entertaining space.

Open floor plan:  Modern design strives to “open” the space by eliminating enclosed rooms. For example opening the kitchen and dining room into an open living space, allowing the ‘rooms’ to flow into one another.

Large windows: Natural light and the incorporation of natural elements are important aspects of modern home design. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the open space and highlight the natural landscape. Some new modern homes have adjusted the large windows to open, diminishing the barrier between the indoors and out.

Incorporation of outdoor elements: Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the pioneering modernist architects, incorporated the natural setting into his architecture, most famously with Falling Water. Outdoor elements are incorporated into modern architecture in many ways; through large windows, landscaped terraces, and patios, and through use of natural and organic materials in the building including stone walls, and more.

Minimalism: With open and connected modernist spaces, careful curation of furniture, adornments, and household objects is important to preserving the modernist aesthetic. Generally, modernist homes have art and furniture that reflects the clean geometric lines and the natural materials of the architecture, leaving less space for clutter. Minimalist philosophies of few household items that serve both form and function work well within this design and architectural style.