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1. Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit - The rehabilitation credit applies to costs you incur for rehabilitation and reconstruction of certain buildings. Rehabilitation includes renovation, restoration, and reconstruction. It does not include enlargement or new construction. 2. First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit – This expires April 30, 2010. Up to $8,000 (10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000). As long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010, to close. 3. Move-up Home Buyer Tax Credit – This expires April 30, 2010. Up to $6,500 (10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $6,500) As long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010, to close. 4. Energy Star Tax Credit* - Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify. 30% of cost up to $1,500. Expires: December 31, 2010. Includes Biomass Stoves, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Insulation & Weather stripping (Spray foam in a can designed to air seal, Caulk designed to air seal, House wrap), Roofs (Metal & Asphalt), Water Heaters (non-solar), Windows & Doors. 5. Energy Star Tax Credit* - Existing homes & new construction qualify. Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rentals do not qualify. 30% of cost with no upper limit. Expires: December 31, 2016. Includes Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Wind Turbines (Residential), Solar Energy Systems. 6. Energy Star Tax Credit* - Existing homes & new construction qualify. Must be your principal residence. Rentals and second homes do not qualify. 30% of the cost, up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity. Expires: December 31, 2016. Fuel Cells (Residential Fuel Cell and Microturbine System). 7. Low Income Housing Tax Credit - Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) reduces the tax liability of property owners and investors who agree to provide low-income housing for up to 40 years. 8. Real Estate Tax Credit for Persons Age 65 and Older - If you are age 65 or older on the last day of the tax year, you are allowed a higher standard deduction for that year. 9. Property Tax Deduction for Non-Itemizers - A new law passed in 2008 lets you increase your standard deduction by the amount of real property tax you could have claimed if you did itemize -- up to $500 ($1,000 on a joint return). 10. State-specific Tax Credits – April 19, 2010. The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) in * Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
Top 10: Biking to Breakfast in 280+ miles of bike lanes3;30 miles of bike trails3;.morning air on your face3;smell of fresh coffee at 8:00am3;.why not bike to breakfast in 1. Rainbow Restaurant - 2. Lucile´s Creole Café - 400 S. Meldrum ? Chicory coffee and beignets on the deck while you bask in the sun. Racks in front and a fence on the side where you can leave bikes. The menu is a slice of 3. The Back Porch Café - 4. Café Bluebird - 524 5. Dempsey´s - 6. Le Creperie & Bakery - 7. Red Table Café - 8. Silver Grill - 9 .Egg & I - 10. and coming soon3;.. Snooze ?
Top 10 Dog Events in With our family, "dogs rule"! They keep us in shape with daily runs/walks, are there by our side in time of need, protect our home and give constant love and companionship. Here are my picks for dog fun in the Fort. 1. Fast and Furriest - A fantastic doggie/runner expo with entertainment, including the Amazing Deaf Cattle Dog, face painting, live music, race day give-aways and doggie demos. Benefiting CSU's 2. Linnea Dick Pet Walk and Adopt-a-thon - 1.5 mile pet walk, 3. Larimer Humane Society Fire Hydrant 5 - 5K Race, Pet Fair, Fido Photos, Paw Painting, Animal Rescue, Code 3 Associates Mobile Command Center for emergency animal rescue. June 5, 2010 4. Paws on the Promenade - The Promenade Shops at Centerra - Benefits the Larimer and 5. Pooch Plunge ? City Park Pool marks the final days of summer before the pool is drained. Pooches are encouraged to bring four- and two-legged friends for the final splash-down of the year. Complimentary gift bag filled with treats and treasures 6. Annie Walk and Pet Fest. This fundraising event is in honor of Annie the Railroad Dog, a much loved mascot of 7. Doggie Olympics - Four levels of scored participation: Junior Handler, Senior Dog, Fun/Recreational, and Competitive. "Paws at Play" is for non-competitive teams. October. 8. Canine Wellness Expo - Features speakers from CSU´s an agility fun match, adoption fair, dog wash, demonstrations, and a free health screening from area veterinarians. Admission is voluntary and benefits Search and Rescue Dogs of 9. Howl´oween Parade and Festival - The event includes a parade, costume judging , post-parade festival, adoption fair, vendors and more. October. 10. Dog Parks ? For a pooch, going to the local dog park is an event in itself.
How would you like living next door to the largest archaic-age bison kill site in Colorado Open Lands´ first archaeological conservation easement is located at I have two beautiful homes listed in the Bison Ridge development sitting high on a hill overlooking River West. Here you can experience the expansive and breathtaking views of the Close to Bison Ridge you are able to access the Poudre River Trail, offering non-motorized recreational opportunities including: biking, walking, running, and rollerblading. There are many historical sites and educational opportunities to visit along the trail and a downloadable map from the website, http://www.poudretrail.org. In the Spring you will see many migrating birds among the cottonwood riparian area and waterfowl along the So, what is a Yonkee? It is a Late Plains Archaic period culture of hunter-gatherers known only by their long, slender spear points used for bison hunting. The spear points, yonkees, are named after the culture. Until the recent discovery of the River West bison kill site, it was thought that this ancient group only existed in northern Visit my website, http://www.fortcollinshomes.com, to see 1972 Yonkee and 1572 Yonkee, April 5, 2010 1. Tour de Fat. Oil your bike chains and don your capes, crowns, tutus and tuxedos! Tour de Fat is the biggest, most enjoyable traveling bike festival in the country or world! This ballyhoo of bikes is sponsored by the New Belgium Brewing Company, based in 2. NewWestFest. In its 22nd year, this free weekend showcases over 300 arts, crafts and food booths, Kids' World & Music Adventure, a children's carnival, two beer gardens, and seven stages of continuous entertainment highlighting Northern Colorado and the Front Range´s wonderfully talented artists. August 20-22, 2010. http://www.downtownfortcollins.com. 3. Taste of 4. Kites in the Park Festival. The skies come alive with kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Free event featuring professional flyers, specialty kites, a kids kite-making station, competitions & prizes, kites to purchase and concessions. An art auction will premier this year where unique and wonderful kite creations, donated by local artists, will be available for bid. Proceeds from the art auction will benefit low-income youth. http://www.fcgov.com. May 1, 2010. 5. 6. Oktoberfest. Brats, lederhosen, polkas and great 7. 4th of July. Activities take place Downtown Fort Collins during the day and at 8. A 9. First Night® 10. Nelson´s
As a real estate professional I am always updating my credentials and knowledge-base. I have completed the necessary classroom hours to become an EcoBroker, an expert on energy and environmental information for the home. I have a home listed at 717 Dartmouth Trail in Fort Collins that has been transformed from a very nice traditional, but dated, residence into a WOW! Craftsman-style beauty. During the planning process choices were made for the health of the residents as well as the environment. Low VOC paint was chosen, new formaldehyde-free carpet pad installed and an active solar radiant heat was added. Light fills the main floor through the numerous new windows that capture passive solar heat. Natural materials fill this home. One of the most exciting features is the inlay for the stair railing. It is from one of the top ten noted trees of all time, a sycamore. The tree was harvested after it toppled in the wind and the carpenter held onto it for over 25 years, just waiting for the right place to install this special material. The house on Dartmouth Trail in Fort Collins is a masterpiece and a wonderful example of how to "Go Green" as you update your home and increase its value.
2. First Friday Art Walks. http://www.downtownfortcollins.com. Not only do you experience fantastic art at a multitude of galleries, but some of the locations offer appetizers and music. 3. Take a downtown walk. Main Street Disneyland was inspired by Old Town Fort Collins. Disney employee Harper Goff, a Ft. Collins native, showed Walt Disney his photos of Ft. Collins and Disney told him to make Main Street look like that. Fort Collins Old Town District has 23 preserved buildings, including examples of Art Deco and early-century architecture. 4. Fort Collins Museum. Free Admission every third Sunday of the month. Heritage Courtyard contains four historic structures embodying early Euro-American life in the area. The Fort Collins Local History Archive has something for everyone. Admission to the Archive is always free. http://www.fcmdsc.org. 5. Lyric Cinema, http://www.lyriccinemacafe.com, 300 East Mountain. Free morning cartoons 10:00-12:00, every day except Sundays. 6. Summer outdoor concerts starting in June and Bohemian Nights at New West Fest in August. http://www.downtownfortcollins.com. 7. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Free for those under 2 and over 85+ ($2.50 otherwise). Take a walk through yesteryear's farm era with interactive displays and live farm animals. http://www.fcgov.com/recreation/thefarm.php. 8. Farmer´s Markets. Winter Market in Opera Galleria. Live music, free samples, and lots of fun. Summer Market at the Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot). http://www.nocofoodincubator.com/. http://www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org/.
9. Bicycling. Fort Collins Bicycle Library will lend bicycles to visitors and residents looking to explore the City of Fort Collins. There are self guided tours from the "Bike the Sites" collection, including the Brewery Tour, Environmental Learning Tour, and the Historic Homes Tour. www.fcbikelibrary.org. In the summer, take a look at the CSU Horticulture Dept. experimental flower gardens at the site of the old Fort Collins High School.
10. Old Town Trolley. Free rides for Moms on Mother's Day, Dads on Father's Day and for everyone on special days when sponsored by local businesses. (otherwise, $1 for adults). Fort Collins Birney Safety Car 21 travels 3-miles round trip and was one of four cars purchased by the City in 1919. Saturday and Sunday afternoons and holidays from May through September. http://www.fortnet.org/trolley.
When you are reading or watching the media about the housing market, remember that statistics and market conditions vary between towns, regions and states. Each town or city in Northern Colorado has its own unique culture, demographics, services, and schools which affect their housing markets. A REALTOR® from Denver, Boulder, Philadelphia, or Timbuktu does not have the experience or sense of community to evaluate market conditions in Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Windsor, Wellington or Timnath. I have lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, since 1974 and have been a REALTOR® since 1976. Having been through the ups and downs of the real estate market as a real estate agent, homeowner, investor and teacher, I can safely say that I am an expert in the field and I know about the Northern Colorado real estate markets! Case in point. I have a wonderful bungalow listed in Old Town Fort Collins (now under contract) in which an out-of-state relocation director is involved. In marketing the home, I posted photos of concerts and activities in downtown (Old Town) Fort Collins. The relocation director objected to the "party atmosphere" that the photos depicted. The assumption was that Old Town is a college hangout. Old Town and Colorado State University are in close proximity because CSU was founded in 1870 and Fort Collins was incorporated in 1873. Homes built before 1930 are relatively scarce in our town because census records show that the population was only 11,489 that year. Those of us who live and work in Fort Collins know that the unique character and heartbeat is in Old Town with all of its cultural activities, restaurants, business centers and shopping. I have studied content of all of the major housing websites that give crime statistics, walkability scores, school ratings, and house estimates. They give information that is a benchmark for a location but they cannot fully identify or represent the actual address. To continue with the misinformation about the neighborhood in which the bungalow sits, the walkability score is listed as 69/100. To someone who does not live in this town, one would see this statistic and think that a car is necessary. The fact is, this is a community that is designed for biking with 310+ miles of bike lanes and trails that meander throughout the city. Living in Old Town Fort Collins means that one can bike anywhere and the car can stay in the garage.
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