What’s Happening in NoCo by The Group Real Estate
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 […]
It’s no secret that the last year has been difficult for many of our local businesses here in Fort Collins and around the world. And while nearly every sector was affected, from restaurants and bars to salons and coffee shops, there is one group of businesses that was significantly impacted: entertainment centers and businesses focused […]
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 […]
After more than a year of this pandemic, one thing is clear: Northern Colorado residents have still found a way to celebrate just about anything, whether it’s drive-by birthdays, Zoom weddings, or socially distanced holidays and other events. And the ingenuity continues for Easter 2021! While many of our large-scale gatherings are on hold […]
Spring is upon us at last! This means it’s time to tackle the thing you’ve been anticipating for months. And no, we’re not talking about a Fourteener (although that would be a worthwhile thing to do this spring!). We’re talking about spring cleaning. As light hits the nooks and crannies […]
The past year or so has been extremely difficult for small businesses of all kinds — from shops and boutiques to salons and spas, to bars and restaurants. Artisans and makers have been especially impacted by the current economy, as many haven’t had the same exposure from in-person markets and events that they typically rely on. One […]
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 […]
Spring is almost here! Is it just us or is this the most exciting season of the year? It typically means longer days, more sunshine, blooming flowers and warmer temperatures — essentially, more reasons to spend time outdoors. And after an entire year with COVID restrictions and more time spent at home, we’re […]
We all love a good food fad. Cupcakes, kale, ramen, bacon everything — we’ve seen it all in the last 20 or so years. But there’s one food phenomenon we hope doesn’t go away any time soon: avocado toast! While this savory breakfast item consists of two obvious ingredients (bread and smashed or sliced avocado), avocado toast […]
As the precautions related to COVID are extending into 2021, it looks like we’ll be hunkering down at home for a little while longer. But if you’ve already watched your entire Netflix queue twice and have run out of board games to play, you might be looking for something new to do. […]
Spring is almost here! While we love decorating and updating our homes at the turn of each season, there’s just something about spring that feels bright, cheerful and filled with hope. Bring those emotions into your interior with these interior design trends we can expect to see in spring 2021! We’re anticipating […]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…ramen? Ramen has taken the U.S. by storm over the last several years, and it has certainly made its way to Northern Colorado. But this Japanese delicacy is nothing new! In fact, it is believed to have been introduced to Japan as early as the 1660s. But no […]