A panel of expert economists said recently that the Windsor, Colorado area is poised for some healthy growth in 2012, according to a recent article.
The panel suggested that Windsor is bucking a nationwide trend of fewer jobs, lower salaries and sluggish real estate activity.
Continue reading to learn more about why this may just be a banner year for the Windsor, Colorado economy. Read the rest of this entry
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a Fort Collins home for sale lately, now is a fantastic time to do so!
According to the latest Fort Collins real estate market news from Trulia, both the median home sales price and the average price per square foot have steadily been decreasing over the last several weeks.
Continue reading to learn more about the latest real estate activity in this Northern Colorado community. Read the rest of this entry
The Army Reserve Training Center will be built in Windsor rather than Loveland, according to the most recent news article.
The $13.6 million center will be built near the intersection of Fairgrounds Avenue and Aladar Drive.
Continue reading to learn more about this major development coming to Windsor and why it’s expected to fuel the local economy. Read the rest of this entry
The city of Loveland is making a concerted effort to preserve a large open space for its residents at the former Agilent site, according to a recent article that I read.
Evidently, the Loveland Historic Preservation Commission recently recommended that the city keep several old farm buildings (many dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s) that are near the new site of the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology project.
Continue reading to learn more about this recent development in Loveland, CO.
According to the recent article in the Reporter-Herald, the city of Loveland recently acquired more than 130 acres along the Big Thompson River during its negotiations to develop the new technology park.
The area includes 11 farmhouse properties, some dating back to 1890. It also includes acres of old farmland.
In recent years, employees of Hewlett-Packard and later Agilent Technologies were the only ones who had access to the large open space, which was used for recreation.
Agilent Technologies was even said to have used the property for business retreats.
Now, the city is trying to figure out the best way to utilize the recently acquired land.
Recently, the city hired park planners AECOM to create a site plan for the 130 acres near the new Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology Park.
The initial plan for this open space is expected to be unveiled in the fall.
I think it’s absolutely fantastic that the city of Loveland plans to preserve 130 acres of land near the new technology park for public use.
It’s developments like this that ensure that Loveland area residents enjoy such a high quality of life.
I’ll keep you posted as more details are revealed about this large swath of open space.
In the meantime, if you’re considering relocating to the Northern Colorado area, make sure to contact me, Jason Humpal.
I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about living in Loveland, or any one of these other Northern Colorado communities:
Until next time,
Jason
The Ace Project on the Agilent Technologies property was recently purchased by a new owner and given a new name.
Kentucky-based Cumberland & Western Resources LLC recently purchased the property from the city for $5 million and renamed it the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology.
Continue reading to learn more about this exciting real estate deal and how it will affect Loveland area home owners.
As I’ve noted in previous entries, the ACE Project (Aerospace and Clean Energy Technology Park) is a project that will be headed up by NASA and The Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology.
It’s expected to put Loveland at the forefront of technological advancements as well as between 7,000 and 10,000 jobs to the area.
The project will be located at the former Agilent Technologies campus, which the city bought last summer.
The city’s plan was always to sell the property to a developer and for months, town staff searched for a suitor.
In November, the city began negotiations with C&W, which is owned by Tennessee billionaire Brad Kelley.
A couple of weeks ago, C&W closed on the deal with the city by paying Loveland $5 million cash for 170 acres of the 300 acres in the park.
City officials expect to use the remaining 130 acres that they still own as a public park.
Going forward, C&W is expected to renovate about 810,000 square feet of the existing businesses at the park.
The recent real estate transaction between C&W and the city is a great win for Loveland residents and officials.
After all, the city netted a $1 million-plus profit from the deal and was still able to retain some of the land for public use.
What’s more, once the property is renovated, the ACE Project will start bringing in the thousands of jobs it’s promised to bring to the area.
For Loveland area residents, this means that their quality of life is about to improve dramatically as new jobs comes to the area, fueling the local economy and driving up home values.
Check back here, your Northern Colorado real estate resource, for updates on the ACE project.
And if you’re thinking about entering the Loveland area real estate market soon as a home buyer or seller, make sure to contact me, Jason Humpal.
Until next time,
Jason
Happy New Year from Northern Colorado!
I hope you were able to bring in the New Year surrounded by friends and family and that you’re as excited I am about all the potential that a New Year brings with it.
If you’re like a lot of residents here in the Loveland area, one of your New Year’s resolutions may have been to spend more time with loved ones.
If so, continue reading for some upcoming community events that will help get your New Year’s resolution off to a good start!
Cirque du Soleil, Dralion: Come be amazed by the skills of the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil troupe. Dralion combines ancient Chinese circus tradition with the performance style of Cirque du Soleil – a must see for all ages! Although the show is still a month away, make sure to buy your tickets now before they get sold out.
Estes Park Music Festival: Come bring your whole family for an afternoon of skilled musical performances from local talents.
Mythbusters Performance: Are you a fan of the Discovery Channel show, Mythbusters? Then come see Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman live during this Mythbursters: Behind the Myth tour stop in Loveland!
Percussion Classes: Looking for a new way to bond with your children or loved ones? Why not take a class together? Taught by Jose Madera, you can sign up for clinics, classes or workshops on Latin percussion.
I hope you and your family get a chance to enjoy at least one of these community events. If you do, let me know what you think of it!
And if you’re new to the area and are interested in purchasing a home in the Loveland and Ft. Collins areas, be sure to contact me, Jason Humpal.
As your Northern Colorado REALTOR, I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and let you know about available listings.
Until next time,
Jason
December was a fairly good month for home buyers on the Fort Collins real estate market, according to recent market data.
Not only did the average listing price fall but so did the median sales price.
Continue reading to learn more about the latest Fort Collins real estate market activity, and how it may affect you as a home buyer. Read the rest of this entry
Life in Loveland is about to get even sweeter, thanks to a new public park coming to the area.
Right now, the city is seeking input from residents in order to make this the best park possible.
Continue reading to learn more about this new public park and why home owners are so excited about it. Read the rest of this entry
Ah the holiday season! It really is the most wonderful time of the year! And if you’re a Loveland CO area resident, it’s even better!
That’s because the Northern Colorado is brimming with fun, family-friendly activities during this time of year.
If you’re looking for something to enjoy with your kids this holiday season, I recommend you continue reading to learn about a couple of events that are going on in the area.
These events are guaranteed to be fun for everyone, all the while bringing you and your loved ones closer as a family. Read the rest of this entry
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 6th 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.
Continue reading to learn more about this community-wide study and what it says about quality of life in Northern Colorado. Read the rest of this entry
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