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.

Living in Windsor, Colorado

According to the recent article I read, Windsor closed out 2011 with a bang: Not only did sales-tax collections increase, but so did new housing projects.

Here’s an overview of the economic activity in Windsor near the end of 2011:

• During the month of November, local sales-tax collections were $418,375, an increase of 6.7 percent when compared to the previous year.
• From January to November 2011, the sales tax collections were $4,952,975, up 5.7 percent when compared to the same period in 2010.
• In addition, there were 227 single-family home building permits pulled between January and November.
• Compared to the previous year, that’s an increase of 102 percent.
• Experts have said that those 227 single-family home building permits represent the highest level of new home development in five years!
• Windsor is now outpacing every other Northern Colorado community in terms of new housing starts in 2011.
• In Fort Collins, 209 permits were pulled.
• In Johnstown, 169 permits were pulled.
• And in Loveland, 139 permits were pulled.
• Meanwhile, construction use tax through the first 11 months of 2011 totaled $1,012,102. That’s 208 percent more than the town’s estimated budget. now:

In terms of recent real estate market activity in Windsor, it’s more of a mixed bag right

• Between October and December, the average price per square foot for a Windsor home was $151, up 1.3 percent when compared to the same period last year.
• During that same period, the median sales price was $235,000, down 6 percetn when compared to the same period in 2010.
• Meanwhile, the number of home sales decreased 30 percent.
• But during the week ending on January 4, the average listing price for Windsor homes actually increased by 1 percent – from $386,063 to $389,947.

Investing in Windsor, Colorado Real Estate

As with most markets, the housing market is expected to improve as the local economy continues to improve.

Thus, if you’re thinking about investing in a Windsor home for sale, now is an ideal time to get a great deal on one.

That’s because home prices will eventually start to rise as the local Windsor economy continues to thrive.

Start looking for your dream Windsor home today by browsing one of my pre-defined searches:

• Search homes for under $150,000
• Search homes between $150,000 and $200,000
• Search homes between $200,000 and $250,000
• Search homes between $250,000 and $300,000
• Search homes between $300,000 and $350,000
• And so on!

For information on a specific listing or the Windsor real estate market in general, please feel free to contact me, Jason Humpal, your Northern Colorado real estate expert!

Until next time,

Jason

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.

New Development Coming to Northern Colorado

According to the recent article, the Army Reserve Training Center for the 409th Engineer Company will be built across the street from The Ranch.

Currently, the military is working to finalize purchasing the land from Eagle Crossing Windsor LLC, which is owned by well-known area developer Martin Lind.

Little else is known about this development, but more details are expected to be released in the next several weeks.

Still, officials aggress that this new center is likely to create a lot of economic activity in the Windsor, Colorado area.

After all, the construction of the building alone will create plenty of construction jobs in the area.

And once it’s built, visitors to the training center will likely invest in Windsor area real estate and shop at Northern Colorado stores during their stay.

That’s great news for Windsor, considering that the median home sales price has decreased by 6 percent since 2010.

Your Windsor, Colorado Area Real Estate Expert

By the time this training center is complete, residents will have one more reason to be proud of their Northern Colorado community.

If you’ve been thinking about relocating to the Windsor, Colorado area, feel free to contact me, Jason Humpal.

As your Northern Colorado real estate expert, I’ll provide you with such helpful home buying tools as:

• Home finder assistant
• Home buying tips
• FREE buying guide
• Buyer FAQs

And with my state-of-the-art MLS search tools, you can now search for homes in specific price ranges. For instance, if you’re a home buyer on the Windsor real estate market, you can:

• Search homes for less than $150,000
• Search homes between $150,000 and $200,000
• Search homes between $200,000 and $250,000
• Search homes between $250,000 and $300,000
• And so on!

Until next time,

Jason

Learn about the current state of the Windsor housing market – including what homes are being listed and sold for – to better equip yourself as a Northern Colorado home buyer.

Windsor, CO Housing Market

Here’s the most up to date information on the Windsor, CO real estate market, based on information from the real estate website Trulia.com:

• Currently there are 552 resale and new homes on the Windsor real estate market, including 98 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction or bank-owned stages.
• Between July and September 2011, the median sales price for Windsor homes was $262,500, which is a 12 percent decrease when compared to the year before.
• In 2010, the median sales price for the Northern Colorado community was $298,200.
• During the week ending on Oct. 19, the average listing price for a Windsor home was $383,940, which is a 2.8 percent decrease when compared to the week before.
• During that same week, the median sales price for a 2-bedroom Windsor home was $140,000.
• The median sales price for a 3-bedroom Windsor home was $225,000
• And the median sales price for a 4-bedroom Windsor home was $300,000.

Start Searching for Your Dream Windsor Home for Sale Today!

To learn more about how current activity on the Windsor real estate market affects you as a home buyer, contact me, Jason Humpal, today!

As your Northern Colorado real estate expert, I have years of experience working on the Windsor real estate market, as well as neighboring markets such as:

• Berthoud real estate
• Firestone real estate
• Frederick real estate
• Johnstown real estate

Whatever your home buying needs, my expertise as well as my many home buying tools can make the process easier for you and your family!

Until next time,

Jason

Larimer County includes the communities of Berthoud, Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington and Windsor.

Continue reading to learn more about this recent development on the Loveland CO area real estate market.

Loveland CO Area Real Estate Market Update

According to a recent report from the Colorado Division of Housing, foreclosure filings and sales fell year over year in Larimer County during the second quarter.

Here’s how that breaks down:

• Filings for Larimer County dropped by 17.6 percent – from 403 during the second quarter of 2010 to 332 during the second quarter of 2011.
• Foreclosure sales for Larimer County dropped by 9.8 percent – from 315 in 2010 to 194 this year.
• There were slightly more foreclosure filings during the second quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter of this year.

Loveland CO real estate analysts agree that part of the reason for the drop in foreclosure filings is because banks have slowed down the foreclosure process in the wake of the robosigning controversy earlier this year.

Larimer County isn’t the only Colorado County that has seen drops in foreclosure rates.

According to state data, foreclosure filings across Colorado dropped by 28.2 percent between the second half of 2010 and the first half of 2011.

And between the first half of 2010 and the first half of 2011, foreclosure sales at auction across the state fell by 13 percent!

Loveland CO Real Estate Homes for Sale

The drop in foreclosures in the Loveland, CO area is good news for interested Loveland CO home sellers.

That’s because foreclosures tend to pull area home values down below true market value.

Thus, with the drop in area foreclosures, Loveland CO area home sellers have a better chance of getting a price they want for their Loveland CO home for sale.

If you’re thinking about selling your Loveland CO area home for sale, you’ll want to work with an experience Loveland real estate expert who can help you get the best price for your home in as little time as possible.

Contact me, Jason Humpal, today to learn more about how I help Loveland CO home sellers everyday on the Loveland CO real estate market.

Until next time,

Jason

Property values are an important thing to consider for both Loveland CO home buyers as well as Loveland CO home sellers.

Continue reading to learn more about the current state of property values in Larimer County and what it means for those navigating the Loveland CO real estate market.

Northern CO Property Values

According to the article, here’s the most recent data on Northern CO property values:

• 2011 property values in Larimer County are comparable to 2009 value levels
• The overall value of Larimer County property is about $4 billion, which is the same as it was in 2009.
• Since this year’s countywide revaluation, more than 11,000 property owners have protested the new value.
• The number of property value protests was down from 2009, when there were about 13,000 protests filed.
• Comparitively, property values in Denver were down almost 6 percent during the same period and property values in Boulder County were down 4 percent.
• Home prices in Larimer County declined by 1 percent from 2009 to 2011.
• Vacant lot prices declined by 25 percent during that same period.
• Generally speaking, property values tended to rise in Berthoud, Loveland and Windsor, while property values slightly fell in Wellington .
• Property values in Fort Collins remained relatively flat.

The good news for all Larimer County residents is that the county will not have to make as sharp of budget cuts for 2012 because property values didn’t drop as much as they were expecting.

Thus, the high quality of life that  Loveland CO area residents have come to know and love is not expected to go anywhere anytime soon.

Navigating the  Loveland CO Real Estate Market

Are you thinking about entering the Loveland CO real estate market as a Loveland CO home buyer or Loveland CO home seller?

If so, you’ll want to work with an experience Loveland CO REALTOR who is knowledgeable of the current state of the Loveland CO real estate market and what it means for you.

That’s where I can help! Contact me, Jason Humpal, today to learn more about all of the helpful home buying and home selling resources I provide and how I can make navigating the Loveland CO area real estate market considerably easier for you and your family.

Until next time,

Jason

State law require counties to reappraise all properties in odd-numbered years.

Values are based on  sales of comparable properties as of June 30, 2010 for the five previous years.

Larimer County Assessor Steve Miller said that while Fort Collins saw about one or two percent decreases on average in value, Loveland, Windsor and Berthoud fell about 4 percent.

Some vacant land dropped by as much as 25 percent, however this information might be skewed since there were so few sales to use for comparison, he added.

Loveland, CO Area Real Estate

The news of the countywide reappraisal is great news for interested Loveland home buyers as it means that they might be able to get a deal on a Loveland Colorado home for sale.

It’s also great news for Loveland CO home owners as they will not likely be paying any higher property taxes then they’re used to.

Thinking About Entering the Loveland CO Real Estate Market?

I can help with that!  As your Loveland CO real estate expert, I’ll provide you with numerous home buyer resources to help make navigating the Loveland area real estate market easier.

These resources include:

• Featured Listings
• Loveland area home search
• Home finder assistant
• Home buying tips
• And more!

Contact me, Jason Humpal, today to learn more about what I can do for you and your family!

Until next time,

Jason

Read more to find out what this means for Loveland home buyers as well as Loveland home sellers.

Loveland Real Estate Market Sees Drop in Home Inventory, Rise in Buyer Interests

While the inventory of available homes for sale in Loveland and surrounding communities has started to shrink, the number of interested buyers has started to grow.

This kind of situation has created room for increasing competition, which will likely encourage home prices to rise further, experts say.

Single-family home inventory has been on the decline for months now, with the Loveland and Berthoud areas seeing a 9 percent drop in January 2011 when compared to January 2010.

In Fort Collins, listings have dropped by 22 percent during that same period.

The lack of supply and surplus of demand already seems to be having an effect on sales prices in the Loveland Colorado area.

For instance, the median sales price for single-family homes in Loveland and Berthoud was $240,000 in January, which was an increase from $195,000 the year before during the same month.

Now is a Fantastic Time to Purchase a Loveland Colorado Home for Sale

For months I have been telling potential Loveland CO home buyers to enter the Northern Colorado real estate market now while the deals are still amazing. It truly doesn’t get any better than purchasing a home at a record low interest rate and sales price.

Now Loveland CO real estate market indicators are suggesting that the tides have started to turn: home sales prices are rising.  Ultimately, interest rates will follow suit and begin to rise as well.

Still, interest rates and sales prices are considerably lower than pre-housing bust days.  So if you’re interested in purchasing a home in one of our amazing Northern Colorado communities – which also include Greeley, Firestone and Windsor – then contact me, Jason Humpal.

As your Loveland Colorado real estate expert, I’ll provide you with all the resources you need as a Northern CO home buyer to make an informed decision, including:

• Home finder assistant
• Home buying tips
• FREE buying guide
• And more!

Until next time,

Jason

Thirty properties will be auctioned at the live event and eleven of the properties will sell absolute with no minimums or reserves. The event will also offer a simulcast, allowing remote bidders to participate.

Lind’s portfolio has quite a high profile and includes such properties as the a Perkins Restaurant in Loveland, CO, the Water Valley Village Retail Buildings and four luxury residential homes in Windsor.

The Windsor homes are newly built and two of them are waterfront homes.

The properties total more than $95 million in real estate value.

Investing in Loveland Colorado Real Estate

There’s a very good chance that the auction on March 17 will be successful for Martin Lind.  Why? Because Loveland CO real estate is a hot commodity these days.

Not only does Loveland CO have an ideal location that puts it just a short drive away from Fort Collins, CO as well as Boulder CO, but it also boasts some of the highest-performing public schools in the area.

In addition, residents have access to a number of amenities that appeal to every interest, from the nearby Roosevelt National Forest to the Loveland Museum and Gallery.

Considering all of the world class amenities that Loveland CO offers its residents, it’s no wonder that the Loveland Colorado real estate market saw a 29.8 percent increase in single-family homes in the month of January, according to  the Northern Colorado Business Report.

Ready to Purchase a Loveland Colorado Home for Sale?

When you’re ready to enter the Loveland CO real estate market, contact me, Jason Humpal, your Loveland real estate expert.  I’ll answer any questions you might have about the Loveland CO area as well as provide you with invaluable Loveland CO home buyer tips.

I also suggest you browse available home listings in Loveland using my search feature.

Until next time,

Jason

Fort Collins Real Estate Market 2010

Looking over all the stats I track for local Loveland homes for sale and Fort Collins real estate market reports, I have to announce the trends are showing tremendous improvement in the Northern Colorado luxury real estate market.

While for many home owners it seemed like a never ending waiting period to sell Fort Collins real estate-and many people with the desire to buy Loveland real estate were scared to act by the overall market conditions across the nation, it appears that finally the market has hit its level state-and luxury homes for sale in Northern Colorado are starting to move quickly.

Take a look at the stats below to see the growing trend of luxury Northern Colorado home sellers downsizing and luxury home buyers finally acting upon the low prices, low rates, and amazing value, which is showing very solidly in the Fort Collins area and Loveland area in particularly.

Northern Colorado MLS Data

According to my stats, along with the Northern Colorado MLS stats, courtesy of IRES< LLC, there is:

• a 13% increase in Larimer and Weld Coundites luxury home sales from 2009
• 2% increase in median sales price, from $490,000 to $498,000
• Loveland has the highest percentage of luxury homes sold at 14%
• Fort Collins came in second at 11%
• Greeley was not as strong at only 5%, but still showed an increase from 2009.
• Currently there are 17 months of inventory in the Larimer County and Weld County, offering an amazing Northern Colorado luxury home buyers market
• Only this past summer there was 30 months of luxury Northern Colorado MLS  inventory

Is Now The Time To Buy Luxury Loveland Real Estate?

You bet! If you have been wanting to buy a home in the Fort Collins, CO area, but felt scared to invest in luxury Loveland real estate while prices seemed to still be going down, then your time has finally arrived.

Prices are becoming steady, the inventory on the market is quickly growing smaller and as homes for sale in Northern Colorado move to the sold listings, you will start to see slow climb of the luxury home prices. Right now, between the extremely low interest rates, better bank pre-approval process, and the still large inventory of luxury homes at remarkable value on the market, Northern Colorado home buyers are in an amazing-and confident-position.

What Does This Mean for Northern Colorado Home Sellers?

The stats above show a very positive light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel outlook for Fort Collins luxury homes sellers. The decreasing months of luxury home inventory on the market means that homes for sale will become more in demand with home buyers-and as the inventory spreads back out to a normal market pace, you will also see your Loveland home values starting to climb back up-making it easier to sell if you continue to keep your price competitive with a FREE Comparative Market Analysis.

Team With An Expert Fort Collins Realtor

What do you think of the reported stats? Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact me, Jason Humpal, your expert Northern Colorado real estate agent to learn the answers to any and all of your questions about Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Berthoud, Firestone, Frederick, Johnstow, Longmont, Platteville, Wellington and Windsor areas.

Ready to stop dreaming and start looking? Browse my comprehensive Northern Colorado area MLS home listings, request my FREE Fort Collins and Loveland area Home Buying Guide and learn more about the outstanding Northern Colorado School District. As always, I am here to serve your needs, so let me know how the Century 21 Humpal Real Estate Team can help you.

Until next time,
Jason

The lovely homes described below will all be featured in Fort Collins real estate open houses on Saturday, October 30, 2010 and Sunday, October 13, 2010. The times are listed with each home, as is the Fort Collins CO real estate agent handling the property. You will find each Fort Collins REALTOR contact information within each open house description; however, you are always welcome to contact me, Jason Humpal, the Century 21 Fort Collins real estate broker/owner to learn more information, or to contact the individual real estate agent by email rather than phone.

927 Buffalo Ct, Longmont

927 Buffalo Ct, Longmont Lots of square footage in this 4Bd 2Ba home. 2 car Garage. Needs a little TLC, near schools, park and bus line. Great backyard patio. Playhouse and shed stay. MLS# 641407 $179,900
Equal Housing Realtor

Marta Loachamin
Century 21 Humpal, Inc
720-323-5089
OPEN HOUSE SUN 11AM-1PM

Warberg Farm at Chapman Reservoir Fort Collins

Warberg Farm at Chapman Reservoir
OPEN Saturday and Sunday 11AM-2PM 2+Acre Lake front& horse lots starting $199,000. Surface rights,walk paths, parks, boatdocks, fishing and peace garden.
Equal Housing Realtor

Kurt Albers
Century 21 Humpal, Inc.
970-231-1224
kurtd57@msn.com
OPEN – SAT & SUN 11AM-2PM

8313 Peakview Street, Fort Collins

8313 Peakview Street, Fort Collins Mountain Range Shadows. Move in ready 4 bed 3 ba, tri-level with walk out basement. Newly painted and cleaned for quick close. MLS# 637552 $164,000
Equal Housing Realtor

Kurt Albers
Century 21 Humpal, Inc.
970-231-1224
kurtd57@msn.com
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 11AM-2PM

Contact Fort Collins Century 21 Humpal Realtors

Ready to search the Fort Collins MLS? Find the perfect Northern Colorado home for sale by requesting our Fort Collins Area Home Buying Guide or by simply contacting us, Century 21 Humpal, your expert Northern Colorado Realtors.

Until next time,
Jason