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Buying First-Time Home Buyer Guide — Fort Collins & Northern Colorado A plain-language, Northern Colorado-specific guide to buying your first home in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, and Wellington — affordability, down payments, Colorado assistance programs, the local contract, and where budget-first buyers actually get in. Buying 45 Miles, 50 Years: The Poudre River Trail Is Finally Complete For 50 years, Northern Colorado had one big goal. We wanted to build a single paved trail that connected our communities along the Poudre River. The plan was to link the foothills above Fort Collins all the way out to Greeley. It happened a little at a time. A mile here. A mile there. One […] Buying What to Look for in a Buyer’s Agent in Fort Collins, Colorado (From a 13-Year Local Expert) I want to start with a story. Over the last two weeks, my team went through one of the strangest experiences I’ve had in 13 years of doing this. We were helping a buyer try to purchase a property that had been sitting on the market for over four months. No price drops. No movement. […] Buying The 10 Best Fort Collins Neighborhoods for Home Value Growth (2015–2025) 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 […] Buying The 5 Best Fort Collins Neighborhoods Under $600,000 (Median Prices, Home Sizes & What to Expect) Fort Collins has reached a point where finding a single-family detached home under $600,000 isn’t as easy as it used to be. The good news: there are still a handful of neighborhoods where you can find detached homes under $600k without giving up on lifestyle, schools, or access to the rest of town. These are […] Buying What Buyers Are Saying About Homes in Old Town Fort Collins Old Town Fort Collins has always had a certain pull—walkable streets, historic homes, local shops, and a community feel you don’t find everywhere. After helping hundreds of families relocate to Northern Colorado, I’ve heard just about every reaction buyers have when they walk through Old Town. Some fall in love instantly. Others are surprised by […] Buying The New Era of Real Estate Agents in Northern Colorado: What You Should Expect The real estate world is changing fast. I recently worked with myself as my own client. It helped me stress-test every part of my systems. It showed me what I expect from myself — and honestly, what every buyer or seller should expect from their own agent today. This new era is not about being […] Buying Montava: A New Chapter for Northeast Fort Collins If you’ve lived in Fort Collins for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about Montava — the nearly 1,000-acre development planned for the northeast part of the city near Anheuser-Busch. It’s been in discussion for years now, dating all the way back before 2018 even, but in 2018 when its original plans were submitted […] Buying 🏡 The Ultimate Relocation Guide: Moving to Fort Collins & Northern Colorado with the Best Real Estate Team If you’re searching for the best real estate agent in Fort Collins or trying to navigate the process of relocating to Northern Colorado, you’ve landed on the most comprehensive guide available. At Soukup Real Estate Services, we’ve been helping families and individuals relocate to Fort Collins and the surrounding communities for years—and we’ve built a […] Buying The ADU Boom in Fort Collins: What Colorado’s New Law Means for Homeowners If you’ve ever dreamed of adding a backyard cottage, a rental suite above your garage, or a small home for aging parents, Fort Collins just became an ADU-friendly city in Colorado—thanks to new statewide legislation and a significant local code update. Colorado passed House Bill 24-1152 (HB24-1152), a sweeping law requiring all jurisdictions within metropolitan […] Buying 3 Reasons to Sell Your Home in Fort Collins This Winter (and 3 Reasons Not To) Winter in Fort Collins offers a unique landscape for homeowners considering selling their property. While many sellers wait for spring, there are pros and cons to listing your home during the colder months. Here are three reasons why selling in winter could be advantageous, and three reasons why it might be worth waiting. 3 Reasons […] Buying Moving to Fort Collins: Exploring Four Key Cities and Their Neighborhoods If you’re considering a move to Fort Collins, Colorado, but are open to exploring surrounding areas, this blog post is for you! Fort Collins and its neighboring cities offer a diverse range of neighborhoods, each with its unique charm and appeal. In this guide, we’ll take you on a tour of four key cities—Fort Collins, […] Buying Moving to Fort Collins: A Comprehensive Checklist For full transparency, this blog post was written with the help of AI. But it was so good, I had to keep most of it! So enjoy it. It’s actually really good info!! Moving to a new city is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a daunting task. Fort Collins, Colorado, known for […] Buying To Buy or Not to Buy: Navigating Homeownership in Fluctuating Interest Rate Markets In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, one of the most critical factors that potential homebuyers need to consider is the prevailing interest rate environment. Interest rates, can significantly influence the cost of borrowing for a mortgage, thus affecting the affordability and demand for homes. The decision to buy a home when interest rates are […] Buying 5 Signs of a Serious Home Buyer You’ve hired a realtor, put your house for sale, and you’re ready to sell your home. Now, it’s only a matter of time before you find a buyer. But how do you recognize a serious home buyer? Selling a home is both exciting and stressful all at once. When someone makes you an offer, you […] Buying Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell in Northern Colorado? One of the most commonly asked questions is whether now is a good time to buy or sell a house in Northern Colorado. If you’re curious about it, too, continue reading on to find out our answer! Making the decision to buy or sell requires careful consideration, especially in today’s hot market. Given the dramatic […] Buying Interest Rates Putting the Breaks on Your Purchase?! Rising interest rates have been impacting buyers and sellers in different ways, influencing the real estate market. The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates is a step to counter inflation, but it also affects the housing market. Buyers Affordability Decreasing Higher interest rates imply higher borrowing costs for buyers. Homebuyers’ purchasing power decreases as […] Buying Should I Buy a House Now or Wait? 7 Key Things to Consider If you’re thinking of buying a home in 2023, you’re probably wondering whether you should do it now or wait for 2024. Even though the heat is coming off the housing market, you shouldn’t take the decision to purchase a new house lightly. Here are some key factors to consider while you’re weighing out your […] Buying What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent Today? Real estate is a complex and dynamic industry. Finding the right real estate agent can be the difference between a smooth, successful transaction and a frustrating, disappointing one. In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s more important than ever to find an experienced real estate agent who also leverages technology and is aware of the changing […] Buying First-Time Home Buying Guide: 7 Frequently Asked Questions If you’re a first-time home buyer, then you probably have a lot of questions on your mind. That’s perfectly normal. You’re likely to feel nervous, stressed out, and overall overwhelmed by emotions during your home-buying journey. But we’ve got you covered! We’re a team of experienced real estate agents, and we’ve helped many first-time home […] Buying 7 Useful Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Northern Colorado Buying your first house is exciting, to say the least! It can also be stressful. It goes without saying that you want to make your first home buying experience as successful as possible. But what are the most important things to consider for first-time home buyers in Northern Colorado? We’ve got you covered! Here are […] Buying 7 Useful Tips for Maintaining Your Landscape in Northern Colorado Wondering how to maintain your landscape in Northern Colorado? We’ve got you covered! Let’s face it; when it comes to keeping a healthy and green lawn, maintenance is key! And since Colorado has many different climates, landscaping here is a tricky business. But with good planning and careful consideration, you’re going to bring your lawn […] Buying 9 Things To Consider When Looking to Move to a New City Moving to a new city is a big deal. It’s exciting, emotional, and stressful. But there are certain things you need to consider when looking to relocate to a new area. Here are the nine most important factors to take into account. Cost of Living One of the most important things to consider before moving […] Buying 7 Best Towns to Consider When Moving to Northern Colorado Are you considering moving to Northern Colorado? That’s great to hear! And let’s face it, why wouldn’t you move here? There are truly many compelling reasons to move to Northern Colorado, from the incredible four-season climate to astonishing mountain views. Whether you’re looking to relocate here for endless outdoor activities or the causal lifestyle, you’re […] Buying Living in Loveland, Colorado Thinking of moving to Northern Colorado, but you still haven’t decided where exactly? This article is for you! Today we’re talking about all things Loveland, Colorado. So if you want to hear more about fun things to do here, the school system, and the differences between Fort Collins and Loveland, read on to find out. […] Buying Is The Fort Collins Real Estate Market Crashing?! Is this real estate market going to crash? This is one of the most frequent topics of conversation in the United States and even across the world. So today, we’re going to address it specifically for Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado area. Here are some key factors to consider when thinking about whether the […] Buying How to Find The Best Real Estate Agent in Fort Collins Guide Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a house in Fort Collins, finding the best realtor to guide you through this process is vital. An experienced and reliable local real estate agent can make all the difference in today’s market. So, if you want to avoid costly mistakes and make your selling/buying experience as smooth […] Buying 3 Secrets When Moving to Fort Collins Planning to move to Fort Collins, Colorado? You’re in the right place because today, we’re a few of the the top secrets you should know before your big move. Let’s dive in. #1 Consider getting groceries delivered to you when you first arrive in Fort Collins Let’s face it, the last thing you want to […] Buying The Top 4 Cities in Colorado Colorado is a very desirable place to live. But what are the best cities in this area? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. The top 4 cities in Colorado. The top 4 cities to live in Colorado based on conversations on where people look to move are Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, and Fort […] Buying Can a Family Live in Fort Collins with ONLY 1 Car?! People generally move to Fort Collins for the lifestyle. From spending time in nature to mountain biking and visiting breweries, there are so many outdoor activities to do in Fort Collins. Folks want to be able to walk, bike or possibly even share a vehicle here in town, limiting their commutes. So I got curious. […] Buying Living in Fort Collins: City Park City Park is one of the most beloved and desired parks in Fort Collins. And if you look at the map of the area, you’re going to notice straight away that it’s massive too. But if you’re looking to find out more about City Park, you should definitely continue reading this article to find out. […] Buying Best Neighborhoods in Fort Collins 2022 Looking to move to Fort Collins, Colorado? Then, you’re probably wondering what the best neighborhoods in Fort Collins 2022. So without further ado, let’s see the six of the best neighborhoods to live in Fort Collins in 2022. Kechter Farm Median Sales Price $762,000.00 $/Ft Total Sq Ft $252.00 Median Age of Homes 2018 Lot […] Buying Things I WISH I Knew Before Moving to Fort Collins As many of you already know, I was born and raised in Fort Collins. So when it comes to living in Northern Colorado, one thing that I definitely lack most is perspective. But after speaking with different clients with different backgrounds, I decided to share with you the top things THEY wish THEY knew before […] Buying Where to Live in Fort Collins in 2022 Congratulations! You’re moving to Fort Collins! But what area should you move to? Today, we’re going to talk to you about different areas in Fort Collins and what they’re about. Where to Live in Fort Collins in 2022?! Let’s dive in. Northwest The Northwest quadrant is probably the most surprising area for me. Especially when […] Buying DON’T Move to Fort Collins if you CAN’T Handle these 10 Things People move to Fort Collins for various reasons, whether that’s because they drove through here one summer or because their children went to school here or a number of other reasons. Hopefully, they were able to experience what Northern Colorado and Fort Collins are all about. But there are definitely some things that are unique […] Buying Best of Lists Fort Collins 2022 Part 2 Continuing from Part 1! Fort Collins continues to be ranked in some cool top lists, and you might have just read about some of them in our first part of Best of Lists Fort Collins 2022. Today, we’re sharing the second part of this series. Enjoy! Best of Lists Fort Collins 2022 Part 2. No. […] Buying Best of Lists for Fort Collins 2022 If you’ve been following this blog for a while now, you probably already know that Fort Collins is continually listed as one of the best places to live in the country. It got us thinking about other tops lists that Fort Collins is a part of. So here we are! Today, we’re talking about the […] Buying Fort Collins Vs Loveland Colorado 2022 Fort Collins and Loveland are two neighboring towns in Northern Colorado. And they both have plenty to offer, from a charming small-town feel to endless outdoor activities. But if you’re interested to move to the area, you probably want to know more about Fort Collins vs Loveland before choosing your new place to live. Here’s […] Buying 3 Reasons NOT to Move to Fort Collins in 2022 Fort Collins is considered one of the best places to live in the country. But no place is perfect! That’s why today, we’re talking about reasons NOT to move to Fort Collins. In case you missed my previous article about the biggest reasons not to move here, you can check it out here: 3 Reasons […] Buying Relocating to Fort Collins in 2022 One of the things that the pandemic has created is the great relocation. More and more people are choosing to work remotely. Which is why they’re more likely to consider moving across the country or even across the world. In case you’re one of those folks that are relocating to Fort Collins in 2022, this […] Buying 15 Questions to Ask Home Builders in Northern Colorado There’s no better feeling than moving into a new home. Buying a new build home is very exciting! The moment you walk into that home, the open floor plan with a big master bedroom and huge walk-in closet, you’re going to fall in love. New construction hits on everything today’s buyer wants. But it’s important […] Buying New Construction Developments in Fort Collins Colorado There is a strong barrier for growth and developments in Fort Collins because we’re pretty landlocked. In today’s post, we’re talking about the new construction developments in Fort Collins, Colorado. Types of developments in Fort Collins One thing to take into account when it comes to new construction developments in Fort Collins is that they […] Buying BEWARE of Property Taxes and Insurance in Fort Collins What could be one reason that somebody decides to rent and not buy a home? BEWARE of Property Taxes and Insurance in Fort Collins! Compared to a mortgage that has multiple variable expenses, they may want to secure their rental rate for the next year. One thing that people aren’t talking enough about is the […] Buying Is Fort Collins Colorado Expensive?! $$$$$ One of the most commonly asked questions about Fort Collins is definitely concerning living costs. If you’ve ever wondered whether Fort Collins, Colorado, is an expensive place to live, this is the article for you. Let’s dive in! Perspective is Key When talking about whether a town is expensive or not, we have to talk […] Buying Living in Wellington, Colorado What is it like living in Wellington? If you’ve ever thought about living in this small town in Colorado, this is the perfect article for you. Today, we’re talking about the pros and cons of living in Wellington, Colorado. Buying a house in Wellington, Colorado The Wellington housing market is hot. If you put an […] Buying Moving to Fort Collins | A Pronunciation Guide When you’re moving across the country, there are some quick and easy things you can do to fit in with the locals, such as changing your phone number or license plate. But above all, you’ve got to learn your local slang! Today we’re talking about the most commonly misspoken Fort Collins words by out-of-towners. Buying The Basics of a Home Mortgage for First-Time Buyers A home mortgage is a long-term financial commitment that can be daunting to first-time homebuyers. A home mortgage is a long-term financial commitment that can be daunting to first-time homebuyers. Here are the basics of a home mortgage loan to get you started. Buying Six Steps to Buying Your First Home Buying a home is by far one of the most exhilarating and expensive purchases you make in your lifetime. Educate yourself about the process before diving in, you’ll ensure that you can enjoy the process of buying your first house. Buying Buying a House in Northern Colorado in 2021 – Get ready to battle! It is a tough time to be a buyer right now! With inventory as low as it is and the competition as fierce as it is Buying Buying Investment Real Estate in Fort Collins Interested in investing in Fort Collins? Even if you’re only looking at buying a house as a good placement for capital. Buying Tips for Buying a House in Fort Collins in 2021 Are you moving or relocating to Fort Collins, Colorado? In this blog post, I talk to you about what it’s like to buy a house in Fort Collins in 2021. I also share some proven tools and strategies that will set you up for success. Let’s dive in Buying What You Can Buy in Fort Collins CO for $350,000 As of January 2020, the median sales price for a single-family, detached home in Fort Collins was about $470,000. What we want to look at today is what can you buy for $350,000. There were about 120 homes sold in this price range in Fort Collins last year. So where exactly in Fort Collins can you buy those houses? Read on to find out! Buying Buying vs Renting in Fort Collins Colorado My best friend recently went under contract on his first property which means he’s no longer renting. This made me very excited, but it also gave me an idea. Buying How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home in Fort Collins, Colorado? Are you considering moving to Fort Collins, Colorado? Wondering how much money it takes to buy a home? In this blog post, I’m going to talk to you about what it costs and how much it takes to buy a house in Fort Collins. Buying Buying Your First Investment Property House Hack – Bigger Pockets made this extremely popular and I think it is the EASIEST step into buying your first investment. Buying Buying A House Budget “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu With any BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), thank you Jim Collins, it takes breaking it down to small tasks that you complete to accomplish that big goal at the end. In our case, it is buying a house. There are get rich […] Buying First Time Home Buyers Tips: Part 3 The final part in our 3-part series on First Time Home Buyers. The first two parts of the series focused on the monetary and financing parts of buying a home. This final part will focus on the actual real estate and the hunt. HGTV has popularized home buying and renovation. From Love It or List […] Buying First Time Home Buyers Tips: Part 2 These are three places that you could/should start when you’ve decided to buy a home. Buying First Time Home Buyers Tips: Part 1 What a big decision! You’ve decided you want to buy your first home. Having helped many first time home buyers I think I understand the excitement, nerves and anxiety that comes with that decision. Below is the first of three areas with some ideas of how to best set you up for success. Monetary Planning […] Buying Real Estate Debate Part 1: Buy Now or Wait What is more curious is the questions and discussions around whether you should buy a home now or wait. Buying Buying → Cash Flow What should be (unless you are ultra-wealthy) the goals of real estate investing? Cash flow! How do you know if a property is going to have positive cash flow? It is a mixture of an art and a science. Buying Investing in Condos or Townhomes If you want to stick in the single family investing realm, but cannot seem to find an affordable detached home, a condor or townhome may be a good option for you. Buying Buying a Duplex/TriPlex/FourPlex So, you are okay with sharing walls by buying a townhome or condo, maybe small multifamily is a great option for you. Buying Search Criteria – SFRs You’ve got your money saved. It has taken a few years to get to this point, but now it is time to decide what type of investment property you want to get involved with. There is no right or wrong here, you just need to know your comfort level and what your goals are. Buying The Decision to Buy Real Estate The housing crisis of 2008 impacted a great amount of people both directly and indirectly. If you lost your home to foreclosure or had to sell through a short sale, you may just now be financially recovering. Or maybe it was your parents who experienced the crisis and you never want to go through anything […]
