October 2020 Newsletter

What is new in Northern Colorado Real Estate?

I get this a lot with people asking about the Northern Colorado Real Estate Market. 

The short answer -- Just about everything is new and different. 

We have new procedures for showing home to keep the inhabitants of the house safe from Covid-19. Interest rates are still at historic lows and don't appear to be going up any time too soon. Inventory is low.  Specifically, Loveland inventory is down 22.5% year over year!  And buyers are doing their best to lock in the low interest rates on their next home. So demand is high. 

High demand, low interest rates, low inventory all equal a VERY active real estate market in Northern Colorado.  Don't look for the housing market to cool off any too soon.  

If you are curious about what all this means for you and your home's market value, give me a call or email me at Kim@TeamPLR.com and we can talk about your situation and goals.

Call Brian Briggs to schedule your Fall Home Carpet Cleaning. Brian has been my “go to” carpet cleaner for years. He is ready to be yours. Just give him a call and let him know you got his name from me.

Complete the puzzle, give me call and claim your coffee/tea gift card! Do it before the next issue comes out (Nov 5th).

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Annual Shred Event in Loveland

The City of Loveland is having a shred event. This is the perfect opportunity for people to clear out some old paperwork! Here are the details from the city’s website.

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The City’s Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division offers residents the opportunity to completely shred sensitive, confidential documents, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 22 at the Public Works Administration Building, 2525 W. 1st Street.

Residents with a current yard debris permit can shred documents, free of charge, and are allowed up to three bags/boxes per household. The cost to residents without a yard debris permit and to county residents wishing to participate, is $5.

Anyone bringing additional bags/boxes over the three allowed will be charged $5 each.

 All shredded documents will be recycled. As a reminder, those who have shredders at home may bring shredded paper to the Recycling Center any time of year.

Introducing Savvy Senior Seminars

As a child of educators, I have been raised knowing the importance of education. I believe that an educated and informed consumer makes the best decision for themselves. So I have create a series of seminars/classes/information talks to do just that.  

Savvy Senior Seminars will be held on Wednesday from 2:00-3:30pm at the Donut Haus Bakery in Loveland, Co.  These are FREE seminars and you can even get some Coffee and Doughnut. Bring a friend and learn something new. 

The first four in the series will be done weekly and are intended to jump start the series.  Come to one.  Come to all.  I have partnered with local businesses and service providers to have them come in and speak on subjects as they are uniquely qualified to speak on that topic.

Is there a topic or subject that you would like more information on and think others would too?  Let me know.  I would love to expand my series and bring in speakers and add value to you.  

These are informational only. All of the presenter understand and agree with me that informed consumers benefit everyone. We aren't selling anything.  Only providing what we hope will be valuable information to help you.

What is going on in the Rental Market in Colorado

I wanted to share the article regarding the rental market in Denver Colorado.  There has been a lot of press about the market and a lot of generalizations.  Real estate is very local and very specific because each state, city, community, and neighborhood has it's own unique qualities and determine how the local housing market will perform.

That being said, using a high quality real estate professional can make all the difference in your buying and selling outcome.  I am always available to discuss your real estate goals and needs and help create a plan for you.

Soiler alert: Denver rental market is still strong.

Rebchook, John. “Rental-Shoe-Dropping Silence.” Colorado Real Estate Journal, 12 July 2018, crej.com/news/rental-shoe-dropping-silence/.

7 Inexpensive Tips to Increase Your Home’s Value $ When Selling

In a blog post from 1stBank (see link under “Click here...")

Here is the short list:
1.  Clean and Declutter
2. Maximize Light (aka clean your windows)
3. Give the Entryway a face-lift (paint door, clean up landscape, porch-scaping
4. Make quick kitchen updates (update door handles),
5. Spruce up bathrooms (new fixtures, new mirror)
6. Use light-colored paint (think clean palette for buyer)
7. Go green on energy (insulation and caulk can go a long ways to help with utility costs)

Click here for the full article

Need Help Changing the Batteries in Smoke Alarm

The Loveland Fire Department offers to come and change your batteries for you.  So, if you are not comfortable on a ladder or don’t have one that will reach, give the non-emergency line a call at 970-667-2151 to request assistance.