Loveland, CO Real Estate Trends for 2016

Offering new styles, diverse community amenities and a natural sanctuary in the backyard of new homes for sale in Loveland and Fort Collins, the “Gateway to the Rockies” is one of the best places to settle and call home. The Lakes at Centerra is conveniently located in the I-25 and Hwy 34 epicenter of Loveland and is currently seeing the homebuyer market thrive. Here are some trends Loveland is experiencing.

Newer Homes

People are leaning towards buying newer homes, specifically those that are less than five-years-old. USA Today said 40% of homebuyers are willing to pay more for a home that is newer. This is a good investment in the long run as maintenance and repairs to older homes can be costly. Additionally, newer homes are more eco-friendly because they have the latest energy efficient technology that is designed to save you money during the cold or hot months.

Our innovative homebuilders Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, TRI Pointe Homes,Village Homes and Wonderland Homes build new homes to this standard ensuring quality homes with low maintenance and sustainable technologies such as smart furnaces, tankless water heaters, high efficiency windows, manual thermostats to control home temperatures and eco-friendly lighting systems.

Millennials and Baby Boomers

In an article from the New York Times, Loveland is listed as a top 15 “dream town” for retirement because it is next door to a college town, which offers cultural and educational opportunities, and has a variety of open space, public art, shopping and eateries. Additionally, being adjacent to a college town also attracts Millennials withBuilder Online listing Loveland- Fort Collins as a top 10 market for attracting millennial buyers.

Having both Boomers and Millennials relocating to the Loveland area, there’s a shift in home designs for sale in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado. Our talented homebuilders continue to offer the popular trends being sought by homebuyers in Loveland. For Baby Boomers, there are zero-step floor plans, providing a safe and easy transition in, out and around the home. And for Millennials, there are smaller, more affordable floor plans that still provide garage space for cars, toys and gear that Coloradoans love.

For families, we also have larger, ranch-style homes. Everything is already in or near the neighborhood including restaurants, health care, employment and inviting open space including miles of trails and lakes. To learn more about Loveland’s welcoming culture and the homes built for enjoying it, visit us and tour of any one of our 13 model homes at The Lakes at Centerra, open daily for your convenience.