Forbes magazine has ranked Fort Collins Colorado the 5th best place in the Country for business. This award has been bestowed on Fort Collins for several years now, with a current slip from the number two spot. There is really no doubt that Fort Collins has a very bright entreprenurial spirit and a great university with Colorado State University.
The University has launched several great cutting edge businesses in the last several years that are making strides in the Solar world and the Smart Grid Technologies.
Fort Collins also has a solid City Council that does a good of balancing fast growth for Fort Collins with maintace of current resident desires.
Fort Collins also has the extremely successful beer culture going on. Which was highlighted in the Forbes Article by discussing the Fort Collins Downtown Business Association, www.downtownfortcollins.com which hosts the Colorado Brewers Festival. This event bring great awareness and foot traffic downtown.
Fort Collins Real Estate values are directly impacted by this great article and the Fort Collins Real Estate market continues to chug along and fairly optimistic up beet tempo.

Here is the direct link to teh Forbes article: http://www.forbes.com/places/co/fort-collins/
herre is some of the article:
Fort Collins is a large college town, home to Colorado State University. Many high-tech companies including Hewlett Packard, Intel, AMD, Amago, among others, have relocated to Fort Collins to take advantage of the resources of CSU and its research facilities. Up and coming industries within the area include clean energy, bioscience, and agri-tech businesses. The large college-age population supports the local music circuit and a number of well known microbreweries, which give the city its college-town atmosphere. The Downtown Business Association hosts a number of large festivals each year in the historic Downtown district, including the NewWestFest in late summer, which features local cuisine, music, and businesses. The Fort Collins Lincoln Center is home to the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra and regularly attracts national touring companies of Broadway plays.

One company the article does not discuss is Otter Box.

The local Fort Collins Board of Realtors announced a first of its kind award in 2010. The Green Realtor of the year was given to JJ Hannah of Keller Williams.

JJ, has been an Eco-Broker certified Realtor for 6 years and has marketed such projects as, Solar Village Maple, Merten Homes, North Flats and been apart of such local initiatives as Fort ZED, Climatewise and is working on a green property management concept.

JJ Hannah also has a great website called, www.findfortcollins.com that helps provide a lot of local information to get insight into all of these movements.

Here are some of the critiria that created the selection of this award.
Sustainability initiative(s) you have implemented into your day to day business. Such as:
1. Recycling and Solid-Waste Reduction:
a. Exemplary Recycling of Standard Items - Business consistently and conscientiously practices standard recycling of glass, plastic, aluminum, office paper, newspaper, and cardboard.
b. Exemplary Recycling of Non-Standard Items - Business makes extra effort to dispose of items that are not as commonly recycled including, but not limited to batteries, construction materials and electronics.
2. Conscientious Purchasing
a. Local Purchasing - Business purchases or produces products that are produced in, or raw materials for which originate in Fort Collins or other nearby communities in order to reduce transportation costs (as well as support the regional economy).
b. Organic Purchases and Food Choices – Buys organic to supply business or as part of retail line. Restaurants and companies make a conscientious effort to provide and/or produce organic food choices to their patrons and/or employees. Awareness should be demonstrated by marking items/advertising organic content on the menu.
c. Renewable, Recycled and Non Toxic Product Purchasing - Buys recycled, renewable or non toxic to supply business or as part of retail line. If recycled products are part of retail line, businesses are encouraged to market availability of items to customers.
3. Green Building:
a. Green Building - Build property to conserve resources and/or incorporate recycled products. Can also be awarded to retrofitted buildings or furnishings where appropriate.
4. Conservation:
a. Alternative Transportation – Business makes a strong effort to reduce energy used in transportation through encouraged bicycle riding or walking to work, providing nearby housing, providing bus passes, establishing carpooling programs, or using high-efficiency or alternative fuel vehicles, etc.
b. Energy Conservation – Pro-active effort to reduce building energy use or use of renewable resources. Can include participation in ClimateWise, upgrading building systems, use of compact fluorescent bulbs, winterizing windows, use of energy efficient appliances, etc.
c. Materials Conservation – Pro-active effort to reduce materials used, including paper, coffee cups, and other disposable utensils, paper towels, etc.
d. Water Conservation – Pro-active effort to reduce water use, including purchasing of low-flow appliances.

Here is another fantastic opportunity to own a great ranch style home in Old Town Fort Collins. This home is presented by JJ Hannah of Keller Williams Realty Downtown Fort Collins. The house has a great and unique floor plan that is very functional and fun to live in. With some great upgrades, this makes living in Old Town Fort Collins very easy. Great Investment property. For more information on Fort Collins go to www.findfortcollins.com

604 Endicott St FORT COLLINS, CO Old Town Fort Collins Ranch 3BR/1BA Single Family House $195,000 Year Built 1934 Sq Footage 1,104 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 5,982 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Description A great home for all. With lots of updates in the kitchen, front porch, back patio, new sod, irrigation system, sewer line and new carpet; this house has what it takes to make the living easy. A great location to Downtown and Lemay Ave for amenities and lifestyle. This is a must see! Property Features Tile floor Family room Office/Den Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Yard Additional Photos Front Backyard Kitchen Master Bedroom Contact Info JJ Hannah Keller Williams Realty (970) 988-2568 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing

Thank you for viewing this wonderful home in Old Town Fort Collins Colorado. The Fort Collins Real Estate market continues to surge and do well in the housing downtown. JJ Hannah has been working the Fort Collins Real Estate market for nearly a decade and has sold hundreds of houses in the Fort Collins Real Estate market. He specializes in investment properties, relocation properties, old town fort collins properties. You can find more information on Fort Collins Real Estate, Fort Collins Homes and JJ Hannah at www.findfortcollins.com

Here is a great new listing in Old Town Fort Collins Colorado. This brick house has two kitchens, two fireplaces, a great, efficient yard and plenty of room to live the Old Town lifestyle.
This is a perfect house for any CSU students, young couples, retirees or anyone wanting an easy lifestyle. See below for details or call JJ Hannah at 970-988-2568
and please check out his website at www.findfortcollins.com for more information on Fort Collins

522 E Laurel St FORT COLLINS, CO Great Old Town Listing, with a great floor plan! 3BR/2BA Single Family House $235,000 Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1,668 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 3,425 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Description Check out this Old Town brick bungalow. Only three others like it in Old Town- but everybody knows them! Cosmetic fix up to happen over the summer- and as fix up happens, price will go up. Get in now and pick your colors- etc. Sweat Equity anybody? Property is set up as an over/und duplex and would rent for $1450/m. A great opportunity for a Grad Student or first time home buyer who wants rental income help! Great location Property Features Fireplace Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Basement Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Yard Additional Photos Front bathroom Patio Master Bedroom Livingroom Contact Info JJ Hannah Keller Williams (970) 988-2568 For sale by individual owner Equal Opportunity Housing

“The Colorado Association of Manufacturing and Technology has embarked on a partnership to promote aerospace and clean energy development and job growth in the state. It has signed onto the NASA Space Act Agreement to accelerate technology development and build a massive manufacturing innovation park, expected to host up to 100 businesses and help create 10,000 jobs in Colorado. The tech campus will give a boost to the aerospace and clean-tech industries - and the city where it is built. ”
This is a part of an article out of the Northern Colorado Business Report. To see the entire article go to, http://www.ncbr.com/article.asp?id=55541
This would be a great opportunity for Northern Colorado to welcome such an impressive venture, with so many opportunities.
There are so many highly educated individuals in Fort Collins and the entreprenurial spirit is high here.
This will no doubt bring in many new businesses, which in turn will really help with the overall Fort Collins Real Estate Market. What an exciting time. This could eventually lead to 10,000 jobs, which would be a huge exodus of Fort Collins Relocations. We sure are lucky to be here in Fort Collins.

For more information on the Fort Collins Real Estate market, Fort Collins homes, or Fort Collins Relocation please visit, www.findfortcollins.com or previous blogs on this site.

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The Coloradoan wrote a good article with good coverage on the Mayor’s most recent and last State of the City address.

The address delivered Tuesday with City Manager Darin Atteberry to a full City Council chambers touched on the impact the passage of a .85 percent sales tax in November will have on city services and programs.

After years of cutting its budget, the city will be able to put more money into trans-portation, police and fire services, parks maintenance, and other high-priority pro-grams, he said. The tax measure, which was Issue 2B on the ballot, is expected to bring in $18.7 million in revenue during its first year.

Atteberry said the funding will allow the city to keep its standards high. He pledged to be accountable for how the money is spent and remain committed to “transparency and open government.”

“This was an amazing statement from you and we realize the responsibility that comes with it,” he said. “I promise that we will continue to provide cost-effective ser-vices.”

You can read the rest of the article from the Coloradoan at, http://www.coloradoan.com/article/201101251842/UPDATES01/110125028?odyssey=mod_related_topix

Does it surprise us that the Fort Collins Real Estate market is acknowledged to thrive in 2011? No. We have been working the Fort Collins Real Estate market for nearly 15 years and we know the trends and options. With very little new construction happening, CSU increasing enrollement and occupancy limits at 5 year high, high trends in Fort Collins Relocation, the Fort Collins Real Estate market is poised to move.

Here is a paste from the businessinsider . com articel on The 10 Real Estate markets that will thrive in 2011.
Families who can afford a home: 78.0%
2000-2010 job growth: 11.7%
2000-2009 net migration: NA
Why Fort Collins is unique: Fort Collins, a college town, will grow both jobs and population over the next year, continuing the trajectory it’s been on for the last decade. Low crime, high education rate, and low cost of doing business have caused Fort Collins to attract attention as a city likely to come out of the recession unscathed.
Home you can buy right now: $1.9 million mountain and lakeside six bedroom, reduced from $2.4 million
Data from Trulia uses National Assoc. of Home Builders affordability estimates, Praxis Strategy Group job data and Census migration data. Commentary by Trulia’s Tara-Nicholle Nelson.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-markets-that-will-thrive-in-2011-2010-12?utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Money+Game+Select&utm_campaign=Moneygame_Select_122110#fort-collins-colo-7#ixzz1A01u4ZF6

In case you have did not have Fort Collins on your radar for places to consider when you retire.
CNN’s Money Magazine just ranked the top 25 City’s and Fort Collins came in 12th. Although, when looking at the competition, we could have easily been much higher. (In my opinion). This list was focusing on College towns and what that meant for classes, culture and vibrancy. If they would have looked at health of real estate markets, I think the Fort Collins Real Estate market would have boosted up the ranking as well. The Real Estate Market here in Fort Collins has continued to hold its level headed ways, which help to maintain its values.

To see the entire CNN Money Magazine Article visist:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/real_estate/1009/gallery.best_places_retire.moneymag/12.html

Fort Collins has a population of 141,104 with 24% of residents over the age of 50. The magazine selected Fort Collins based on residents ease of access to ski resorts, hiking trails, golf courses that receive 300 days of sunshine, and the thriving shops and restaurants in Old Town. Moreover, retirees can take advantage of continuing education classes through Colorado State University as well as The Front Range Forum - a program run by the City of Fort Collins.

If you are considering Relocating to Fort Collins, please email us and we can send you a customzied Fort Collins Relocation Packet

According to American Community Survey, which released this information from a 2009 survey (Because I would imagine Fort Collins would be #1 by 2010.) The number of people biking to work around Fort Collins is very impressive.
Then 4 times a year, we even celebrate bike to work day by having BikeFC work with local businesses to support pit stops around Fort Collins, with breakfast, coffee and other treats. To learn more about that program and all things bicycle in Fort Collins, please visit www.bikefortcollins.org.

This is just another reason to relocate to Fort Collins. The weather allows for so many bikeable days. As my good friend David The Rafter says, “It is a privelage to live in Colordao.”

To more great days in the saddle.

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