We all know Northern Colorado real estate was hit hard by the national economic downturn a few years ago and the expiration of real estate tax credits this year only seemed to cause more struggles for the local Fort Collins homes for sale. However, the new low interest rates and reductions in list prices on luxury Fort Collins area real estate has spurred great interest-and action-in local home buyers. In fact, the Loveland Reporter Herald just announced, “Listings in Fort Collins and Loveland in the market segment with a floor at $4000,000 have risen sharply, and sales are more frequent.” What exactly does that mean? I have all the stats and details broken out below.

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The weekend is fast approaching, so any of you wanting to browse Fort Collins homes for sale, or already have in mind what you are looking for in a Fort Collins area property, be sure to check out the Century 21 Humpal real estate open houses coming up this weekend! These are some of the most lovely homes, all priced competitively in great Northern Colorado family centered neighborhoods:

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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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I have gotten all of the Fort Collins real estate market data together from July through September 2010. Every month we track the following Northern Colorado real estate information:

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Halloween is a very fun time of year-the hot summer is over, school is in full swing, and the holiday season is starting to take off. Decorating for all the Holidays is always huge around my house, with kids of my own and lots of neighborhood kids, it is quite fun to get swept up in the fun and magic and put on a great display. But if you are trying to sell Fort Collins real estate during Halloween, is it a good idea to decorate?

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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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Fort Collins Back To School Information

If you area relocating to Fort Collins, you may be feeling a little pressure to get your children ready for the start of school. Don’t worry though, Fort Collins is an amazing place to raise a family, and the award wining Fort Collins school district, the Poudre School District, will be right there with you to ensure your children have a smooth adjustment to their new Fort Collins neighborhood and settle into a great routine.

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Camping in Fort Collins Colorado

One of my favorite summer activities is camping. The Northern Colorado area communities are nestled in the perfect location for some great family camping memories. The best part of camping? You get an amazing vacation for very little money and without a lot of travel. If you live in Fort Collins, Berthoud, Firestone, Frederick, Greeley, Johstown, Longmont, Loveland, Platteville, Wellington, or Windsor, you have numerous great camping options all around-which allows you to also choose just how far from home you want to go, and when kids are involved, that freedom to be close to home is wonderful.

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Fort Collins has wonderful summer weather. While most cities are enduring sticky, crazy hot summers, Fort Collins has enjoyable weather. It is warm enough to enjoy swimming and camping, but not so hot that your shoes melt on the sidewalks. Overall, Fort Collins is the perfect summer destination-which times up well for all the children that are now out of school.

Fort Collins Area Summer Camps

Fort Collins is a wonderful place to raise a family. Not only do we have year around family activities and wonderful weather that encourages outdoor activity through all seasons, but we also have numerous programs in our many Northern Colorado communities that cater to family needs and entertainment.

Right now you can see a list of summer camps for all ages at www.coloradokids.com There is are multiple camping/hiking/wilderness training camps, and fun performing arts, academics, and sport camps as well. Some of the programs even offer a little bit of everything.

Do you have children that need a little bit of help catching up on school work? The outstanding Fort Collins school system has summer tutorial programs to support your family. You contact your local school to sign up, and if you will be relocating to Fort Collins this summer, you can still take part. Just simply search by Fort Collins real estate area to see what schools your children will attend and contact that school for the summer academic weekly camps information.

Learn About Fort Collins Colorado Events

I always try to keep the Northern Colorado Real Estate Blog up to date with the most current area events, but if there is ever anything in particular you want to learn about, from the Fort Collins schools to finding the perfect Fort Collins homes for sale, then simply contact me, your Northern Colorado real estate expert.

Enjoy the summer!

Until next time,
Jason

Platteville Community in Northern Colorado

Platteville, Colorado is your ideal small town. Pumpkin farms, Apple Orchards, and good ol’ small western town history. Platteville has the fun claim to fame for being the home to “Rattlesnake Kate”, who, in the 1800′s, killed over two hundred rattlesnakes and made a dress from their skins-you can visit her at the Mizpah Cemetery and see the dress at the Greeley Museum!

Area Information

Though the community of Platteville, CO is small, you will find a wide range of dining and shopping options, and the close proximity to Fort Collins offers residents access to a wide range of entertainment and amenities.

Platteville Homes for sale offer a wide range of styles, options, and locations, from more modern “downtown” neighborhood type settings to farms and ranges where you can really spread out and enjoy the land. You can browse the Platteville MLS to search for your dream home, or you can contact me, your expert Northern Colorado real estate agent. I can inform you when homes meeting your criteria go on the market, so you are among the first change to view them and make offers.

Learn More About Northern Colorado

Search Platteville real etate for sale in my custom Northern Colorado MLS, and learn about other Northern Colorado communities to find the perfect place for your family to live.

Until next time,
Jason