It is hard to believe 2009 is almost gone! All of us here at Century 21 Humpal Northern Colorado Real Estate strove to help home buyers  find the perfect Fort Collins home for sale, and as a result, the year flew by. We all hope you have a joyous new year!

If you are in the Fort Collins area for the New Year’s weekend, then you will have to enjoy some night skating on Sheldon Lake; perhaps we will see you there!

Fort Collins Family Event

The Fort Collins community is  invited to skate into 2010 on Sheldon Lake. Sheldon Lake is located in City Park at 1500 West Mulberry Street and anyone needing better directions can call the Parks Department at 970.221.6660 .  The City of Fort Collins Parks Department will install temporary lighting structures at Sheldon Lake in City Park on January 1st and 2nd. Community members will be permitted to ice skate on Sheldon Lake until 9:00 PM on both nights. It should be a fun and memorable way to ring in 2010!

Please note, though, to bring your own ice skates, as rentals are not available. Admission is free to the public and for more information email parkshop@fcgov.com.

Fort Collins Real Estate

If you are relocating to the Fort Collins neighborhood, then feel free to contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins REALTOR, to browse the Fort Collins MLS, learn about the area, and request our FREE Fort Collins relocation guide.

Until next time,

Jason

December is here! It is amazing how quickly this past year has gone by, and though there have certainly been ups and downs for everyone, I hope that December finds you all with family and excitement over the upcoming holidays!

Fort Collins Event Information

The Fort Collins area has many great activities coming up this month, including one of my very favorites on December 4th:

The 18th Annual Carolfest at the Opera Galleria

123 North College Ave, Fort Collins

FREE to all ages

The public is invited to participate in Carolfest, as the Choice City Singers lead the public in timeless Christmas carols.  The procession of carolers will begin at the Opera Galleria, as they meet to warm up their festive voices. The caroling group will take the procession to the Northern Hotel  lobby, and then move to Santa’s Workshop, singing all along the way.  After visiting Santa’s Workshop and Old Town Square, the party will make its way to the final destination of Oak Street Plaza.

Carol lyrics will be distributed to participants at the Opera Galleria. Please bring warm clothes and gloves, because a majority of the caroling will be outside. This is a walking event, so participants need to be able to walk the half-mile route. This is a holiday favorite of my friends and family, so I hope to see you there!

Fort Collins Real Estate

With the end of the year here, it is interesting to reflect on the Fort Collins housing market and what the future might hold for us. If you are interested in learning more about Fort Collins homes for sale, searching the Northern Colorado MLS, or Fort Collins relocation services, simply contact us, your Fort Collins expert real estate agents.

Until next time,
Jason

Thanksgiving is here and all of us at Century 21 Humpal Real Estate hope you are enjoying family, friends, and above all-contentment. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, but also about celebrating contentment with what you have.

This year has been hard for many families-people out of work, going through foreclosure, and overall economic struggles plague many homes this year. But in the budget cuts we have all experienced this year, we all still have many things to be thankful for while we refocus on what is important.

Northern Colorado Area

Surrounded by so much holiday cheer and fun, it is easy to understand why Fort Collins is such a great area to live. We have some of the most amazing neighborhoods and communities in Northern Colorado-all that have been reaching out to people in the community needing help, like in the “CANstruct” project and other charities.

All around the Fort Collins area, I see Christmas joy coming out and decorations going up, and if you are like some of the women in my family, Black Friday is a day you train for all year. Fort Collins and Loveland areas provide fantastic shopping for all of you venturing out to grab the astounding deals. Then afterward, you can rest your shopped out feet by enjoying the breathtaking Northern Colorado area views.

Northern Colorado Homes For Sale

The last thing Loveland home buyers need to add to the holiday is a stressful home buying experience. If you are ready to search the Northern Colorado MLS for your dream home, be sure you request our Fort Collins home buying guide or inquire about our personalized Loveland relocation guide; our tips, advice, help and information will make home buying simple, easy and smooth. You can learn more about our amazing area by simply contacting me, Jason Humpal, your expert Northern Colorado REALTOR.

I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy!

Until next time,

Jason

The Fort Collins area is enjoying wonderful weather, and to go along with it there are a lot of fun activities to do tomorrow:

Global Entrepreneurship Week festivities continue with a free showing of Will Smith’s movie the Pursuit of Happyness beginning at 7 p.m. at the Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. Info: www.fcgov.com.

CSU’s Symphonic Band, the university’s largest music group, holds a 7:30 p.m. concert at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 CSU students and $1 youths 2-17. Info: www.colostate.edu.

Warren G headlines a multi-act rap concert beginning at 9 p.m. at the Aggie Theatre, 204 S. College Ave. Tickets are $20. Info: www.aggietheatre.com.

Fort Collins, CO real estate is some of the most coveted real estate in the Northern Colorado areas. Fort Collins is not only a breathtakingly beautiful area, but there is also a wide range of lifestyle choices for home buyers. You can live in the city of Fort Collins, amoung the hustle and bustle of city life, or you can live a slightly quieter life in the close by town of Loveland. If you desire to be surrounded by the beauties of nature, then there is also a wide variety of country homes to choose from.

To learn more about buying a home in Northern Colorado, Fort Collins homes for sale, or Loveland real estate for sale, simply contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins REALTOR.

Until next time,
Jason

Relocating your family can be a stressful event. Moving your children away from friends, activities, and their schools can lead to more than just a few tears. If your relocation is happening to bring you to the Fort Collins, Colorado area, then you will not have to worry about how your children will enjoy their new home.

Fort Collins School Information

Schools in Fort Collinsoffer some of the finest education in the country and often rank in the top scoring schools in the nation. Fort Collins is also home to Colorado State University, a prestigious school  recently honored in having one of  their Atmospheric Science department professors, Dr. Sonia Kreidenweis, be one of only 15 U.S researchers asked to contribute to a National Academy of Sciences report on the Significance of International Transport of Air Pollutants.

Fort Collinsalso hosts an enormous number of year around events, activties, and entertainment to keep your family busy and get you easily settled to your new area.

Moving to Fort Collins, CO

If you are ready to search Fort Collins homes for sale, or would like to take advantage of our FREE Fort Collins relocation guide, then simply contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins real estate agent.  

Until next time,

Jason

Fort Collins Colorado real estate market saw a 2.9 increase in sales, putting the market only 1 point down from where it was a year ago. As you can see, October gave us an increase of 41.5% from last year; exciting news all around for Fort Collins home buyers. You can take a closer look at the Fort Collins Market in our table below:

Fort Collins Real Estate

More good news for anyone searching the Northern Colorado MLS for Fort Collins homes for sale: The senate has passed a bill to extend the Home Buyer’s Tax Credit through April 30, 2010. So if you are interested in learning more about the Fort Collins area, Loveland, CO, or Northern Colorado neighborhoods, contact me, Jason Humpal, your Fort Collins real estate expert.

Until next time,

Jason

Loveland’s Ski Resort, Snowmass, has received the top honor from the November issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine: it has been listed has the top ski destination.

Loveland Real Estate Area

For anyone from the Loveland, CO area, the honor is not a huge surprise. Loveland is one of the best destinations for outdoor activities, and skiing is a favorite for all the locals.

Loveland Homes For Sale

If you would like to learn more about relocating to Loveland, the wonderful Loveland, CO schools, the great outdoor entertainment, and search the Loveland MLS, then be sure to contact me, Jason Humpal, your Loveland Colorado expert REALTOR.

Until next time,

Jason

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

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