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Fall can look a little different in Northern Colorado real estate. 🍂🏡The market may shift as summer comes to an end, but...
10/28/2026

Fall can look a little different in Northern Colorado real estate. 🍂🏡

The market may shift as summer comes to an end, but that doesn’t automatically mean fall is better for buyers or sellers.

What matters more is understanding how the current market aligns with your specific goals.
A few things worth considering:

1️⃣ For buyers:
A seasonal slowdown can sometimes mean less competition and more time to evaluate properties carefully.

2️⃣ For sellers:
Pricing, presentation, and preparation become especially important when buyers have fewer homes competing for their attention.

3️⃣ For both:
Your timeline matters. A move should fit your financial comfort, lifestyle, and next chapter, not simply a seasonal trend.

4️⃣ Look beyond the season:
The right opportunity depends on the property, neighborhood, pricing, and current market conditions.

5️⃣ Plan before you act:
Even if you aren’t ready to make a move today, understanding your options now can put you in a stronger position when the right opportunity comes along.

🍂 Are you thinking about buying or selling this fall?
Save this post as a starting point, then send me a DM when you’re ready to talk through your options.

Fall in Fort Collins is full of reasons to get out and enjoy the community! 🍂From family-friendly Halloween activities t...
10/21/2026

Fall in Fort Collins is full of reasons to get out and enjoy the community! 🍂

From family-friendly Halloween activities to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, ghost tours, and seasonal events, there’s something for just about every kind of October weekend. 🎃

A few ways to make the most of it:

1️⃣ Plan around your group.
Some events are geared toward young children, while others are better suited for adults or older kids.

2️⃣ Check ticket requirements ahead of time.
Events like Treatsylvania require advance tickets, so it’s worth planning before you go.

3️⃣ Build an afternoon around your event.
Pair an activity with a coffee stop, dinner, a walk through Old Town, or another local favorite.

4️⃣ Take advantage of the outdoors.
Fall is also a great time for leaf peeping, scenic trails, Horsetooth Reservoir, and exploring the Cache la Poudre River Canyon. 🍁

5️⃣ Save this guide for later!
Event dates, times, and ticket details can change, so check the official event information before heading out.

📌 Save this post for your next fall weekend in Fort Collins, and send it to someone who’s looking for something fun to do this October.

🛌 3 🛀 2 🚘 2📍 4460 Long Pine Lake Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538So excited, please take a look at my newest listing on RateMy...
10/16/2026

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📍 4460 Long Pine Lake Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538

So excited, please take a look at my newest listing on RateMyAgent.

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Are you moving to Fort Collins? Start with your lifestyle, not just the listing. 🏡The right home search starts with unde...
10/14/2026

Are you moving to Fort Collins? Start with your lifestyle, not just the listing. 🏡
The right home search starts with understanding what you want your everyday life to look like.

Before choosing a neighborhood, consider these three things:

1️⃣ Your lifestyle
Do you want walkability and Old Town energy, quiet residential streets, mountain views, or easy access to trails and parks?

2️⃣ Your everyday routine
Think about your commute, schools, CSU, I-25 access, shopping, dining, and the places you visit regularly. Convenience can make a big difference in how a neighborhood feels day to day.

3️⃣ Your current needs
Do you want low-maintenance living, a larger yard, a ranch-style layout, extra bedrooms, a basement, or space that can adapt as your needs change?

The goal isn’t to find the neighborhood everyone else recommends. It’s to find the location and home that make sense for the way you actually live.

📩 Send me a DM, and let’s find the right location and home for your next chapter.

Check out my latest RateMyAgent review in Berthoud. Helping people with one of the biggest emotional & financial decisio...
10/14/2026

Check out my latest RateMyAgent review in Berthoud. Helping people with one of the biggest emotional & financial decisions of their lives is just awesome. I feel so fortunate!

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10/07/2026

Northern Colorado’s business growth isn’t just a commercial real estate story. It can also affect the residential market by bringing more people into the area who need places to live.

When evaluating a home, it helps to look beyond the property itself:

✔️ Where are the major employment centers?
✔️ How accessible is the neighborhood?
✔️ What development and amenities are nearby?
✔️ How could continued population growth affect housing demand?

Growth doesn’t guarantee appreciation, but understanding what’s happening around a property can add valuable context to a residential real estate decision.

Are you looking for a home that puts you closer to work, amenities, and the lifestyle you want?

📩 Send me a DM, and I’d be happy to help you find the right fit.

Same income. ➡️ Same home price. ➡️ A different monthly payment.That’s how quickly a rate change can affect your home se...
10/06/2026

Same income. ➡️ Same home price. ➡️ A different monthly payment.

That’s how quickly a rate change can affect your home search. In this example, a shift from 7.03% to 7.28% adds about $76 a month to a $450,000 loan.

If it’s been a few weeks since you talked with your lender, ask for updated numbers before your next showing - including taxes, insurance, and HOA dues.

I want you to feel comfortable with the payment, not just excited about the house. Message me, and let’s talk about your next step.

Example assumes a 30-year fixed loan and includes principal and interest only. Rates reflect Freddie Mac’s national averages for September 24 and October 1, 2026, not an individual loan quote.

{Northern Colorado real estate, home buying tips, mortgage payments, Fort Collins Realtor, Chrissy Barker}

10/05/2026

Closing soon at 765 Grays Peak Lane! 🗝️

A great sale starts well before the sign goes in the yard. My clients and I worked together to check every box: cleaning, repairs, prep, staging, and marketing that showed this home at its best.

Now we’re getting ready for the closing table, and I couldn’t be more excited for them. 🤍

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