Landscaping & Home Value

As with any home project, whether is an addition, remodel, or just making some updates, a homeowner who’s thinking of selling in the near future should consider whether landscaping is a worthwhile project. I’ve had clients ask if they should put effort into landscaping their property before listing. My answer: It depends. Chances are pretty [...]

Graywater Use Officially Legalized

There was never a law in Colorado that banned the use of graywater, but Governer Hickenlooper has signed a bill that allows graywater use statewide and provides for and encourages local municipalities and counties to set their own regulations surrounding graywater (or greywater) use. To really understand this bill, one must first understand the difference [...]

Green Real Estate: 4 Common Benefits

I put together this brochure awhile back which outlines the four most common benefits of Green Real Estate. Those benefits are Cost Savings, Healthy Living, Sustainability, and Green Lifestyle. Each of these benefits comes with certain home features to benefit homeowners. If you’re interested in learning more over a cup of coffee or a fine [...]

New Service: Home Energy Audits

I will soon be adding a new item to my extensive services list for my clients: Home Energy Audits. I am currently enrolled in the Colorado Energy Master program through Colorado State University. Click the link to see more info about the program. As part of being a Colorado Energy Master, I am learning how [...]

Happy Earth Day!

In honor of Earth Day 2013, here’s a picture of a tree that I painted all by myself in Microsoft Paint.  Please be considerate of the environment today and every day! Enjoy!

Another Reason Not to Smoke: Home Value

As if you really needed yet another reason not to smoke or to quit smoking, a recent survey in Canada found that smoking inside a home can reduce the home’s value by up to 29%. Speaking from experience, a home that smells of cigarette smoke, even the slightest odor, will instantly turn off most buyers. [...]

Fort Collins Prices Climbing Fast

The Fort Collins real estate market appears to be running full speed. The number of home sales is pretty much right on trend with the last several years. The number of home sales in March was just shy of 275, an improvement of about 8% from last March. But that’s not really the surprising number. [...]