Lyndsay Whitlock Realtor

06/04/2022

I listed this BEAUTY of a house this weekend. 884 Kaitlyn Circle in Loveland. I am in love with the kitchen updates and the back yard. I am sad to see the Seller go as she is a friend, but so excited for her adventures.

03/16/2022

The commanding officer at the Fort Collins in 1864 appointed Judge Lewis Stone and his wife Elizabeth to run an officers’ mess hall. The Stones were in their 60s and had arrived in Colorado Territo…

03/16/2022

Amazon.com Services LLC, an affiliate of the major online retailer, has purchased a parcel of land near the Northern Colorado Regional Airport for $9.4 million, potentially paving the way for a mas…

02/19/2022

This breaks my heart

Those in the thick of the Marshall fire crisis are sounding the alarm about a potential statewide problem as wildfires become more frequent and more destructive, and as more homeowners find themsel…

02/18/2022

This wet winter we have been having can bring roof and gutter leaks to your attention. We are here to help! Call us for a free inspection. If you’re in need of repairs, we can get to them quickly and at a reasonable rate. 970-690-1020

02/11/2022

I wanted to share some information on the Rental Registration Program that is being looked at.

This is a program where landlords would register their rentals with the city. There's a lot of considerations involved in this, and it is still very early in the process. But here's some information to know and ways to stay up to date as the program is developed.

First off, the Rental Permit plan is not yet on the docket for approval, City Council is in the exploration phase where data is being gathered and a committee is putting together what the program would look like. There will be a meeting in August where a plan will be presented from the Committee in charge of putting the program together to City Council.

Here is the website that provides the survey link as well as a newsletter signup for updates and more information. If someone is feeling passionate about the issue (Like me) they can even join in the task force.

https://www.fcgov.com/housing/rental-housing-strategies

Here are some information I think is helpful in this discussion:

Why is this being brought up? This work seeks to address the Greatest Challenge that "housing policies have not consistently addressed housing stability and healthy housing, especially for people who rent."

What are they wanting to consider when putting the program together:

-inspection of units
-fee to cover program costs
-tracking of rental properties and who the landlords are are (they say for statistical reasons and to provide resources to landlords.)
-involve landlords and tenants in program design and implementation

The fee that will be charged and what an inspection costs/ what they look for is also not known. The research they pulled from other cities who utilize rental permitting programs is all over the board from $50.00-$175 and range from per unit to per building. This is one of the key things the city is looking at when discussing the program. They want small fees that will not effect the housing market in a negative way.

Part of what the city will be reviewing as part of this program is the U+2 rule, incentives for small landlords, and land use zoning.

Right now it is important that people know that this is coming down the line so that their voices can be heard. Here are some stats that are interesting on rentals:

43% of Foco housing is Rentals
60.6% of Renters are using over 30% of their income for housing
There are over 1500 violations (that are known) on the U+2 Rule
There has been a 68% rent increase since 2011
There are 200-something complaints in with the city from tenants on rental properties

Please feel free to pass this along to Landlords, property managers, tenants, investors, Realtors, Lenders, and anyone who can help spread the word so that the city gets a lot of response to the survey and people can be heard.

I am always open to chatting with people about this. So if you have someone who wants to learn more and connect, please introduce us.

02/09/2022

The cupboard clean out for NoCo Cafe ends on Friday. There are several drop off locations if you are interested in donating.

02/04/2022

Just Listed this GORGEOUS 1/1 condo in Greeley. New flooring, new appliances, new HVAC and move-in ready!

02/02/2022

Theres a new reservoir being built just west of Carter Lake. Chimney Hollow Reservoir will provide 400,000 residents with water and will utilize water rights from the windy gap project. It is anticipated to be filled in 2025.

For more on the project:
https://www.northernwater.org/CHRP

02/02/2022

Last week I helped a first time home buyer purchase an awesome condo in Stetson Creek. I am so excited for him to have his own place. Thanks Colin for entrusting your sale with me, it is an honor to work with you!

02/01/2022

54 Affordable towmhomes coming to Kechter road.

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/01/30/fort-collins-real-estate-54-affordable-townhomes-planned-after-land-bank-sale/9254298002/?fbclid=IwAR2wmviV0pyVIlOBcL2PsveyWaoDiR0Kx9CmWJDTAWgnNS7hPXkFglQZB74

The city of Fort Collins has sold 5 acres on Kechter Road, paving the way for construction of 54 permanently affordable townhomes to hit the market.