Fort Collins, CO Real Estate

The City Council will be meeting Tuesday to conduct a much anticipated review of the city ordinance that limits the number of adults who may live in a rental home.

The issues surrounding the occupancy ordinance are complex and sensitive, and each situation almost has to be looked at individually.  It is understandable that Fort Collins home buyers feel their neighborhoods have been compromised by the increase in rental properties, but renters-especially CSU students-need affordable places to live, and by having roommates, homes can be affordable for them.

The current law, approved in 1964, limits the number of adults in ahome to 3, regardless of the home’s size. However, up until 2007, the law had never been enforced, so the last few years have seen many protests, as residents found to be in violation have only had 30 days to remedy the situation or face a $1,000 each day after fine.

To learn more about the current law, simply contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins REALTOR.

Fort Collins Home Buyers

One way to remedy the situation? Buy a Fort Collins Home. The law does not apply to Fort Collins home owners. In our current economy, you never know what might happen and if you find yourself in the situation where you and your spouse need to help out a sibling and his/her spouse, (or vice versa) with a temporary living arrangement, then you would have to own your home or else be in violation of the rental zoning occupancy law.

Need help with starting your Fort Collins MLS home search? What to learn more about how to buy a Fort Collins home? You can search our Fort Collins featured listings, request our Fort Collins buying guide, and contact us, Century 21 Humpal Real Estate, your expert Fort Collins real estate agents.

Until next time,

Jason

Northern Colorado Area Information

Great news for Northern Colorado home buyers and residents: Unemployment is going down. The Greeley statistical area has dropped from 8.1 in August to 7.5 for September. the Fort Collins and Loveland area also saw a similar decline, going from 6 percent unemployment to 5.6 percent. On top of the unemployment going down, the work force numbers have gone up, bringing really great news for the Northern Colorado real estate market.

Northern Colorado Real Estate Information

The Northern Colorado area includes many wonderful communities, including: Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, Fort Collins, Wellington, Johnstown, Longmont,Berthoud, Firestone, Frederick, and Platteville. Read more about why Northern Colorado is a great place to raise a family and search the Northern Colorado MLS home search and request our Northern Colorado relocation guide. For any and all questions about Northern Colorado real estate, simply contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Northern Colorado Realtor.

Until next time,
Jason

The Greeley City Council recently voted to deny an increase in development fees that would direct funds to tansportation, drainage and trails projects.

The increase in fees would have been phased over a 5 year period, but the council members were concerned that in America’s current economy, a raise in development fees would discourage businesses from relocating or expanding in the city, even though fees have not increased since 2004.

Local builders were happy with the council’s decision, and are hopeful that since Greeley’s building fees will remain the same, Greeley can compete even more for new growth.

Greeley Real Estate Information

Greeley is a wonderful community located in the Northern Colorado area, offering wonderful area schools and family oriented activities. If you would like to browse the Greeley MLS home search, or learn more about the Greeley Colorado area, feel free to contact us, your expert Greeley Real Estate Agents anytime.

Until next time,

Jason

Fall is here! Fall in the Northern Colorado area is a spectacular sight that local residents relish; I hope that someday you, too, get to enjoy our breathtaking fall season-I guarantee you’ll fall in love.

Along with amazing golds, reds, yellows and browns, fall in the Northern Colorado area brings an abundance of outdoor family fun activities-including local pumpkin patches!

Below is a list of some of the best pumpkin patches in Northern Colorado:

Anderson Farms, 6728 WCR 31/4, Erie.
Fall Festival, features farm tours and handicapped accessible pumpkin fields and wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals. Pumpkins range in price from $2 to $12. Pumpkin patch closes at dark. Fall Fest, $10 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors: open at 10 a.m. daily through Nov. 1, closes 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. Sunday 303-828-5210, andersonfarms.com. Please note: Terror in the Corn will be closed for the 2009 season

Cottonwood Farm, 75th Street and Arapahoe Ave.Offers a pumpkin patch, hay maze, animals and antique farm equipment. Free admission, (wagon ride costs extra). Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. 720-890-4766, cottonwoodfarms.com.

Miller Farms, 9040 Colorado Hwy. 66, Platteville.Features hay rides to a you-pick pumpkin and vegetable patch, “haunted” hayride beginning Oct. 10-31 from dusk-10 p.m., petting zoo, Indian village, corn maze, hay maze, giant slide, pedal cars, farm tours, market. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through mid-Nov., farm tours: Admission $10-$15, 970-785-6133, millerfarms.net.

Munson Farm, Valmont Road and 75th Street, Boulder County.
Pumpkins and fall fruits and vegetables, starting in October also offers hayrides, a corn maze, and pick your own pumpkins. Free admission. Open daily 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 720-971-8847, munsonfarms.com

Ollin Farms, 8675 North 95th St., Longmont.
Fresh pumpkins, western slope fruits, tamales, tortillas and salsas offered at farm stand. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. ollinfarms.com

Osborn Farm, 1933 S. E. 14th St., Loveland. Historic farm dating to 1861. Pick and cut your own pumpkin in the field. Barn also available to rent for special events. Free admission. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 970-669-4407

Rock Creek Farm U-Pick-em Pumpkin Patch, 2005 S. 112th St., Broomfield.
Offers traditional jack-o’-lantern and pie pumpkins in more than 100 acres of pumpkins, also features corn mazes, baked goods, handcrafted gifts. Free admission, cash or check only for harvest goods. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., through November 1st. Three corn mazes, $5-$8, open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 303-465-9565, rockcreekfarm.com.

Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch, 9057 Ute Highway, Longmont.
In addition to pumpkin picking, and an open door market, this organic pumpkin ranch has honeybees in their hive; Fall Festival on Saturdays and Sundays in October, featuring a straw maze, paint your own pumpkin, petting zoo, inflatable obstacle course, store with fresh produce and cider. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in October. Free admission, $7 self-guided tours, weekend tickets for activities. 303-684-0087, rockymtnpumpkinranch.com.

Sunflower Farm, 11150 Prospect Road, Longmont.Pumpkin carving, pony rides, animals, tire swings, tree houses, egg collecting, giant sandbox/playhouse, bonfires on Sundays, live music, hay wagon rides. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays $5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $6 Saturday and $8 Sunday; 303-774-8001, sunflowerfarminfo.com.

Northern Colorado Real Estate Information

If you would like to learn more, search Northern Colorado homes for sale, or request our Northern Colorado Relocation Guide, then simply contact us, your expert Northern Colorado Realtors.

Until next time,

Jason

Loveland area residents and visitors will be happy to hear that an El Nino will be hitting us this winter season. Historically,  that means our area of Loveland should be getting a very impressive snowfall this year, making it THE perfect time to enjoy the Loveland area ski resorts.

Our local ski resort had a record early opening this past Wednesday, and already the Loveland locals are digging out their skiing gear so they can enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Loveland Area Information

The Loveland CO area offers many family friendly activities year around, from skiing in the fall through winter months to swimming in the spring and summer, along with great hiking trails for all seasons. As well as being a great place for family activities, Loveland is a great place to raise children, with our top notch schools and higher educational opportunities.

Loveland Real Estate

If you are interested in learning more about how family oriented the town of Loveland is, then be sure to contact an expert Loveland real estate agent, for a list of Loveland homes for sale. You can also take advantage of our Loveland, Colorado relocation guide, Loveland home buying tips, and browse the Loveland, CO MLS home search. As always, we are here to serve you, so if you have any questions about the Loveland real estate market, ask us anytime.

Until next time,

Jason

Colorado State University Students, right here in Fort Collins, are raising awareness about hunger during homecoming weekend. The students will be using donated canned food items as a way to raise awareness for helping the hungry.

CANStruction is part of the annual Cans Around the Oval food drive which takes place from Sept. 17th through October 14th, with a fun, final collection event on the 14th. A total of 15 student teams are participating this year, and each will be creating structures out of the donated food items. You can vote on which structure you like the best and help with donations of food and money, with all money going straight to the Food Bank Of Larimer County. Drop all donations off at the Lory Student Center Sculpture Garden-you will see the CANStruction structures there as well-between 1:30pm and 6pm on Friday Oct. 9th. Let’s make this year the best one yet for helping the hungry!

Last year’s event raised approximately 10,000 pounds of food for the hungry and it will be exciting to see if this year that number can be topped!

Fort Collins Area Information

CANStruction is just one example of how dedicated our Fort Collins community is to helping others and creating a better tomorrow for everyone. The Fort Collins area is family focused and proud to be such a great place to raise children.

If you would like to learn more about relocating to Fort Collins, CO, then be sure to request our Fort Collins home buying guide and browse the Fort Collins homes for sale.

Should you have any questions about Fort Collins, local activities or the local schools, then simply ask us, your Fort Collins expert real estate agents.

Until next time,

Jason