Merry Christmas from the Sears Real Estate family! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and a prosperous New Year!
The City of Greeley is offering Greeley residents free pick up and drop site for downed tree limbs as a result of Wednesday's storm.
Due to the severity of the early winter storm this week, significant damage has occurred to trees in the community.
The City’s Public Works crews have prepared a location at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley so that city residents can drop off their tree limbs and branches. The free drop site is located at 14th Avenue and A Street on the southwest corner across the street from the entrance to Centennial Village Museum. It will open beginning October 26 at noon and will remain open through November 15.
In addition to offering the free drop site, City crews will also be assisting residents until November 7 picking up downed limbs at the curb in all city neighborhoods. Residents are asked to move their limbs to the curb for pick up. Elderly and disabled residents will be eligible for additional assistance clearing the tree limbs from their property. For assistance, these residents can use the City’s Snow & Ice Hot Line: 351-SNOW (7669).
Residents are reminded to be cautious around any downed trees or limbs as dangerous conditions may exist, particularly where power lines are nearby. If residents see downed lines or hazardous conditions involving overhead lines or poles, they are asked to call Xcel Energy at 1- 800-895-4999.
Sears Real Estate toured the AIMS Automotive and Technology Center on Thursday, September 15th. A huge thank you to Director, Fred Brown, for his exciting and thorough tour! If you haven't had to a chance to visit the facility we would highly recommend it!
We loved having Karyn Ruth White (motivational comedian) join us on Monday for our morning session (Realtors only) of FinishSTRONG! She was absolutely amazing! Just a reminder--we still have spots available for our evening session of FinishSTRONG. It's open to anyone in the community! Don't miss out..Call Chalice Springfield at 970-330-7700 if you're interested.
Click here for more information on the class!
Average Days on Market YTD (Year to Date)
Greeley/Evans DOM...103
Windsor DOM...........134
Loveland DOM..........118
Ft. Collins DOM.........111
Ann Stewart, Mary McPhee and Brad Hiett
We finished another successful summer of Neighborhood Nights! We always enjoy sponsoring this wonderful event and hope you all enjoyed the movies and concert as well. Thanks to the City of Greeley for putting this event together and thank you to the other sponsors for their support!
See you next summer!
Fort Collins has again been recognized as one of the best places to ride a bicycle, this time by TheStreet.com.
The Choice City landed at No. 3 on the list of the 10 best bicycle cities with nearly 10 percent of the population riding bicycles.
Fort Collins came in behind Eugene, Ore., at No. 2, and Boulder, at No. 1, with 12.3 percent of its residents riding bikes.
Fort Collins has 7,776 bicycle commuters, which accounts for 9.9 percent of the population, according to the article.
To read more click here.
Come see Chris Daniels & The Kings tonight for the last Neighborhood Nights event this summer!
Twin Rivers Amphitheater
1501 65 Ave
Greeley, CO 80634
Concert starts at 7PM!
There will be face painters, balloon artists, horse and carriage rides, inflatables plus 1/2 price swim & mini-golf at Funplex from 6PM to close.
Stop by the Sears Real Estate table for one of our recyclable bags!
Sears Real Estate Agent, Dori Workman, pictured with children who attended the free swim at Discovery Bay
Sears Real Estate Agents, Shelley Ball-Paddock, Fara Dyer and Staff Member, Kristin Standen at Neighborhood Nights.
In addition to leading the state in employment growth, Weld County’s wages grew 6.2%, which was 9th in the country, and above the national average of 3.0% and the state’s average of 3.7%.
Weld County’s average weekly wage now stands at $820, compared to Colorado’s $1,001.
For those interested in the details, the report can be found at: http://www.bls.gov/ro7/qcewco.htm#chart1
Thank you to the many Affiliates who attended our open house last week! We appreciate all that you do for Sears Real Estate and our community. We have the best affiliates in
Northern Colorado!
Tiffany Brazelton, North American Title Company
Julie Jensen, Cornerstone Mortgage
& Chalice Springfield, Sears Real Estate
Quick Stats
New Listings Year-to-Date 2010 vs. 2011
Greeley/Evans
............................................360
.............................229
Windsor Area
..........................224
...................161
Smaller Communities
...........64
........34
Fewer homes have been listed in 2011 than the same time last year. Median sales prices have been on the rise. Selection is still great! Is now the time to buy or sell?
Source: Ires Statistics February 2011
Windsor area refers to Windsor, Severance, Johnstown and Milliken
Smaller Communities refers to Ault, Eaton, Nunn, Platteville, LaSalle & Gilcrest
Greeley/Evans
The number of new listings on the market has declined year by year in the Greeley since 2007. Currently, there are 7% fewer residential listings than in 2010, with 35% fewer newly listed homes year-to-date.
With less competition, sellers have been able to command higher prices. In Greeley and Evans, the median sales price is nearly 10% higher than the same time last year.
Windsor Area
Residential real estate sales have been on the rise in the Windsor area since early 2010. Like the Greeley area, Windsor median sales prices are up significantly over 2010 while the total number of listings have been slowing. Currently, median sales prices are up 10.5% while the number of homes on the market is down by just over 3%.
Smaller Communities
Home sales in the smaller, surrounding communities have begun to pick up in the first part of 2011. Sales are up slightly, median sales prices are up (an 8% increase) and, as we have seen all across Northern Colorado, the number of homes entering the market has slowed (11.5% fewer active listings).
Source: Ires Statistics February 2011
What's Great About Northern Colorado?
Windsor area refers to Windsor, Severance, Johnstown and Milliken
Smaller Communities refers to Ault, Eaton, Nunn, Platteville, LaSalle & Gilcrest
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Interest rates are still historically low! However, they are on the rise and many experts agree, they are likely to continue rising.
Now may be the time to buy...consider this:
Over the life of a loan (assuming a 30-year fixed loan for $250,000), an interest rate change of only 1/2 a percent can cost (or save) a homeowner more than $30,000.
If you think you're ready to buy, begin by meeting our agents. They are local real estate experts and can help you down the road to homeownership!
Quick Stats
Median Sales Prices - 2010 vs. 2011
Greeley
.............$120,000
.................$130,000
Windsor
...........................$197,000
..............................$235,000
Rural Areas
..................$137,000
......................$165,000
Source: Ires Statistics February 2011
Recent statistics suggest the Northern Colorado housing market continues to steadily rebound.
In Greeley/Evans, there are 32% fewer new listings (year-to-date) than in 2010. What this means is there are fewer homes for sellers to compete with, which tends to mean higher prices. Median values are up significantly over January 2010, holding steady around $137,000.
The Windsor area hasn't slowed from the relatively good year in 2010. Median values are around the same as the fourth quarter of 2010, which were 15% higher than they began the year. Residential sales (in total dollars) are up an astounding 34%.
The Smaller Communities in our area have seen sales increase, median sales prices increase and average days on the market decrease. Overall, the housing market in these areas looks strong.
Source: Ires Statistics February 2011
Windsor area refers to Windsor, Severance, Johnstown and Milliken
Smaller Communities refers to Ault, Eaton, Nunn, Platteville, LaSalle & Gilcrest
While the housing market nationwide has had many ups and downs in recent years, most of us feel confident that 2011 will bring the market back to level ground.
Greeley/Evans
The area didn't start the year extremely fast and furious, but the Greeley/Evans market is showing signs of improvement. Overall sales (year-to-date) is down just slightly but the quality of those sales has improved; Median prices are up (this makes it the third straight year of increases) and average days on the market is once again down!
Windsor Area
The Windsor area is looking good for another year of increased sales price. Prices have been on the rise in Windsor since 2008, ending 2010 with a median sales price of $303,000! Overall home sales also increased in Windsor in 2010 and so far this year, have remained steady...but with higher median values (year-to-date)!
Weld County
In November, Weld County posted the 2nd largest drop in foreclosure filings in Colorado. Weld County was hit hard over the past 5 years with very high foreclosure rates, but with the recent decrease we hope the housing market is showing signs of leveling out.
Interest Rates
Rates have crept up already in 2011 and most economic experts agree that a 1-2% increase is likely this year.
Think of it this way...
Every increase of 1% in interest, increases your house payment approx. 10-12%!
Source: Ires Statistics Dec 2010/Jan 2011
From Our Homes to Yours
Sears Real Estate would like to wish you Happy Holidays!
