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:
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:
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?
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.
Fort Collins Back To School InformationIf 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.
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.
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 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.
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
The Windsor, Colorado community is charming, yet modern with many of its own businesses, activities, shopping and fine dining establishments right in the community area. Residents can enjoy many of the larger city luxuries without having the hustle or bustle a city like Denver has. Windsor is truly one of the most desirable locations outside of Fort Collins, CO.
The Downtown area of Windsor is the heart of the fashionable boutiques, fine dining, and coffee houses. Important, historic landmarks have been renovated to support growing businesses, but still retain their original look and feel.
Windsor Colorado real estate is experiencing rapid growth right now; and there are many modern styles available for sale varying from single family homes, historic homes and estates, lots and acreage, condos and luxury homes. You can browse the Northern Colorado Multiple Listing Service Home Search to see all Fort Collins area Homes for sale, or simply contact me to search for you.
Until next time,
Jason
Huge congratulations are due to some very special young adults getting ready to graduate in a few weeks from our outstanding Poudre School District.
This year, the Northern Colorado area schools were able to honor a large number of outstanding youth with the Cesar Chavez awards-given in recognition to outstanding high school students who have worked toward meeting the need to empower others, achieve nonviolent justice, support programs that help the needy, show respect for life, and genuine acceptance of others.
Our every own Fort Collins High School Seniors Monica Lopez and Abigail Miller, along with fellow Poudre School District seniors Breanna Hernandez Andrea Blasini, and the Poudre High School’s student run group HYPE, whose members are Abe Ornelas, Miguel Ontiveros, Ryan Beethe, Sayde Camacho, Nic Lujan, Paige Cookman, Jeanette Yanez, Karen Perez, Olga Larrea-Rodriguez, Evelyn Martinez, Nancy Ortiz, Lizbeth Gonzales, sofia Ruiz, Adriana Delgado, Ariana Delgado, Yovana Molina, Nuvia Molina, Nara Alvez, Sandra Ornelas, Perla Borunda and Susana Ruvalcaba were recently honored with Cesar Chavez awards.
Part of what makes the Fort Collins area such a great place to raise a family is our wonderful school systems. We offer suburb public schools, as well as numerous private school choices to fit your family’s needs and wants.
Deadlines are coming up to get your children enrolled in the Poudre School System Summer Programs. Registration is going on now for Secondary summer school, which offers students a chance to catch up or get ahead -and graduate early or start earning college credits early, so talk to your current school principal if your student needs or wants to get some summer credits.
The popular Explore Enrichment Program registration deadline is April 20, 2010, and it is a place for elementary students to challenge themselves with creativity and new ideas. It is two, one week sessions for June 7-11 and Jun 14-18 and classes fill up quickly on a first come, first serve basis-so be sure to sign up quickly
Also offered is the Summer Music Program 2010, for 5th through 12th grad students at all levels of musical study. For any of your children involved in band, this will probably be a wonderful summer experience to strengthen and enrich their skills. Registration is also going on now, and your child does not have to be in the school band in order to participate-just bring a love of music and your own instrument (or school loaned instrument).
To learn about these wonderful activities, check out the school website: http://www.psdschools.org/curriculuminstruction/programs/summer_school.aspx
Until next time,
Jason
The number one question I get asked is “How is the Fort Collins real estate market doing?” My answer? It depends on what you are using as the definition of “good and great”.
Currently, the average price of Fort Collins homes for sale is $212,500-which is down 1.1% from last month, but up a small amount overall from the all time low 2 years ago, higher than the median sale price this time last year by almost .1%, just below the average sales price from 5 years ago and 50% higher than the average sales price 10 years ago.
But does that mean the market has turned around? That everything is better now? Not by a long shot. There are still quite a few foreclosures out there-and those in and of themselves cause a drop in market prices, sales, and value, sadly because many foreclosures get trashed-cabinets, kitchens and carpet getting ripped out is a prime example- before the bank takes over the real estate.
Currently there are 315 Foreclosed Fort Collins homes for sale, with a median price of $207,000. One good sign? The average foreclosure sales prices is up 10.9% from last month-meaning the majority of the ones on the market right now probably were not trashed-or at least are in good working order to hold onto a fair market price comparable to other homes in the area. That is an excellent sign the market is starting to pick back up.
Another factor that can tell you a lot about how a local market is doing? The real estate mortgage rates. Right now, the Colorado Mortgage Rates are as follows:
So while it is obvious the rates are going up, they have not had a dramatic spike in quite some time-and bear in mind that the rates can and do change daily, so always make sure you check with your lender on the best possible rate you can get.
Wading through all of the mortgage information out there-and figuring out what type of mortgage and rates are the best fit for you, your finances, and your future can be a lot to take in and digest. After all, learning it, keeping up with it, and studying it is part of my full time job!
So if you ever have questions, need or want to know more, or would just like to discuss the market, feel free to contact me Jason Humpal, your Northern Colorado real estate agent, anytime.
Until next time,
Jason
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