Fort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tours June 11, 2018

Two Story Town-home with Mountain Views in Fort Collins!

Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom at 2502 Timberwood Dr #82 in southeast Fort Collins town-home! Close to sought after schools, easy access to I-25, restaurants and shopping. Vaulted 2 story ceilings in the living room and an open floor plan. Relax on the back patio that opens to the greenbelt. New flooring, new paint, and stainless appliances. Finished basement creates a second en-suite area! Call for your private showing at 970-673-7285 for more information or click the link below for more details.

https://paulhunterrealestate.com/listing/80205519

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Friday Fun Facts!

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Top 5

Greeley is the 5th-ranked city in the whole country for one year appreciation. This is according to the Federal Housing Finance Authority’s most recent quarterly report. They track close to 300 markets all over the U.S.

For the first time in a long time, the Fort Collins/Loveland market did not make the top 20 list- they came in ranked 76th.

Greeley’s appreciation over the last year was 12.63% and Fort Collins/Loveland’s was 7.98%.

Who was first? Boise, Idaho with 15.25%.

Who was last? Peoria, Illinois whose prices fell 1.26%.

What about other Colorado cities?

  • Colorado Springs – 14th @ 11.65%
  • Grand Junction – 16th @ 11.47%
  • Denver – 28th @ 10.18%
  • Boulder – 68th @ 8.25%

Overall, prices in the U.S. increased by an average of 6.9%. A couple of interesting side notes- a minimum of 11% was required to make the top-20, and 18 of the top 20 are in the Western U.S.

Grab a copy of my Investment Kit so you can see the simple steps to get started without stress or complication. Email me at phunter@windermere.com and I will send you a video which clarifies the process and my Investment Checklist so you can see what to do first.

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How Much Inventory Is Out There?

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We talk about it all the time, as Buyers we worry about it and as Sellers (who need to buy) we worry about it. But what do the numbers really look like?

Well, over the last 3 years in Fort Collins we have ranged between 1.11 months and 2.17 months of inventory over all of the price ranges. The National Association of REALTORS data suggests that a balanced market is when there is 6 months of inventory, so we have been in a “buyer’s market” for a while. Right now, we have the lowest level of inventory available in that 3 year span at 1.07 months of inventory in Fort Collins.

While that can sound daunting to a buyer, remember that the interest rates have already started to increase, so with that will come higher payments for the same loan amount. Combine that with the appreciation that is sure to continue to come due to the low inventory, you will ABSOLUTELY be paying more on a monthly basis for the same home 6 months or a year from now. It puts the search in perspective, and makes the competitive market worth while for you to buy now based on the numbers.

If you have any questions about where our data shows the Northern Colorado Real Estate market going, feel free to get in touch with me. Have a great week!

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Friday Fun Facts – 66% Off!

This just in…

For the month of April, the average price of a home in the city of Boulder was $1,247,000. This is according to the latest from our IRES MLS system.

If you want to own a home about an hour down the road in another really nice college town and get a 66% discount, you may want to check out Fort Collins 🙂

Yes, despite the recent uptick in prices here locally, we are still a bargain compared to Boulder. Here are median single-family prices for our markets and their relative price to Boulder:

  • Fort Collins = $414,237 (66.8% off)
  • Loveland = $360,150 (71.1% off)
  • Greeley = $290,000 (76.7% off)
  • Windsor = $306,450 (75.4% off)

Grab a copy of my Investment Kit so you can see the simple steps to get started without stress or complication. Email me at phunter@windermere.com and I will send you a video which clarifies the process and my Investment Checklist so you can see what to do first.

Fort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tours May 3, 2018

The Historic James B. Arthur Home is For Sale!

334 E Mulberry St a prime Old Town Fort Collins location. Close to restaurants, bars, galleries, festivals, and more. Private parking lot with 21 spaces. Building built by a pioneer in the brick and plaster businesses. The Arthur House was a single family home for Colorado pioneer (and others), fraternity house, full-time assisted senior living. Has a CO for 5 apartments. Zoned NCB, this property could remain apartments or adaptable to numerous businesses or a residence. Contact me for your private showing at 970-673-7285 or click the link below for more details.

https://paulhunterrealestate.com/listing/78573933

Fort Collins Real EstateVirtual Tours April 4, 2018

Quaint Home with Amazing Landscaping!

BEAUTIFULLY maintained home at 2509 Tulane Drjust a block from O’Dea Elementary. Permitted addition makes this home almost 2,400 square feet. Wood floors on the main floor in fantastic condition, open kitchen to the living room. Newer style vinyl windows throughout, new roof in 2015, new carpet in most rooms, and a brand new furnace! Landscaping is as close to perfect as it can get. Large office, study and recreation room with its own access to the backyard. An amazing opportunity under $400,000 in South College Heights! Call for a private showing or click the link below for more details.

http://windermerenoco.com/listing/77000317

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The Scoop! Is Here

Check out this quarter’s edition of The Scoop! Our Northern Colorado Market report!

THE SCOOP!

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Are We Bubbly?

Because our Northern Colorado market has been so active over the last four years, clients often ask me if wIe think there is a housing bubble forming.

There are several key statistics which we track closely in order to answer that question.

Here is one fact that we find to be insightful…

One of the root causes of the last housing bubble was the glut of inventory, and specifically new home inventory. Quite simply, the market was being oversupplied with new homes. The rules of economics say when there is oversupply, prices must come down.

Are we in a housing bubble?

Today, there are far fewer new home starts compared to 2004 and 2005 when the last bubble was forming – despite there being a larger population.
According to our friends at Metrostudy who track the new home market, Northern Colorado has had 4,452 new home starts in the last 12 months.

That number is only 60% of what it was at the height of construction in early 2005.

It is also interesting to note that over the last 12 months there have been 4,473 new home closings which shows that demand is keeping up with supply.

So when you drive around Northern Colorado and notice all the new homes being built, know that construction activity is far less than what is was during the bubble and that demand is keeping up with supply.

In case you missed our annual real estate Forecast event, you can reach out to me to see the presentation slides or receive a video recap of the information. Just email me at phunter@windermere.com

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Windermere Market Forecast

I want to thank everyone that was able to make it to our Market Forecast last week, we all really appreciate it! If you would like to get the powerpoint presentation or would like a rundown from the event, please give me a call or shoot me an email. Or if you would like to know more about the market activity in your neighborhood or the value of your home specifically, let me buy you lunch and we can talk more about it!

 

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Friday Fun Facts!

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Rate Recap

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25% this week. It was their 3rd rate increase this year.

This has us thinking about mortgage rates.

Today, 30-year mortgage rates are 3.93%.

Let’s put this in context with a little history lesson. Mortgage rates were…

  • 3.90% 6 months ago
  • 4.13% 1 year ago
  • 3.54% 18 months ago
  • 3.32% 5 years ago
  • 5.96% 10 years ago
  • 7.15% 20 years ago

So where are rates headed? Given that the Federal Reserve is expected to raise their rate three to four more times in 2018, we expect mortgage rates to be higher one year from today.

The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts rates to be 4.8% in the 4th quarter of next year. Freddie Mac’s prediction is 4.4%. If these predictions are true, that would mean mortgage rates would be back to where there were 6 to 7 years ago.

To hear our predictions for the 2018 market, join our live Market Forecast event on January 18th at the Marriott in Fort Collins. Back by popular demand is Windermere’s Cheif Economist Matthew Gardner who will give you valuable and interesting insights into the real estate market. Reserve your spot at www.windermereforecast.com