By Molly Armbrister Two Urban Renewal Areas in Fort Collins have so far seen a combined total of $124 million in private investment directed at redeveloping somewhat dilapidated parts of town. Also for the two areas combined, $19 million in tax increment financing has been dedicated to approved projects within the URAs, and $34 million in tax increment has been generated by URA … [Read more...]

by Carla Hill Buyers all across the nation are making their dreams come true. They’re signing on the dotted line and grabbing hold of the keys to a family home. Despite record low interest rates and enticing pricing, many potential buyers are delaying the decision to buy. What’s keeping you on the sidelines? Let’s take a look at the top reasons to own a home. Building equity. … [Read more...]

In recent years, both the metro Denver area and northern Colorado has tended to be the strongest labor markets and real estate markets in the state. This has been especially true in Larimer county where unemployment has been low and rent growth has been high. Greeley, which serves as a bedroom community to both the Denver area and the Ft. Collins-Loveland area has benefited as well. Below, I … [Read more...]

Several recent indicators for the real estate industry are pointing to a market that is on the mend and entering recovery mode. Housing experts’ predictions for the new year tend to center around a market stabilizing before entering a gradual, albeit very slow, recovery. However, the tone is more upbeat than it has been in years for the housing market. Here are a few of the signs that are … [Read more...]

Zillow stats showcase markets off the beaten path By Inman News Editor's note: This article is based on data compiled by Zillow, using the Zillow Home Value Index. Metro areas off the beaten path like Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Okla., bucked national trends to win a place on a top 10 list of markets with the greatest year-over-year median home-value increases from October 2010 to October … [Read more...]