Here are some websites that relate to Fort Collins! Enjoy!City Website- http://www.fcgov.com/County Website- http://www.larimer.org/Local MLS- http://www.coloproperty.com/ Local Commercial Property Listings- http://www.nccar.com/  Downtown Business Assoc.- http://www.downtownfortcollins.com/ Downtown Development Assoc.- http://www.downtownfortcollins.org/Local Animal Rescue- http://www.larimerhumane.org/Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp.- www.ncedc.com/Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce- www.fortcollinschamber.com Best Realtor in Town- www.cyrusgreen.com  I hope you find this useful, for your clients, customers and your self. I have these sites booked marked, too have this info I need to run my business, right at my finger tips. This info is invaluable, and I would recommend you... 07/30/2007

 UNITS SOLD BY TYPE & BEDROOMSSingle Family Unit SalesPrice Class2 or Less34 or moreCondos$0 - $29,999 0000$30,000 - $39,999 0000$40,000 - $49,999 1000$50,000 - $59,999 0000$60,000 - $69,999 0001$70,000 - $79,999 0005$80,000 - $89,999 0004$90,000 - $99,999 0001$100,000 - $119,999 21013$120,000 - $139,999 25013$140,000 - $159,999 06017$160,000 - $179,999 1114414$180,000 - $199,999 727186$200,000 - $249,999 15572711$250,000 - $299,999 423213$300,000 - $399,999 416320$400,000 - $499,999 28180$500,000 - $599,999 0260$600,000 - $699,999 0160$700,000 - $799,999 0020$800,000 - $899,999 0010$900,000 - $999,999 0000$1,000,000 and over 0100Total4816113588UNIT SALES BY TIME ON MARKET Single Family UnitCondo/Co-op1 - 30 days511831 - 60 days882061 - 90 days691591 - 120 days3810More than 120 days9825... 07/30/2007

As of Jul 30 2007, there are about 750 single family detached homes for sale in the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, priced between $150K and $350K Of those about a 150 are currently under contract, or "in escrow" in California-speak.;D About 200 are under $200K and about 100 are $300k to $350k About 25 are bank owned and 10 of these are under contract.In the last 90 days about 600 homes have sold with the above criteria, and about 200 of those sold for between $150K and $200K About 70 sold for $300K to $350k. About 35 bank owned properties sold in this time frame.This information is based upon MLS data and is not guaranteed. 07/30/2007

7560 Tamarisk DrLocation: PtarmiganThis exquisite low maintenance patio home on the 2nd tee box of Ptarmigan golf course is MOVE-IN-READY! There are tastefully updated features throughout such as gorgeous wood floors, carpet, ceramic tile, beautiful fixtures, granite tiled countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Solid oak 6-panel doors and trim, huge family room, a charming patio.Call the listing agent, Cyrus Green e-PRO, EcoBroker for your private showing. 970-581-8440 Got Real Estate?Photo GalleryInformationContact InformationCyrus Green e-PRO, EcoBroker970-581-8440cyrusgreen@kw.comPricingAsking Price: $309,900.00Flexibility: NegotiableProperty Location7560 Tamarisk DrFort Collins, CO 80528LinksGot Real Estate Team.comCyrus Green.comFeaturesBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3Parking: 2Year B... 07/24/2007

Our local market has taken some hits, but it is bouncing back. We have seen a record number of foreclosures and short sales. Theglut of new construction has added to the problem of 'more inventory than can be absorbed' My business is doing well however with national press having some affect on our sales. When Money Magazine named Fort Collins the 1# Small City to live in in America, it took some time to have an impact. Now we are seeing more buyers coming to town from CA, FL, AZ, NM, and beyond. We have had to get creative to weather the storm, but the clouds are clearing and I am as busy as ever. Working with investors has been my bread and butter, but the first time buyers are fun to work with and generally easier to please. I will never pass up an opportunity and have yet to hand off... 07/17/2007

Sales by Category - Fort Collins Area   Updated Apr 12, 20072007: Q1         ResidentialAttachedIncomeLeaseCommercialLandFarm/RanchTotalUnits Sold54713416617450765  % Dif Prev Yr1%3%33%20%113%-49%-100%Sales Volume$146,596,471$20,919,094$9,316,050$919$7,394,613$8,060,400$0$192,287,547  % Dif Prev Yr1%-9%120%-100%82%-34%-100%Median Price$232,500$153,650$222,450$15$204,000$77,600$0   % Dif Prev Yr4%-6%-8%-99%-56%-3%-100%  Sales Statisticsfor LARIMER County CORealist's most recent recording date for this county is 07/11/2007 Single Family Residence Time PeriodNumber of SalesMedian Sale Price  May 2007607$226,000  May 2006677$224,000  Apr 2007511$233,000  Apr 2006588$230,000  2007 YTD2,980$229,000  20066,364$232,900  Condominium Time PeriodNumber of SalesMedian Sale Price  May 200793$151,000... 07/15/2007

If you get time to check out the Number #1 place to live in the country you would do yourself a favor to check out where you might eat if you move to this great area.  One of my favorites is Taco Nation.  Located right across from CSU on Laurel Street this place rules.  $2 dollar Taco's are the norm.  You can get anything you want #1-12 they all cost 2 bucks.  The coolest thing is they are very ECO friendly here at the nation and the forks and drink cups all are made out of potato or some other renewable source.    If you really want to join Taco Nation, do like all the young people and go to the kids' MySpace site: myspace.com/twodollartaco   If your in town and want to check out the Rio.  That is some Quality fancier food there.  the reason that taco nation rules is because it is chea... 07/05/2007

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Looks like it is time to work on getting this flip listed and ready to go on the market.  Today we took pictures of the house and will be taking even better ones once we get the property cleaned.  The scope of work had been completed and looks pretty good.  We added tile to the bathroom floor and to the shower walls.  We also update the lights and faucets.  In the kitchen we took out a wall and put in new applainces and tile countertop and tile backsplash.  (the concrete counter top did not come out good).    We also added mulch and some sod to make the house pop from the street.  I will keep this blog  up to date once we get an offer.  It was a very fun flip.  I am really lucky to have some cool friends to do projects like this with!  New kitchen applainces.   I really like the skyligh... 06/12/2007

I was recently challenged by a client to tell him why Real Estate would be a better investment for him then other investments.  Here was my responce. I am grateful for the Challenge of why should someone be in Real Estate. I guess although I have been able to quantify that question and have looked at those issues I have been in Real Estate for so long and have realized it to be the best way to secure long term wealth that I have not needed to answer that in a long time. I am grateful for the chance to work with you. I wanted to let you know that much of my investing is in my clients. I find them great deals so they can make money and I get great friends, partners and I get to meet your friends through my client's referrals. My business is based on making clients happy. So why would inve... 06/11/2007

For all you workaholics, I recommend a private yacht charter. Cruzan Yacht Charters is the best. Take my friends at Mayo Aviation Jet Charter from Fort Collins-Loveland airport to get there. Now enjoy a vacation and call me when you're ready to sell your business. 06/04/2007

A business owner I spoke with recently has been trying to sell his business for a year with no luck. He didn't know how to value his type of business, and doesn't have a current P&L or balance sheet. His tax returns show a loss, yet his business did $1,000,000 in sales last year. No wonder it hasn't sold. A legitimate business expense for tax purposes can be counted as cash flow when valuing a business. After recasting his numbers, we showed an $80,000/yr profit for the business. It has been SBA approved, and should sell quickly. Keep in mind the importance of recasting financials. For more info on recasting, contact me at ben@vrpro.com    05/31/2007

Ben, what is my business worth? I get this question 5 times a day. Here are some guidelines.SDE=Sellers Discretionary Earnings. How much do you make, plus addbacks like milage, meals, entertainment, etc. Don't addback expenses like rent or utilities, as new owner would have to pay that as well.Salons- 1.7 times SDE plus equipment and inventory. Service Business- 1.5 times cash flow.Liquor stores- 33% of Annual sales plus inventory.  Another methed is 2 times SDE plus inventory.Publishing Company- 70% of Annual sales. Another method is 4-6 times EBTID.Do you have a question about the value of your business? Call me for a free business valuation. All conversations are completely confidential.CASH FLOW IS KING!ben@vrpro.com(720) 384-5029 Cell 05/16/2007

Thanks for your interest in Northern Colorado's Real Estate Market.  I just wanted to Send you some free information.  I have added some links that are information about the Northern Colorado Market and also have some foreclosure lists if you want them just email back and I can get them over to you.Money Magazine rated Fort Collins the #1 place to live in the Country!!http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/index.htmlAnd in case you missed it the first time, below is the link to the Forbes Magazine article where they named Colorado the 5th best state in which to do business:http://kwmc119.webexone.com/r.asp?a=5&id=46954Please contact me with anything I can be doing to help you with your Real Estate goals and needs.Enjoy! Marcus Valdez(970) 231-0890valdez@kw.com 04/27/2007

Is the Foothills Fashion Mall Blighted?  There is a great article about this issue in the newest Fort Collins Weekly Magazine.   "Most malls you see have a 20 year life before they need major (re)development," says Mike Freeman at the City Council meeting.  'We went ten years longer"If Fort Collins is going to compete with the Loveland I-25 34 Developments and with the new Harmony Corridor Development they certainly can not have the middle of town, potentially highest traffic count retail location be a 30 year old vacant mall.  Boulder was in the same situation just  a few years ago and a redevelopment was the right decision.  or Is this just an example of a smart development company putting off maintance intentionally in an effort to get the City to come to the table with some redevelo... 04/27/2007

If you don't live in Northern Colorado, you may think that the weather this time of year is horrible.  Well, right now I'm looking out my office window and I see small patches of snow on the ground, at least 200 canadian geese on Lake Loveland and I can walk outside without a jacket and still be very comfortable.  For some reason (maybe the holidays) homebuyers seem to take a "we'll wait until the new year" mentality.  Right now, if you need housing, their may not be a better time to start shopping for your next home.  Why?  Less Competition The weather is great Interest rates have gone down (somewhere in the 5.625% range) Some sellers may be more eager to accept a "deal" The really great houses may be gone if buyers wait until early next year Did I mention that the weather is great The... 12/08/2006

Since most of the media likes to distribute or broadcast the "negative".  I thought I would mention a positive:Woodward Governor is relocating their corporate headquarters to northern colorado.  On a future post, you will see a summary of all the good news that is coming to northern colorado.  I would encourage you to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss it. 12/02/2006

We might as well just buy our graves sight's now.  If you are a property owner or plan on being one in the not too distant future, you may be seeing all the negative headlines and saying to yourself, "I'll just wait and see how things shake out".  The negativity, in my estimation, is more fiction than fact, particularly in Colorado.  We have not seen the appreciation like the rest of the country has and because of this we still get grouped into the rest of the country- statistically.  Oftentimes, perception is reality and I am willing to go on the record, we (Coloradoans) are primed to have our own "boom".Several key indicators give me the right to be bold about my "boom" prediction.  1) job growth, it seems that several of the tech companies are hiring again, 2) commerical real estate ... 12/01/2006

I read a great post from a fellow real estate blogger today.  In actuality, I should have written a post comparing my experiences as a former California real estate agent and now, a Colorado Broker.I have found that the relationship between title reps and agents here (in Colorado) is more cut and dry.  In other words, just because I'm an agent does not mean that I should get special priviledges.  I should only expect great service from  the title company(s) that I like to do business with.In California, the expectation was to get free lunches, free marketing materials, etc.  I am much more comfortable with the arrangement that I have experienced in Colorado.  Yes, I can make a request for any number of things but their is an understanding that I will have to pay for it. 12/01/2006