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Welcome to 858 Shirttail Peak Drive in Windsor! This beautifully maintained 2017 ranch-style home in the desirable Winter Farm neighborhood. Just like a new construction model home w/out the price! Back landscaping complete with window well covers and all window coverings included. This home boasts an open, bright floor plan w/ 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, oversize 3 car garage, and an expanded back patio perfect for hosting BBQs in the backyard abutting a peaceful greenbelt. Upgraded finishes throughout including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and tile floors and granite countertops in bathrooms. The fully finished basement features a huge family/rec room with plenty of natural light from the oversize windows and a great amount of storage. Enjoy being just minutes from downtown Windsor and Windsor Lake, the park down the street, walking trails and open spaces throughout the neighborhood this home offers year-round enjoyment! Contact Meaghan Nicholl at (970) 497-9045 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.
How to Improve Your Curb Appeal
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When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. The following projects are simple and inexpensive ways to enhance both your home’s first impression and its value.
Landscaping
- Lawn: A healthy, well-tended lawn goes a long way towards improving your curb appeal. Clean up all weeds, leaves and debris, and consistently water your lawn to give it that fresh green look. If you live in an arid climate, consider grass alternatives like artificial turf for the best lawn aesthetic.
- Plant colorfully: Adding color variety to your front yard will grab buyers’ attention. Align smaller plants, like groundcover and flowers, neatly within your flower beds, aiming for symmetry when possible. Use larger plants and trees to frame in your entryway or walkup. If your front yard doesn’t have flower beds, try adding hanging planters or window boxes.
- Lighting: Landscaping lighting boosts your curb appeal during nighttime, accentuates your shrubbery, and adds a welcoming touch for visitors as potential buyers, lighting the way to your door.
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Porch
Front porches set the stage for all your home has to offer. Improvements here will play a significant role in how comfortable potential buyers feel about the property and how inspired they are to explore the inside of the house.
- Door: Your front door is an opportunity to make a tasteful statement. Look at bold color choices that are within or slightly stretch your home’s exterior color palette. Take time to prepare the surface for a fresh coat of paint to make the color pop as much as possible. Try stylish doorknob options that accentuate the aesthetic to give your door some added flair.
- House numbers: New and stylish house numbers are an easy, eye-catching touch to the look of your porch. Look for styles that match with your exterior color palette and any exterior lighting fixtures.
- Go for comfort: Incorporating classic front porch elements like a porch swing, sitting bench, and other outdoor furniture gives a welcoming aura to the front of your home and creates a sense of comfort for prospective buyers.
- Shutters: Windows are the gateway to the inside of your home. Shutters of delicate fabric will bring elegance to your front porch, while wooden shutters deliver a solid, cozy vibe.
Other
These miscellaneous projects will add the finishing touches to your home’s curb appeal and get it in prime selling condition.
- Quick maintenance: Small chores and minor fixes like cleaning gutters, repairing chipped paint, and cleaning windows are important for buyers with a detailed eye.
- Staining: Instead of replacing fences or garage doors, look into applying a fresh stain. This brings a refreshed look and is much cheaper than a full renovation or replacement.
- Power wash: Power washing your walkways and driveways makes a significant difference in curb appeal. If buying a power washer is outside your budget, explore rental options from the big-name hardware stores.
At Least List
Periodically we track a stat which we find to be quite interesting.
It answers this question – how many properties are selling for at least list price (asking price or higher)?
This stat tells us how active the market is and helps our buyers to realize that, in some cases, they will be in a competitive situation.
When we look at single-family home sales so far this month, this is what we find:
- 57% of properties in Larimer County sell for at least list price
- 62% of properties in Weld County sell for at least list price
So, in well over half of the transactions, buyers need to offer list price or higher to acquire the property.
The data gets even more interesting when this information is broken out by price range.
To no one’s surprise, the percentage increases for properties priced under $400,000:
- 81% in Larimer County
- 70% in Weld County
We find that for properties over $400,000 the percentages still tell a story of a very active market:
- 47% in Larimer County
- 56% in Weld County
Bottom line, in most locations and price ranges we see a strong sellers’ market where buyers need to be prepared to make a strong offer and to also compete.
Rebound
The Case-Shiller Home Price Index tracks appreciation in the 20 largest real estate markets across the U.S.
Their most recent quarterly report was just released this week.
Metro Denver prices are up over last year by 3.89% which is just slightly higher than the average of the 20 markets.
It is interesting to see how the 20 locations have performed since the pre-Great Recession housing peak.
Turns out that Denver has done the best out of all the markets.
Since 2008, Denver home prices have appreciated 64.9%. Second-best is Dallas at 55.5% and Seattle is third at 41.2%.
Believe it or not, there are markets where average home prices have still not returned to their 2008 levels.
Las Vegas is 14.5% below 2008 and Chicago is 12.8% below.
These numbers are another indicator of the long-term health and performance of the Front Range market.
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.
Spring in Summer
This year the Spring market is occurring in the Summer.
Typically the busiest months for real estate along the Front Range are April, May and June.
This year, because showing activity was restricted in the Spring months, we are seeing robust activity this Summer.
Here’s an indicator. Sales through July 2020 versus July 2019 are up:
- 12.6% in Metro Denver
- 17% in Northern Colorado
To see double-digit increases in sales despite was is occurring in the National economy, is nothing short of remarkable.
Buyer Contemplation
New research from the National Association of Home Builders:
The number of Americans contemplating purchasing a home in the second quarter of 2020 is nearly the same as 2019’s second quarter, according to NAHB’s Housing Trends Report.
At this time last year, 12% of Americans considered buying a home. Today the number stands at 11%.
The same goes for first-time prospective buyers, where 58% considered buying a home in the second quarter of 2019 and 59% are considering it in 2020’s second quarter.
In the second quarter of 2020, Millennials are the generation most likely to want to buy a home (19%), even slightly higher than a year earlier (17%).
Boomers, on the other hand, are the least likely, with the share planning a home purchase falling from 7% to 5%.
Across regions, the share of respondents who are prospective home buyers is unchanged in the Northeast (10%) and South (12%), essentially flat in the West (13%), and just slightly lower in the Midwest (down from 11% to 9%
Housing Math
It’s interesting to look at what population growth means for housing.
On average, along the Front Range, 2.5 people live in each housing unit.
What that means is 4 housing units are needed for every 10 people who live here.
So, for every 1000 new people moving to our area, 400 new housing units are required.
The population of Metro Denver is just under 3,000,000 and the population of Northern Colorado is just over 650,000.
Assuming the Front Range grows in population at 2% per year, that means 60,000 new people in Metro Denver and 13,000 new people in Northern Colorado each year.
To house those people, 24,000 new housing units need to be built per year in Metro Denver and 5,200 in Northern Colorado
Charming Ranch Style Home in Ault!
Country Living! This home at 50994 County Road 57 in Ault, is perfect if you are looking for a place to get away from it all. Bring your animals and all of your toys. With 3.5 acres, you will have plenty of room to play. Enjoy refreshing water with the installed reverse osmosis system, This home is also 100% electric!! No hassle of having propane delivered frequently. Walk into the spacious front living room and make your way to the HUGE master suite! You will then head into the large kitchen/dining area where you will find updated contemporary cabinets and finishes. On the other side of the home is a second living area along with two identical bedrooms and a full bathroom. Sellers are in the process of installing a crushed asphalt circle driveway and a small front porch. Contact Brooke Kern at (970) 980-8349 for your private showing for more information or click the link below for more details.
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.
