Fort Collins Values

Yesterday I visited a property which is quietly available in the old town area.  On the exterior it looked very solid.  Huge lot!  Great location!  No Brainer. Right? How is it that it could go wrong?  Apparently the investor, knowledgeable in real estate had a dream and got caught in a nightmare...

As the year is coming to an end so too is the option to put 3% down on an FHA loan.  After January 1, 2009, the downpayment on an FHA loan will increase to 3.5%.  Now there is still time to identify a property before the end of the year and close in January to still take advantage of the lower do...

A Beautiful home in the Hearthfire subdivision.  This home offers a wonderful open floor plan, Beautiful Kitchen and huge family room! Just take a quick Tour and you will see that this beauty is a cut above the rest. 3 bed 4 bath almost 2700 Sq/ft. With great views, neighborhood pool, trails and ...

It was quite an honor to be selected as the Fort Collins Board of Realtors Rookie of the Year for 2008.  It was very humbling to be selected.  It was also great to have friends and coworkers there to share this event with me.  Mike Jensen, Matt Evans and Laurie Dubose were three of the people who...

The Fort Collins Board of REALTOR's has selected David Timm as Rookie of the Year for 2008!   It was a great celebration!   The Rookie of the year is decided by looking not only at sales, but on the Realtor's community involvement, Board involvement and a commitment to continuing education.  This...

Again, IF NOT NOW WHEN! You have decided that the 10,000+ square foot lot is too much work. Maintaining a Four thousand square foot home is more that you want to deal with. The kids have gone off to college and it's time to transition to a new start. The bills for heating and cooling such a large...

I looked out the window this morning and I saw a glimpse of the Creator's glory! This was taken from my back yard. A great reminder that no matter what my circumstances, beauty is revealed every morning. I hope you all had a blessed day.

Again, IF NOT NOW WHEN! What are some of the reasons folks would need more space.  A lot of times we call this UPSIZING Starting a Family  It may be time that a baby is on the way or soon to be on the way.  It's time for another child.  Whatever the reason, your old home, condo or townhome is jus...

I think a better question is "If not now, when?" Now Is the time.  Why now if you are a first-time buyer? Intrest rates are at very low levels.  Last week saw rates dip to 5%!  What that means is that with a loan balance of $150,000.00, at 5% interest The PI payment would be $806 per month*  But ...

I think a better question is "If not now, when?" What are the questions you ask when you think about buying a home?  Whether it is for the first time or transitioning to your next home or looking for a sound long-term investment? This started out as one long article, interwoven topic to topic and...