New Home Buyer? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a New Home in Loveland, Co.

If you’re exploring the many new homes for sale in Loveland or Fort Collins, it doesn’t take long to realize that these two cities are a top place to live in Northern Colorado. From lakeside living and beautiful mountain backdrops to community activities and a bustling events calendar, there are so many things to love about living in Loveland. To help familiarize you with the area, we’ve compiled a list of everything you need to know for buying a new home and settling down.

Finding Your Dream Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments families will make, so it’s important to find the perfect location before making the leap. Choosing the perfect neighborhood isn’t just about buying a home, it also means finding a community that reflects your values and offers amenities that enhance everyday living. Offering home designs for a variety of family sizes, The Lakes at Centerra is a vibrant lifestyle community that offers miles of walking trails and acres of natural areas, encouraging residents to explore and enjoy the outdoors as well as enjoy the convenient shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities right next door.

Making the Move

Once you’ve found your family’s new dream home, the next challenge is physically making the move to Loveland, CO. While you’re coordinating the logistics of the move, Centerra offers many premium and affordable hotel options you can stay at during the transition.

Community Resources

In order to get settled in, you’ll need to know what local resources are available. Below is a list of the residential and business organizations that can help you plug into the community.

• City of Loveland
• Larimer County
• Thompson School District
• High Plains School (The Lakes at Centerra’s new, Pre-K-8, S.T.E.A.M curriculum school)
• Loveland Chamber of Commerce
• Larimer County Workforce Center

Things to Do in Loveland

You’re settled in and feeling at home, so it’s time to start exploring like a local. Loveland is home to world-class sculpture parks, recreational opportunities and serves as the gateway to hiking, camping and fishing in the Big Thompson Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park. Here is a list of top destinations, activities and family outings that every Loveland newcomer should check out:

• High Plains Environmental Center
• Chapungu Sculpture Park
• Boyd Lake State Park
• Devil’s Backbone
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• Metrolux 14 Theatres
• Local Breweries
• Loveland Events
• Budweiser Event Center
• The Ranch

At The Lakes at Centerra we do life differently. In addition to the wide array of amenities offered, residents have the convenience of both nature and urban living right at their back door. Minutes from Downtown Loveland, a short car ride from Interstate 25 and The Promenade Shops, and mere steps from a new state-of-the-art Pre-K-8 school, The Lakes residents can also enjoy paddling across a beautiful lake anytime they want. Visit us to tour any one of our 13 beautifully decorated model homes, open daily for your convenience.