When people start looking at homes in Fort Collins, one of the first questions they ask is: “What neighborhoods hold their value the best?” That is a smart question to ask. Now, before we jump into this list, I want to make something very clear. Buying a home should not only be viewed as an
If you bought a home in Fort Collins 10 years ago, there’s a good chance your home is worth a LOT more today. But here’s the thing: not every neighborhood grew the same way. Some neighborhoods almost doubled in value. Others more than doubled. And a few? They grew by more than 130%. We went
If you live in Fort Collins and have been thinking about building an ADU, also called a backyard cottage, carriage house, mother-in-law suite, or granny flat, you might want to pause before jumping in. Not forever. But maybe for a little bit. At the April 21, 2026 Fort Collins City Council meeting, Council supported a
For years, Front Range Passenger Rail felt like one of those ideas Colorado loved to talk about but never quite seemed ready to build. That is starting to change. Today, the conversation is no longer just about a distant dream of trains running up and down Interstate 25. It is about a defined first phase,
Fort Collins, Colorado is once again stepping into the spotlight—and this time, it’s because of a major federal shift. Recent restructuring within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Forest Service is positioning Fort Collins as a central hub for research and operations, with insider reports suggesting that 500–600 employees could
If you’re thinking about moving to Fort Collins—or you already live here and want to stay informed—this City Council work session covered some of the most important topics shaping the city’s future. The March 24, 2026 work session focused on three major areas: These are not small topics. They directly affect how people move around
A Detailed Cost of Living Breakdown for Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor, Loveland, Johnstown & Greeley (2026) If you’re considering moving to Northern Colorado or evaluating whether your current income supports long-term stability here, you’ve probably asked: How much do you need to make to live comfortably in Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor, Loveland, Johnstown, or Greeley?
A Calm, Data-Driven Look at Prices, Income, and What’s Really Happening If you’ve lived in Fort Collins for any length of time, you’ve probably had this thought: “Home prices have gone crazy.” And if you just look at the raw dollar numbers, that reaction makes sense. In December of 2016, the rolling 12-month median sales
Five Clear Priorities. A Sharper Focus. And Big Implications for Housing, Affordability, and Growth. On November 4, 2025, Fort Collins voters elected a new City Council. On January 13, 2026, they were officially sworn in. And on February 10, during a public work session, they laid out the foundation for what they want to accomplish
Northern Colorado is entering a new phase of regional competition. For decades, Fort Collins has been the primary economic and employment hub of the region, supported by Colorado State University, a strong base of professional and technical jobs, and a high quality of life that consistently attracted new residents. Greeley, historically more industrial and blue-collar