I recently read an interesting article that solidified my love for the Northern Colorado area and I’d like to share it with you!

Evidently, the city of Fort Collins is teaming up with Colorado State University to study the economic impact of bikes and the related culture of bicycling on the community.

As many of you know, the Northern Colorado area is renowned for its pedestrian-friendly mentality.

For instance, in 2010, Fort Collins was ranked as the 6^th best place to live in the country by Money Magazine.  Two factors the magazine noted as reasoning for the ranking: bikes and beer.

And at one point, the city ranked number 2 for “America’s Top Cities for Bike Commuting: Happier, Too,” which was an article in The Atlantic.

So it makes sense why the city and the local university would want to conduct this study.

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One of the greatest characteristics about Loveland, CO is how it provides its residents with the best of both worlds.  Not only does it have the small-town closeness where neighbors actually know each other, but it also is able to attract big-name entertainers to the area.

With that said, here’s a look at some of the musicians headlining the Loveland CO area later this month.

Sheryl Crow

• When: 7 p.m. on May 15
• Where: Kinetics Ball Boulder Theatre

World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions

• When: 2 p.m. on May 7
• Where: Broomfield Event Center

Bruno Mars

• When: 7 p.m. on May 29
• Where: Broomfield Event Center

Eat, Run and Live Long

• When: 7 p.m. on May 26
• Where: Chautauqua Community House

Atmosphere

• When: 9 p.m. on May 26
• Where: The Fox Theatre

Lucinda Williams

• When: 7:30 p.m. on May 13
• Where: Boulder Theater

Chamber Music American: Woodwind Quintet

• When: 2 p.m. on May 8
• Where: Chautauqua Community House

4th Annual Colorado Chocolate Festival

• When: 6 p.m. on May 6
• Where: Denver Merchandise Mart

Investing in Loveland, CO Real Estate

There is truly no better place to live than Loveland, CO.

Residents often cite the following factors when asked why they chose to live in Loveland, CO:

• Proximity to two major metropolitan cities (Denver and Boulder)
• Strong sense of community
• Award-winning public schools
• Beautiful homes and residential neighborhoods
• And more!

To see for yourself what Loveland, CO has to offer you and your family, contact me, Jason Humpal.

As your Loveland real estate expert, I’ll give you a number of helpful Loveland home buyer resources that will make your life easier, including:

• Featured Listings
• Loveland area home search
• Buyer FAQs
• Free buying guide
• Home buying tips
• And more!

Until next time,

Jason

Fort Collins residents will soon be able to enjoy all of the areas major parks without ever leaving the greenway.  A local television station recently announced that the Fossil Creek Trail – which will connect the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area to the Spring Canyon Community Park – is near completion.

Officials say the trail will connect almost seven miles of Spring Creek Trail to about two miles of the Fossil Creek Trail.  Construction will likely begin on April 1 and the trail should be complete in spring or summer.

Relocate to Ft. Collins – Where Family is The Number One Priority

The completion of the trail is no small feat, nor is it particularly inexpensive.  The $1.4 million project was paid for in part by the city’s Natural Areas trail program, Keep Fort Collins Great funds and a Great Outdoors Colorado grant.

The fact that so many local organizations are willing to donate money for the completion of this trail demonstrates the area’s commitment to making Fort Collins a family-friendly community.

That’s the kind of mantra you’ll find all over the Northern Colorado area, where great schools and fantastic recreational amenities are the norm.  If you like what you see in Ft. Collins, I also recommend you check out other comparable communities in the area, including:

• Frederick
• Greeley
• Johnstown
• Longmont
• Loveland
• Platteville
• Wellington
• Windsor

Purchasing a Ft. Collins Home for Sale

If you’ve ever thought about relocating to Ft. Collins, Colorado, now is a great time to do so!   There are plenty of beautiful Ft. Collins homes for sale that are available now.

Contact me, Jason Humpal, your Ft. Collins Real Estate expert, to learn more about living in Ft. Collins, or any of our other wonderful Northern Colorado communities.

Until next time,

Jason

There are few places that are better to be during the holidays than Northern Colorado. During the fall and winter times of the year, the air is brisk and refreshing. Lovely, fluffy white snowflakes blanket our area further into the season. Some other cities might dream of it, but our communities in Northern Colorado truly morph into a winter wonderland.

As a family-oriented community, the bedroom community of Loveland lines up a slew of events that are enjoyable for the entire family. Whether it’s a Christmas tree lighting or visits with Santa, there are several ways that you and your family can revel in the holiday season in Loveland.
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Halloween is a cherished tradition that children look forward to and though the Fort Collins, CO area is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, you should always follow all precautions and local rules. For local Fort Collins neighborhoods, the local police have passed out flyers and made appearances at the local Fort Collins schools to share the following tips to help keep your trick-or-treaters, you, and your house safe:

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South East Fort Collins Real Estate

South East Fort Collins  generally refers to the area East of College Ave, surrounding Warren Lake, and around Harmony Road. The South East Ft. Collins area is home to some of the newer, more modern and upscale neighborhoods and thus has become one of the most coveted areas of Fort Collins to live in.

South East Fort Collins Neighborhoods

Most homes in the South East area are single family homes and townhomes.  The neighborhoods are:

Foxstone, Golden Meadows Homeowners Association, Harmony Park Association, Huntington Hills Homeowners Association, Lake Sherwood Corporation, Parkwood East Neighborhood Group, Stover Area Neighborhood Group, The Landings, Thunder-Moor Neighborhood Group, Thunderbird East Neighborhood Group, Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood Association, and Warren Shores Homeowners Association

Shopping in South East Fort Collins

Local shopping is close to the South East area of Fort Collins, with Scotch Pines Shopping Center at Lemay and Drake as well as major shopping centers located on South College Avenue, including Foothills Fashion Mall and The Square. The Oakridge Center is located one block south of Harmony on Lemay. Stores in the center include PostNet (packaging/shipping/business services), The Egg and I, First State Bank, a cell phone store, several food places, a travel agency, and cleaner.

The Fort Collins South East area is up and coming, with more shopping and entertainment businesses planned in the future. The Front Range Village is a shopping mall with upscale boutiques, fine dining, casual dining, department store shopping, specialty stores and the south east branch of the Fort Collins library.  If you are looking for something different or special, the Fort Range Village is the shopping destination for you.

Learn More About South East Fort Collins

Ready to learn more or tour some amazing South East Fort Collins homes for sale? Simply contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Fort Collins real estate agent.

Until next time,

Jason

South West Fort Collins Area

Located just south of Downtown and West of College Street, the South West Fort Collins area does not have definite borders, but is more a general area. There are a variety of neighborhoods, some with homes dating from the 1970’s, as well as some with homes featuring modern detailing.

There is a lot of shopping, close location to schools, community pools, a golf course, tennis courts and a lot of parks and recreation options for homeowners in South West Fort Collins to choose from.

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Fort Collins Golf Club

Tomorrow, August 26, 2010 at 8am the morning senior league will be meeting for a 9 hole play at the South Ridge Golf Course.  The senior league is a group that gets together for friendly, semi-competitive play, great times, and afterward meet up at the club house for lunch at Mackenzie’s Pub & Grill.  To learn more about how you can join in the fun of the senior league game, contact Matt Magley at 416-2828 for more details.  You can also learn more about the three Fort Collins golf courses below.

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Fall is almost here, and with it comes the fall issue of the Fort Collins community recreation magazine, the Recreator.  The new issue has just come out, and if you will be relocating to Fort Collins, the Recreator is a one stop shop for a diverse collection of community opportunities for all ages and abilities. Whether you are new to Fort Collins, or have lived in the Fort Collins area all your life, the Recreator is a wonderful resource about all the city wide programs, events, recreation, clubs and activities.

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