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Short-Sale: What is it?

by kenlavertu May 9, 2012 Featured

It’s a buyer’s market for sure, but many buyers don’t exactly understand the nuances between traditional sellers, foreclosures, and short sales.

Traditional sellers and foreclosures are easier to complete. Both usually close within six weeks of agreeing on a price and foreclosures especially can be great …

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Buying Tips

by kenlavertu May 3, 2012 Featured

I’ve posted a lot of info helping sellers, but buyers should understand several keys before wading into the market. And this is not just for first-time home buyers, even second- and third-time home buyers make common mistakes.

The Down-Payment Matters 

Long gone are the days …

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Selling Tip: Investment Projects

by kenlavertu May 2, 2012 Latest News

Sellers are on a budget as they prepare for re-sale. So which projects will get the most bang for the buck? Here’s some simple Do’s and Don’ts sellers should consider – we’ll list the Don’ts first.

Don’t:

Believe all the reality-show hype about kitchens and bathrooms. Yes, …

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Loveland Community Events

by kenlavertu April 28, 2012 Latest News

Many people want to live in a town with strong community ties. The city of Loveland does a wonderful job offering events that bind the community together. For example, this weekend Loveland will host the Home and Garden Show. From stargazing to Cinco de Mayo, …

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Fort Collins – The Weather

by kenlavertu April 28, 2012 Fort Collins CO Real Estate

Fort Collins is a four-season city that has surprisingly moderate year-round temperatures. Those new to the area will have to get used to the altitude (about 5,000 feet), but the elevation brings many benefits like an average humidity of just 55.3%. The altitude also keeps …

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Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park

by kenlavertu April 24, 2012 Featured

The city of Loveland has become sort of a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. This massive Park- it encompasses over 415 square miles - attracts an astounding three million visitors annually. But more importantly, the Park has a huge variety of activities, vistas, and ecosystems. Intrepid …

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Fort Collins Recreation

by kenlavertu April 20, 2012 Fort Collins CO Real Estate

The area’s recreational outlets are so numerous and varied that the city of Fort Collins publishes a season recreational guide that’s over 100 pages long! The magazine chronicles little leagues, youth sports camps, adult leagues, and even adult educational series like CPR certification and First …

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Jobs Coming to Windsor!

by kenlavertu April 19, 2012 Latest News

Windsor residents have received a string of good economic news in 2012. Back in January, the oil behemoth Haliburton announced that it’s building a new facility in Windsor, which is expected to bring five hundred jobs to the community. The very next day, TeleTech Holdings …

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Rent or Buy?

by kenlavertu April 16, 2012 General Real Estate

In 2003 the rent-or-buy question seemed a no-brainer. Homes were available for all types of buyers, even those who didn’t fit traditional profiles. Many people bought their first homes under zero down-payment or zero interest for the first year programs. Then, as the market turned …

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Fort Collins Schools – A Class Above

by kenlavertu April 14, 2012 Featured

A huge factor for buyers with young families is the quality of local public schools. If you’re considering a move to Northern Colorado, allow me to recommend the Poudre School District, which serves the greater Fort Collins area, whose students consistently outperform their statewide contemporaries.

Poudre …

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