Joyce Giard's (joycegiard) Blog

Today's jobs report crushed expectations adding 313,000 jobs if February.  Fort Collins is no exception when it comes to a booming job market.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rate in Fort Collins, CO was at 2.5% in December.  This is the 12th straight month with an unemployment...

  Another banner year for Northern Colorado Home Prices. 

The USDA backs a variety of loans to help low- or moderate-income people buy, repair or renovate a home in a rural area. For eligible buyers, they feature great benefits such as 100% financing with no down payment and below-market mortgage rates.  In Northern Colorado, USDA loan eligible areas in...

I recently launched an Open House section for Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor and Greeley.  Let me know if you like it and want me to expand to other areas.  Each week we will list the Open Houses from the MLS system.  You can also download and print the full Open House Schedule PDF belo...

Let’s face it, the only thing that is constant is change. Each life circumstance has a situation that may require you to change your residence, and that’s when it’s time to “right size” your home.  Life happens: we get married, have children, have blended families, kids move out, parents move in....

In the last couple of years, we have seen sales of Patio Homes outpace construction.  This has led to a temporary shortage and waiting lists.  Patio Homes have become popular for empty nesters, retirees, and people who love to travel.  Patio Homes provide the freedom to “lock and leave” your home...