Apropos of Nothing
New Construction – Part 1
Nobody owned it before you, and you get a hand in the creation. Buying a new home can be and should be an exciting process. You get to pick out the cabinets, the flooring and paint colors – not to mention lighting and appliances. You will often have a say in the...
Kids & Moving – Part 1
What to consider in your next home (if you have young kids – like I do) As I write, I am a working mom and wife in her mid-30s. I have two sons (or three, if you count my truly wonderful husband?) – one in elementary school and one in preschool, and a career in real...
Tracks & Trails
If you’ve lived in Northern Colorado for even a short time you have likely seen a copy of The Recreator at one place or another. In their own words, the City of Fort Collins website calls The Recreator a “comprehensive community resource that includes information on...
Real Estate Bubble
As home prices continue to rise in Northern Colorado, I hear this familiar refrain with increasing frequency: “are we in a real estate bubble, and when is it going to burst?” My response is, I don’t know – only time will tell. Yes, I don’t know, but I do have an...
Top 5 Laugh-Out-Loud Movies
Devin: 5. The Jerk: An old one, yes, but Steve Martin at his absolute best. Best line: “You mean I’m gonna stay this color?” 4. Nacho Libre: This movie would not be the least bit funny but for Jack Black. With him, though, it’s hilarious. Best line: “Chancho -- when...
Look Familiar?
One day back in 1951, Harper Goff, a Fort Collins artist, was shopping in London when he stopped to admire a model train set. A second gentleman, with whom Goff struck up a conversation, was also admiring the model train. This serendipitous meeting and the...