Over the last several years, Fort Collins has been wrestling with a core tension: How do we hit our ambitious climate goals without breaking the people, businesses, and property owners who make up the backbone of our community? When it comes to buildings — which account for over two-thirds of all local greenhouse gas emissions—
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
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
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
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
Public transportation in Fort Collins has never been one of those “top-five reasons people love living here.” It’s not what most locals brag about, and that’s okay — it’s just the truth. But that doesn’t mean the City Council hasn’t invested heavily over the years. Remember the MAX line along Mason? That project cost around
Fort Collins is at a pivotal point. The decisions our City Council is making right now about Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs) and Transportation Expansion Fees (TEFs) will directly shape how our city grows, how affordable new homes will be, and whether new neighborhoods will continue to enjoy the same quality of services—roads, parks, community centers,
If you’ve lived in Fort Collins for a while, you know the Southeast Community Center (SECC) has been one of the most anticipated projects in the city’s history. Originally approved through the 2015 Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), this was supposed to be the project that brought a full-service community, recreation, and library facility to
If you live in Fort Collins, you’ve probably noticed your utility bill creeping up over the past few years. Between water, electricity, wastewater, and stormwater, it all adds up. The City of Fort Collins is currently reviewing rates for 2026, and while there may be small adjustments on the horizon, our rates are still competitive
The 2025 Fort Collins mayoral race is shaping up to be one of the most interesting we’ve seen in years. Six very different candidates are running — each with their own background, leadership style, and approach to some of the biggest issues facing our city: affordability, growth, and a projected $11 million budget shortfall. If