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How to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2021 in Fort Collins

Don’t forget — Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9! We believe that moms make the world go ‘round — and they’re worth celebrating every day of the year. But let’s take a full day to properly honor the moms in our midst by showering them with gifts, loving words and fun, indulgent experiences.  Whether you’re celebrating […]

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How to Spend a Full Day at Rocky Mountain National Park

Encompassing 265,461 acres within the Front Range, with a diverse geography filled with towering peaks, waterfalls and glacial lakes, meadows and valleys, and dense forests, Rocky Mountain National Park would take months to fully explore.  There is so much to do at this massive, renowned national park, from hiking in the summer to snowshoeing in […]

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11 Fun + Interesting Facts About Greeley, Colorado

If you’ve lived in Greeley or elsewhere in Northern Colorado for a while, you probably know the basic facts about Greeley: its population, its agricultural roots, the annual events its known for, and some of the city’s most beloved local businesses.  But there are a few interesting, lesser-known facts you may not know about this […]

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The 10 Best Hiking Trails Near Loveland, Colorado

Many are moving to Loveland — and Northern Colorado in general — largely due to the city’s access to outdoor recreation, from skiing in the winter to biking in the summer. And no matter what time of year it is, locals sure like to go hiking on the weekends.  Here in Loveland, we are centrally located near a number of amazing hiking trails, from short […]

Home Inspiration, Real Estate

Why Staging a Home Is So Important

When selling a home, buyers may notice a difference between a staged home and an unstaged home. But is the process actually worth it? Does staging yield any actual (read: monetary) results?  The short answer is yes! We think staging makes a significant difference when selling your home, as it has the potential to decrease the amount of […]

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Our Home Design Trend Predictions for the Future

Earlier this year, we held our Annual Real Estate Forecast, which explored the market trends we saw in 2020 and forecasted our predictions for 2021, based on information from reliable sources in the industry and our own decades of experience.  One element of our Real Estate Insider Forecast Edition included insight about home design trends in […]

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The 11 Best Consignment + Thrift Stores in Fort Collins

Consignment and thrift stores play a valuable role in the community as are a resource for affordable clothing, furniture and other goods. Plus, they help reduce waste by keeping unwanted items out of the landfill, reducing the need for the increased production of new items. And lastly, many secondhand stores give back to the community in tangible […]